Nordstone | Cartridge Filter Housing

Cartridge Filter Housing – Precision Industrial Filtration Systems

Cartridge Filter Housings are specialized pressure vessels designed to hold replaceable filter cartridges for the removal of fine particles, sediments, and impurities from liquids and gases. They are widely used in industrial water treatment, chemical processing, petrochemical plants, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and environmental engineering industries, ensuring high-quality purified streams and protection of downstream equipment.

At NORDSTONE, we design and manufacture cartridge filter housings with robust construction, easy cartridge replacement, and compliance with international standards, including ASME Section VIII Div.1, API, and PED.

What is a Cartridge Filter Housing?

A cartridge filter housing is a pressure vessel that holds one or multiple filter cartridges, allowing the process fluid to pass through the cartridge medium. The cartridges trap suspended solids, fine particulates, and contaminants, producing clean, filtered fluid.

Key components include:

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Vertical or horizontal cylindrical vessel

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Removable cartridge cage or basket

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Inlet and outlet nozzles for process connection

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Top or side-loading cover with clamps or bolted lid

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Drain and vent connections

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Manways for inspection and maintenance

These vessels ensure high precision filtration, minimal bypass, and easy maintenance, suitable for continuous or batch processes.

Types of Cartridge Filter Housings

1. Single Cartridge Filter Housing

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Holds one filter cartridge

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Compact design for small flow rates

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Ideal for laboratory, pilot, or low-volume industrial applications

2. Multi-Cartridge Filter Housing

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Holds multiple cartridges (2, 4, 6, or more)

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High flow capacity for industrial operations

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Uniform flow distribution for optimal filtration

3. Sanitary Cartridge Filter Housing

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Designed for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries

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Fully hygienic with SS304/316 polished internals

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Complies with FDA, 3-A, or EHEDG standards

4. Pressure Cartridge Filter Housing

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Operates under high-pressure conditions

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Suitable for chemical, petrochemical, and process industries

5. Custom Cartridge Filter Housing

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Tailored design for specific industrial requirements

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Optimized for flow rate, filtration micron rating, and cartridge type

Key Features of Our Cartridge Filter Housings

✔ High Filtration Efficiency

Supports cartridges from 1 micron to 100 microns or custom rating
Ensures consistent and high-purity output
Prevents clogging and minimizes pressure drop

✔ Robust Mechanical Design

ASME Section VIII Div.1 compliant
TEMA, API, and PED standards adherence
Cylindrical vessel with wind, seismic, and thermal stress analysis
Reinforced inlet/outlet nozzles and lid design

✔ Wide Material Selection

Carbon Steel

SA516 Gr.60/70, SA106 Gr.B

Stainless Steel

SS304/304L, SS316/316L

Duplex / Super Duplex

Stainless Steel

Nickel Alloys

Inconel, Hastelloy, Alloy 20

Special Construction

Lined or coated construction for corrosive or abrasive service

✔ Easy Cartridge Replacement & Maintenance

Quick-opening lid with clamps or bolts
Internal cartridge cage or basket removable for cleaning or replacement
Multiple manways for easy inspection
Lifting lugs and external supports for safe handling

Design & Engineering Considerations

Process Design

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Flow rate and pressure drop optimization

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Cartridge selection and micron rating

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Single-pass or multi-pass filtration design

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Bypass prevention and uniform flow distribution

Mechanical Design

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Pressure vessel design per ASME Section VIII Div.1

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Wind, seismic, and thermal load analysis

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Support design (skirt, leg, or saddle)

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Nozzle reinforcement, flanges, and lid design

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Compliance with PED, NACE MR0175, and international standards

Operational Parameters

4-20 bar

Design Pressure

5-80°C

Design Temperature

0.1-1.5 m

Diameter Range

0.3-3 m

Height Range

All parameters customizable to project-specific requirements

Applications

Industrial Water & Process Filtration

Removal of fine solids and sediments
Pre-filtration for RO, UF, and membrane systems
Protection of pumps, heat exchangers, and sensitive equipment

Chemical & Petrochemical

Filtration of chemicals, solvents, and process liquids
High-pressure and corrosive stream handling
Removal of particulate matter to prevent contamination

Pharmaceutical & Food & Beverage

Sterile or sanitary filtration of water and process fluids
Compliant with FDA, 3-A, and EHEDG standards
Ensures product safety and quality

Environmental & Wastewater

Industrial effluent pre-filtration
Removal of suspended solids and particulate contaminants
Water recycling and purification

Quality Assurance & Testing

All cartridge filter housings undergo stringent QA/QC:

Hydrostatic

& Pneumatic Testing

Radiographic

Testing (RT)

Ultrasonic

Testing (UT)

Dye Penetrant

Inspection

Magnetic Particle

Inspection

Weld Inspection

& Cartridge Support Validation

Material

Traceability (MTC)

Third-Party

Inspection (TPI)

Third-Party Inspection Agencies:

TUV BV Lloyds DNV SGS

Optional Features & Packages

Single or multi-cartridge design

Flexible cartridge configuration options

Skid-mounted or free-standing configuration

Easy installation and integration

Automatic or manual cartridge change system

Flexible maintenance options

Instrumentation ports

For level, pressure, and flow monitoring

External insulation and corrosion protection

Enhanced durability and protection

FDA-compliant polished internals

For sanitary applications

Why Choose NORDSTONE?

20+ years of expertise in industrial filtration and separation vessels
Advanced process simulation and mechanical design capabilities for optimized cartridge filtration performance
ASME-certified fabrication for global compliance and international standards
Custom-engineered solutions for cartridge filtration and process water treatment
Full QA/QC, documentation, and third-party inspection support for complete project traceability
Proven reliability in chemical, petrochemical, environmental, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries

Cartridge Filter Housing – Filtration & Separation Vessels