Filter Innovations offers a wide range of options for specific filtration solutions, both manually and automatically cleaned.
• Stainless steel filter housings, 316L
• High pressure filter housings, from 225 psi operating pressure.
• Special seawater coatings optional (consult factory).
• Special color coating available on request, as per RAAL code to meet customer special project requirements.
• We offer design and assembly of complete filtration systems including valves, manifolds and other accessories, with extensive experience in solving space restrictions, adapting to customer control systems, delivery of in‑out solution and ease of maintenance.
COMPARISON:
AMIAD SELF CLEANING FILTERS VS MEDIA TANK FILTERS
| Feature |
Amiad Self Cleaning Filter |
Media or Sand Filter |
| Capital investment |
Typically 30% less than a sand filter system
|
Typically, 40% greater than Amiad
|
| Space requirements |
10-15% of sand filter |
6-10 times greater than Amiad
|
| Weight |
About 10% of sand filter |
About 10 times greater than Amiad
|
| Need for reinforced pad |
None |
Yes |
| Secondary filtration required |
None required |
Yes, to capture media carryover from filter
|
| Yearly media replacement |
None |
Yes |
| Pressure losses |
Initial: 1 psi
Final: 6.5 psi |
Initial: 6 psi
Final: 12 psi |
| Pump size |
Smaller |
Larger |
| Energy consumption |
Less |
Higher |
| Effective filtration area |
Filter surface area remains intact during backflush
|
A portion of the filter area has to be taken out of service during backflushing
|
| Typical water wastage |
<1% of total flow |
5-10% of total water flow |
| Removes turbidity |
No |
Yes |
|
