SPFM stainless fine pre-filters for particles and oil up to 14 bar
The SPFM fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol. The pleated element is made of borosilicate microfibres; residual oil is below 0.1 mg/m³ — class 2-x-2 according to ISO 8573-1.
The SPFM filter comes in 12 sizes (G 1/4" to 3") with flows of 1,250 to 60,000 l/min at 7 bar; working pressure up to 14 bar. It is one of the stages of the SPF filters — the housing is the same for all stages, only the element differs.
SPFM filters by size
The size determines the connection and the flow. Each size has its own PF range spare element.
| SPFM filters and spare elements by size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter | Connection | l/min at 7 bar | Nm³/h at 7 bar | Height A × diameter C | Weight | Spare element |
| SPFM-005 | G 1/4" | 1,250 | 75 | 225 × 76.1 mm | 1.9 kg | PFM-005V |
| SPFM-007 | G 3/8" | 1,750 | 105 | 251 × 76.1 mm | 2 kg | PFM-007V |
| SPFM-010 | G 1/2" | 2,500 | 150 | 258 × 76.1 mm | 2.1 kg | PFM-010V |
| SPFM-018 | G 3/4" | 3,750 | 225 | 282 × 76.1 mm | 2.3 kg | PFM-018V |
| SPFM-030 | G 1" | 5,250 | 315 | 299 × 88.9 mm | 3.1 kg | PFM-030V |
| SPFM-047 | G 1 1/4" | 7,000 | 420 | 359 × 88.9 mm | 3.4 kg | PFM-047V |
| SPFM-070 | G 1 1/2" | 10,000 | 600 | 395 × 114.3 mm | 4.7 kg | PFM-070V |
| SPFM-094 | G 2" | 15,000 | 900 | 464 × 114.3 mm | 5.3 kg | PFM-094V |
| SPFM-150 | G 2" | 21,000 | 1,260 | 592 × 114.3 mm | 6 kg | PFM-150V |
| SPFM-175 | G 2 1/2" | 28,000 | 1,680 | 743 × 139.7 mm | 11.4 kg | PFM-175V |
| SPFM-200 | G 3" | 40,000 | 2,400 | 995 × 139.7 mm | 12 kg | PFM-200V |
| SPFM-240 | G 3" | 60,000 | 3,600 | 1,029 × 168.3 mm | 18 kg | PFM-240V |
The flows apply to a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of +20 °C. Dimensions and weights according to the manufacturer; you will find further data on the product page of each filter.
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When to use it
The fine pre-filter M is suitable when oil in the air is a problem and class 2 for particles and oil is enough. The element withstands +120 °C.
A fine pre-filter always goes before a microfilter: it traps most of the particles and oil, and the microfilter element then lasts longer.
The element is a coalescing one: it separates oil when the air flows through it from the inside out.
Where to place it
After the SPFI1 sintered pre-filter or the SPFN5 basic filter, before the SPFS microfilter: it protects its element, which then lasts longer.
Flow by pressure
The catalogue flows apply to a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of +20 °C. At a different pressure, they are multiplied by the correction factor: 1.88 at 14 bar.
| SPFM filter flow in l/min by pressure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (connection) | 4 bar | 7 bar | 10 bar | 14 bar |
| 005 (G 1/4") | 788 | 1,250 | 1,725 | 2,350 |
| 007 (G 3/8") | 1,103 | 1,750 | 2,415 | 3,290 |
| 010 (G 1/2") | 1,575 | 2,500 | 3,450 | 4,700 |
| 018 (G 3/4") | 2,363 | 3,750 | 5,175 | 7,050 |
| 030 (G 1") | 3,308 | 5,250 | 7,245 | 9,870 |
| 047 (G 1 1/4") | 4,410 | 7,000 | 9,660 | 13,160 |
| 070 (G 1 1/2") | 6,300 | 10,000 | 13,800 | 18,800 |
| 094 (G 2") | 9,450 | 15,000 | 20,700 | 28,200 |
| 150 (G 2") | 13,230 | 21,000 | 28,980 | 39,480 |
| 175 (G 2 1/2") | 17,640 | 28,000 | 38,640 | 52,640 |
| 200 (G 3") | 25,200 | 40,000 | 55,200 | 75,200 |
| 240 (G 3") | 37,800 | 60,000 | 82,800 | 112,800 |
Element and maintenance
A PF range element is fitted in the housing — for example, the PFM-010V for the SPFM-010. The same element also fits the PF, HPF, WFIT and WFIF process filters of the same size. The working temperature of the element is +1.5 to +120 °C.
The filter is supplied with an element, without a condensate drain. You will find all elements among the PF range spare elements.
Replace the element at least once every 12 months. Once a year, also check the housing for visible damage.
The same stage in other ranges
Stage M also comes in process filters: PFM up to 14 bar, HPFM up to 50 bar, WFITM up to 14 bar and WFIFM up to 14 bar. The elements are the same for all ranges.
Ventilek’s tip
The fine pre-filter protects the microfilter. The microfilter element after it then only deals with the finest particles. A coarser stage should go before the fine pre-filter itself so that it does not clog with dust.
- What purity does the SPFM fine pre-filter achieve?
- Particles down to 0.1 µm and residual oil below 0.1 mg/m³, class 2-x-2 according to ISO 8573-1.
- Why is it a pre-filter and not a microfilter?
- It is installed before the microfilter S and protects its element. The microfilter is the S stage with a filtration rating of 0.01 µm.
- What temperature does it withstand?
- The element up to +120 °C.
- When should the element be replaced?
- At least once every 12 months.
Product sorting
List of products
With a G 1/4" connection and a flow of 1,250 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-005 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 3/8" connection and a flow of 1,750 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-007 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 1/2" connection and a flow of 2,500 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-010 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 3/4" connection and a flow of 3,750 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-018 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 1" connection and a flow of 5,250 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-030 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 1 1/4" connection and a flow of 7,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-047 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 1 1/2" connection and a flow of 10,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-070 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil...
With a G 2" connection and a flow of 15,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-094 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 2" connection and a flow of 21,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-150 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 2 1/2" connection and a flow of 28,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-175 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil...
With a G 3" connection and a flow of 40,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-200 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...
With a G 3" connection and a flow of 60,000 l/min at 7 bar, the SPFM-240 fine pre-filter traps fine solid particles larger than 0.1 µm, water and oil aerosol; residual oil is...