Filter is not inside-out!

First Quarter 2008 Hydraulic systems & components

DirtCatcher elements from Schroeder Industries, a leader in filtration and fluid conditioning products, are outside-in flow elements featuring a patent-pending outer shell that prevents contaminants from falling back into a system during element changes. The outside-in flow design provides better pleat and seam stability than inside-out design because it causes dirt loading to occur in compression rather than in tension. Fluid flowing from outside-in has the effect of opening the pleats, thus avoiding undesirable pleat bunching and impeded flow that often occurs in inside-out flow elements.

Available in Excellement synthetic media, the DirtCatcher delivers all of the advantages of Schroeder’s original outside-in flow elements (low pressure drop, excellent dirt retention, and high efficiency) while completely containing the contaminants within the element’s outer shell. This being the case, the run-off fluid from a discarded element is actually clean and can be captured and recycled if desired.

DirtCatcher elements possess a unique physical size, allowing OEMs to retain 100% of their after-market business. The outer wrap can also be privately labelled.

The new elements are available in single or double length K-size elements and are totally interchangeable with Schroeder KZ and KKZ elements. The elements can be purchased separately or incorporated into Schroeder’s RT, KFT, KF3, KF8, and KT filter assemblies.

For more information contact Goldquest International Hydraulics, +27 (0)11 614 2004, [email protected], www.goldquest.co.za or visit www.schroederindustries.com

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