Filter Housing Material Selection Guide

Filter housings are casings that fit around a filter cartridge or bag in a liquid or gas stream. The application will ultimately determine the filter housing material that will best suit your project needs. Determining the correct material for your application will provide the best results for your project from beginning to end.

Contact us for more information regarding our Filtration System Housing material options, or call us at 800-821-5373 and we will gladly answer your filter housing material questions. Rosedale Products is your trusted source for premium filter housings that are available in a broad range of high quality materials.

Filter Housing Material Grade Options

At Rosedale Products, we offer a wide range of filter housings in numerous materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and polypropylene options. We can also utilize exotic alloys to custom manufacture your filter housings based on your project’s exact specifications. Whether your project requires standard single bag basket housings, custom single bag housings, multi-bag housings, dual purpose , or application specific housings, Rosedale Products has the materials to match your needs.

304 & 316 Stainless Steel Filter Housings

Stainless steel filters are most popular for water, foods, and human contact applications such as lotions and cosmetics. Our stainless steel material options include SS 304 and 316, both of which provide their own unique qualities. Stainless steel 304 provides good corrosion resistance and is easy to sanitize. Stainless steel 316 provides enhanced strength and ease of maintenance characteristics. Both stainless steels are available in the following filter housings:

• Model 4
• Model 6
• Model 8
• Model NCO
• Model LCO
• Model OT 8
• Model 8-125
• Model 82 Dual Capacity

Carbon Steel Filter Housings

Carbon steel is extremely strong, shock resistant, and durable. Carbon is also less expensive than many other types of materials, making it an ideal choice for applications that are not made for human consumption. Carbon steel filter housings are utilized for oils, machine coolants, non-corrosive fluids, adhesives, and chemicals. Carbon steel is available in the following filter housings:

• Model 4
• Model 6
• Model 8
• Model NCO Filter Housing
• Model LCO
• Model OT 8
• Model 8-125
• Model 82 Dual Capacity 

Aluminum Filter Housings

Since it is lightweight and provides a good strength-to-weight ratio, aluminum filter housings are often used for mobile applications. The highly beneficial non-sparking feature associated with aluminum filter housings allows them to be paired with diesel and standard gas vehicles and machinery. Aluminum filter housing applications include:

• Aluminum Housings

Plastic Filter Housings

Plastic filter housings do not react with acids, is highly impermeable, and is resistant to corrosion and chemical leaking. Polypropylene plastic filter housings are ideal for water, acid, and aggressive chemical applications. Polypropylene plastic is ideal for the following filter housing applications:

• Model CR8

Custom Exotic Alloy Filter Housing Options

At Rosedale Products, we also offer exotic alloy filter housings for saltwater and high corrosion applications. These highly durable alloys can withstand high temperatures, intense corrosion, and other types of extreme environmental conditions.

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Contact us for more information regarding our filter housing material options, or request a quote for further pricing details today. Rosedale Products provides filter housing units in a wide range of materials for your exact project requirements.