Sintered Metal Powder Filter Cartridges for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Process Filtration

Sintered Metal Powder Filter

CMI Sintered Metal Powder Filter Cartridges are precision-engineered for industrial processes requiring extreme durability and consistent performance. Manufactured using isostatic cold pressing and high-temperature vacuum sintering, these cartridges feature a rigid, uniform porous structure with precisely controlled pore sizes from 0.3 to 100 μm.

Designed for high-load conditions, they offer exceptional mechanical strength, zero media migration, and thermal resistance up to 900°C. Available in a wide range of alloys—including 316L Stainless Steel, Titanium, Hastelloy, and Inconel—CMI cartridges are fully back-flushable and reusable. They serve as a reliable solution for critical applications such as catalyst recovery, decarbonization in pharmaceutical infusions, and high-temperature gas purification.

High-Performance Filtration for Demanding Industrial Applications
CMI sintered metal powder filter cartridges are engineered for process filtration applications requiring high mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and consistent filtration performance.

Manufactured through isostatic cold pressing followed by high-temperature vacuum sintering, the filter media forms a rigid and uniform porous structure.

Pore size and distribution are precisely controlled through powder selection and sintering parameters, ensuring stable and repeatable filtration performance.

These filters are widely used in chemical processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and other demanding industrial environments.

Key Features & Advantages

Uniform and precise pore size distribution
High permeability with stable flow characteristics
Fully cleanable and back-flushable for repeated reuse
Excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance
High temperature resistance up to 900°C depending on material
High mechanical strength and structural integrity
No media migration, ensuring product purity
Long service life under continuous or high-load conditions

Technical Specifications

Length Up to 1600 mm
Outside Diameter (OD) 4 mm – 450 mm
Filtration Rating 0.3 – 100 μm
Configuration Custom shapes, threaded ends, flanges, and welded connections available

Available Materials

Stainless Steel 316L, 304L, 310S, 904L
Titanium High-purity titanium for chemical and pharmaceutical applications
Hastelloy C-22, C-276, XB-2
Inconel 600, 625, 800
Monel 400 series
Nickel Nickel-based corrosion-resistant structures

Custom alloy materials are available based on specific process requirements.

Typical Applications

Petrochemical & Chemical Processing

  • Decarbonization filtration
  • Precision filtration of raw materials and intermediates
  • Catalyst recovery and ultrafine particle filtration
  • Post-resin adsorption clarification
  • Heat transfer oil filtration
  • Process water and return water filtration

Water Treatment

  • Security filtration for UF, RO, and EDI systems
  • Pre-filtration after ozone sterilization
  • Seawater desalination pre-treatment

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

  • Decarbonization of infusion and injection liquids
  • Pre-sterilization security filtration
  • Filtration of pharmaceutical intermediates
  • Clarification and impurity removal

Food & Beverage

  • Beverage, juice, beer, and liquor clarification
  • Filtration of soy sauce, vinegar, and liquid condiments

Industrial & Gas Filtration

  • Powder capture in pneumatic conveying systems
  • Gas purification including steam, compressed air, and process gases
  • High-temperature and corrosive gas filtration

Need a Sintered Metal Powder Filter Cartridge?

Contact CMI for filtration rating selection, material recommendations, and custom-engineered filtration solutions.

📩 Sales & Technical Support: sales@cmifiltration.com

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