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Celllex Series

Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for Celllex Series. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.

Summary

Product identification

The Cellflex Series consists of heavy-duty pleated filter cartridges designed for industrial applications. They are constructed from a unique blend of materials, offering higher wet strength than standard cellulose cartridges. These cartridges provide high flow rates and dirt-holding capacity while maintaining low pressure drop.

Key features and benefits include:

  • Made with a special formulation of resin-impregnated cellulose and polyester fibers.
  • Media is pleated around a polypropylene core for added strength.
  • Ends are immersed in a thermo-setting vinyl plastisol, which fuses the components into a unified endcap and gasket.
  • Contain more media surface area than most competitive cartridges.
  • Available in 2.5” and 4.5” diameters.

Applications:

  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Electronics
  • Photographic
  • Magnetic Media
  • Water
  • Oil and Gas

Operating limits

  • Temperature Rating: 40˚–125˚F (4.4˚–51.7˚C)
  • Warning: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Mechanical / hydraulic

Filter Media: Cellulose Polyester

Cartridge Specifications:

ModelMax. Dimensionsµ (Nominal)Initial PSI @ Flow Rate
CEF1-9.75B2.625” x 9.75” (67 mm x 248 mm)1<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF5-9.75B2.625” x 9.75” (67 mm x 248 mm)5<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF20-9.75B2.625” x 9.75” (67 mm x 248 mm)20<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF50-9.75B2.625” x 9.75” (67 mm x 248 mm)50<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF1-20B2.625” x 20” (67 mm x 508 mm)1<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF5-20B2.625” x 20” (67 mm x 508 mm)5<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF20-20B2.625” x 20” (67 mm x 508 mm)20<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF50-20B2.625” x 20” (67 mm x 508 mm)50<1 psi @ 10 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 38 Lpm)
CEF1-9.75F4.5” x 9.75” (114 mm x 248 mm)1<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF5-9.75F4.5” x 9.75” (114 mm x 248 mm)5<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF20-9.75F4.5” x 9.75” (114 mm x 248 mm)20<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF50-9.75F4.5” x 9.75” (114 mm x 248 mm)50<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF1-20F4.5” x 20” (114 mm x 508 mm)1<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF5-20F4.5” x 20” (114 mm x 508 mm)5<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF20-20F4.5” x 20” (114 mm x 508 mm)20<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)
CEF50-20F4.5” x 20” (114 mm x 508 mm)50<1 psi @ 20 gpm (<0.1 bar @ 76 Lpm)

Case Quantity:

DiameterLengthQuantity
2.5”9.75”24
2.5”20”14
2.5”30” & 40”20
4.5”9.75”8
4.5”20”6

Note: 30” & 40” lengths are for 2.5” diameter only.

Ordering Information (Part Number Components):

  • Prefix: CEF (Cellflex Filter Cartridge)
  • µ (Micron Rating): 1, 5, 20, 50
  • Length (in.): 9.75, 20, 30*, 40* (*2.5” diameter only)
  • Diameter (in.): B = 2.5, F = 4.5
  • Core: P = Polypropylene
  • Endcap Material: VP = Plastisol
  • Outer Sleeve: X = None
  • Endcap Style: D = DOE (Double-open-ended)
  • Seal Material: VP = Plastisol

Cartridge Efficiency

The datasheet includes a graph illustrating Sediment Reduction Percent Efficiency versus Particle Size (Microns) for 1, 5, 20, and 50 micron rated cartridges. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.


Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions found in the official OEM PDF datasheet. For contractual data, always refer to the specific OEM PDF revision used on your project.

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