Bag Vessel Filter Housings

Summary

Product Identification

PENTEK PBH Series Bag Vessel Filter Assemblies:

• PBH-410
• PBH-420

These assemblies are designed to keep systems on stream longer by reducing bag change-outs.

Features

• Lightweight corrosion-resistant polypropylene construction.
• Available in 10" or 20" housings.
• Available in 1" and 1¹⁄₂" NPT sizes.
• Come complete with gauge, wrench, and ³⁄₈" drain valve.
• Portable.
• Economically priced.
• Single large Acme thread closure for quick opening and positive sealing.
• Suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial water applications.

Operating Limits

• Maximum Temperature: 100ºF (37.8ºC)
• Maximum Pressure:
  • PBH-410 models: 100 psi (6.9 bar)
  • PBH-420 models: 90 psi (6.2 bar)
• Initial ∆P (psi) @ Flow rate (gpm): 1 psi @ 15 gpm (0.07 bar @ 57 Lpm) for all models listed.

Mechanical / Hydraulic

• Dimensions:
  • PBH-410-1 (1" NPT): 13¹⁄₈" x 7¹⁄₄" (333 mm x 184 mm)
  • PBH-410-1.5 (1¹⁄₂" NPT): 13⁵⁄₈" x 7¹⁄₄" (346 mm x 184 mm)
  • PBH-420-1 (1" NPT): 23³⁄₈" x 7¹⁄₄" (594 mm x 184 mm)
  • PBH-420-1 (1¹⁄₂" NPT): 23⁷⁄₈" x 7¹⁄₄" (606 mm x 184 mm)
• Bag Compatibility:
  • PBH-410 accepts standard 4" x 8¹⁄₄" (102 mm x 210 mm) bags.
  • PBH-420 accepts standard 4" x 18¹⁄₂" (102 mm x 470 mm) bags.
• Materials of Construction:
  • Housing: Polypropylene
  • Cap: Polypropylene
  • Gauge: Bismuth Brass (lead-free)
  • Vent Plug: Polypropylene
  • Drain Plug: High Density Polypropylene
  • Ball Valve: PVC/Buna-N Seals
  • Basket: Polypropylene
  • O-Ring and Gaskets: Buna-N

Filter Bags and Cartridges

A wide range of filter bags and cartridges are available for these housings, including:

• Filter Bags: Polypropylene felt, absolute-rated from 1 to 800 microns. Nylon filter bags are also listed.
• Polydepth Cartridges: Meltblown cartridges, available in various micron ratings (1 µm to 50 µm) and lengths (9³⁄₄", 10", 20", 30", 40").
• P Series (Spun) Cartridges: Spun polypropylene depth filtration cartridges, available in various micron ratings (1 µm to 50 µm) and lengths (4⁷⁄₈", 9⁷⁄₈", 20", 30", 40").
• Deionization Cartridges: Available in 9³⁄₄" and 20" lengths.
• Iron Reduction Cartridges: Available for 10" and 20" housings.
• Phosphate Crystal Cartridges: Available in various forms for chemical treatment.
• Water Softening Cartridges: Available in 9³⁄₄", 20" lengths.
• Fibredyne Electroplating Cartridges: 9³⁄₄" electroplating cartridges.
• Ceramic Cartridges: 9³⁄₄" ceramic elements.
• Microguard™ Membrane Cartridges: 0.15 µm for high flow.
• Inline Filters: Coconut shell GAC, carbon block, lead/cyst/chlorine taste & odor, lime/scale, pH stabilizer, bacteriostatic, and sediment/rust particulate filters.
• Pleated Polyester/Cellulose Cartridges: Surface filtration, various micron ratings (1 µm to 50 µm) and lengths (4⁷⁄₈", 9³⁄₄", 20"). Also available in Big Blue® compatible sizes.
• Wound PP (Standard, Fibrilated, Washed) Cartridges: Various micron ratings (1 µm to 100 µm) and lengths (9³⁄₄", 9⁷⁄₈", 10", 19¹⁄₂", 20", 29¹⁄₄", 30", 39¹⁄₂", 40"). Also available in Big Blue® compatible sizes.
• Wound Cotton Cartridges: Various micron ratings (1 µm to 100 µm) and lengths (9³⁄₄", 10", 19¹⁄₂", 20", 30", 39¹⁄₂", 40").
• Activated Carbon Impregnated Cellulose/Polyester Cartridges: Various micron ratings (1 µm to 10 µm) and lengths (4⁷⁄₈", 9³⁄₄", 20"). Also available in Big Blue® compatible sizes.
• Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Cartridges: Available in various forms, including those with KDF, and lengths (4⁷⁄₈", 9³⁄₄", 20"). Also available in Big Blue® compatible sizes.
• Carbon Block Cartridges: Various micron ratings (0.5 µm to 10 µm) and lengths (4⁷⁄₈", 9³⁄₄", 20", 30", 40"). Including silver-impregnated, lead reduction, ChlorPlus, and EPM types.
• Fibredyne™ Modified Carbon Block Cartridges: Various micron ratings (0.5 µm to 10 µm) and lengths (9³⁄₄", 20", 30").
• Specific Carbon Filtration Cartridges: Radial Flow Granular Carbon (RFC) cartridges.
• Empty Cartridges: GAC and PCC empty replacement shells.
• Wound Glass Fiber Cartridges: Various micron ratings (1 µm to 100 µm) and lengths (9³⁄₄", 10", 19¹⁄₂", 20", 30", 39¹⁄₂", 40").

See the official PDF for exact tabulated values and part numbers for all available filter bags and cartridges.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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