Product Overview
The PM-Comp-5000 Elite Filter Element is a high-performance, precision-engineered powder metallurgy component designed for demanding industrial filtration applications. Manufactured via controlled sintering of high-purity bronze (CuSn10) powder, this sintered filter element delivers exceptional structural integrity, uniform porosity, and long-term thermal/chemical stability. Its robust construction and ASME B31.3 compliance make it ideal for critical process piping systems where reliability, leak-tightness, and repeatable filtration performance are non-negotiable. As part of the premium PM-Comp-5000 series, this bronze PM filter exemplifies advanced powder metallurgy capabilities—offering tight dimensional control, zero machining waste, and design freedom unattainable with traditional casting or machining.
Key Features
- Consistent, isotropic porosity of 15–25 μm for precise particle retention
- Full ASME B31.3 compliance for pressure-containing service in process piping
- Corrosion-resistant CuSn10 bronze matrix with excellent wear and fatigue resistance
- No binders or additives—100% metal structure ensures ultra-clean fluid compatibility
- Optimized geometry: Ø120 mm × 150 mm cylindrical form with chamfered edges and axial flow symmetry
- Traceable batch certification including density, permeability, and burst pressure test reports
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Material |
Bronze (CuSn10), gas-atomized powder |
| Manufacturing Process |
Press-and-sinter powder metallurgy |
| Porosity Range |
15–25 μm (mean pore diameter) |
| Apparent Density |
6.8–7.2 g/cm³ |
| Permeability (k) |
2.1–3.4 × 10⁻¹² m² |
| Burst Pressure (20°C) |
≥ 12.5 MPa |
| Operating Temperature Range |
−40°C to +220°C |
| Surface Finish (ID/OD) |
Ra ≤ 3.2 μm (as-sintered) |
| Dimensional Tolerance (Ø) |
±0.08 mm |
| Dimensional Tolerance (L) |
±0.15 mm |
| Standards Compliance |
ASME B31.3, ASTM B971, ISO 5755 |
| Packaging |
Vacuum-sealed, desiccated, anti-tarnish film |
Applications
This PM-Comp-5000 filter element is widely deployed across industries requiring certified, high-reliability powder metallurgy components. Key use cases include upstream/downstream protection in chemical processing skids, catalyst support beds in petrochemical reactors, sterile vent filtration in pharmaceutical bioreactors, hydraulic fluid conditioning in offshore energy systems, and high-purity coolant filtration in nuclear auxiliary circuits. Its ASME B31.3 rating enables direct integration into engineered piping systems—making it a preferred choice for OEMs and EPC contractors specifying sintered filter elements for mission-critical infrastructure.
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