Lenticular Filter Housings
Lenticular filter housings are designed for the high-performance filtration of liquids in applications where product quality, filtration efficiency, and process reliability are of critical importance. Engineered for use with lenticular filter modules, these housings combine a large effective filtration area with a compact and efficient design.
Lenticular filtration is widely used in applications requiring fine filtration, polishing filtration, and the removal of particles, microorganisms, and other contaminants from process fluids. The modular design allows filtration systems to be tailored to specific process requirements while maintaining consistent filtration performance.
Thanks to their enclosed construction and ease of handling, lenticular filter housings are particularly well suited to hygienic and product-sensitive applications where minimising product loss, maintaining product quality, and simplifying filter change-outs are important considerations.
Suitable for a wide range of liquids
Lenticular filter housings are suitable for the filtration of a wide variety of liquids, including:
- Water and demineralised water
- Process fluids
- Chemicals
- Solvents
- Oils and oil-based products
- Food and beverage products
- Pharmaceutical liquids and process solutions
- Biotechnology and fermentation media
By selecting the appropriate housing materials and lenticular filter modules, optimum chemical compatibility, product safety, filtration performance, and service life can be achieved for the specific application.
Materials, Pressure ratings, and Temperature ranges
Lenticular filter housings are available in a range of materials to suit different process conditions and chemical compatibility requirements, including:
- Stainless steel 304
- Stainless steel 316L
- Alternative alloys for aggressive media and specialised process applications
Operating Pressure and Temperature:
- Suitable for operating pressures of up to approximately 10 bar, depending on the housing design and configuration
- Temperature ratings of up to approximately 150°C for stainless steel versions
- Custom-engineered solutions available for applications requiring higher pressures, temperatures, or specialised design features
The robust stainless steel construction makes lenticular filter housings particularly well suited to demanding industrial environments and hygienic processes. They are also compatible with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilise-in-Place) procedures, ensuring reliable operation and effective cleaning in critical applications.
Connections, Closures, Venting, and Drains
Lenticular filter housings are available in both standard and custom-engineered configurations with a variety of connection options, including:
- Flanged connections
- Threaded connections
- Tri-Clamp connections
- Dairy (milk) couplings for hygienic applications
Depending on the housing design, units can be equipped with:
- Bolted closures or swing-bolt closures
- Safety locking mechanisms
- Vent valves
- Drain connections for controlled emptying and cleaning
These features facilitate safe and efficient operation, simplify maintenance procedures, minimise downtime, and support effective process control. Integrated venting and drain facilities also assist with filling, venting, draining, cleaning, and product recovery.
Single and Multi-module configurations
Lenticular filter housings are available in configurations designed to accommodate:
- A single lenticular module
- Multiple lenticular modules stacked within a single housing
By combining multiple lenticular modules within one housing, the total filtration area can be increased significantly. This enables higher flow rates, greater dirt-holding capacity, and extended service life while maintaining consistent filtration performance.
Multi-module configurations are particularly well suited to continuous industrial processes where high throughput, reliable operation, and consistent product quality are essential.
The available filtration area has a direct influence on flow rate, dirt-holding capacity, and service life. By selecting the appropriate module diameter and number of modules, a lenticular filtration system can be optimised to meet the specific process requirements.
Typical characteristics include:
- Module diameters of 12″ and 16″
- Filtration areas ranging from approximately 1 m² to 3.5 m² per module
- The ability to combine multiple modules within a single housing to increase capacity and throughput
Thanks to the modular design of lenticular filtration systems, the total filtration area can be expanded easily as process demands increase, often without requiring significant modifications to the existing installation.
Advantages of a Lenticular filter housing
- Large filtration surface area within a compact design
- Enclosed and hygienic filtration system
- Minimal product loss
- Suitable for fine, depth, and polishing filtration
- Easy installation and module replacement
- Suitable for CIP and SIP procedures
- High process reliability and consistent filtration performance
These characteristics make lenticular filter housings ideally suited to demanding applications within the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, cosmetic, and fine chemical industries.
Compliance with Standards and Regulations
All lenticular filter housings are manufactured in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and certification requirements, including:
- Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- Relevant hygiene and material compliance standards
- ATEX requirements (where applicable)
This ensures a safe, reliable, and compliant filtration solution that meets the requirements of demanding industrial, hygienic, and regulated applications.
Contact our team
Techno Filter is available by telephone on business days (Monday to Friday) from 08:30 to 17:00 at +31 (0)297 524 131, or by e-mail at info@technofilter.nl