PROLINE vs. MAXILINE

Choosing the best multiple bag filter housing for your specific application

 

1. has a flow rate of up to 1000 GPM with an operating pressure ≤ 150 PSIG

2. is compatible with 304 stainless steel

3. does not require an ASME U code stamp

 

PROLINE bag filter housings hold three to eight #2 size filter bags which are 7” diameter by 32” long.  Nominally rated versions of these filter bags each have a flow rate capacity of about 132 GPM and that’s how we end-up with an approximate 1000 GPM flow range at pressures up to 150 PSIG. The maximum capacity of #2 size filter bags is affected by the bag’s efficiency (nominal or absolute rated), viscosity and perhaps even the particulate load.  When we assist with an application, we take such factors into consideration to recommend the appropriate number of bag filter chambers.

The PROLINE series of bag filter housings (available in 3, 4, 6 and 8 chamber designs) was developed in 2012 by Eaton to fill the need for an economical bag filter housing which does not require an ASME code stamp, because most applications do not require stamping.  Until the PROLINE, bag filter housings were made from fabricated dished heads and filter bag chambers, labor-intensive processes involving lots of welding and non-destructive examination procedures which contribute to the cost of the vessel.  PROLINE vessels use cast components to reduce welding and polishing procedures along with generating less material waste.  Cast dished heads can provide the required structural integrity for the design pressure of 150 PSI with less material.  Such components are not covered in ASME code stamped requirements and thus these cannot be ASME code stamped.

PROLINE bag filters share the same characteristics of the MAXILINE vessels to reduce filter bag change-out times and personnel safety hazards.

 

PROLINE bag filter housings are made of 304 stainless steel in both in-line and loop flow path configurations.  Both MAXILINE and PROLINE bag filters have their outlet nozzle mounted tangentially to the dish shaped bottom, minimizing the vessel height in support of comfortable ergonomics and reduced risk of injury when removing full filter bags because ladders and stools are not required.

They also both have a swing eyebolt closure (rated for pressures up to 150 PSIG at 200°F.), enabling quick access to the filter bags, generally within 1-2 minutes, and provides a firm seal with minimal effort.  The spring assisted counter weight closure of both MAXILINE and PROLINE enable one handed opening and it remains at any position for safer access to the filter bag chamber.

PROLINE bag filters are compatible with industry standard #2 size filter bags and a three-point hold-down ring ensures positive downward sealing of the filter bag to the restrainer basket.

Both PROLINE and MAXILINE bag filters can be used in conjunction with displacement balloons, filter bag positioners and magnetic bars.

The special features of MAXILINE bag filter vessels include additional materials of construction, quick-opening clamp style covers and higher flow rates.

MAXILINE bag filter vessels are available in carbon steel, 304 SS and 316SS as well as more exotic materials for aggressive liquids.  The MAXLINE bag filter vessels can have up to (24) #2 size bag filter chambers in support of flow rates of approximately 3,170 GPM of water-like liquids filtered with nominally rated filter bags.  Due to the way they are manufactured, MAXILINE bag filters can have an ASME U-code stamp if that is required for your application.

The MAXILINE series consists of (5) models, each having a specific type of closure as dictated by the requirements of your application.  As with PROLINE vessels, MAXILINE bag filter vessels are available with Buna-N, EPDM, Viton or Teflon o-rings.

 

The MAXILINE HD has a swing bolt closure lifted by a hand wheel driven lifting davit, a requirement for filter housings having 14+ filter bag chambers because the closure for housings that large is too heavy for spring assisted hinged closures used by the other vessels.  Available in both 304 SS and carbon steel materials, its custom fabricated design enables customizations such as oversized inlet/outlet nozzles.

The MAXILINE HE has a swing bolt closure but instead of a lifting davit it has the aforementioned counter weighted spring assisted hinged cover which self-balances such that at any position it remains where you leave it; a safety feature to prevent the chamber cover from falling onto an employee.  The MAXILINE HE hinged style can only be used for housings with up to eight filter bag chambers because the covers for larger units are too heavy.

MAXILINE SE has a quick-opening closure; instead of swing bolts, it has a clamp style open/closed by a manually operated hand wheel.  To actuate the hand wheel the operator must first disengage the vent valve, a safety feature to ensure the vessel is depressurized prior to opening the cover. Eaton refers to this as their Qic-Lock™ closure and it is specifically engineered to reduce both the access time and risk of injury to personnel.  As with the other designs, the counter weighted spring assisted hinge simplifies access to the filter housings 3 to 12 chambers.

The other two MAXILINE variations have chamber covers designed to seal directly against the filter bag sealing ring, improving the sealing efficiency for applications requiring 95%+ efficient retention of particles 25 microns and smaller.  These variations both have counter weighted spring assisted hinged chamber covers, one having a swing bolt (MDE), the other with Qic-Lock™ style closure (VMDE).

 

Filter housing selection process
The first step is reviewing the flow rate requirements corrected for both viscosity and intended particle retention size to determine the number of filter bag chambers required; if it exceeds (12) then the only option we offer is the MAXILINE HD.

The next criteria to consider is the fineness of filtration required and whether the filter bag required has a specific >95% efficiency or if it is a common, nominally rated design.  High efficiency applications require the crush seal style SENTINEL RING™ and benefit immensely from a filter bag closure whose cover seals directly against the filter bag, the MAXILINE MDE or VMDE. 

Nominally rated filter bag applications can be satisfied with one of the other PROLINE or MAXILINE vessels based upon the aforementioned characteristics. The next time you have a filtration application reach out to us and we will put our experience to work for you!