CA38-8 Coalescer Filter Element – High-Efficiency Replacement for Facet

Product Overview

The CA38-8 belongs to LEFILTER’s premium CA Series coalescer elements, manufactured to stringent specifications for full interchangeability with Facet original equipment. The model code decodes as follows: “CA” designates the coalescer filter series, “38” indicates the nominal length of 38 inches, and “8” represents the 8-micron filtration rating.

This element is specifically engineered for natural gas processing and aviation fuel applications where efficient removal of liquid aerosols and particulates is required. Its gradient composite glass fiber media delivers up to 99.9% water removal efficiency, making it ideal for wet gas streams and hydrocarbon fluids .

Key Features and Benefits

• Direct Facet Replacement: Manufactured to identical dimensional specifications—6 inches outside diameter, 3½ inches inside diameter, and 38 inches nominal length—ensuring seamless drop-in replacement without housing modifications .

• 8-Micron Nominal Filtration: Effectively removes fine solid particles and emulsified water, meeting stringent requirements for natural gas processing and aviation fuel applications.

• High Efficiency Coalescing: Adopts gradient composite glass fiber media, achieving up to 99.9% water removal rate. It efficiently intercepts fine particles and emulsified water with large dirt holding capacity .

• Low Resistance & High Flow: Optimized filter structure reduces flow resistance, supporting long-term high-flow operation without affecting system flow stability .

• Strong Environmental Adaptability: Equipped with anti-corrosion frame and aging-resistant seals, resisting high temperature, pressure difference, and weak acid-base corrosion .

• API-1581 Compliance: Manufactured per API-1581 international standard with integrated seamless structure, ensuring no fiber shedding or filtration short circuit .

• Cost-Effective Alternative: As a premium replacement filter element, the CA38-8 offers OEM-equivalent quality at competitive pricing, reducing operational costs and solving issues of long lead times for imported filters .

Applications

The CA38-8 is ideally suited for:

• Natural gas processing plants requiring high-efficiency liquid aerosol removal

• Aviation fuel handling systems (diesel, aviation kerosene, jet fuel) 

• Petrochemical and mechanical lubrication systems

• Hydrocarbon processing and pipeline transmission stations

• Power generation facilities protecting gas turbine fuel systems

Installation and Maintenance Considerations

The CA38-8 supports 1:1 in-situ replacement without equipment modification. Its standard interface enables quick installation and disassembly. Regular monitoring of differential pressure is recommended; replacement is typically indicated when the pressure drop increases above the recommended limit .

The element features a single-piece construction of various combined media, precisely arranged in layers and pleats, wrapped around a coated perforated metal center tube. This design ensures stable structure with no fiber shedding during operation .

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the LEFILTER CA38-8 fully interchangeable with the original Facet CA38-8?

Yes. The LEFILTER CA38-8 is a 1:1 OEM compatible replacement, manufactured to the exact same dimensional and performance specifications as the original Facet element. The size and interface match perfectly, supporting direct drop-in replacement without any equipment modification .

Q2: What are the core advantages of choosing the LEFILTER CA38-8 over the original Facet element?

The LEFILTER CA38-8 delivers the same filtration performance as genuine parts with a more competitive price. It solves the problems of high original costs, long lead times, and unstable supply of imported filters. The element retains excellent coalescing and filtration performance with low flow resistance and large dirt holding capacity .

Q3: What is the filtration efficiency and water removal rate of this element?

The CA38-8 achieves up to 99.9% water removal rate through its gradient composite glass fiber media. It efficiently intercepts fine particles and emulsified water, maintaining stable filtration precision throughout its service life. The structure ensures no fiber shedding or filtration short circuit .

Q4: In which applications can the CA38-8 be used?

The CA38-8 is widely used for natural gas processing, aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, petrochemical fluids, and industrial lubrication systems. Its corrosion-resistant structure and wide temperature adaptability make it suitable for various industrial oil purification scenarios .

Technical Specifications