Customer Cases

1. Product Concept

The CA38-8 is engineered as a high-capacity, heavy-duty coalescing filter cartridge specifically designed for central filtration and high-flow compressed air systems. Its core design philosophy centers on maximizing filtration efficiency and operational longevity in demanding industrial environments. The "8-inch" extended length is not merely a physical dimension but a calculated engineering choice to provide substantially increased media surface area, enabling superior contaminant-holding capacity and flow characteristics. This product represents the optimal solution for facilities requiring reliable air quality at the point where compressed air enters the main distribution network, acting as the primary defense against oil, water, and particulate contamination that could affect entire production systems.

2. Key Advantages & Characteristics

• Exceptional Flow Capacity & Extended Service Life: The 8-inch extended pleated media pack provides over 60% more filtration area than standard 5-inch elements. This design enables the cartridge to handle flow rates exceeding 150 SCFM (4.25 m³/min) while offering an exceptionally high dirt-holding capacity. The result is significantly extended service intervals—often 2-3 times longer than standard filters—which reduces maintenance frequency, downtime, and long-term operational costs.

• Advanced Filtration Performance: Utilizing multi-layer gradient-density glass fiber media, the CA38-8 achieves high-efficiency coalescing of sub-micron oil aerosols and water droplets (typically 0.01 μm filtration rating). It consistently delivers air quality meeting ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1 standards for oil content, providing reliable protection for sensitive downstream equipment and processes against liquid and particulate contamination.

• Energy-Efficient System Operation: Engineered with computational fluid dynamics-optimized pleat geometry, the cartridge maintains an ultra-low initial pressure drop (typically <0.08 bar at maximum flow). This design minimizes the permanent pressure loss across the filter, directly contributing to reduced compressor energy consumption. Over its extended service life, this can result in energy savings of 3-8% compared to systems using multiple smaller filters or less efficient designs.

• Robust Industrial Construction: Built with a corrosion-resistant metal core (typically stainless steel or anodized aluminum) and reinforced polymer end caps, the CA38-8 withstands continuous pressure cycling and industrial environmental conditions. The bypass-free design with positive sealing ensures all air passes through the filtration media, preventing contamination bypass even under variable flow conditions.

• Economic Efficiency for Large Systems: For central air treatment applications, the CA38-8 offers a lower total cost of ownership through reduced element replacement frequency, minimized maintenance labor, and decreased system energy consumption. Its high capacity often eliminates the need for parallel filter setups, simplifying system design and reducing initial installation costs.

3. Application Fields

Central Compressed Air Systems

• Main header filtration immediately downstream of air receivers and refrigerated dryers

• Compressor room final polishing filters for plant-wide air distribution networks

• Large-scale air treatment systems for manufacturing facilities and industrial plants

High-Consumption Manufacturing Processes

• Automotive manufacturing: Paint shop air supply, robotic welding cell pneumatics

• Metal fabrication: Large CNC machining centers, plasma cutting systems, stamping presses

• Packaging plants: High-speed packaging lines, blow molding machines, conveying systems

Industrial Process Applications

• Pneumatic conveying systems for powders, pellets, and granular materials

• Wastewater treatment plant aeration systems and process air

• Food processing: Large-scale mixing, fermentation, and packaging air supplies

Infrastructure and Heavy Industry

• Power generation facilities: Instrument and control air for turbines and boilers

• Mining operations: Pneumatic equipment air supply in processing plants

• Shipbuilding and heavy equipment manufacturing: Large-scale pneumatic tool systems

Large OEM Equipment Integration

• Built into industrial machinery with continuous high air consumption

• Integrated into compressed air dryers and aftercooler packages

• Customized for specific high-flow industrial applications requiring reliable air quality

4. Common Models：

I-614C5TB

l-622C5TB

l-628C5TB

l-633C5TB

l-638C5TB

l-644C5TB

l-656C5TB

SO-424V5

SO-430V

SO-436V

SO-424V

SO-624VA

SO-630VA

SD-6333A

SO-640V

SO-644V

SO-648V

SD66W5S

SO-644VA5

SO-644V5

SO-648V5

SO-614VA5

SO-623VA5

SO624V5

SO-623VA5

SO624VA5

SO-630PV5

SO636PV5

SO640PV5

SO-644PV5

SO-633VA5

SO-640VA5

SO-644PV5

SO-644V5

SO-640V5

SO-644VA5

SO-644PV5

SO-646V5