Facet SM-424FB-5 Heavy Duty FB-Grade Fuel Water Separator Cartridge

Product Overview

Facet SM-424FB-5 falls into the SM-series FB heavy-duty separator category. Unlike FA general-purpose and FC precision-type elements, FB grade prioritizes outstanding dirt holding capacity and anti-clogging performance. It is the preferred selection for fuel systems with unstable fluid quality and frequent impurity surges.

As the economical series, SM-424FB-5 adopts mature hydrophobic glass fiber without upgraded synthetic media used by SS series, yet delivers reliable long-cycle operation under conventional industrial environments. Permanent hydrophobic treatment ensures sustained water repellency and inhibits fuel secondary emulsification. Integral epoxy sealing eliminates fluid bypass, and reinforced inner support tube withstands pressure fluctuation without media deformation. It balances heavy-duty filtration capability and cost control for projects with medium purification requirements.

Working Principle

SM-424FB-5 relies on Facet classic inside-out hydrophobic repulsion separation mechanism:

1. Fuel mixed with large coalesced water droplets and solid impurities flows radially from inner core toward outer filter media.

2. Thickened FB-grade hydrophobic fiber layer blocks all free water and prevents water penetration.

3. Only dry, qualified jet fuel, diesel and light hydrocarbon fluids pass through smoothly.

4. Trapped water accumulates on the outer surface, merges into large water masses and settles by gravity to complete fuel-water separation.

Core Features

- FB heavy-duty grade: High dirt holding capacity, excellent anti-clogging performance

- SM-series economical positioning: Reliable heavy-duty performance with competitive cost

-Permanent hydrophobic media: Stable water blocking ability to prevent fuel emulsification

- Medium-size optimized structure: Suitable for continuous medium-flow fuel purification

- Integral leak-proof sealing structure: Avoid bypass leakage and guarantee effective filtration

- Fully interchangeable with OEM: Direct installation without modification of separation housing

Full Facet ST/SS/SM Series Complete Model List

ST Series

ST318FA-5, ST324FA-5, ST412FC-5, ST415FB-5, ST417FB-5, ST422FC-5, ST424FB-5, ST430FB-5, ST432FC-5, ST436FB-5, ST609FB-5, ST609FF-5, ST611FD-5, ST612FB-5, ST614FD-5, ST616FD-5, ST618FB-5, ST622FD-5, ST624FB-5, ST624FE-5, ST624FF-5, ST629FD-5, ST630FB-5, ST630FD-5, ST630FE-5, ST630FF-5, ST633FB-5, ST633FD-5, ST636FB-5, ST636FD-5, ST636FE-5, ST636FF-5, ST638FD-5, ST640FD-5, ST640FE-5, ST640FF-5, ST643FD-5, ST644FB-5, ST644FD-5, ST644FE-5, ST644FF-5, ST648FD-5, ST648FE-5, ST648FF-5, ST656FB-5, ST656FF-5

SS Series

SS318FA-5, SS324FA-5, SS412FC-5, SS415FB-5, SS417FB-5, SS422FC-5, SS424FB-5, SS430FB-5, SS432FC-5, SS436FB-5, SS609FB-5, SS609FF-5, SS611FD-5, SS612FB-5, SS614FD-5, SS616FD-5, SS618FB-5, SS622FD-5, SS624FB-5, SS624FE-5, SS624FF-5, SS629FD-5, SS630FB-5, SS630FD-5, SS630FE-5, SS630FF-5, SS633FB-5, SS633FD-5, SS636FB-5, SS636FD-5, SS636FE-5, SS636FF-5, SS638FD-5, SS640FD-5, SS640FE-5, SS640FF-5, SS643FD-5, SS644FB-5, SS644FD-5, SS644FE-5, SS644FF-5, SS648FD-5, SS648FE-5, SS648FF-5, SS656FB-5, SS656FF-5

SM Series

SM-318FA-5, SM-324FA-5, SM-412FC-5, SM-415FB-5, SM-417FB-5, SM-422FC-5, SM-424FB-5, SM-430FB-5, SM-432FC-5, SM-436FB-5, SM-09FB-5, SM-09FF-5, SM-11FD-5, SM-12FB-5, SM-14FD-5, SM-16FD-5, SM-18FB-5, SM-22FD-5, SM-24FB-5, SM-24FE-5, SM-24FF-5, SM-29FD-5, SM-30FB-5, SM-30FD-5, SM-30FE-5, SM-33FB-5, SM-33FD-5, SM-36FB-5, SM-36FD-5, SM-36FE-5, SM-36FF-5, SM-38FD-5, SM-40FD-5, SM-40FE-5, SM-40FF-5, SM-43FB-5, SM-43FD-5, SM-44FB-5, SM-44FD-5, SM-44FE-5, SM-44FF-5, SM-48FD-5, SM-48FF-5, SM-56FB-5, SM-56FF-5

Application Scenarios

SM-424FB-5 heavy-duty separation elements are widely used in medium-flow fuel purification systems, including medium-sized oil depots, port auxiliary fuel supply pipelines, industrial fuel transfer skids and general aviation fuel stations. It provides stable secondary separation protection for fuel with relatively high impurity content, effectively reducing the frequency of filter replacement and protecting downstream fuel pumps, flow meters and pipeline valves against particle abrasion and water corrosion.

Product Advantages

1. FB heavy-duty design with large dirt holding capacity, suitable for fuel with high impurity concentration

2. SM-series economical configuration, balancing service performance and overall operation cost

3. Resist frequent pressure fluctuation, adapt to long-term continuous industrial operation

4. Maintain stable low pressure drop and ensure efficient system fluid transmission

5. Complete ST/SS/SM Facet separator filter series available for one-stop bulk procurement

FAQ

Q: What working conditions fit SM-424FB-5 best?

A: It is suitable for medium-flow fuel systems with unstable fuel quality and high solid impurity content, where long service interval is required.

Q: What is the difference between SM-424FB-5 and FC-grade filter elements?

A: FB grade focuses on high dirt holding capacity for impurities; FC grade targets micro-water removal for high-cleanliness fuel requirements.

Q: Can SM-424FB-5 replace ST424FB-5 directly?

A: They share identical installation dimensions and can be mutually replaced. ST series is standard specification, SM series offers economical alternative choice.