• Specific solutions
• Excellent Quality (Headline is ISO 9001)
• Prompt and continuous service
• Competitive pricing
• Value added accessories and services

USF strives to offer all of these qualities in every inquiry

Housing Range: 1/8" NPT to 3" NPT in stock. Larger units are built on an order basis. We offer a full range of products for specific needs. Differential pressure indicators, automatic pressure float and solenoid drains are just some of the options that are available. Our unique collar design makes servicing assemblies a snap. There are no bolts to remove to service the filter (all the way up to a 3" line size).
 

High pressure compressed gas systems offer unique challenges to the removal of liquid and solid contaminates. The excessive pressure, and in many cases, high temperatures make coalescing difficult. Our housings overcome this challenge by having a small annular volume and bottom-based reservoir to reduce re-entrainment of liquids. Our stainless steel filter housings are rated up to 5000 psig, have captured viton o-rings, and have hex bowls for ease of service.

Our borosilicate microfiber elements are offered in many varieties to specifically solve individual applications. The "CS" grade is rated for 900F service at 0. 1 -micron efficiency, where as the "RC" grade offers the same efficiency, but with the reinforcement for systems with extreme cold start-ups or pressure swings.

• Gas Analysis
• Gaseous Sample

These Headline low cost/low pressure housings are constructed entirely from 316L stainless steel metal parts. Viton seals and a choice of stainless steel, Pyrex glass or acrylic bowl.

The G & F versions are ideal for use in applications where it is necessary to monitor filter element conditions without interrupting the sample gas flow. The center drain connection allows easy element change, and bowl guards are standard on all glass bowls.
 

• Liquid Sample
• Analyzer Filters

Headline 110 & 120 Series Stainless Steel Filters are specified for the most demanding applications, where they function reliably under extremes of pressure, temperature and chemical environment. Constructed from 316L stainless steel, with a choice of either Viton or PTFE seal, these housings have excellent corrosion resistance and comply with NACE MR-01-75.

Headline fast loop filters are constructed entirely from 316L stainless steel. This straight through design is ideal for heavily contaminated systems, since the filter element is continuously flushed by the high flow rate stream. Only the low flow (analyzer) stream is filtered, thus maximizing filter element life.

The fast loop filters use axial velocity to flush heavy contaminates down stream, while passing the sample through the element wall with low flow and radial velocity. The annular cavity is filled, and the sample passes into the sample line. The annular cavity has very low volume to minimize lag time and keep the samples clean. For best results, a minimum of a 4 to 1 flow rate should be maintained for continuous flushing.

USF supplies a variety of OEM industrial manufacturers with filters.

At UFS, we have the ability to provide private labeled, standard and customized products to meet your quality, cost, and timetable requirements. Special housing and filter elements in line with customer requirements and specifications are always available. We have a favorable, blanket order policy, which allows you to take the product you need for "just-in-time" deliveries. We stock it for you.

Whether it's a component within your filter system or a complete package, we can provide you with answers to your requirements.

Protect your equipment and eliminate customer warranty problems due to contaminated air, gas or liquid.
 

Heatable housings are purpose-designed for hot gas analysis such as diesel exhaust and continous emission monitoring systems. The housings can be heated to 650 degrees F by any suitable external heater or placement within an oven. They may be utilized under vacuum to draw the sample or pressurized to 30 psig for blow down.

The bayonet-type closure allows the element to be changed within seconds even at operating temperatures. An integral support/retainer make service a snap.

There are three basic models: H120, H130 and H140.
 

Our PTFE housings are designed especially for use in high chemical resistance or very low absorption applications. They accept our fluorocarbon bonded disposable filter elements for coalescing or particulate filtration, and we offer an all PTFE sintered element where Teflon is the only acceptable surface. The PTFE element is available in 3, 10, and 25-micron ratings at 98% efficiency for particulate removal.

We will soon be introducing a PTFE membrane housing for complete sample filtration applications.

We also have the ability to produce our many filter housings in exotic materials such as monel, hastelloy, titanium.

The SM105 membrane housings use a porous PTFE membrane, which is supported by a sintered porous stainless steel disc on the outlet side. The wet sample gas as enters though the inlet port and because the membrane will only allow molecules of gas or vapor to pass through to the outlet all liquid is stopped. Any liquid in the sample will flow to the drain port. This port can also be used as a bypass function for the main flow. Two grades of membrane are available, which are detailed in the MT Series Membrane data sheet.

The housing design allows a quick change of the membrane as all the line connections are arranged in the body of the housing and the threaded cap means no tools are required for access.

Standard housings have NPT ports and include Viton gaskets. Other gaskets types are available as an option.

The housings are free from welds and comply with NACE MR-01-75.

Headline's plastic filter housings are offered in a variety of materials, sizes and element efficiencies. They are ideal for corrosive applications or where metal contact must be avoided. These economically-priced units offer multi-purpose functionality. They are excellent for OEM, emissions analysis and chemically-corrosive applications. The 700 series can be used for coalescing, particulate, and liquid filtration. Any of these units can be ordered as Bubblers by adding the suffix "B" to the part number.

Bubblers are used on some environmental systems as part of the calibration process, which is called an interface check. The operator passes a known concentration of gas through the water-filled container (bubbler). This humidifies the gas so the analyzer may read it.
 

The Headline range of Disposable In-Line Filters (DIFs) consists of permanently welded housings with encapsulated microfiber filter elements, making them ideal for portable flue gas analyzers, and other analysis systems requiring a durable and easily-replaceable filter. A choice of 3 filter housing materials makes them suitable for a wide range of chemical environments. Also available are the DIF-MN (miniature), DIF-BN (parallel body) and DIF-N50i (indicator type). The units on this page are designed for particulate removal applications.
 

At the heart of the Headline Vacuum Pump Exhaust Filter is the completely disposable CS-type coalescing element. Made entirely from boroscilicate glass microfiber and phenolic binder, it is compatible with all compressor lubricants and will operate at temperatures up to 650 degrees Farenheit.

The CS-type element has a two-layer structure, inner particle capture-layer and an outer drainage-layer. Liquid droplets remain mobile once captured and travel through the fine-pored capture layer, along the intersecting microfibers, growing in size as they progress. These coalesced droplets are transferred to the large-pored drainage layer, from where they drain by gravity into the filter bowl. Oil collected in the filter bowl can then be drained and reused.
 

At the heart of the UFS Vacuum Pump Inlet Filter is the completely disposable RC-type coalescing element. Made entirely from borosilicate glass microfiber and phenolic binder, it is compatible with all compressor lubricants and will operate at temperatures up to 250 degrees Farenheit.

The RC-type element has a two-layer structure, inner particle capture-layer and an outer drainage-layer. Liquid droplets remain mobile once captured and travel through the fine-pored capture-layer, along the intersecting microfibers, growing in size as they progress. These coalesced droplets are transferred to the large-pored drainage-layer, from where they drain by gravity into the filter bowl. Oil collected in the filter bowl can then be drained and reused. The "RC" reinforced element is durable to handle particle build-up, too. This extra strengh provides extra pump protection.

Our 800 series liquid "Free Flow" filter housings are ideal for a variety of liquid purification solutions. The Free Flow housings are available in stainless steel (SS), cast iron (C), or brass with a 304 stainless steel bowl (B). Port sizes range from 1/4" NPT up to 1 1/2" NPT and 2" NPT. The larger port sizes are unique to UFS. Our competitors only offer these types of filters up to 1" and then "force" you into a multi-element vessel. The larger port sizes allow greater flexibility in providing the correct filter for the application. We can also provide these housings with gauges, flanges or sight glass columns.

Two other great design benefits are:

• One piece bowl construction for quick and spill free element service.
• Extra bottom reservoir capacity for sediment deposit collection

Choose from disposable spun polypropylene or pleated elements, to our cost effective, re-cleanable, pleated stainless steel elements to cover all your requirements. Our elements range from 500 micron efficiency down to sub-micronic. With our housing and element choices these flexible filters can be used to process water, coolant, paint, and petro-chemical filtration.

Heatless Regenerative Dryers utilize no external heat source for regeneration. This process allows longer life of the adsorbent and less wear and tear on the mechanical components of the dryers. The system utilizes retained heat adsorption generated from the previous adsorption cycle. The HPS series of dryers automatically deliver a standard -40 degrees F dewpoint, and -100 degrees F can be easily obtained as an optional feature. These systems are very economical in moderate air flows because of low operating costs and the reasonable 14% purge rate. Standard units start at 10 scfm output and go up to 3000 scfm.

Mojave Membrane dryers are for critical applications that require vapor free air. The water molecules are diffused through the unit's hollow fiber membrane core while allowing the dry air to stay within the fiber. These units are an ecomical alternative for critical point-of-use purification. No moving parts, no noise, and no maintenance make the Mojave Membrane Dryers a smart choice.

Our brand of Headline disposable filter elements are manufactured from precise mixtures of borosilicate glass microfibers to the very highest standards of quality control. These elements offer exceptional filtration efficiency at very low pressure drops and, being +90% void volume, give very long service life. The elements are bonded to impart high strength and eliminate fiber shedding. The choice between the different binders that are available will depend upon the application. Each element type is available in a wide range of grades of efficiency covering the complete range (from coarse bulk contamination removal (grade 80) to essentially complete removal of submicron contaminants).
 

• Standard Type elements are suitable for all particulate remove applications in non-corrosive gases and liquids. The coarsest grade that will adequately protect the application should be chosen as this will result in the most economical solution to the contamination problem.

• S Type filter elements are completely organic and are used to filter at temperatures from 300 degrees F to 900 degrees F. The S21-R Type are used in diesel emission applications.

• K Type elements are specified where corrosive gases and liquids are to be filtered as they have excellent chemical resistance. They are also used where highly reactive gases are being analyzed, since they exhibit very low levels of adsorption.

• L Type elements have a hydrophilic binder making them ideal for applications where sterilization is required.

• C Type elements are specifically designed for the removal of liquid aerosols from gases in both corrosive and non-corrosive applications. These elements also remove particulates with the same efficiency.

• CS Type elements are designed for coalescing applications where temperatures are at up to 900 degrees F.

• RC Type elements are designed for high pressure swing applications. These elements consist of a borosilicate inner layer sandwiched between two rayon/Phenolic bound outer layers. The outer layers provide excellent strength.

Stainless steel elements are recommended for the fitration of heavily contaminated gases and liquids, since they are recleanable by backflushing or ultrasonic washing. The elements consist of five layers of precision-woven 316L stainless steel mesh formed into cylinders and sintered together, the filter layer being supported, protected, and prefiltered by two inner and two outer laters. Five layers offer surface area and depth area for removing solids and dropping out liquids. We offer seven grades of filtration, designated 01, 03, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200, having a 98% removal rating in mincrons. Grade 25 (25 micron) is widely used to protect pumps and valves while grade 03 is recommended for the removal of pipe scale from steam. These elements are often employed as prefilters to a disposable final filter.

PTFE sintered elements are offered in three grades of filtration, designated -03, -10, and -25. Having 98% removal efficiency in microns. They are used where sample compatibility is a concern. Both types of elements fit Headline 100, 200, 300 and 700 series housings.

For additional information and pricing on these and other products call us at 1.800.413.6623

or email sales@awc-corp.com  or visit our Requests web page.