Water Jet Cutter Filters

We stock a range of filters and filter housings ideal for protecting water jet cutters from damage and improving performance.

Please browse our range below and get in touch if you have any questions. You can also learn more about the filtration solutions for jet cutters by reading the information at the bottom of this page.

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Water Jet Cutter Filters

Clarence Water Filters is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of water filters. We stock a wide range of products including filters and filter housings ideal for protecting water jet cutters.

If you need assistance choosing the right products, contact us today. We’ll look at your water quality and the requirements of your jet cutter to find an appropriate solution.

Contaminants Which Can Damage Water Jet Cutters

Sediment 

Sediment particles can quickly clog up the nozzles on a water jet cutter head and can cause abrasive damage to internal components.

The presence of sand, rust, dirt, and metal particles can also ruin the materials that are being cut.

Fortunately, sediment is easy to deal with. It will require a series of 4-6 sediment filters with increasingly fine micron ratings. Most jet cutters will start with 25 micron filters then work their way down to 1 micron Absolute filters for the final stage.

If extremely clean water is required for a specific material or manufacturing process, reverse osmosis can be used to remove virtually all sediment particles.

TDS and Hardness

Total Dissolved Solids refers to all dissolved organic and inorganic particles including minerals, salts, metals, cations, and anions which can be found in water. Imbalanced TDS levels can cause corrosion and abrasion of metal components.

Hardness specifically refers to dissolved calcium and magnesium salts in water, usually in the form of bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulphates. Carbonate hardness can cause scale formation and high levels of salt can cause corrosion or pitting of stainless steel.

Reverse osmosis membranes and systems using ion exchange resin are the best approaches for reducing TDS and hardness. Contact us to discuss the best option for your jet cutter, based on your water quality.

Chemicals

High level chemical content can eventually have a corrosive effect on metal components and rubber seals. Fortunately, most chemicals can easily be removed using carbon filtration.

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Water Jet Cutter Filtration Solutions

A number of approaches can be used to improve your process water and deal with waste water.

Mechanical Filtration (Sediment Filtration)

Mechanical filters act like a sieve, trapping particulate contaminants before they can damage your jet cutter’s head or internal components.

Most waterjet cutters will require several sediment filters for process water, with each filter finer than the last. The goal being to remove any particulates which can damage the jet cutter.

Mechanical filtration is also useful for cleaning up waste water. Businesses usually have strict rules regarding the quality of water they can dispose of in drains, so they must remove the bulk of particles using

There are several types of mechanical filters available including pleated washable filters, disposable polyspun filters, ultra-fine polypropylene cage filters, and polyspun filters.

Carbon Filtration (Chemical filtration)

Carbon can adsorb chemical contaminants including volatile organic compounds, chlorine, and petrochemicals. Compressed carbon blocks are also capable of capturing sediment particles and heavy metals.

Ion Exchange (TDS and Hardness Filtration)

Ion exchange resin consists of plastic polymer beads which have been charged with a molecule that has a positive or negative charge. As water flows through the beads, contaminant ions are exchanged for the ions in the beads.  It is a fantastic way to remove TDS and the minerals which cause scale build-up.

Reverse Osmosis (TDS, Sediment and Hardness Filtration)

Reverse osmosis consists of a series of filters followed by a membrane. Pressure is applied to one side of the membrane, pushing the water through while separating ultra-fine contaminants including sediment, dissolved solids, and hardness causing minerals. Useful for when very pure water is required.

Need Help? Get In Touch Today!

If you’d like to learn more about waterjet cutter filtration, please contact us at sales@clarencewaterfilters.com.au or give us a call on 02 6646 8565.

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