ABB CARTRIDGE20UM5: High-Efficiency Filtration Cartridge

The ABB CARTRIDGE20UM5 is a precision-engineered replacement filter cartridge designed for ABB brand filtration housings used in industrial fluid and gas analysis systems. This cartridge plays a critical role in protecting sensitive instrumentation, such as gas analyzers and process sensors, from particulate contamination. By ensuring a clean sample flow, it guarantees measurement accuracy, reduces maintenance frequency, and extends the operational life of expensive analytical equipment. It is an essential consumable for maintaining system integrity in demanding process environments.

Primary Function and Benefits

The core function of this cartridge is to remove solid particulates from a liquid or gas stream. Its use offers significant benefits:

Equipment Protection: Prevents damage and clogging of critical components like sensors, valves, and pumps.

Data Accuracy: Ensures analytical instruments receive a clean sample, leading to reliable and precise readings.

Reduced Downtime: Minimizes unscheduled maintenance and associated production losses.

Cost-Effective Maintenance: As a genuine ABB replacement part, it guarantees optimal performance and compatibility.

Technical Parameters at a Glance

Filtration Rating: 20 Micrometers (µm)

Cartridge Type: Particulate Filter

Compatible Media: Liquids and Gases (compatible with the specific housing design)

Material: Typically constructed with a polypropylene depth filter media and compatible seals.

Compatibility: Designed for specific ABB filter housings (e.g., PFTL 101-A, PFTL 102-A series). Please verify housing compatibility before ordering.

Physical Structure and Composition

The cartridge is designed for easy replacement. Its structure generally includes:

Filter Media: A pleated or depth-type membrane, providing a high surface area for efficient particulate capture.

End Caps: Reinforced caps that secure the media and provide a stable sealing surface.

Seals: Integrated O-rings or gaskets, typically made of Viton or EPDM, to ensure a leak-proof connection within the housing.

Support Core: An internal structure that prevents collapse under system pressure.

Typical Industries and Uses

This filter cartridge is vital in any industry where clean process samples are mandatory:

Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Analysis

Chemical and Petrochemical Processing

Pharmaceutical and Bio-technology Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Production

Replacement and Maintenance Instructions

Replacement is straightforward but must be performed with the system offline and pressure relieved.

Isolate the System: Shut off the sample flow and safely depressurize the filter housing.

Open Housing: Unscrew the housing bowl according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Remove Old Cartridge: Carefully take out the spent cartridge.

Install New Cartridge: Insert the new CARTRIDGE20UM5, ensuring the seals are clean and properly seated.

Reassemble and Check: Close the housing, restore pressure, and check for