Coalescer Filter Cartridge Manufacturer
Factory-direct Coalescer Filter Cartridges for water removal, oil aerosol separation, liquid-liquid separation, gas-liquid separation, fuel filtration, compressed air treatment, and industrial process filtration systems.
- Designed for fine droplet coalescence and water separation
- Multi-layer coalescing media for liquid or gas stream applications
- Custom size, end cap, seal, media, micron rating, and structure
- Replacement coalescer cartridges for OEM and maintenance projects
- Suitable for fuel, oil, gas, compressed air, and process filtration
- Bulk supply, private label, and project-based quotation supported
Coalescer Filter Cartridge Specifications
Our Coalescer Filter Cartridges are designed to separate dispersed liquid droplets, free water, oil aerosols, and fine contaminants from liquid or gas streams. The multi-layer media structure helps small droplets come together into larger droplets, making them easier to separate, settle, drain, or be removed by downstream separator elements.
| Separation Type | Liquid-Liquid (e.g., water from fuel/oil), Gas-Liquid (e.g., oil/water from air/gas) |
| Filter Media | Glass fiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, PTFE, stainless steel mesh, custom |
| Media Structure | Multi-layer (pre-filter, coalescing layer, drainage layer, support layer) |
| Micron Rating | 0.3μm, 0.5μm, 1μm, 3μm, 5μm, 10μm, or custom |
| Flow Direction | Inside-to-outside (typical for coalescers) or outside-to-inside |
| End Cap Material | Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, reinforced plastic |
| Seal Material | NBR, FKM, EPDM, Silicone, PTFE |
| Compatibility | Aviation fuel, diesel, lube oil, hydraulic oil, compressed air, natural gas, process fluids |
| Replacement Matching | Matched by old model number, dimensions, end cap style, and housing |
Coalescer Filter Cartridge Options for Different Separation Needs
Clear Filter Pro supplies coalescing filter cartridges, replacement coalescer elements, custom coalescer cartridges, and OEM filter coalescer solutions for liquid-liquid separation, gas-liquid separation, fuel filtration, compressed air treatment, and industrial process filtration systems.
Coalescer Filter Cartridge
A coalescer filter cartridge designed to combine fine liquid droplets into larger droplets for easier separation from fuel, oil, gas, compressed air, or process fluids.
Fuel filtration, oil-water separation, natural gas filtration, compressed air systems, and industrial liquid separation.
- ✓ Multi-layer coalescing media
- ✓ Water and liquid droplet separation
- ✓ Fine particle filtration support
Coalescing Filter Cartridge
A coalescing filter cartridge for removing dispersed water, oil aerosols, and fine liquid mist from liquid or gas streams.
Compressed air treatment, gas-liquid separation, oil mist removal, and industrial process filtration.
- ✓ Coalesces fine droplets
- ✓ Low pressure drop design available
- ✓ Custom media options
Coalescing Cartridge Filter
A cartridge-style coalescing filter element designed for installation in filter housings, separator vessels, fuel systems, and process filtration equipment.
Filter vessel replacement, OEM systems, liquid separation equipment, fuel handling, and maintenance.
- ✓ Cartridge element structure
- ✓ Custom end cap and seal
- ✓ Housing-matched dimensions
Filter Coalescer Cartridge
A filter coalescer cartridge that combines particle filtration and liquid droplet coalescence in one cartridge structure.
Fuel polishing, oil filtration, water separation, gas filtration, and industrial fluid cleanliness improvement.
- ✓ Particle and droplet removal
- ✓ Multi-layer filter design
- ✓ Custom micron rating
Coalescing Filter Cartridges for Bulk Supply
Coalescing filter cartridges supplied for distributor stock, long-term maintenance, OEM projects, and repeated replacement programs.
Distributors, maintenance contractors, fuel system operators, industrial plants, and equipment manufacturers.
- ✓ Bulk order support
- ✓ Repeat specification control
- ✓ Custom labels available
Custom Coalescer Filter Cartridge Manufacturer
Custom coalescer cartridges manufactured according to your size, media, end cap, seal, micron rating, flow direction, operating fluid, and housing requirements.
OEM equipment, non-standard filter housings, replacement projects, special fluids, and application-specific systems.
- ✓ Custom media and structure
- ✓ Custom end cap and seal
- ✓ Replacement model matching
Common Coalescer Filter Cartridge Problems We Help You Solve
Choosing a Coalescer Filter Cartridge is not only about cartridge size. Buyers also need to consider dispersed phase type, droplet size, flow rate, pressure drop, media compatibility, solids loading, separator vessel design, and replacement matching.
1. Free Water or Liquid Droplets Remain
Fluids contain dispersed water, oil aerosols, or fine mist that cannot be removed by standard particle filters.
Corrosion, fuel quality problems, equipment wear, and downstream process instability.
Multi-layer coalescing media helps fine droplets merge into larger droplets for easier separation or drainage.
2. Wrong Cartridge Media for the Fluid
Different fluids require different media compatibility, surface properties, and coalescing structures.
Reduced coalescing performance, swelling, chemical attack, and premature cartridge failure.
Glass fiber, fiberglass, PP, polyester, PTFE, and stainless steel mesh options based on fluid type and compatibility.
3. High Pressure Drop
Inappropriate media density or small surface area creates excessive pressure drop.
Reduced flow rate, increased energy consumption, and frequent maintenance.
Match media area, micron rating, size, and flow direction to balance separation performance and pressure drop.
4. Performance Drops Quickly
Solids contamination or incorrect pre-filtration reduces coalescing performance over time.
Water carryover, repeated system contamination, and higher operating cost.
Recommend suitable pre-filter stages, media structure, and micron rating according to solids load.
5. Replacement Mismatch
Size, end cap, seal, flow direction, and connection details of replacement elements may not match existing housings.
Leakage, bypass flow, installation failure, and separation performance loss.
Replacement matching based on old model number, label, sample photo, drawing, and housing info.
6. Unclear Filter Selection
Buyers may not know whether they need a coalescer, separator, pre-filter, or standard particle filter.
Wrong filter selection leads to poor separation, unnecessary cost, or incomplete water removal.
We compare fluid type, dispersed phase, flow rate, and vessel design before recommending the right cartridge type.
Advantages Built Around Separation Performance
Developed for buyers who need reliable droplet coalescence, fluid compatibility, controlled pressure drop, custom replacement matching, and stable bulk supply.
Multi-Layer Coalescing Media
Capability: Multi-layer media designed to capture fine droplets and support droplet growth.
Support: Glass fiber, synthetic fiber, drainage, support, and protective layers.
Benefit: Improves water separation and oil aerosol removal in process systems.
Fluid-Compatible Media Selection
Capability: Media and seal materials selected according to fluid type.
Support: Glass fiber, PP, PTFE, NBR, FKM, EPDM options based on compatibility.
Benefit: Reduces media failure, seal swelling, and chemical attack.
Balanced Pressure Drop
Capability: Structure matched to flow rate and acceptable differential pressure.
Support: Adjust media area, pleats, micron rating, and flow direction.
Benefit: Maintains stable flow and avoids frequent replacement.
Custom Size, End Cap & Seal
Capability: Custom OD, length, end cap, gasket, center tube, and connection.
Support: Production based on old model, drawing, sample, or housing dimension.
Benefit: Solves replacement mismatch problems in existing vessels.
Particle Filtration + Coalescence
Capability: Combines particulate filtration and droplet coalescence in one structure.
Support: Micron rating selected for particle load and droplet size.
Benefit: Protects downstream equipment while improving liquid separation.
Factory-Direct OEM & Bulk Supply
Capability: Sample confirmation, OEM labels, custom packaging, distributor stock.
Support: Consistent size, media, seal, and label across repeat orders.
Benefit: Reduces procurement risk and maintains stable supply.
Suitable for Demanding Industrial Applications:
Fuel Filtration / Oil-Water Separation / Compressed Air / Natural Gas / Petrochemical / Marine / Power Plant / Process Filtration
See how our coalescer cartridges are manufactured, inspected, packed, and prepared for shipment.
Trusted Coalescer Filter Cartridge Manufacturer
Clear Filter supports industrial separation filtration projects with custom coalescer cartridge manufacturing, replacement model matching, technical documentation, and export-ready supply.
Custom Manufacturing Support
Custom size, media, micron rating, end cap, seal, center tube, flow direction, label, and packaging.
Replacement Matching Experience
Match based on old model numbers, labels, dimensions, end caps, seals, drawings, and sample photos.
Technical Document Support
Datasheets, dimensional drawings, product labels, and inspection records available on request.
What Is a Coalescer Filter Cartridge?
Working Principle
A Coalescer Filter Cartridge is a separation filter element designed to remove fine liquid droplets, water, oil aerosols, and particles from a liquid or gas stream. As the fluid passes through the coalescing media, small dispersed droplets contact the filter fibers and merge into larger droplets. These larger droplets can then settle, drain, or be removed by a separator stage depending on system design.
Industrial Applications
Coalescer filter cartridges are commonly used in fuel filtration, oil-water separation, compressed air treatment, natural gas filtration, petrochemical processes, marine systems, power plants, and industrial process filtration.
Key Difference They are different from standard particle filter cartridges because their main function is not only particle capture but also droplet coalescence and phase separation.
Selection Criteria
When selecting a coalescer cartridge, buyers should consider fluid type, target contaminant, droplet size, flow rate, pressure drop, media compatibility, cartridge dimensions, end cap design, seal material, and replacement model requirements.
How to Choose the Right Coalescer Filter Cartridge
Before placing an order, confirm the fluid type, separation target, droplet size, flow rate, pressure drop limit, cartridge size, media compatibility, end cap, seal material, and replacement model.
| Selection Factor | What You Need to Confirm | Recommended Choice / What We Support |
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| 1. Separation Type | Liquid-liquid or Gas-liquid separation? | Determines media hydrophobicity/oleophobicity and structure. |
| 2. Fluid Type | Fuel, oil, compressed air, natural gas? | Dictates media and seal material compatibility (e.g., FKM for certain oils). |
| 3. Target Contaminant | Free water, oil aerosol, fine mist? | Helps select micron rating and specific coalescing layers. |
| 4. Flow Rate | Operating flow rate of the system. | Determines cartridge size, quantity, and media area. |
| 5. Cartridge Size | OD, ID, Length, or housing dimensions. | Custom sizing supported to match existing vessels exactly. |
| 6. End Cap & Seal | Open end, blind end, thread, O-ring type? | Custom metal or plastic end caps; NBR, FKM, EPDM seals. |
Need Help Selecting?
Send us your fluid type, separation target, flow rate, cartridge size, old model number, end cap photo, and quantity. Our team will help confirm the specification.
Coalescer vs Other Cartridges
Use this comparison to decide whether you need a coalescer cartridge, a separator cartridge, or a standard particle filter cartridge.
Coalescer Cartridge vs Separator Cartridge vs Particle Filter
| Feature | Coalescer Cartridge | Separator Cartridge | Particle Filter Cartridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Function | Merge fine droplets into large drops | Repel large drops (prevent carryover) | Capture solid particles |
| Media Property | Hydrophilic / Oleophilic (attracts) | Hydrophobic (repels water) | Porous barrier |
| Flow Direction | Usually Inside-to-Outside | Usually Outside-to-Inside | Usually Outside-to-Inside |
Liquid-Liquid Coalescer vs Gas-Liquid Coalescer
| Feature | Liquid-Liquid Coalescer | Gas-Liquid Coalescer |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Application | Removing water from fuel / diesel / oil | Removing oil/water aerosols from air/gas |
| Separation Mechanism | Droplets settle by gravity after coalescence | Droplets drain down the media layer |
Not sure which cartridge type fits your system? Send your fluid type, flow rate, and old filter model for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Coalescer Filter Cartridge used for?
A Coalescer Filter Cartridge is used to separate fine liquid droplets, water, oil aerosols, and particles from liquid or gas streams. It helps small droplets merge into larger droplets so they can drain, settle, or be removed by a separator stage. It is commonly used in fuel filtration, oil-water separation, compressed air treatment, natural gas filtration, petrochemical processes, marine systems, and industrial process filtration.
What is the difference between a coalescer cartridge and a separator cartridge?
A coalescer cartridge is designed to capture fine droplets and merge them into larger droplets. A separator cartridge is usually used after the coalescer stage to prevent the separated liquid phase, such as water, from being carried downstream. In many systems, both work together. The coalescer performs droplet growth, while the separator improves phase separation.
Can Coalescer Filter Cartridges remove water from fuel or oil?
Yes. Coalescer Filter Cartridges are commonly used to help remove dispersed water or free water from fuels, oils, and other hydrocarbon fluids. Actual performance depends on fluid type, water concentration, interfacial tension, flow rate, media structure, solids loading, and separator vessel design.
Can you customize coalescer filter cartridges?
Yes. We support custom Coalescer Filter Cartridges by size, media, micron rating, flow direction, end cap, center tube, seal material, handle, label, and packaging. We can also match replacement elements based on old model numbers, drawings, sample photos, product labels, or housing dimensions.
How do I choose the right coalescing media?
The right coalescing media depends on the fluid type, target contaminant, droplet size, flow rate, temperature, chemical compatibility, pressure drop limit, and separation goal. Glass fiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, PTFE, stainless steel mesh, or custom media may be considered depending on application.
Why is pre-filtration important before a coalescer cartridge?
Solid particles can plug the coalescing media and reduce separation performance. In applications with high solids load, a pre-filter may help remove particles before the fluid reaches the coalescer cartridge. This can extend service life and improve separation stability.
Can you supply replacement coalescer cartridges for existing housings?
Yes. We can supply replacement coalescer cartridges based on old model numbers, labels, dimensions, end cap type, seal material, media structure, and sample photos. This is useful for maintenance teams, distributors, OEM projects, and industrial filter replacement programs.
What affects Coalescer Filter Cartridge price?
Coalescer Filter Cartridge price depends on cartridge size, media type, micron rating, end cap material, seal material, center tube, flow direction, compatibility requirement, testing requirement, order quantity, label, and packaging. Custom structures and special media may increase cost.
Need a Custom Coalescer Filter Cartridge?
Send us your fluid type, separation target, cartridge size, old model number, end cap style, seal material, flow rate, and quantity. Our team will help confirm the suitable specification.
What You Can Get After Submitting
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Free Specification Matching
Send your old cartridge label, drawing, or housing dimension. We help confirm size, end cap, media, and flow direction.
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Project Quotation Support
Get a quotation based on size, media, micron rating, seal material, flow rate, and quantity.
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Media Selection Support
We recommend suitable coalescing media according to fluid type, droplet size, and pressure drop limit.
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OEM and Bulk Order Support
Sample confirmation, OEM labels, custom packaging, and long-term replacement programs supported.
Request a Coalescer Filter Cartridge Quote
Tell us your cartridge specifications or upload your current filter photo. We will recommend a suitable solution.