CASE STUDY
A large tier 1 automotive plastics molder in the Midwest needed to improve cooling water quality for its molding machines. The decision was made to install bag filters because of the ease of operation and filtration flexibility (ability to change the micron level of filtration by changing bags). At the time of purchase, the price of the carbon steel filters were perceived to be lower than the stainless steel filters. After 2 years of service the filters began to leak, due to severe corrosion, at the lid and developed numerous leaks on the housing body. Repairs to the corroding units were ongoing, and patches were necessary to continually repair leaks.
Ultimately, catastrophic corrosion failures of the vessel body and discharge lead to the replacement of the carbon steel filters with Filter Sciences stainless units. The cost of repairs to the carbon steel units including; painting, welding, patches and eventual replacement was 3-4 times the original cost of stainless units. This is Not taking into account the down time and negative impact on production.
Severe Corrosion on a Carbon Steel Cooling Water Filter in 2 Years
Customer Welded Patch on Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Vessel Body is Compromised from Corrosion
Carbon Steel Discharge Failure from Severe Corrosion
The choice is yours; corrosion, ongoing maintenance, repairs and down time with carbon steel or, the excellent corrosion resistance, low maintenance, extended service life, and increased ROI of STAINLESS STEEL.
Just say NO to Carbon Steel Corrosion!
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