304 vs 316 Stainless Steel- What’s the Difference?
The main difference in corrosion resistance between 304 and 316 stainless steel is due to their chemical compositions, particularly the presence of molybdenum in 316 stainless steel, which enhances its ability to resist corrosion. 1. Composition Differences: 2. Corrosion Resistance: 3. Applications: 4. Cost: Summary: 316 stainless steel offers enhanced corrosion resistance, particularly against chlorides, making it the better choice for harsh environments such as marine, chemical,…
Data Center Cooling Filtration
In today’s fast-paced digital infrastructure environment, data center cooling filtration has emerged as a cornerstone of reliable, uninterrupted data center operations. The importance of data center cooling filtration cannot be overstated, especially when considering the sensitive nature of large-scale cooling systems and the millions of dollars invested in modern data center facilities. One of the…
Optimizing Gasket Selection for Enhanced Sealing in Bag Filter Housings
While the primary function of a bag filter housing is to remove particulate matter from liquids, the reliability and performance of the system hinge on far more than just the filtration media. A component that is often underestimated in terms of importance is the gasket or sealing element. Gaskets are critical to the integrity of…
Mobile Filtration Solutions
In today’s fast-paced digital infrastructure environment, mobile filtration solutions has emerged as a cornerstone of reliable, uninterrupted data center operations. The importance of mobile filtration solutions cannot be overstated, especially when considering the sensitive nature of large-scale cooling systems and the millions of dollars invested in modern data center facilities. One of the most critical…
Chemical Compatibility in Bag Filter Housings: Avoiding Material Degradation
In industrial liquid filtration, selecting the right bag filter housing involves far more than just matching a flow rate or choosing a convenient size. One of the most critical yet often overlooked considerations is chemical compatibility. The interaction between the filtered liquid and the materials that make up the housing, filter media, gaskets, and seals…
Data Center Pre-Commissioning
In today’s fast-paced digital infrastructure environment, data center pre-commissioning has emerged as a cornerstone of reliable, uninterrupted data center operations. The importance of data center pre-commissioning cannot be overstated, especially when considering the sensitive nature of large-scale cooling systems and the millions of dollars invested in modern data center facilities. One of the most critical…
Pre-commissioning Services
In today’s fast-paced digital infrastructure environment, pre-commissioning services have emerged as a cornerstone of reliable, uninterrupted data center operations. The importance of pre-commissioning services cannot be overstated, especially when considering the sensitive nature of large-scale cooling systems and the millions of dollars invested in modern data center facilities. One of the most critical tools used…
Case Study: Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers Experience with Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel
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,…
FSI Announces Expansion into the Permian Basin
Filter Sciences announces an expansion of business operations to serve the Greater Permian Basin. FSI will stock filter pods, in both 304 and 316 stainless in Midland, Texas to better serve our customers with expedient delivery of in stock filter pods/housings. FSI will begin to transition pod inventory as well as parts, O-rings, filtration bags…
Produced Water Filtration
Bag filtration is commonly used in the treatment of produced water, which is water that is brought to the surface during oil and gas extraction. Here’s how bag filters are typically used in this context: 1. Pre-Filtering Stage: 2. Filtration Process: 3. Integration with Treatment Systems: 4. Regulatory Compliance: We focus on one thing, and…