General Filter Cataloque

Summary

Product Identification

This document describes a range of filter cartridges designed for water filtration and treatment applications. The cartridges use various filtering and treatment media.

Key features and configurations include:

• SX cartridges: Standard double open end (DOE) configuration with flat seals, compatible with standard Atlas Filtri SX housings and most other standard housings.
• BX cartridges: Exclusive quick-fit configuration with a 45 mm double o-ring collar, designed for proprietary Atlas Filtri BX housings, DP housings, K Plus 3P housings, Depural® Top, and Bravo DP, Oasis DP.
• CX cartridges: Exclusive quick-fit configuration with a 57 mm double o-ring collar, designed for proprietary Atlas Filtri CX and K DP housings.

Cartridge heights range from 4” to 50”, depending on the model and configuration. Filtration rates range from Ultra-filtration at 0.02 micron to nominal filtration at 100 micron. Standard treatment media include Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Carbon Block, Polyphosphate, and Ionic Exchange Resins. Custom heights, filter rates, and treatment media are available on request.

Dedicated accessories such as FilterFit (centering device) and Containing Sponge (for holding treatment media in empty cartridges) are available.

Operating Limits

• Max working temperature: 45°C (113°F) for GAC and Carbon Block cartridges.
• Max working temperature: 35°C (95°F) for Polyphosphate and Ionic Exchange Resin cartridges.
  • Note for Polyphosphate: Treated water can be heated up to 75°C - 80°C; above this, polyphosphate gradually loses effectiveness.

Feed Water

• Max total hardness (Polyphosphate cartridges): 50°f (500 ppm CaCO₃).
• Max chlorine concentration (Ionic Exchange Resins): 0.1 ppm.
• Max iron concentration (Ionic Exchange Resins): 0.1 ppm.
• A pre-filter is recommended to protect certain cartridges (e.g., LA GAC, CA-SE HF, HA Polyphosphate).

Mechanical / Hydraulic

• Configurations: SX (double open end with flat seals), BX (45 mm double o-ring collar), CX (57 mm double o-ring collar).
• Dimensions: Cartridges are available in various heights from 4” to 20” (specific models go up to 50"). Outer diameters (OD) and inner diameters (ID) vary, for example, common sizes include OD 2.40” x ID 1.10” and OD 1.77” x ID 0.71” (for MIGNON series).
• Flow Rate vs Pressure Drop: Graphs illustrating flow rate (l/h) against pressure drop (Δp in bar) are available for representative 10” elements of different cartridge types. See the official PDF for detailed charts.
• Nominal Flow Rates: Vary significantly by model and height. For example, a 10” LA SX GAC cartridge has a nominal flow rate of 500 l/h, while a 10” HA SX Polyphosphate cartridge has a nominal flow rate of 1500 l/h. A 10” CA-SE 0.3 micron carbon block cartridge has a nominal flow rate of 300 l/h. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values for each model.

Cartridge Types

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Cartridges (LA, CA, FA-CA, BT CPP LA series)

These cartridges utilize granular activated carbon from coconut shell.

• Treatment: Primarily for the reduction of chlorine, taste, odour (CTO); and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Some models also provide sediment filtration.
• Filtration: Varies by model (e.g., CA filters at 25 micron, FA-CA from 5 to 100 micron, BT CPP LA from 5 to 50 micron). LA series does not specify a micron rating for sediment filtration.
• Average life-span: 3 months.
• Maintenance: None.
• Materials:
  • LA series: Container, end cap, grid: polystyrene. Flat seal SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM. Treatment material: granular activated carbon from coconut shell.
  • CA, FA-CA, BT CPP LA series: Filter medium (if applicable) and end caps/grids: polypropylene. Flat seals SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM. Treatment material: granular activated carbon from coconut shell.
• Variants: LA-Ag, CA-Ag, FA-CA-Ag, BT CPP LA AG models with silver-impregnated GAC for bacteriostatic effect.

Activated Carbon Block Cartridges (CA SE, CA-SE HF, CB-EC series)

These cartridges feature activated carbon blocks from coconut shell.

• Treatment: Fine sediment filtration and reduction of chlorine, taste, odour (CTO); volatile organic compounds (VOC). Lead (Pb) reduction and microbial removal are available in specific variants.
• Filtration:
  • CA SE series: 0.3 micron (silver impregnated for bacteriostatic effect) or 1 micron (Pb models for heavy metal reduction).
  • CA-SE HF series: 0.15 micron (Micro-filtration, removes bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, V. cholerae, Legionella, Pseudomonas, and protozoan cysts like Giardia, Cryptosporidium) or 0.02 micron (Ultra-filtration, removes bacteria and viruses).
  • CB-EC series: 1 micron (for cysts, Pb for heavy metals), 5 micron (for VOCs), 10 micron (for CTO).
• Average life-span: 3-6 months.
• Maintenance: None.
• Materials:
  • CA SE series: Filter and treatment medium: sintered block of activated carbon powder. End caps: polypropylene. Flat seals SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM.
  • CA-SE HF series: Filter and treatment medium: sintered block of activated carbon powder. Micro and Ultra-filtration membranes: polyethersulfone (PES), HF tube high impact polystyrene (HIPS). End caps: polypropylene. Flat seals SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM.
  • CB-EC series: Filter medium: sintered block made from coconut shell activated carbon powder. End caps, netting, outer protection sheet: polypropylene. Flat seals: NBR.
• Environmental: CB-EC cartridges are noted as "environmentally friendly," manufactured with a proprietary technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in activated carbon production.

Polyphosphate Crystals Cartridges (HA, BT CPP HA, BT RL HA, FA HA, CPP HA series)

These cartridges contain polyphosphate crystals.

• Treatment: Anti-scale and anti-corrosion conditioning, preventing scale deposit and calcareous incrustation, and protecting water heaters, washing machines, and pipes. Some models also provide sediment filtration.
• Filtration: Varies by model (e.g., BT CPP HA from 5 to 50 micron, BT RL HA at 50 micron, FA HA from 5 to 100 micron, CPP HA at 5 and 25 micron). HA series does not specify a micron rating for sediment filtration.
• Max life-span: 6 months.
• Maintenance: BT RL HA series requires washing the net every month at least. Other polyphosphate cartridges state "none".
• Materials:
  • HA, BT CPP HA, BT RL HA series: Container, end cap, grid: polystyrene. Flat seals SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM. Treatment material: polyphosphate crystals. BT RL HA also includes polyester net filter medium.
  • FA HA, CPP HA series: Filter medium (if applicable), container (if applicable), end caps, grids: polypropylene. Flat seals SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM. Treatment material: polyphosphate crystals.
• Drinking Water Compliance: The use of HA polyphosphate cartridges with Atlas Filtri proportional dosing systems (DOSAPROP) complies with EU Directive 98/83/CE for drinking water. Use with non-proportional dosing systems (DOSAFOS) is recommended for non-drinking purposes only.

Ionic Exchange Resins Cartridges (QA CF, QA AF, QA LM series)

These cartridges are filled with ion exchange resins.

• Treatment:
  • QA CF (Strong cationic resin): Reduction of total hardness (TH), water softening by removing Calcium and Magnesium carbonates.
  • QA AF (Strong anionic resin): Reduction of nitrates.
  • QA LM (Mixed bed resin): Demineralization.
• Maintenance: None.
• Materials: Container, end cap, grid: polystyrene. Flat seal SX: SEBS. O-rings BX: EPDM. Containing sponge: polyurethane. Treatment material: strong cationic resin (QA CF), strong anionic resin (QA AF), or mixed bed resin (QA LM).

Empty Containers (P series)

• Use: Containers designed to be filled with water treatment products.

Certifications

A wide range of cartridges are certified under stringent certification procedures and standards, including TiFQ (Italy), ACS (France), and GOST (Russia). Many models are specifically tested and certified in compliance with Italian regulation D.M. 174/2004.

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