3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division

High flow capability;

compact design.
The 3M™ High Flow Filter System is a result of 3M’s extensive
filtration experience applied to delivering high flow filter
technology in a compact design. Ideal for those customers
who want filtration efficiency and a small footprint.
 High performance media
in an innovative design.

High flow capability

The 3M™ High Flow Filter System is designed to accommodate flow
rates of up to 113m3/hr in a single 60" (1524mm) length filter cartridge.

The result? Fewer filter cartridges to maintain your process flow

requirements. In fact, 3M High Flow filter systems require as few
as one-tenth the number of filter cartridges as conventional 2.5"
(63.5mm) outer diameter (OD) filter systems. (see Figure 1).

3M high efficiency filter media

in a compound radial pleat structure
3M™ High Flow single round filter 3M innovation is at the heart of the 3M High Flow filter. A compound radial
system range pleat design helps maximise the usable surface area of each filter. Blown
microfibre forms the basis of the filter media, which is manufactured
to tightly-controlled fibre diameter specifications, producing a media with
absolute-rated particle retention characteristics. The 3M manufacturing
process embosses the media to produce a more uniform pleat pattern,
which, in turn, allows greater utilisation of the media by evenly distributing
the process fluid throughout the entire filter structure. This results in
consistent particle retention in a compact, space-saving design. 3M High
Flow cartridge’s polypropylene end caps, outer sleeve, and core protect
the pleat structure integrity and provide a robust filter construction.

Compact system design

Fewer required filter cartridges combined with an outside-to-inside
flow path reduces the size of housing required for your application.
3M Compound radial pleat design
The 3M High Flow filter housing takes up as little as one-half the size
of conventional 2.5" (63.5mm) OD filter cartridge housings for a given
flow rate. The result is lower capital investment costs and a compact
footprint that saves valuable plant space.

Ease of use with twist-to-lock

The 3M High Flow filter system is designed with ease-of-use in mind.
From a user-friendly, ergonomically designed handle that makes cartridge
installation and removal easier without the use of special tools or other
hardware, to a ‘twist-to-lock’ cartridge seating mechanism that provides
a positive seal, the 3M High Flow filter system facilitates easy operation
and maintenance of your filter system.
‘Twist-to-lock’ cartridge seating
mechanism

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 Features Benefits
High flow capability per cartridge Fewer cartridges required, resulting in:
(vs. conventional 2.5" (63.5mm) OD cartridges) • Reduced cartridge handling and disposal
• Reduced filter change-out time
• Less individual cartridge seal points, reducing chance of fluid
bypass

Compound radial pleat design using 3M blown • High filter loading capacity
microfibre polypropylene media • Reproducible filter effluent quality throughout life of filter
• Broad chemical compatibility

Compact system design • Smaller housing minimises capital expense requirements

• Reduces system footprint

Easy to use • No special tools or hardware required for filter change-out

• ‘Twist-to-lock’ cartridge seating mechanism provides positive seal
• Ergonomic designed handle facilitates cartridge installation and
removal

Approved for food contact use • Complies with European regulations (Food Contact Directive
(EC) 1935/2004) and US regulations (FDA CFR-21)

Applications

Industrial
Municipal water, RO prefiltration, reclaimed water, coolants, nozzle protection, boiler condensate

Chemical
Quench water, aqueous salt solutions, final products

Petrochemicals
Waterflooding, produced water, enhanced oil recovery, completion fluids, amine sweetening, final products

Electronics
RO prefiltration, process water

Food and beverage

Process and blending water, D.E. trap filtration, barrel char removal, final bottling

Pharmaceutical
Process water

Lower process flow applications

The new High Flow 10” (254mm) filter system allows users to take advantage of all of the benefits of the High Flow
technology for lower process flow applications (such as modular water treatment systems and product filling lines).

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 3M™ High Flow Filter Cartridge design features

Ease of use
An ergonomically designed handle facilitates fast and
easy insertion and removal without the use of special tools.
Cartridges are simply inserted over a built-in guide tube.
Fewer cartridges mean filter change-outs are quicker and easier.

Polypropylene construction
Provides a wide range of compatibility with various fluids.

Compound radial pleat design

Maximises the usable surface area per cartridge.

High flow
6.5" (165mm) outer diameter core permits up to 113m3/
hr through a single 60" (1524mm) length cartridge.
Seating mechanism uses a ‘twist to lock’ design
to provide a positive seal reducing the
possibility of bypass.

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3M™ High Flow Filter System
vs. conventional filter system comparison
3M High Flow filter system vs. conventional Flow rates per cartridge
2.5" (63.5mm) outer diameter (OD) filter systems • 6.5” (165mm) OD 3M™ High Flow Cartridge:
comparison basis 80 m3/hr
• 40" (1016mm) length cartridges • 2.5" (63.5mm) OD conventional pleated cartridge:
• Fluid viscosity: 1 cP 5 m3/hr
• 2.5" (63.5mm) OD conventional depth cartridge:
3 m3/hr

Figure 1: Comparison of required filter

cartridges and housing footprint.
80 m3/hr System
3M™ High Flow 2.5" (63.5mm) 2.5" (63.5mm)
Filter System pleated cartridges depth cartridges

1 Cartridge 18 Cartridges 24 Cartridges

in a 8.6" (218.4mm) in a 14" (356mm) in a 16" (406mm)
diameter housing diameter housing diameter housing

454 m3/hr System

3M™ High Flow 2.5" (63.5mm) 2.5" (63.5mm)
Filter System pleated cartridges depth cartridges

7 Cartridges 85 Cartridges 120 Cartridges

in a 24" (610mm) in a 30" (762mm) in a 36" (914mm)
diameter housing diameter housing diameter housing

The bottom line

• The 3M™ High Flow Filter System • 3M High Flow filter housings • Fewer filters and a user-friendly
requires 90% fewer cartridges are 33% to 50% smaller than housing design mean easier and
than conventional 2.5" (63.5mm) filter housings for conventional faster filter change-outs
OD cartridge systems for a given 2.5" (63.5mm) OD cartridges
flow rate for a given flow rate

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 3M™ High Flow Filter Cartridge specifications

Materials of construction
Filter media
Each grade of 3M High Flow filter is manufactured from food contact compliant meltblown polypropylene microfibre
media, providing high particle removal efficiency with broad chemical compatibility. No adhesives, binders or silicone
are used in the manufacturing process. All support layers are constructed with polypropylene.

O-rings
O-rings are available in a variety of materials to suit your application including the standard nitrile, ethylene propylene
rubber (EPR), silicone and fluorocarbon.

Cartridge length
Nominal 10” (254mm) 40” (1016mm) 60” (1524mm)

Construction
Absolute rating (microns) 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 40, 70

Filter media, center core, end caps, outer sleeve Polypropylene

Sealing o-ring options Nitrile, ethylene propylene rubber (EPR), silicone, fluorocarbon

O-ring size/end cap connection 3” NB (76.2mm)

Cartridge dimensions
Inside diameter (nominal) 3” (76.2mm)

Outside diameter (nominal) 6.5” (165mm)

Operating conditions
Maximum recommended flow rate in water (@20° C) 19.3m3/hr 80m3/hr 113m3/hr

Maximum continuous operating temperature 71°C (160 °F)

Maximum hot water sanitisation temperature 90°C (194 °F)

Maximum forward differential pressure 3.4 bar @ 20°C

Recommended change-out differential pressure 2.4 bar @ 20°C

Clean pressure drop See page 7

Regulatory
FDA CFR-21 Listed materials of construction   
Food Contact Directive (EC) 1935/2004   

Fluid compatibility

Chemical Temperature Chemical Temperature Chemical Temperature

Acetic acid 20% 71°C Hydrogen peroxide 38°C Sodium carbonate 71°C

Alkanolamines 60°C Methyl ethyl ketone 21°C Sodium hydroxide 70% 71°C

Ammonium hydroxide 71°C Mineral oil 21°C Sulphuric acid 20% 71°C

Bleach 5.5% 49°C Nitric acid 20% 49°C Sulphuric acid 70% 71°C

Ethylene glycol 71°C Potassium hydroxide 60°C Urea 71°C

The thermal and chemical resistance data presented in this brochure is for guidance only. Factors such as duration of exposure, fluid concentration
and temperature should also be considered. Thermal and chemical resistance should also be considered when choosing all materials exposed
to fluids.

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 3M™ High Flow Filter Cartridge specifications

3M High Flow 10” (254mm) Filter Cartridge Clean Pressure Drop*

3M High Flow 10” (254mm) Filter Cartridge Clean Pressure Drop*
High Flow 10” (254mm) Cartridge Clean Pressure Drop*
200
200
180

160

140 150

120
∆P (mbar)

∆P (Mbar)
100
100
80

60 Key

40 1µm
50
2µm
20 5µm, 10µm, 15µm

0 25µm, 40µm, 75µm

0 5 10 15 20
0
Flow rate m³/hr 0 4.6 6.9 11.5 18.4
Flow(m³/hr)

High Flow 40” (1016mm) Cartridge Clean Pressure Drop*

3MHigh
3M HighFlow
Flow
40”40” (1016mm)
(1016mm)
250 Filter Filter Cartridge
Cartridge CleanDrop*
Clean Pressure Pressure Drop*
250

200
200
∆P (Mbar)

150
150
∆P (mbar)

Key
100 100 1µm
2µm
5µm
50 50 10µm
15µm

0 25µm, 40µm, 75µm

0 10 20 0 30 40 50 60 70 80
0 13.8 25.9 34.5 44.9 58.7 75.9 86.3
Flow (m³/hr) Flow (m³/hr)

3MHigh
3M High Flow
Flow 60”60” (1524mm)
High
(1524mm) FlowFilter
Filter Cartridge
60” (1524mm)
Cartridge Clean
Cartridge
Clean Pressure
Clean
Pressure Drop*
Pressure Drop*
Drop*
200 200

180

160
150
140

120
∆P (Mbar)
∆P (mbar)

100 100
Key
80
1µm
60 2µm
50 5µm
40
10µm
20 15µm

0 25µm, 40µm, 75µm

0 10 20 30
0 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
0 13.8 25.9 34.5 44.9 58.7 75.9 86.3 103.5 117.3
Flow (m³/hr) Flow (m³/hr)

* Indicative

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3M™ High Flow Filter Housings

3M High Flow filter housings are specifically designed

to deliver all of the system’s benefits in a compact Features and benefits
footprint in your production site. The range is
constructed from 316 grade stainless steel (wetted Compact design
parts in contact) and has a maximum allowable working • Smaller housing minimises capital expense
pressure of 10 barg for use with temperatures up to requirements
120ºC (110°C for 01HFN Coreline single cartridge
housing only). • Reduces system footprint

Pressure Equipment Directive Robust cartridge centre-post design

2014/68/EU • Eliminates bulky support plates providing easy
3M High Flow filter housings are fully compliant access to housing internals
with and built to PED 2014/68/EU Article 4.3
‘Sound Engineering Practice’ as standard. Manufactured from 316 or 316L stainless steel

• Excellent corrosion protection (carbon steel

ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU option available in multi-element housing)
The 3M High Flow filter housings are ATEX approved
as standard for use in ATEX condition II 2 GD c IIC/IIIC. Upstream gauge ports and drains

Marking and documentation • Hinged cover (single-round housings)

and user-friendly cover lifting device
The housings are clearly marked and delivered with (multi-round housings)
a EN10204 Certificate of Comformity 2.2. The user
of these housings must ensure that they are used • For easy element change-outs
in accordance with the requirements of these PED
and ATEX directives at all times, and in accordance
with the instruction manual supplied.

Food Contact Directive (EC)

1935/2004
The housings are constructed from 316 and 316L
stainless steel (wetted parts in contact) and delivered
with O-rings that are compliant to FDA 21CFR
Part. 11 (there are no other non-316 parts in contact).

Design
In addition to the standard 01HF Coreline single
cartridge housing range, 3M High Flow filter
housings can be built upon request to a wide range of
specifications and design and construction standards.
These routinely include PED Category IV and for use
with Hazardous (Group 1) liquids and Gas/Vapour.

Design and constructions codes can include

(but are not limited to) EN13445, AD Merkblatter,
ASME Div VIII & U Stamp and CODAP. Materials can
include in addition to 316 (but not limited to) 304 and
Uranus B6 Super Duplex steels.
3MTM High Flow 01HF Coreline Filter Housing Range
Please contact your 3M representative for any other
classification or further information.

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 3M™ High Flow Filter Housings
Table 1: Housing specifications

Materials of construction In contact: 316 (castings and forgings) 316L (sheet plate and bar). Non-contact:
typically 304 & 304L (legs and mountings). Other grades of steel are also possible.

Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU Article 4.3 ‘Sound Engineering Practice’

ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU II 2 GD c IIC/IIIC

Food contact Directive 1935/2004/EU 316 and 316L stainless steel construction (wetted parts) and FDA O-rings

Maximum recommended flow rate for a single cartridge 10" (254mm): 19.3m3/hr
40" (1016mm): 80m3/hr
60" (1524mm) 113m3/h

Table 2: Other specifications

Model Nominal Material Inlet and outlet connection Recommended Maximum Vent and drain connections Horizontal
diameter (DIN) maximum flow m3/hr1 pressure and (H) and Vertical (V) housings
(mm) temperature
10" 40" 60" 10" 40" 60" H vent H drain V vent V drain
01HFN 203 DN50 NA3 NA3 19.33 NA3 NA3 10 bar at 110°C NA3 NA3 1/4" 3/4"
(with full
vacuum)
316 and
01HFB 216 316L NA3 DN100 DN100 NA3 802 1132 3/4" 3/4" 1/4" 1/4"
stainless 10 bar at 120°C 3/4"
03HFB 450 NA 3
DN150 DN200 NA 3
198 2
339 3/4" 1/4" 1/4"
steel (with full
05HFB 500 NA 3
DN200 DN250 NA 3
352 2
556 2
vacuum) 3/4" 3/4" 1/4" 1/4"
07HFB 600 NA 3
DN250 DN300 NA 3
556 2
791 2
3/4" 3/4" 1/4" 1/4"
1
Pressure drop across cartridge not included.
2
Maximum flow rate based on nozzle size.
3
Not applicable.

3M™ High Flow 01HF Coreline Filter Housing Range

The High Flow 01HF coreline filter housing range of standard single cartridge housings has four product types:
Table 3: Filter housing orientation

Position 10" (254mm) Cartridge 40" (1016mm) Cartridge 60" (1524mm) Cartridge

Vertical  1 
Horizontal   2
2
1
With legs.
2
Without mounting legs. This allows the operator to make their own arrangements for mounting the housings in their installation however they feel most suitable. A set of standard mounting legs
for these are available as an optional accessory and can be obtained separately. The one design of mounting legs fits 40" and 60" vessels. Leg assemblies for the housing for the 40” housing in the
vertical orientation are available as a spare.

Flow rates and dimensions Housing flow / pressure drop curves*

Table 4: Dimensions in mm
Model Vertical Horizontal housings Model Vertical
housings housings
01HFN 10" 01HFB 40" 01HFB 60"
01HFB1V 01HFB1H 01HFB2H 01HFN 300
(40" only) (40") (60”) (10" only)
Differential pressure (mbar)

Top to outlet 14281 14281 19381 Inlet to outlet 3111

200
Inlet to outlet 18731 2031 2031 Clearance height 8801
Clearance height 26001 26001 31001 Floor (without 1591
legs) to inlet
100
Vent to drain – 2561 2561 Floor (without 761
legs) to outlet
Total legs height 704 922 922 Bottom to flange 4841
of closure system
60 120
Total legs height 321 Flow rate (m3/h)

Note: All dimensions approximately for guidance only.

1
Maximum height. * Indicative

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Ordering guides

3M™ High Flow Filter Cartridges

Model Cartridge Micron rating Micron rating O-ring material Packaging
length (@ 99.9% PRE)

HF –High Flow 10 – 10" (254mm) PP – Polypropylene 001 – 1μm A – Silicone 01 – 1 Pack

40 – 40" (1016mm) 002 – 2μm B – Fluorocarbon
005 – 5μm
60 – 60" (1524mm) C – EPR
010 – 10μm
015 – 15μm D – Nitrile
025 – 25μm
040 – 40μm
070 – 70μm

3M™ High Flow 01HF Coreline Filter Housings

Number Model Closing Size Configuration* Housing Gasket Surface finish Connections*** Outlet Elbow
of filter material material**
elements

01 HF N V = vertical
= High = clamp = 10"
Flow closure 6 NB F0 BP D N
= 316 = nitrile = acid pickled = flanged = = none
and 316L and passivated/ (ISO PN16) bottom
glass bead outlet
01 HF B 1 = 40" H = horizontal blasted +
= High = bolted 2 = 60” V = vertical electropolished
Flow externally

*60” 01HFB Housing is only available as a horizontal housing. Examples: 01 HFB 2 H 6 NB F0 BP D N

**For other gasket materials, please contact your 3M representative. or 01 HFB 1 V 6 NB F0 BP D N
***Flange size will vary with number of filter cartridges and cartridge length. or 01HFN V 6 NB F0 BP DN

High flow filter housings for multi-cartridge

and special applications
Bespoke design and build projects PED 2014/68/EU
The 3M Hardware team have extensive experience Bespoke 3M High Flow filter housings are routinely
in designing bespoke housings for filter applications. produced for categories up to and including PED Cat IV.
They can produce them to a wide variety of design These can be for applications using Group 1 (Hazardous)
and construction codes (including ASME U Stamp). Gas and Vapour products at high temperature and
Bespoke housings can range from simple modifications pressures as needed.
of standard designs up to large multiple housing skid
mounted units with associated accessories and with Design and construction codes
both second shell heating jackets and electrical Design and constructions codes used routinely include
trace heating. (but are not limited to) EN13445, AD Merkblatter, ASME
Bespoke 3M High Flow filter housings can be produced Div VIII & U Stamp, and CODAP. This includes full Non
from single cartridge units up to housings holding Destructive Testing (NDT) including dye penetrant and
40 cartridges each. The operating conditions for X-ray inspections as specified by the code used.
the housings can be configured to handle liquids
at pressures and temperatures according to the Materials of construction
customer’s specific needs. Materials used routinely include in addition to 316 (but
not limited to) 304 and Uranus B6 Super Duplex steels.

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For more information about the
3M™ High Flow Filter System
please visit our website
at 3M.co.uk/highflow
or 3MIreland.ie/highflow

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