6.3-1 Metal SS Stainless Steel Self-Cleaning Auto-Cleaning Back-Cleaning Filter Strainer Machine

The key components and operation of an automatic self-cleaning filter are as follows:

1. Filtration Element: The heart of the system is the filter element, which could be a mesh, screen, wedge wire, or pleated filter cartridge. This element captures the particles as the fluid flows through it.
2. Housing: The housing contains the filtration element and is built to withstand the operating pressure and temperature of the system.
3. Inlet and Outlet Ports: These ports allow the fluid to enter and exit the filter housing.
4. Backwash Mechanism: The automatic self-cleaning feature is achieved through a backwash mechanism. Depending on the design, this mechanism could involve the use of a rotating arm, a scraper, or a suction nozzle. When the filter element becomes clogged with contaminants, the backwash process is triggered.
5. Backwash Cycle: During the backwash cycle, the flow direction is reversed, and a portion of the filtered fluid is used to clean the filter element. The mechanism dislodges and flushes away the trapped particles from the surface of the filtration element, directing them to a drain or collection point.
6. Control System: An automated control system oversees the operation of the self-cleaning filter. It monitors the pressure drop across the filter element or relies on a predetermined time interval to initiate the backwash process. Once the pressure drop reaches a set threshold or the time interval elapses, the self-cleaning process is activated.