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Water filtration from mechanical impurities is the process of removing particles and contaminants of various sizes that may be in water. These impurities can include sand, dirt, rust, metal particles, and other materials commonly found in water from various sources such as rivers, lakes, wells, or the municipal water supply.

Filtration of water from mechanical impurities is crucial because these particles can be harmful to human health or the equipment used for water treatment. They can cause clogging or damage to filters, pumps, and other devices, as well as serve as a source of water contamination, which can reduce its quality for drinking or various processes.

Therefore, filtering water from mechanical impurities is the first step in water treatment, preceding other purification methods such as filtration, disinfection, or reverse osmosis, ensuring a more effective and safe purified water.

The most commonly used types of water filtration filters for mechanical impurities in households and industries are:

• Mesh Filters: These filters allow water to pass through a mesh or screen with fine openings, trapping mechanical particles. They can be easily cleaned or flushed to remove accumulated deposits;
• Cartridge Filters: These filters utilize cartridges containing materials that trap water particles of specific sizes. Cartridges can be replaced or flushed to maintain filter efficiency;
• Bag Filters: Bag filters work by passing water through a bag with a fine porous structure, which traps mechanical particles and contaminants. Bags are typically made from various materials like nylon, polyester, or synthetic fabrics and offer different filtration levels depending on pore size and material density;

Choosing a specific type of filtration system depends on water purification needs, the volume of impurities, and other parameters that need consideration when selecting a water filtration system for mechanical impurities.

Filters for removing mechanical impurities are used in various industrial sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, oil, and even in the aerospace industry to ensure clean water for manufacturing or life support.

Mechanical filtration - is an integral part of any water treatment system, whether it's a private house or a large industrial enterprise. Mechanical filtration is designed to remove stones, sand, insoluble impurities, scale, clay, etc., from water. It is necessary to prevent particles from entering the human body, food products, medicines, and to prevent damage to plumbing, pipelines, and expensive equipment

Mechanical filters vary in performance and filtration rating from 1 millimeter to 1 micron. Filters can be:

• Mesh filters - they usually have a metal or nylon mesh filter and are equipped with a drain valve;
• Bag filters - they have a bag filter element with a wide range of filtration ratings;
• Cartridge filters - filtration occurs on replaceable cartridges, also with a wide range of filtration ratings;
• Disk filters - filtration occurs on polypropylene disks tightly compressed together, without consumables;
• Filters with filter media - mainly used in industry, filtration occurs on special filtering media, flushed with reverse water flow;

Filters can also be divided into backwashable, self-cleaning, and filters with replaceable filter elements.

Backwashable mechanical filtration filters Krilico MF

The filter is designed for water filtration from insoluble mechanical impurities. The filter protects the water supply system, plumbing, and household appliances from functional disruptions caused by the influence of mechanical particles (sand, rust, etc.). Sediment is collected in the bottom part of the filter and can be easily removed by opening the drain valve located at the bottom of the filter housing.