Smartflow by Burger Engineering

Ferrogard™ Magnetic Water Filter

The Process
The Ferrogard allows process fluid to pass through wide flow channels with negligible pressure drop. As the fluid flows through the field effect areas, ferrous particles are drawn into the collection zones. These zones hold significantly more contaminant than a conventional filter - without obstructing fluid flow or risking "wash-off". Therefore, the Ferrogard is effective for extended periods without service and is easily replaced as needed.

General Description
Smartflow® Ferrogard™ Filter removes contaminant particles smaller than one micron from process cooling fluids and hydraulic systems. This includes the smallest and most abrasive particles that are responsible for the destructive chain reaction of wear.

Injection molds often have small cooling water paths that are easily blocked by rust and machining debris. Cooling lines incorporating bubblers and baffles are particularly susceptible to blockage from rust and corrosion travelling through water lines. A Ferrogard installed in the incoming water path will trap these metallic contaminants before they enter a mold, keeping your internal cooling passages clear during processing.

Used in injection molding cooling water and hydraulic systems, the Ferrogard extends the life of injection molds, manifolds, hoses, pumps, heaters, and chillers that are vulnerable to wear caused by fine ferrous debris.

Filter Illustration

Features and Benefits

Reduced hot spots in tooling resulting in more consistent molded part quality
Reduced tool and hydraulic system maintenance
Less fluid/additive consumption
Negligible pressure drop
Decreased wear in pumps, heaters and chillers
Helps keep bubblers and baffles clear
Water condition indicator

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Wetted Parts and Materials

Connection Sizes (NPT or BSPP)	1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
End Caps	Brass or Nylon
Plates	Nickel Plated Steel
Body	Polysulfone
O-Ring	EPDM
Magnets	C5C8 Ferrite

Specifications

Max Working Pressure	100 psi, 7 bar
Max Temperature	210 deg F (99 deg C)
Dimensions	1.5" x 1.5" x 2.625" hwd 38 x 38 x 67mm
Weight	.75 pounds (0.34kg)

Part Numbers

Brass End Caps	Nylon End Caps	Connection
FG2-A	FPG2-A	1/4"NPT
FG2B-A	FPG2B-A	1/4"BSPP
FG3-A	FPG3-A	3/8"NPT
FG3B-A	FPG3B-A	3/8"BSPP
FG4-A	FPG4-A	1/2"NPT
FG4B-A	-	1/2"BSPP
FG-CORE	FG-CORE	Replacement Core