Eaton DCF-3000 self cleaning strainer

The DCF-3000 is the largest mechanically cleaned filter system currently offered by Eaton; while they do offer physically larger units (MCS-500 and MCS 1500) those are only applicable for coarser levels of filtration >150 and <1100 microns.  The DCF-3000, as with the other DCF series, can have elements as fine as 15 microns to as coarse as ¼".  So the differentiation between the DCF-3000 and MCS-500 (both have a maximum flow rate of 500 GPM of water) is that the DCF-3000 can be used for finer particle retention as well as more viscous materials.  The MCS-500 and MCS-1500 are for liquid straining (macro filtration) applications whereas the DCF-3000 and the DCF series in general are for finer filtration and filtration of slurries and high viscosity fluids.  The DCF-3000 is provided with process nozzles from 4" to 10" in size as required based upon flow rate and viscosity.

The DCF-3000 has a dual actuator design acting upon a single shaft having two cleaning discs, providing it with the tremendous force required to propel the cleaning discs through dense slurries and viscous fluids at high flow rates.  A PDF article: "Co-packer depends on Eaton to keep frozen sausage production flowing" describes a high flow rate 75 micron filtration application to remove bits of sausage and packaging material from -5°F propylene glycol solution used in the freezing process.  The co-packer advised the system had operated continuously for over 3 years without any maintenance or downtime.

The DCF-3000 is fabricated from 316SS and can use Viton, Buna-N, EPT or food grade Teflon for elastomers.  Their cleaning discs are made of either Delrin or a food grade version of PEEK.  The stoke and purge cycle is programmable by an electric timer; a more sophisticate level of control is possible with an optional PLC such as an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 or Siemens S7-1200.

If you think you might have an application for a DCF-3000 filter system you can use our inquiry form to provide the design criteria or call us at 908.362.9981 so we can send you a proposal. Click on the following PDF datasheet for additional specifications and to look-up the part numbers for specific DCF-3000 spare parts please scroll to the tables below and then send us a spare parts inquiry for a quick price and lead time.