Eaton DCF-400 self cleaning strainer

• The Eaton DCF-400 (acquired from Ronningen-Petter in 2006) is the smallest mechanically cleaned strainer/filter offered, having a maximum flow rate of approximately 30 GPM.  The maximum flow rate value is based upon water-like viscousity and thus the maximum flow rate for viscous fluids will be less.
  
  Is the DCF-400 a strainer or a filter?
  The words "strainer" and "filter" are often used interchangably although in the industrial filtration industry, "filters" impy a finer level of retention than "strainers".  We wrote an article about this subject explaining that the difference between strainers and filters are the level of retention and efficiency of media.
  
  The DCF-400 has 316SS elements made of slotted wedgewire for retentions of 15 to 1125 microns as well as perforated elements for 1/16", ⅛" and ¼" retentions.  Therefore the DCF-400 is sometimes a "strainer" and sometimes a "filter"!
  
  The wetted components of the DCF-400 are made of 316L SS with a choice of Viton, food grade PTFE (Teflon), Buna-N or EPT elastomers.  The cleaning discs are available in UHMWPE, Kynar (PVDF) and food grade PTFE (Teflon).
  
  

  DCF-400 Design Specifications:

• Design Operating Pressure: Standard unit pressure is 300 PSIG (20 bar), minimum 30 PSIG (2 bar). Units with Teflon® elastomers have a maximum pressure of 150 PSI (10 bar)

• Filter Body Volume: 1.12 gallons = 4230.66 cm³

• Purge Chamber Volume: 0.06 gallons = 223.14 cm³ (Based on automatic purge)

• Element Dimensions: 3¼” diameter X 12” long – 112 in²

• Electrical Requirements: 110 or 220 Volt, 50/60 Hz cycle, 1 Phase (when applicable)

• Air Requirements: 60 PSIG at 5 CFM – intermittent, must be clean, dry, and non- lubricated. ¼” NPTI process connection

• Estimated Gross: 35 lbs (CCV/Push button purge). 180 lbs. with control enclosure on stand

• Dimensions: 10" x 10" x 52" single station only (CCV/push button). All other configurations are 24” X 36” X 52”

The element used in the DCF-400 has a 110 PSID burst pressure rating.  The basic configuration has a manual valve to purge the element chamber which can be automated with timers and PLCs.  There are a variety of valve and control enclosures to choose from as well as threaded, flanged and sanitary connections.

If you think you might have an applcation for a DCF-400 filter system you can use our inquiry form to provide the design critera or call us at 908.362.9981 so we can send you a proposal. Click on the following parts diagram or use the tables below to look-up the part numbers for specific DCF-400 components, then send us a spare parts inquiry for a quick price and lead time.

Replacement DCF-400 elements: 

DCF-400 purge valve parts: 

DCF-400 lid o-rings: 

DCF-400 upper element o-rings: 

DCF-400 lower element o-rings: 

DCF-400 cleaning disc parts: 

DCF-400 cleaning disc assemblies: 

DCF-400 cleaning disc assembly parts: 

DCF-400 automation componets for serial numbers >1144: 

DCF-400 automation componets for serial numbers <1145: