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Coalescing filters, Flow to 158 scfm – Ross Controls COALESCING FILTERS User Manual

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FEATURES:

• Modular or inline mounting
• 0.3-micron rated coalescing filter element;

; optional 0.01-micron rated element

• Polycarbonate plastic bowl with steel shatterguard; optional metal bowl with sight glass
• Gold cap color; optional gray, yellow, red, and blue
• Optional extended metal bowl with higher flow filter element
• Differential pressure gauge indicates when filter element needs changing
• Internal automatic bowl drain; optional manual drain or electronic drain

APPLICATION NOTE:

A general purpose filter must be installed ahead of a coalescing filter to ensure good

performance and to extend the life of the coalescing element.

MD4

TM

Coalescing Filters

Ports: 3/8, 1/2, 3/4

Flow to 158 scfm

A

C

B

A

C

B

Standard Plastic Bowl

Extended Metal Bowl

DIMENSIONS inches (mm)

Weight

Bowl Type

A

B C Depth

lb (kg)

Plastic

3.5 (88) 7.7 (195)

2.2 (55)

2.9 (73)

2.13 (0.97)

9-ounce Metal

3.5 (88) 7.6 (193)

2.2 (55)

3.1 (79)

2.13 (0.97)

Extended Metal 3.5 (88) 11.2 (284) 2.2 (55)

3.1 (79)

2.31 (1.05)

† Bowl removal clearance: add 3.1 (79) for 9-ounce bowl; 6.1 (155) for
extended bowl.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (for products on this page):
Ambient/Media Temperature:

Polycarbonate plastic bowl: 40° to 125°F (4° to 52°C).

Metal bowl: 40° to 175°F (4° to 79°C).

Body: Die-cast zinc.

Bowl: 9-ounce (270-ml) capacity polycarbonate plastic with steel
shatterguard; optional aluminum bowl with clear nylon sight glass.
Optional 15-ounce (450-ml) extended aluminum bowl with a clear
nylon sight glass and higher flow filter element.

Bowl Drain: Internal automatic drain; optional manual drain or
electronic drain. For optional internal float drain (on polycarbonate
plastic bowl only), consult ROSS.

Bowl Ring: Nylon.

Differential Pressure Gauge (options): Small Slide Gauge, Large
Dual Face Gauge and Large Dual Face Gauges with Reed Switch.
Filter Element: 0.3-micron rated borosilicate-glass-fiber; optional
0.01-micron rated element (reduces flow by 20%).

Fluid Media: Compressed air.

Inlet Pressure:
For automatic drain model:

With polycarbonate plastic bowl: 15 to 150 psig (1.0 to 10.3 bar).

With metal bowl: 15 to 200 psig (1.0 to 13.8 bar).

For manual drain model:

With polycarbonate plastic bowl: 0 to 150 psig (0 to 10.3 bar).

With metal bowl: 0 to 200 psig (0 to 13.8 bar).

Seals: Nitrile.
Threads: NPT standard, BSPP, SAE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read carefully and thoroughly all of the CAUTIONS on the inside back cover.

Manual Drain

Automatic Drain

ISO Symbols

Filter