
Industrial Sintered Metal Candle Filters & Elements
“Are you sourcing high-reliability filter elements for automatic backwash systems? As a leading ISO-certified factory, we manufacture premium sintered metal candle filters designed for continuous, high-load industrial fluid clarification. Available in multilayer sintered wire mesh or porous sintered metal powder structures, our candle filter elements deliver absolute micron ratings (1 μm to 200 μm) and exceptional mechanical integrity under severe pressure drops. Engineered primarily in stainless steel 316L, 904L, and Hastelloy, they are fully compatible with global automatic backwash filter housings. Contact us today for direct factory pricing and custom engineering specifications.”
What Is an Sintered Metal Candle Filter?
The sintered metal candle filter is a high-performance industrial filtration solution designed for liquid filtration, water treatment, and chemical processing applications.
Equipped with multilayer stainless steel sintered metal mesh, this sintered metal filter element provides excellent filtration efficiency, superior strength, and longer service life than traditional filters.
Our stainless steel sintered metal candle filter offers uniform pore distribution, which can ensure consistent filtration accuracy while maintaining high flow rates. Its rigid structure allows the filter to operate under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions without deformation. This is really important during production.
Our sintered metal candle filter element is reusable, easy to clean, and highly resistant to corrosion, so it is ideal for demanding industrial environments.
Sintered Metal Candle Filter Features?
Compared with common extruder filters, the sintered metal candle filter elements has its special features.
- High precision sintered metal filtration
- Stainless steel 304, 316, 316L available
- Corrosion-resistant sintered metal filter
- High temperature resistance up to 500°C
- Reusable and washable filter element
- Long service life
- High mechanical strength
- Stable filtration accuracy
Our Sintered Metal Candle Filter Specifications
Material: Stainless Steel 304 / 316 / 316L/904L/ Hastelloy C-22
Filter Type: Sintered Metal Filter Element
Shape: Candle Filter Element
Filtration Rating: 1 micron to 200 micron
Diameter: Customizable
Operating Temperature: Up to 500°C
Flow rate: 10 gpm (38 lpm) per 10 inch
Nominal length: 4″ (102 mm), 9.75″ (248 mm), 10″ (254 mm),
19.5″ (495 mm), 20″ (508 mm), 30″ (745 mm), 40″ (1016 mm)
Construction method: welded and crimped
Feature: Reusable, washable
By utilizing the unique properties of sintered porous metal filters, our candle elements offer superior thermal stability and backwashing efficiency for high-viscosity polymer filtration.
Sintered Metal Candle Filter Material Composition (Chemical Content)
| Material Grade | Chromium (Cr) | Nickel (Ni) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Carbon (C) | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304 | 18% - 20% | 8% - 10.5% | - | ≤ 0.08% | Universal grade, high cost-performance. |
| SS 304L | 18% - 20% | 8% - 12% | - | ≤ 0.03% | Ideal for welded screen packs. |
| SS 316 | 16% - 18% | 10% - 14% | 2% - 3% | ≤ 0.08% | Superior resistance to corrosion & pitting. |
| SS 316L | 16% - 18% | 10% - 14% | 2% - 3% | ≤ 0.03% | Best for high-temp, acidic extrusion. |
| 904L | 19% - 23% | 23% - 28% | 4% - 5% | ≤ 0.02% | Excellent resistance to sulfuric & phosphoric acids. |
| Hastelloy C-22 | 20% - 22.5% | Remainder (Bal.) | 12.5% - 14.5% | ≤ 0.015% | Ultimate protection against severe pitting & oxidizing media. |
Application Scenarios & Equipment Compatibility
1. Automatic Backwash Filtration Systems
Application: Catalyst recovery, continuous petrochemical fluid purification, amine wash systems, and organic solvent clarification.
Matched Model: SCF-60-1000 (60mm Outer Diameter, 1000mm Length). Filtration rating: 5μm to 50μm. Built to withstand up to 30 bar pressure drops.
Value: Extreme structural strength allows for high-pressure reverse flow and automated backpulsing, reducing manual maintenance and prolonging lifespan.
2. Power Plants & Boiler Water Treatment
Application: Condensate polishing, demineralized water treatment, and industrial cooling water loop purification.
Matched Model: SCF-50-750 (50mm Outer Diameter, 750mm Length), standard threaded connection (M36 / G2″ or flange options).
Value: Washable and reusable, delivering absolute filtration ratings without media migration, protecting high-cost membrane blocks down the line.
3. Pharmaceutical & Beverage Purification
Application: API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) filtration, fermentation broth clarification, syrup purification, and high-purity chemical filtration.
Matched Model: SCF-EP-40 (Electropolished SS316L, Double Open End or 222/226 code fittings).
Value: Food-grade electropolishing (EP) finishing ensures compliance with FDA standards, with zero chemical residue and effortless cleaning.
Why Choose Us?
Factory Direct Price
We are the factory and can give you best support on price.
Best Quality Control
Complete quality control system on extruder filter screen and 100% OQC to keep the quality.
Fast Delivery
Lead time is about 15-30 days after receipt of the deposit. Repeat order will be shorter.
One Stop Service
From inspection of raw material, extruder filter punching, welding, processing, packaging and container loading
Rich Extruder Filter Experiences
We got rich working experience with global customers over lots of extruder filter projects.
High Precision Extruder Filter Processing
Equipped with advanced processing machine from Japan and Germany to keep the high precision of all kinds of extruder filter screen.
Strict Quality Control on Sintered Metal Candle Filter Elements Production
At Xuancheng, we implement strict IQC, IPQC, and OQC protocols based on ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001 certification. From material grade verification to mesh precision testing, we ensure every sintered metal candle filter meets international industrial standards.
Strict IQC Inspection
Strict IPQC & OQC Inspection
What Our Global Partners Say
“Excellent build quality on this Sintered Metal Candle Filter. We required a solution that could withstand extreme temperature swings and high differential pressure in our catalytic processing system. This unit shows zero signs of fatigue or bypass, and the seal quality is perfect.” —— Plant Maintenance Manager
“Finding a reliable partner for custom Sintered Metal Candle Filter specifications was difficult until we found Yangzhou Xuancheng. They accurately met our requirements for micron ratings and geometry. The documentation provided was comprehensive, making our compliance and installation process seamless.” —— Technical Procurement Specialist
Top Sintered Metal Candle Filter Manufacturer | Factory Price

Leading sintered metal candle filter factory in China. Supply premium 316L stainless steel filter elements with 99% efficiency & factory-direct prices.
Product SKU: XC-SMCF-SERIES
Product Brand: Yangzhou Xuancheng
Product Currency: USD
Product Price: 44.85
Price Valid Until: 2028/12/31
Product In-Stock: InStock
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