Master Filtration Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Industrial Filter Cartridge Production

Master Filtration defines the standardized procedures for manufacturing industrial filter cartridges, ensuring consistent quality, performance, and safety compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Team: Follow SOP, report deviations.

Quality Control (QC): Inspect materials & final product.

Maintenance: Ensure equipment functionality.

1. PROCEDURE

1.1 Preparation

Material Inspection:

Verify filter media, cores, sealing O rings material meet QC standards.

Reject defective materials.

Machine Setup:

Calibrate pleating, welding machines per product specifications.

1.2 Production Steps

Media Cutting & Pleating:

Cut media to required dimensions.

Pleat media to microns tolerance; ensure uniform pitch.

Core Assembly:

Attach end caps to the core tube using welding method.

Media Wrapping:

Wrap pleated media around the core.

Assembly:

Add outer layers protective mesh/cover.

1.3 Quality Checks

Dimensional Check: Confirm length, diameter, and pleat count.

Integrity Test: Perform bubble point, pressure drop, or flow rate test.

Visual Inspection: No tears, uneven pleats, leaks.