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RF1000AR self-cleaning filter

RF1000AR Self-cleaning Strainer

RF1000AR Self-cleaning Industrial Water Filters and Strainers. 1000 mm diameter self-cleaning intake strainers for attachment to the suction hose of surface mounted pumps. These tough industrial all stainless-steel construction mechanical filters can deliver up to 1,045 m3/hour, 4,600 US GPM

  • Screen up to 1045 m3 / hour, 4600 US GPM
  • Filter from 6 mm down to 1 mm
  • US Mesh equivalent 3 down to 18

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RF1100-1000AR

RF1100AR Self-cleaning Strainer

Self-cleaning Industrial Water Filters and Strainers. RF1100AR self-cleaning intake strainers are for attachment to the suction hose of surface mounted pumps. These tough, 1100 mm diameter, industrial, all stainless-steel construction, mechanical filters can deliver up to 1,265 m3/hour, 5,570 US GPM

  • Screen up to 1265 m3/hour, 5570 US GPM
  • Filter from 6 mm down to 1 mm
  • US Mesh equivalent 3 down to 18

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RF1000-1000LW GA

RF1000LW Self-cleaning Intake Strainers and Eel Screens

Self-cleaning Industrial Water Filters & Strainers. RF1000LW Suction Intake Strainers and Eel Screens, 1000 mm in diameter, for use in raw and contaminated water. Industrial strength, low maintenance, all stainless steel self-cleaning basket strainers to prevent blocking and blinding during water abstraction. These intake screens handle up to 1,357 m3 / hour, 5,975 US GPM (when fitted with 2 mm mesh).

  • Screen up to 1357 m3 / hour, 5975 US GPM
  • Filter from 6 mm down to 1 mm
  • US Mesh 3 down to 18
  • Ideal for Raw Water Intakes

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RF1100LW Self-cleaning Strainers and Eel Screens

RF1100LW Self-cleaning Strainers and Eel Screens. Our largest standard RF1100LW industrial, stainless steel, self-cleaning strainers (larger bespoke sizes can be made to order). These low maintenance suction side intake screens will handle up to 1642 m3/hour, 7230 US GPM when fitted with 2 mm aperture mesh.

  • Screen up to 1642 m3 / hour, 7230 US GPM
  • Filter from 6 mm down to 1 mm
  • US Mesh 3 down to 18
  • Ideal for Fish and Eel Screening

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How Rotorflush Self-cleaning Backwashing Water Filters Work

How all Rotorflush suction intake self-cleaning water filters operate

Small RF100 Rotorflush self-cleaning filter on a pump suction intake fitted with 60 micron filter mesh. Shows the filter working and keeping the intake screen clear.

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A self-cleaning water filter system using one of our automatic backwash self-cleaning water filters on the pump suction intake allows water to be screened or filtered as it is being pumped.

Testing an Automatic Backwashing Filter

Large Self-cleaning filters work the same way

Testing the backwash on a Rotorflush 600 mm diameter self-cleaning filter before we got the bigger workshop and test tank.

About Self-cleaning Filters and Strainers with Automatic Backwashing

About Our Self-cleaning Basket Filters with Automatic Backwash

Low Maintenance, Efficient Filtration

Drive Backwash Independently of Pump Output

Eel Friendly, Compliant Solution

Ideal for Use in These Key Areas

Typical set up for self-cleaning basket strainers

Frequently Asked Questions About Self-cleaning Water Filters

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RF400 self-cleaning basket strainer

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Why Rotorflush?

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Talk to our friendly team of engineers to discuss your design requirements.

  • Built to your water output
  • Filter down to 50 microns
  • Hand built in the UK
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  • Industry experts for 30 years
  • Over 200 products in a wide range of industries
  • Installed worldwide
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Through our worldwide distribution network we offer the ability to:

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