RF200A Self-cleaning Pump Intake Filter
(eye bolts optional extra)
Description
RF200A Self-cleaning Pump Intake Filters

Rotorflush RF200A self-cleaning pump intake filters provide protection against blockage for surface mounted pumps and other connected equipment. These are stainless steel dirty water suction intake filters with a capacity of up to 220 litres / minute (14 m3 per hour), capable of filtering from 60 microns.
The RF200A filter can be fitted with replaceable nylon mesh inserts; on average nylon mesh inserts need replacing every 5000 hours continuous use for 300 micron mesh, and 1000 – 2000 hours continuous use for 60 and 115 micron mesh, although these maintenance intervals will vary according to water conditions.
The RF200AS can be fitted with stainless steel filter mesh, and needs jet washing at similar intervals. Slightly coarser screens are available in 1 mm, and 2 mm woven steel mesh on the RF200AR models
These filters use a proportion of the pump’s output to supply a feed to an internal backwashing rotor. This supply is taken off the already filtered pump output. The twin jets of the cleaning rotor rotate at about 60 rpm in each filter, clearing the whole screen every ½ second. As the cleaning mechanism is on the filtered side of the screen debris in the water will not obstruct the mechanism. Approximately 20 -25% of the pump output is required to supply the cleaning rotor.
For a larger capacity (up to 1000 litres per minute) please consider our RF400AR self-cleaning filter – up to 1000 litres per minute. All our filters and strainers use the same patented technology, providing efficient self-cleaning backwash to keep the filter mesh clear for a range of flow rates.
Alternatively, where your pump output is variable or your pump has a variable speed drive you may wish to use RF-AE & RE series filters with backwash pumps.
Models & Specification
RF200A Self-cleaning Intake Filter Characteristics

General Characteristics | RF200A | RF200AS | RF200AR |
Water supply to cleaning rotor | Tapped from outside of main pump |
Maximum pump output (m3 /hour) | 14 |
Standard screen mesh aperture (mm) | 60, 115 or 300 micron nylon mesh | 50, 100 or 315 micron sintered stainless steel mesh | 1 mm or 2 mm woven 316 stainless steel mesh |
Dimensions (diameter x height) (mm) | 210 x 206 |
Weight (kg) | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Suction pipe connection | 2 inch BSP |
Return pipe connection | 0.75 inch BSP |
Proportion of pump output directed back to filter for back-washing (m3/hour) | 2.5 – 3.5 |
RF200A Self-cleaning Pump Intake Dimensions
RF200A Self-cleaning Pump Intake Construction

Component | Material |
Filter cage and lid | 304 Stainless Steel |
Central turbine | 304 Stainless Steel |
Jets | 304 Stainless Steel |
Bearings | Acetal copolymer |
Standard filter mesh screens | RF200A: 60, 115 or 300 micron nylon mesh in polypropylene inserts RF200AS: 50, 100 or 315 micron sintered 316 stainless steel mesh RF200AR: 1 mm or 2 mm woven stainless steel mesh |
Note: 316 marine grade stainless steel is an option for all RF200 filters
Please Note: Our filters are designed for use in dirty water or liquids with a viscosity close to that of water. Our filters and filterpumps are NOT suitable for use in raw sewage or any other dirty water which contains oils or fat.
Ordering
Rotorflush RF200A Self-cleaning Filters – up to 220 litres per minute
Rotorflush Filter Model No | Price £ (GBP – exc. VAT) |
RF200A nylon mesh | £1,010.00 (GBP) |
RF200AS sintered stainless steel top mesh | £1,180.00 (GBP) |
RF200AR woven stainless steel mesh | £1, 010.00 (GBP) |
Please state filter mesh size:
60, 115 or 300 micron bias cut nylon mesh is available and 50, 100 or 315 sintered stainless steel mesh. 1 mm and 2 mm woven stainless steel mesh can also be supplied.
Standard fittings are 2 inch BSP outlet, and ¾ inch BSP inlet to the backwash.
If NPT connections are required please state when ordering, and we can fit adaptors.
Please note:
Delivery is by carrier and is usually between 5 and 7 days from order depending on product and availability.
Carriage and packing charges are extra.
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