RF200R Self-cleaning Strainer
Description
RF200R Self-cleaning Strainer
Rotorflush RF200R self-cleaning strainer provides protection against blockage for surface mounted pumps and other connected equipment. These are coarse screened stainless steel dirty water suction intake filters with a capacity of up to 220 litres / minute (14 m3 per hour), capable of filtering from 3 mm to 6 mm.
The RF200R strainer can be fitted with 3 mm or 6 mm perforated steel. Both versions are very strong, low maintenance strainers, requiring only the occasional jet wash to keep them running.
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 27% of the pump output is required to supply the cleaning rotor.
For a larger capacity (up to 1000 litres per minute) please consider our RF300AR self-cleaning filter – up to 560 litres per minute. All our filters and strainers use the same patented technology, providing efficient self-cleaning backwash to keep their 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
RF200R Self-cleaning Strainer

General Characteristics |
RF200R Self-cleaning Strainer |
Water supply to cleaning rotor |
Tapped from outside of main pump |
Maximum pump output (m3 /hour) |
14 |
Standard screen mesh aperture (mm) |
3 mm or 6 mm perforated stainless steel mesh |
Dimensions (diameter x height) (mm) |
210 x 206 |
Weight (kg) |
5 |
Suction pipe connection |
2 inch BSP |
Return pipe connection |
0.75 inch BSP |
Flow returned to filter for back-washing |
75 litres / minute @ 0.4 bar |
RF200R Self-cleaning Strainer Dimensions
RF200R Self-cleaning Strainers Construction

Component |
Material |
Filter cage and lid |
304 Stainless Steel |
Central turbine |
304 Stainless Steel |
Jets |
Food grade natural rubber |
Bearings |
Acetal copolymer |
Standard screen |
3 mm or 6 mm perforated 304 stainless steel |
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 RF200R Self-cleaning Strainer – up to 220 litres per minute
Rotorflush Filter Model No |
Price £ (GBP – exc. VAT) |
RF200R perforated 316 stainless steel mesh |
£1,480.00 (GBP) |
Please state filter mesh size:
3 mm or 6 mm perforated stainless steel mesh
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. Contact us for latest lead times.
Carriage and packing charges are extra.
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