Bag & Cartridge Filter Housings for Industrial Filtration
Industrial filter housings are the backbone of a dependable filtration program. When the housing is correctly sized and matched to the right media, you get steadier flow, more consistent product quality, fewer surprise changeouts, and less downtime caused by plugged filters or bypass issues.
Olds Filtration Engineering supplies engineered filtration products and provides knowledgeable support to help industrial customers dial in the right housing for the job. Founded in 1966, we serve customers across the U.S. and support a wide range of industries with process filtration and air pollution control products.
Keep reading to learn more, or reach Olds Filtration Engineering by phone or online for answers to your questions and assistance with orders: Call 1-800-841-2633 or contact us online today.
What “Filter Housing” Means in Industrial Filtration
A filter housing is the pressure-containing vessel that holds the filter element (bag, cartridge, or other media) and routes flow through it. Your housing choice affects:
- Flow capacity and pressure drop
- Compatibility with your liquid, temperature, and cleaning method
- Changeout speed and maintenance access
- Code and specification requirements
- Connection style and footprint in your piping layout
Olds Filtration Engineering supports many filtration configurations, including bag and cartridge liquid filter housings and engineered systems, plus related filtration equipment used across industrial plants.
Bag Filter Housings for High-Flow, Cost-Effective Filtration
Bag filtration is often the go-to choice when you need strong flow rates, simple maintenance, and solid performance for particulate removal. Olds Filtration Engineering maintains a rental fleet that includes bag filter housings in single, duplex, and multi-bag configurations.
Rental housing details (when time and budget matter)
For temporary projects, emergency filtration, or planned shutdown work, renting can be a smart move. Olds Filtration’s rental filter housings are commonly 316 stainless steel, typically designed around 150 psi, often ASME code stamped, and commonly supplied with 150# flanged inlet/outlet connections.
That combination is popular for industrial service because it’s durable, widely compatible, and straightforward to integrate into existing piping with standard flange patterns.
Cartridge Filter Housings for Finer Filtration and Longer Runs
Cartridge filtration is a strong fit when you need tighter particle control, more surface area, or longer intervals between changeouts. Olds Filtration Engineering supplies high-flow cartridge filter housings in multiple sizes, constructions, and pressure ratings, including rental options.
Olds Filtration Engineering also supports the broader cartridge filtration “ecosystem,” including nominal and absolute rated filter bags and cartridges and high-flow cartridge filtration systems designed for higher loading conditions.
Sanitary and High-Purity Filter Housings for Sensitive Processes
When you’re filtering fluids tied to strict cleanliness requirements—think pharmaceutical, electronics, or high-purity water applications—housing selection gets even more specific. Olds Filtration Engineering offers high-purity and sanitary filters, with stainless steel housings and validated filter elements available to support compliance needs (including FDA-related guidelines, where applicable).
If your process requires cleanability, consistent retention, or documentation-driven purchasing, a sanitary approach can reduce contamination risk and keep quality control consistent.
Beyond Liquids: HVAC Filter Housings and Plant Air Support
Not all filter housings live in a pipe rack. Olds Filtration Engineering also provides HVAC filter housings and elements, including HEPA filters and indoor air quality solutions for commercial and industrial environments.
For facilities trying to control airborne dust, fumes, vapors, or mists, Olds Filtration Engineering also delivers dust collection and air pollution control solutions (with engineering/design through replacement parts) when the job calls for a broader plant-air strategy.
Engineering Help for Sizing, Selection, and Short-Term Setups
A housing that looks right on paper can still underperform if the details aren’t nailed down—flow swings, viscosity changes, start/stop cycles, or solids loading can all change the real-world outcome.
For temporary projects or emergencies, Olds Filtration Engineering maintains a rental fleet and can assist with sizing, selection, and on-site setup so you can get reliable filtration without making a long-term capital purchase.
Real-World Examples: Filter Housing Systems in the Field
Olds Filtration Engineering has experience with process filtration projects that include liquid filter housings and sanitary bag housing systems—such as filter housings used in specialty chemical manufacturing and a sanitary bag filter system (multiple housings piped in series) used for spirits filtration prior to bottling.
These kinds of projects highlight a practical point: housing selection isn’t just “bag vs cartridge.” It’s also about retention needs (nominal vs absolute), dirt-holding capacity, changeout strategy, and how the system fits your process.
Why Work With Olds Filtration Engineering
Established experience: Founded in 1966; family-run with decades in filtration.
Broad filtration scope: Process filtration products, rentals, and plant-air solutions supported by knowledgeable service.
Practical support: Guidance, on-site setup support for rentals, and services that help keep systems performing after startup.
If you’re comparing housing types, trying to cut changeout time, or need a rental housing quickly, call 1-800-841-2633 or contact us online and tell us what you’re filtering, your flow rate, and what’s been giving you trouble.
FAQ: Industrial Filter Housings