Liquid and gaseous operating substances contain solid particle fragments, which affect the functionality and lifespan of the equipment that uses these substances. A higher amount of mechanical impurities in the operating liquid/gas results in increased wear of appliances, leading to a shorter lifespan, reduced efficiency of appliances, and increased operating costs. An effective and simple way to improve the quality of operating substances is to install a filtration device in the system, which captures unwanted impurities and thus protects the appliances and the piping itself.
Water filters are manufactured for domestic and industrial use and mainly differ in the size of particles they can capture and the type of operating substance they are designed for. Water filters reduce the amount of foreign particles in drinking and rainwater. For basic filtration in water pipes, threaded filters are used, while for industrial applications, flanged water filters are used. Water filters also include water softeners, which remove excess minerals and prevent limescale formation, thereby extending the lifespan of household appliances and increasing the efficiency of cleaning, washing, and cosmetic products.
For operating substances in gaseous state, gas filters are applied. Most types are equipped with a stainless steel mesh with an added filter insert that captures even the finest particles of impurities.
A specific group consists of magnetic filters for heating, which remove unwanted solid particles and air bubbles from heating systems. Among magnetic filters for heating are dirt separators, air separators, or combined separators.