Junior Style Industrial Housings for 2230- and 4463-Style Cartridges
Pall MDS filter housings are recommended for small flow applications involving filtration of liquids or gases. MDS series housings accommodate MC1 or MD1 2230- and 4463-style cartridges, and PFS 4463-style cartridges with liquid flow rates up to 7.5 L/min (2 gal/min) and gas flows up to 100 Nm3/hour (60 scfm) @ 6.9 barg (100 psig).
Features
- High temperature rating based upon O-ring material selected
- High pressure rating
- Easy mounting and change-out
- Dimpled bowl to prevent accidental pressurization
- Electropolished stainless steel for ease of cleaning
- Internal surface finish ≤ 0.4 μm Ra (15 μ in Ra)
- External surface finish ≤ 0.8 μm Ra (32 μ in Ra)
- Manufacturing Quality System certified to ISO 9001 standards
Notes and Specifications Filter Housing
- Flows to: 1500 L/min (400 US gpm), AFV03 Series 2500 L/min (660 US gpm), AFV07 Series 3500 L/min (925 US gpm), AFV10 Series 5000 L/min (1320 US gpm), AFV15 Series
- Port size 3”, 4”, 6” and 8”
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Working Pressure Design:
15 bar (217 psi). -
Fluid Compatibility:
Compatible with all petroleum oils, water glycols, water-oil emulsions and most synthetic hydraulic and lubrication fluids -
Temperature Range:
Nitrile Seals -43°C to 80°C (-45°F to 175°F) -
Materials of Construction:
Carbon steel housing, nozzlesand flanges Carbon steel transfer valve body with S/S valve ball -
Finish:
Interior finish: grit blast then coated with rust preventative Exterior finish: grit blast then coated with primer and paint
Filter Element
- Filter Element Burst Pressure:
10 bard(150 psid) - Athalon Element Construction:
Inorganic fibers impregnated and bonded with epoxy resins. Polymer endcaps. Anti-static media design
Element Pressure Drop
Multiply actual flow rate times factor in
Length Code | AZ | AP | AN | AS | AT |
40 | 1.10 (0.060) | 0.46 (0.025) | 0.36 (0.020) | 0.26 (0.014) | 0.16 (0.009) |
Sample ΔP calculation
AFV03 Duplex Series with 4"
Total Filter ΔP
100 cSt, S.G. of 0.88.
= (0.04 x 0.88/0.9) bard (housing)
(500/3 x 0.26/1000 x 100/32 x 0.88/0.9) bard (element)
= 0.17 bard (2.47 psid)
Pressure Drop Information
Housing pressure drop using fluid with 0.9 S.G.
Housing pressure drop is directly proportional to specific gravity.
Fabricated Vessels are designed and manufactured in compliance with ASME and PED requirements. Consult Pall for any further information.
Dimensional Drawings
Dimensions in mm (inches)
The equipment has been assessed in accordance with the guidelines laid down in The European Pressure Directive 97/23/EC and has been classified within Sound Engineering Practice S.E.P. Suitable for use with Group 1 and 2 fluids only. Consult Sales for other fluid gas group suitability.
Technical Specification
AFV03/05/07/10/15 series Filters
AFV03 Series
'Nozzle Size | 'A' Simplex | 'B' Duplex | 'C' | 'D' | 'E' | 'F' | 'G' | |
mm | DIN 75 | 254 | 644 | 203 | 290 | 273 | 175 | 1200 |
in | 3 | 10.0 | 25.4 | 8.0 | 11.4 | 10.7 | 6.9 | 47.2 |
mm | DIN 100 | 254 | 664 | 203 | 350 | 273 | 185 | 1200 |
in | 4 | 10.0 | 26.1 | 8.0 | 13.8 | 10.7 | 7.3 | 47.2 |
AFV07 Series
'Nozzle Size | 'A' Simplex | 'B' Duplex | 'C' | 'D' | 'E' | 'F' | 'G' | |
mm | DIN 100 | 300 | 756 | 203 | 350 | 356 | 185 | 1200 |
in | 4 | 11.8 | 29.8 | 8.0 | 13.8 | 14.0 | 7.3 | 47.2 |
mm | DIN 150 | 300 | 906 | 203 | 600 | 356 | 215 | 1200 |
in | 6 | 11.8 | 35.7 | 8.0 | 23.6 | 14.0 | 8.5 | 47.2 |
AFV10 Series
'Nozzle Size | 'A' Simplex | 'B' Duplex | 'C' | 'D' | 'E' | 'F' | 'G' | |
mm | DIN 150 | 357 | 1020 | 203 | 203 | 406 | 215 | 1200 |
in | 6 | 14.1 | 40.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 16.0 | 8.5 | 47.2 |
AFV15 Series
'Nozzle Size | 'A' Simplex | 'B' Duplex | 'C' | 'D' | 'E' | 'F' | 'G' | |
mm | DIN 150 | 450 | 1206 | 250 | 600 | 508 | 215 | 1200 |
in | 6 | 17.7 | 47.5 | 9.8 | 23.6 | 20.0 | 8.5 | 47.2 |
mm | DIN 200 | 450 | 1576 | 250 | 860 | 508 | 335 | 1200 |
in | 8 | 17.7 | 62.0 | 9.8 | 33.9 | 20.0 | 13.2 | 47.2 |
For new installations, select one complete part number from each section below
Section 1

Note: Pall Athalon filter housings are supplied without filter elements or warning devices fitted. Never operate the filter unless a filter element is fitted and all warning device ports are sealed.
Table 1
Code | Description |
03TJ04 | 3 element Simplex with 4" ANSI class 150# flanges |
03DJ03 | 3 element Duplex with 3" ANSI class 150# flanges |
03DJ04 | 3 element Duplex with 4" ANSI class 150# flanges |
07TJ06 | 7 element Simplex with 6" ANSI class 150# flanges |
07DJ04 | 7 element Duplex with 4" ANSI class 150# flanges |
07DJ06 | 7 element Duplex with 6" ANSI class 150# flanges |
03TJ04 | 3 element Simplex with 4" ANSI class 150# flanges |
03DJ03 | 3 element Duplex with 3" ANSI class 150# flanges |
Table 2
Code | Internal Bypass Valve |
B | 3.4 bard - 50 psid |
N | Without Bypass Valve |
Table 3
Code | Design Code |
CN | GB150 |
CE | Conforms to EU Pressure Directive |
AS | ASME, Code VIII Stamp |
Section 2

Table 1
Code | ßx(c) ≥2000 based on ISO 16889 | CST Rating* |
AZ | 3 | 07/04/01 |
AP | 5 | 11/08/03 |
AN | 7 | 13/09/04 |
AS | 12 | 15/11/06 |
AT | 22 | 16/14/08 |
Table 2
Code | Seal Option |
H | Nitrile |
Z | |
Section 3
Differential Pressure Indicator
All Pall standard visual indicators or electrical switches can be fitted on these vessels. Contact Pall for any further information.
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