Composites USA filters are designed and manufactured for rugged industrial use in corrosive environments. Filters are manufactured for liquid or gas service as shown by the two examples on this page. The glove box filter assembly allows discharge of corrosive/ toxic slurries into the filter assembly through the flanged nozzles on the back side of the enclosure. The slurry falls to the filter cloth, held in place on the ribbed bottom bed. A vacuum connection on the bottom of the bed draws the liquid off, leaving the cake. The cake may then be washed using the same or different nozzles, or dug off to the integral discharge chute on the left side of the housing, using impervious gloves (not shown) mounted on the clear polycarbonate cover. The housing is built in a single section on a multipart mold, resulting in a smooth, easy to maintain surface with no seams. The laminate begins with a resin rich corrosion barrier, reinforced with a fiberglass or synthetic veil and several layers of random chopped strand mat. The structural portion of the laminate is constructed with random chopped strand mat and biaxial continuous strand glass. Filter housings for air handling systems are also available from Composites USA in a number of configurations. Shown is a multi-component trayed system, with angled shelves, sample ports, access doors and housing all constructed of corrosion resistant fiberglass. With a Composites USA filter housing, you get a cover designed to the latest codes, and quality audited to MIL-I-45208 and Factory Mutual standards. All resins used are corrosion resistant polyester or vinyl ester, with flame retardant options available. Typical Specifications: Resin Fire Retardant Polyester or Vinyl Ester Thickness 0.375" (minimum with local reinforcement as required Flex Strength (Min.) 23,800 psi (ASTM D-790) Flex Modulus (Min.) 1,100,000 psi (ASTM D-790) Tensile Strength (Min.) 16,400 psi (ASTM D-638) Tensile Modulus (Min.) 1,500,000 psi (ASTM D-638) Flame Spread (Max.) 25 (ASTM E-84)