ClaryFil Filter Bags

Liquid Filter Bag Manufacturer in India

ClaryFil filter bags in polypropylene, polyester, and nylon mesh. 1 to 300 micron. Fully welded felt construction with zero bypass. Manufactured in Ahmedabad since 1993, exported to the USA and UAE.

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Hero product shot: ClaryFil Size #2 bag standing in a Clary-T stainless housing basket, welded seam facing camera, cool industrial light on brushed steel.

Gopani has manufactured liquid filter bags since 1993, supplying the ClaryFil range to plants across India, the USA, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Every ClaryFil bag is produced at our Ahmedabad facility from felt and mesh bought to a specified GSM and pore structure, under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.

The range covers the full span of industrial liquid filtration: polypropylene and polyester felt bags for depth filtration from 1 to 200 micron, and nylon monofilament mesh bags for surface filtration from 50 to 300 micron. All bags come in standard sizes #1 through #4 to fit most global housing makes and models, or in custom dimensions to your specification.

A bag filter takes the bulk of the solids out of a liquid in one housing, at flows a cartridge bank would need many elements to match. The table shows the ClaryFil media and rating range our catalogue recommends for the duties we supply most often.

ClaryFil media and ratings by duty
Industry or dutyTypical process fluidRecommended mediaTypical ratingWhat matters
AutomotivePretreatment baths, e-coat, parts cleaning fluids, lubricants, metalworking fluidsPP felt, PE felt5 to 100 micronOil-compatible media, particle retention, bag life
ChemicalAcids, alkalis, solvents, emulsions, aqueous process fluidsPP felt1 to 200 micronChemical resistance, welded seam
Food and beverageWine, beer, spirits, edible oils, corn syrup, starch, milk, soft drinksPP felt, PE felt5 to 100 micronFood-contact media, welded seams, no fibre migration
Metal workingHydraulic oil, metalworking fluids, drawing compounds, precious metal recoveryPP felt, PE felt5 to 200 micronParticle retention, oil compatibility
Paint and lacquerPaint coagulates, solvents, varnishes, monomer purificationPP felt, NMO mesh25 to 200 micronAgglomerate removal, washable surface filtration
PetrochemicalsLube oils, fuel additives, amine solutions, glycol fluids, injection fluidsOil adsorbing, PP felt5 to 50 micronChemical resistance, hydrocarbon uptake
PharmaceuticalActive ingredients, hormones, vitamin extracts, saline solutions, gelatinPP felt1 to 25 micronWelded seam, traceable batch
Resins, plastics, inks and coatingsPolymer dispersions, printing ink, polymerisation batches, paper coatingsNMO mesh, PE felt25 to 200 micronSurface filtration, washable bags
Water treatmentWell water, seawater, cooling tower water, ion exchange resin recoveryNMO mesh, PP felt5 to 100 micronWashable mesh, high flow

Catalogue recommendations, not a specification. The pharmaceutical row is shown from 1 micron, the finest felt rating; the old catalogue table printed 0.5 micron. We confirm media and rating on your fluid.

A bag fails in four ways. Liquid bypasses through needle holes and stitched seams, so solids reach the next stage while the bag looks clean. Fibres shed from the media into the product. The bag blinds early because the media, rating or size does not match the load, and the plant changes bags more often than it should. Or the collar is wrong for the temperature, and the bag distorts and leaks. Each of these puts solids where they cost most: in a filled product, on a membrane, or in a process shutdown.

Three media. One welded standard.

ClaryFil PP

Polypropylene Felt Filter Bags

The most chemically resistant option in the ClaryFil range, built for acid streams, alkali processing, solvent filtration, and aggressive chemical applications. Glazed polypropylene felt delivers efficient depth filtration with high dirt-holding capacity and low fibre shedding. The fully welded seam, bottom, and collar eliminate the bypass paths that stitched bags leak through.

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ClaryFil PP glazed felt bag, close crop on the fully welded bottom seam, white sweep, texture of the glazed felt clearly visible.
  • Micron ratings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200 micron
  • Max operating temperature: 80 C (PP collar)
  • Media: polypropylene felt, glazed
  • Construction: fully welded (bottom, seam, collar)
  • Best for: chemical processing, acids and alkalis, solvents, paints and coatings, water treatment
ClaryFil PE

Polyester Felt Filter Bags

Singed polyester felt combines mechanical strength with high temperature tolerance, holding its structure under elevated differential pressure. With a steel ring collar it operates up to 130 C, which makes it the specification of choice for hot process streams, textile dyeing, and high temperature chemical filtration.

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ClaryFil PE singed polyester bag with SS 316 ring collar, ring in sharp focus to show the sewn collar and welded seam junction.
  • Micron ratings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200 micron
  • Max operating temperature: 80 C (PP collar), 130 C (SS 316 or zinc-coated steel ring)
  • Media: polyester felt, singed
  • Construction: fully welded, or sewn collar with welded seam and bottom for steel ring variants
  • Best for: high temperature processes, textile, pharma, general industrial above 80 C
ClaryFil NMO

Nylon Monofilament Mesh Bags

Precision-woven nylon mesh for surface filtration with a sharply defined micron rating; full data and part codes are on the nylon mesh bag page. NMO bags clean by backwashing or compatible solvent rinse and go back into service, which cuts operating cost significantly against felt bags in low-contamination applications.

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ClaryFil NMO nylon mesh bag backlit so the precision mesh weave reads clearly, handle visible, one washed bag beside a new one to show reusability.
  • Micron ratings: 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 micron
  • Max operating temperature: 80 C (PP collar), 130 C (SS 316 or zinc-coated steel ring)
  • Media: nylon monofilament woven mesh
  • Construction: sewn, with standard handles for easy installation and removal
  • Reusable: yes, cleanable by backwashing or compatible solvent rinse
  • Best for: food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, edible oils, cosmetics, coarse pre-filtration
Technical specifications
ParameterClaryFil PP (Felt)ClaryFil PE (Felt)ClaryFil NMO (Mesh)
Micron range1 to 200 micron (9 standard ratings)1 to 200 micron (9 standard ratings)50 to 300 micron (7 standard ratings)
Max temp, PP collar80 C80 C80 C
Max temp, steel ringNot applicable130 C130 C
Filter mediaPP glazed feltPolyester singed feltNylon woven mesh
Filtration mechanismDepth filtrationDepth filtrationSurface filtration
ConstructionFully weldedFully welded / sewn + weldedSewn (with handle)
Collar optionsPP | SS 316 | zinc-coated steelPP | SS 316 | zinc-coated steelPP | SS 316 | zinc-coated steel
ReusableNoNoYes, cleanable
Best forChemicals, acids, solventsHigh temperature, general industrialFood, pharma, reusable applications
Standard sizes and flow rates
SizeDimensionsMax flow rateCommon application
#17" x 16" (178 x 406 mm)18 m3/hrBatch processes, pilot scale, smaller systems
#27" x 32" (178 x 813 mm)34 m3/hrMost common industrial size, highest flow and solids capacity
#34" x 8" (102 x 203 mm)6 m3/hrLow-flow, side-stream or secondary filtration
#44" x 14" (102 x 356 mm)12 m3/hrCompact systems, medium-low flow installations
Other4"x10", 4"x20", 4"x24", 7"x36"On requestCustom dimensions also available

Every ClaryFil bag carries a traceable part code in the format: CFB - [Material] - [Micron] - [Size code] - [Layers] - [Fitment]. Quote the code and we ship the identical bag, every reorder.

Part number system
FieldCodes and meanings
MaterialPO = polypropylene | PE = polyester | NMO = nylon monofilament
Micron1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400
Size code1 = 7"x16" | 2 = 7"x32" | 3 = 4"x8" | 4 = 4"x14" | 5 = 4"x10" | 6 = 4"x20" | 7 = 7"x36" | 2X = 7"x32" double
LayersP = plain (no cover)
FitmentW = welded | WH = welded + handle | H = handle | FC = flat collar | P = universal PP collar | SS = SS ring | Z = zinc-plated steel ring
ClaryFil felt grade matrix: one row per media and rating. Complete the code with size, layers (P) and fitment.
MediaRatingCode stemFiltrationMax temperatureStatus
PP glazed felt1 micronCFB-PO-1Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt3 micronCFB-PO-3Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt5 micronCFB-PO-5Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt10 micronCFB-PO-10Depth80 CStandard; catalogue example CFB-PO-10-2-P-W
PP glazed felt25 micronCFB-PO-25Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt50 micronCFB-PO-50Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt75 micronCFB-PO-75Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt100 micronCFB-PO-100Depth80 CStandard
PP glazed felt150 micronCFB-PO-150Depth80 CIn code list; confirm
PP glazed felt200 micronCFB-PO-200Depth80 CStandard
PE singed felt1 micronCFB-PE-1Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt3 micronCFB-PE-3Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt5 micronCFB-PE-5Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt10 micronCFB-PE-10Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt25 micronCFB-PE-25Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard; catalogue example CFB-PE-25-1-P-SS
PE singed felt50 micronCFB-PE-50Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt75 micronCFB-PE-75Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt100 micronCFB-PE-100Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard
PE singed felt150 micronCFB-PE-150Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringIn code list; confirm
PE singed felt200 micronCFB-PE-200Depth80 C PP collar, 130 C steel ringStandard

Code format: CFB-[Material]-[Micron]-[Size]-P-[Fitment], for example CFB-PO-10-2-P-W (PP felt, 10 micron, size #2, welded) and CFB-PE-25-1-P-SS (PE felt, 25 micron, size #1, SS 316 ring). NMO mesh codes are on the nylon mesh bag page. 150 micron appears in the code list and in two catalogue answers but not in the standard rating list; 3 micron appears in the rating list but not in the code list. Both are confirmed per order.

Additional and double-length sizes
Size codeDimensionsStatus
#54" x 10"Listed; on request
#64" x 20"Listed; on request
#77" x 36" (code list) or 7" x 42" (PP data sheet)Confirm per order
#2X7" x 32" doubleListed; on request
Other4" x 24" and bespoke diameters and lengthsCustom

The #7 length differs between our code list and the PP data sheet; we confirm it against your housing before production.

How to choose the right ClaryFil bag

1

Identify the particle size to remove

For fine depth filtration (1 to 25 micron), choose PP or PE felt. For coarser surface filtration that can be washed and reused (50 to 300 micron), choose nylon NMO mesh.

2

Check temperature and chemical compatibility

Aggressive acid or alkali streams up to 80 C: PP felt. High temperature streams up to 130 C: PE felt or nylon NMO with a steel ring collar. Food, pharma and cosmetics with reusability: NMO mesh.

3

Select your housing size

Size #2 (7 by 32 inch) is the most common industrial size with the highest flow at 34 m3/hr. Size #1 suits smaller batch systems. Sizes #3 and #4 fit low-flow or compact installations. Tell us your housing make and model and we confirm the fit.

4

Choose your collar or ring

Universal PP collar for most chemical and general industrial work. SS 316 ring for high-pressure, food-grade, or pharmaceutical applications, which also enables the 130 C rating. Zinc-coated steel ring as a cost-effective alternative where food-grade certification is not required.

5

Standard or custom

Standard configurations are stocked for fast dispatch. For non-standard sizes or custom media and micron ratings, our team engineers bags to specification with low minimum order quantities.

Conditions behind the numbers

Temperature limits are set by media and collar together: 80 C for PP felt and for any bag on a PP collar, 130 C for PE felt or NMO mesh on an SS 316 or zinc-plated steel ring. Flow figures are the catalogue maximum per bag size and do not state a fluid, viscosity or pressure drop, so we size bag count on your fluid and solids load. Ratings are nominal for felt, set by the mesh opening for NMO.

Formats that fit

Sizes #1 to #4 follow the standard bag-housing dimensions most housing makes use. Gopani Clary-T BF housings take sizes #1 to #4 and Polyfilt BF housings sizes #1 and #2. Collars must match the housing seat; tell us the make and model and we confirm the fit before you order.

Custom ClaryFil configuration options
ParameterOptions
Filter mediaPP felt (glazed), PE felt (singed), NMO mesh, PP melt blown, PTFE felt, other media on request
Ratings0.5 to 1200 micron, standard or custom
SizesStandard #1 to #4 plus any custom diameter and length
Collar and fitmentUniversal PP collar | SS 316 ring | zinc-plated steel ring | custom flanges
ConstructionFully welded | sewn and welded | sewn, for specific collar types
Special featuresHandle loops, drawstrings, multi-layer media, pre-filter liners, metal mesh support
LabellingGopani-branded, OEM white-label, or private label

Custom orders are typically produced in 2 to 4 weeks from specification approval, depending on media availability and volume; first orders that need sample approval take longer. Minimum order quantities are low for pilot batches and are quoted per configuration.

How a custom order runs

1

Requirement

Share the process fluid, temperature, flow, target rating, housing details or a sample bag.

2

Engineering review

We check media compatibility, construction and sizing, then issue a specification sheet and quotation.

3

Sample approval

New designs are made as pre-production samples for your testing and sign-off.

4

Production and dispatch

Bags are made under ISO 9001:2015 controls with lot traceability and inspection records, and shipped with full documentation.

What is a liquid filter bag and how does it work?

A liquid filter bag is a permeable textile bag installed inside a bag filter housing. Process liquid is pumped into the housing and forced through the bag, which captures suspended particles either within the bag fibres (depth filtration, felt bags) or on the bag surface (surface filtration, nylon mesh bags). Clean filtered liquid exits through the housing outlet. Filter bags are the most economical choice for high-flow, high-contamination liquid filtration.

What micron ratings are available in ClaryFil filter bags?

ClaryFil PP and PE felt bags are available in 9 standard ratings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 200 micron. ClaryFil NMO nylon mesh bags are available in 7 standard ratings: 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 micron. Additional ratings can be manufactured on request. Contact Gopani for application-specific guidance on selecting the correct micron rating.

What is the maximum operating temperature for ClaryFil bags?

ClaryFil PP felt bags and any bag with the universal polypropylene collar are rated to a maximum of 80 C. ClaryFil PE polyester felt bags and nylon NMO mesh bags used with a stainless steel 316 or zinc-coated steel ring collar are rated to a maximum of 130 C. Never exceed the rated temperature; doing so will damage the bag and may compromise filtration integrity.

What are the standard ClaryFil filter bag sizes?

ClaryFil bags are produced in four standard industry sizes: Size #1 (7 inch diameter by 16 inch long, max 18 cubic metres per hour), Size #2 (7 by 32 inch, max 34 cubic metres per hour), Size #3 (4 by 8 inch, max 6 cubic metres per hour), and Size #4 (4 by 14 inch, max 12 cubic metres per hour). Additional sizes including 4x10, 4x20, 4x24 and 7x36 inch are available, and custom dimensions are produced on request.

What collar and ring options are available?

Three options are available. The universal polypropylene (PP) collar suits most chemical and industrial applications and is rated to 80 C. The stainless steel 316 ring is for food-grade, pharmaceutical, high-pressure, or high-temperature applications up to 130 C. The zinc-coated steel ring is a cost-effective alternative to SS for applications that do not require food-grade certification. The collar must match your housing inlet ring specification.

What is the difference between felt bags and nylon mesh bags?

Felt bags (PP and PE) are depth filtration media: particles are trapped within the fibre matrix through the thickness of the bag. They are available in finer ratings (1 to 200 micron), hold large quantities of solids, and are single-use. Nylon monofilament mesh bags are surface filtration media: particles are captured on the surface at a precisely defined mesh opening size (50 to 300 micron). Mesh bags hold less solids but can be washed and reused, making them more economical in lower-contamination applications.

Can ClaryFil nylon mesh bags be washed and reused?

Yes. ClaryFil NMO nylon monofilament mesh bags are designed for cleaning and reuse. They can be backwashed with clean water or rinsed with a compatible solvent, depending on the contaminant. The number of reuse cycles depends on the application; contact Gopani for guidance. PP and PE felt bags are single-use and should not be washed, as the fibre structure compresses and loses filtration efficiency.

What is the difference between polypropylene and polyester filter bags?

PP (polypropylene) felt bags resist acids, alkalis, and many solvents across a broad pH range, up to a maximum of 80 C. PE (polyester) felt bags offer good chemical resistance with significantly higher temperature tolerance, up to 130 C when used with a steel ring collar. Choose PP for chemical aggressiveness; choose PE when temperature exceeds 80 C.

Can Gopani manufacture custom ClaryFil bags to non-standard dimensions?

Yes. Gopani engineers custom ClaryFil bags to non-standard sizes, including 4x10, 4x20, 4x24, and 7x36 inch as listed in our catalog, as well as fully bespoke dimensions. Custom micron ratings and custom media combinations are also available. Minimum order quantities are kept low for trial orders. Send your housing dimensions and application details to sales@gopani.com.

Does Gopani export ClaryFil filter bags to the USA and Middle East?

Yes. Gopani is an established exporter with customers in the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our manufacturing and warehousing facility in Ahmedabad, Gujarat supports international orders with competitive lead times, and we work with established freight partners for DDP and CIF shipment options. For international enquiries, contact sales@gopani.com or call +91 706 901 8049.

How do I choose the micron rating?

Match the rating to the particle you need to stop and to what sits downstream. As a starting point from our catalogue: 1 to 5 micron ahead of RO membranes and in pharmaceutical water systems, 5 to 25 micron for chemical processing and paint, and 50 to 200 micron for bulk solids and general industrial water. We confirm the grade on your fluid and flow.

What does singed felt mean?

Singeing passes the felt surface briefly through a flame. It melts and smooths protruding fibres, which reduces fibre shedding and improves cake release, so the filtrate is cleaner than with unsinged media. ClaryFil PE bags use singed polyester felt; ClaryFil PP bags use glazed polypropylene felt for the same purpose.

Are polyester bags suitable for acids and caustics?

PE bags resist most mineral acids at moderate concentration and many organic solvents, but they are less resistant than PP to strong caustics such as sodium hydroxide and to concentrated sulfuric acid. For those, specify PP felt below 80 C, or ask us for a compatibility check.

Can you match a bag from a sample or drawing?

Yes. Send an existing bag or a dimensioned drawing and our engineers work out the media, weight, rating, dimensions, collar and construction, then produce a matched replacement for your approval before batch production.

Do you make bags for OEM and private-label programmes?

Yes. Bags can be produced with your branding, part numbers and packaging, or as white-label product, for housing manufacturers and distributors.

Which Gopani housings take ClaryFil bags?

Clary-T BF stainless steel housings take sizes #1 to #4. Polyfilt BF uPVC housings take sizes #1 and #2 with a PP collar. Buying bags and housings from one source removes sizing mismatches; ask for a complete system quote.

  • Fluid and its temperature, and any chemistry the media must survive
  • The particle you need to stop, or a solids sample
  • Flow rate and how the solids load varies
  • Housing make and model, and the collar or ring it seals on
  • Your current bag part number and change-out interval, if you run bags today

Why process plants specify ClaryFil

Welded, not stitched

ClaryFil PP and PE bags are fully welded at the bottom, seam, and collar, eliminating the bypass paths that needle holes and stitched seams open up. Leak-safe design is not optional in regulated processes.

Certified and traceable

Every bag is produced under an independently audited ISO 9001:2015 system with full batch traceability and certification documentation for procurement teams worldwide.

Media bought to specification, then finished

Felt and mesh bought from textile mills to a specified GSM and pore structure, then glazed (PP) or singed (PE) to minimise fibre shedding: a key requirement in pharmaceutical and food applications.

Complete system from one source

Filter bags, bag filter housings in stainless steel, PP, and uPVC, and filter cartridges, all from one manufacturer. Our engineers size the complete system for your application.

Custom bags with low MOQs

Non-standard sizes and custom media produced to specification, with engineering consultation included and short lead times.

Export discipline

Established exporter to the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Packaging, documentation, and freight partners supporting DDP and CIF terms.

Nylon Mesh Bags (ClaryFil NMO)

Washable nylon 6,6 monofilament mesh bags for surface straining, 50 to 300 micron standard, sizes #1 to #4, to 130 C with a steel ring.

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Oil Adsorbing Bags (ClaryFil)

Oleophilic melt blown PP bags that take free oil and suspended solids out of water in one pass, in standard size #1 and #2 housings.

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Send us your housing details. We will confirm the exact bag.

Housing make and model, fluid, temperature, and target micron rating. Our team responds with the part code, the price, and the lead time.