Self-cleaning automatic filters for industrial liquids
Ensure reliable filtration of high-contamination liquids while minimizing downtime and maintenance, with technology that keeps operations running smoothly and efficiently across various production needs.

Continuously Filters and Cleans Liquids Efficiently
The Auto-line® Automatic Filters M and ME from HiFlux Filtration are designed as compact, self-cleaning systems to tackle the challenges of maintaining uninterrupted liquid processing across a variety of industries. These filters are unique due to their robust construction, minimizing moving parts to reduce maintenance needs and ensuring continuous operation with minimal product loss. Ideal for applications ranging from beverages, dairy products, and industrial liquids to pharmaceuticals and recycled water, the filters efficiently handle high contamination loads with capacities ranging from 9 to 27 m³/h. Integration is seamless with PLC control options, supporting remote monitoring and automation. Crafted from stainless acid-resistant steel, the filters meet both pressure equipment and machinery directives, ensuring compliance with industry standards like GMP and FDA for specific applications. The system’s low-energy consumption and minimal operator intervention offer an attractive return on investment, while customization options allow for tailored solutions to fit specific production requirements efficiently.
Benefits
- Ensures continuous production flow with automatic self-cleaning, minimizing downtime.
- Offers significant labor savings through intuitive PLC-controlled operation.
- Reduces waste and product loss, enhancing overall production efficiency.
- Complies with food safety and industrial standards, supporting regulatory compliance.
- Adaptable to high-viscosity liquids, expanding its application across diverse industries.
- Applications
- Food,Fat and oil,Recycling,Sugar,Beverage,Cip liquids,Coffee,Honey,Paint and coatings,Egg,Cheese products,Chocolate,Oil and fats,Water processing,Chemicals and polymers,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Sauces,Pharmaceutical suspensions,Glossy finishes,Soft drinks,Ice cream mix,Filtration aids in cheese production,Cream cheese,Margarine,Yogurt,Honey syrup,Latex,Polymer resins,Chocolate syrup,Olive oil,Vegetable oil,Processed water,Granulated sugar,Salad dressings,Milk powder,Recycled polymer pellets,Juice,Liquid egg products,Food coloring,Solvent-based coatings,Sunflower oil,Clean-in-place solutions,Wastewater treatment sludge,Emulsions,Coffee extracts,Confectionary glaze,Soup bases,Water-based paints
- Steps before
- Emulsification,Purification,Grinding
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing
- Input ingredients
- paint,cooling water,waste water,technical water,heat exchanger fluids,chemicals,resins,various cheese products,chocolate,coffee,honey,egg,beverage,oil and fats,sugar,CIP liquids
- Output ingredients
- filtered paint,clean cooling water,clean waste water,clean technical water,processed heat exchanger fluids,filtered chemicals,filtered resins,processed cheese products,filtered chocolate,processed coffee,filtered honey,processed egg,filtered beverage,processed oil and fats,filtered sugar,clean CIP liquids
- Market info
- HiFlux Filtration is known for designing and manufacturing high-quality, custom-engineered filtration solutions for industrial applications, renowned for their innovative technology, reliability, and expertise in handling challenging filtration tasks across various industries.
- Capacity
- 9 - 27 m³/h
- Filtration Range
- 30 - 2000 µm
- Pressure
- 16 bar
- Maximum Working Temperature
- 150°C
- Power Supply
- 230 VAC/50 Hz
- Air Supply
- 6 bar,filtered
- Drain Nipple
- Rp1
- Drain Chamber Volume
- 0.3 liters
- Design Pressure
- 16 bar (10-16 bar – Hygienic version)
- Test Pressure
- According to EN 13445
- Max Differential Pressure
- 3-7 bar
- Volume
- 6.0 liters
- Weight (M version)
- 30 kg
- Weight (ME version)
- 32 kg
- Flange Connection
- DN50 EN1092-1/11
- Compliance
- Pressure equipment directive 2014/68/EU
- ATEX Certification Compatibility
- Equipment-category 2,zone 1
- Declaration of Conformity
- Food contact materials EC1935/2004
- Working Mechanism
- Self-cleaning,Automatic Continuous
- Automation Level
- Pneumatic/ Electric motor-driven
- CIP/SIP
- CIP Compatible
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Continuous
- Cleaning Method
- Automatic Scraping Process
- Operational Reliability
- High due to Minimal Moving Components
- Compact Design
- Suitable for Height-limited Locations
- Pneumatic System
- 6 bar air supply
- Pressure Handling
- Up to 16 bar
- Filtration Range
- 30-2000 µm
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel
- Cleanability
- Hygienic design
- Density/particle size
- Manages high solids
- Pressure Equipment Directive
- 2014/68/EU article 4,section 3
- Machinery Directive
- 2006/42/EC
- ATEX certification
- Equipment-category 2,zone 1
- Food Contact Materials Regulation
- EC 1935/2004
- Filter Size
- Diameter DN50 EN1092-1/11
- Material
- Stainless Acid-Resistant Steel
- Design Pressure
- 16 bar
- Max Working Temperature
- 150°C
- Filter Capacity
- 9 - 27 m³/h
- Weight
- 30 kg (M) / 32 kg (ME)
- Volume
- 6.0 liters
- Drain Connection
- Nipple Rp1
- Compact Design
- Suited for Height-Limited Spaces
- Control System
- PLC-Controlled
- Pneumatic System
- 6 bar,Filtered
- Control panel type
- Pneumatic controller
- Design pressure
- 16 bar
- Temperature levels
- Up to 150°C
- Pressure levels
- 16 bar (industrial),10-16 bar (hygienic)
- Connection type
- DN50 EN1092-1/11 Flange
- Scraping process
- Electric gear-motor or Pneumatic actuator
- Add-ons
- Sluice system,de-air valve,heating jacket,sealings,pressure sensors,legs,wagons
- Materials
- Stainless acid-resistant steel
- Customizable design
- Based on customer requirements