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Find the Right R+F Pile Filter Cloth

Select your application to find the recommended R+F pile filter cloth for your system

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Choose your filter type for tailored recommendations

Application & System Type

Standard tertiary treatment (≥10 µm)

Disc Filter Systems
Cross-reference to
MecanaPA2-13
MitaPA 12
Recommended R+F Product

R+F Standard 10µm Pile Filter Cloth

Designed for standard pile cloth filter systems
High solids loading capacity
Excellent backwash capability — 3D pile structure
No chemical cleaning required
Application & System Type

Advanced filtration / 4th treatment stage (5–10 µm)

Disc Filter Systems
Cross-reference to
MecanaPES 14
MitaPolyester 12
Recommended R+F Product

R+F Bioactive 5 Micron Microfiber Pile Filter Cloth

PATENTED silver particle biofouling protection
Continuous biofouling prevention without chemicals
Extended backwash intervals
TSS < 2 mg/L achievable
Application & System Type

Ultra-fine filtration / membrane pre-treatment (<5 µm)

Disc Filter Systems
Cross-reference to
MecanaUFS-9
Recommended R+F Product

R+F Supermicrofiber 2.5 Micron Pile Filter Cloth

Finest filtration grade in pile cloth technology
Bridges the gap between filtration and membrane filtration
TSS < 1 mg/L achievable
Turbidity < 1 NTU achievable
Application & System Type

Raw and combined water filtration

Disc Filter Systems
Cross-reference to
MecanaPA2-13
MitaPA 12
Recommended R+F Product

R+F Standard 10µm Pile Filter Cloth

Robust 3D pile structure for high solids loading
Excellent performance under variable conditions
No chemical cleaning required
Low backwash water consumption
Application & System Type

Standard tertiary treatment (≥10 µm)

Drum Filter Systems
Cross-reference to
MecanaPA2-13
MitaPA 12
Recommended R+F Product

R+F Standard 10µm Pile Filter Cloth

Designed for standard pile cloth filter systems
High solids loading capacity
Excellent backwash capability — 3D pile structure
No chemical cleaning required
Application & System Type

Advanced filtration / phosphorus removal (5–10 µm)

Drum Filter Systems
Cross-reference to
MecanaPES 14
MitaPolyester 12
Recommended R+F Product

R+F Bioactive 5 Micron Microfiber Pile Filter Cloth

PATENTED silver particle biofouling protection
Extended maintenance intervals
TP < 0.1 mg/L achievable
No chemical cleaning required

The product recommendations shown here are based on general application parameters. Actual suitability depends on the specific operating conditions of your installation.

All manufacturer names and product designations mentioned are the property of their respective companies. This information is provided for reference purposes only and does not imply any connection, partnership, or endorsement by the named manufacturers. R+F FilterElements is an independent manufacturer of pile cloth filter media.

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