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Pentek (Ametek) Water Filters and Housings by Pentair Water   Pentek (Ametek) Water Filters and Housings by Pentair Water

Versatile, Reusable Design with Superior Dirt Holding Capacity

Pentair® Pentek® R Series Cartridges are manufactured from a durable, non-woven, and reusable polyester fabric that is suitable for a wide range of filtration uses.

The standard 9.75" length cartridge has more than four square feet of polyester fabric, while the larger Big Blue® version has more than 16 square feet. The media is pleated to maximize dirt holding capacity and extend the time period between changes or cleaning.

The media is pleated around a polypropylene core for added strength. The pleated end caps of the standard cartridges are immersed in a thermo-setting vinyl plastisol. The Big Blue® cartridges have a molded end cap with gaskets. The pleated ends are sealed to the end cap with a thermoplastic adhesive. The overlap seam is sonically welded to reduce internal bypass improving filtration efficiency.

R Series Cartridges are resistant to both bacteria and chemical attack making them suitable for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Benefits of Pentek R Series Pleated Reusable Sediment Filters

  • Protect downstream equipment and appliances
  • Removes dirt, rust, sand, grit, and other suspended solids from water
  • Pleated design maximizes dirt-holding capacity for extended use between cleanings and changes
  • Cleanable and reusable to extend filter life and reduce replacement frequency
  • Versatile and reusable, allowing for a variety of uses
  • Durable polyester media is bacteria- and chemical-resistant
  • Nominal 30-micron rating (R30) and nominal 50-micron rating (R50)

R Series Reusable Pleated Polyester Filter Cartridges by Pentair Water

Pentek Model No.

Pentek Name

Micron Rating

Max. Dimensions

For Housing

Initial ΔP @ Flow Rate

Case Qty.

Dia.

Length

155031-43

R30-478

30 µ

2.63”

4.88”

5” Standard

<1psi @ 10gpm

24

155017-43

R30

30 µ

2.63”

9.75”

10” Standard

<1psi @ 10gpm

24

155038-43

R50

50 µ

2.63”

9.75”

10” Standard

<1psi @ 10gpm

24

155416-43

R30-20

30 µ

2.63”

20.0”

20” Standard

<1psi @ 10gpm

14

155101-43

R30-BB

30 µ

4.50”

9.75”

10” Big Blue

<1psi @ 10gpm

8

155053-43

R50-BB

50 µ

4.50”

9.75”

10” Big Blue

<1psi @ 10gpm

8

155430-43

R30-20BB

30 µ

4.50”

20.0”

20” Big Blue

<1psi @ 20gpm

6

Pentek R30 Pleated Reusable Sediment Filter

Pentek R30
155017-43

Pentek R30-20 Pleated Reusable Sediment Filter

Pentek R30-20
155416-43

Pentek R30-BB Pleated Reusable Sediment Filter

Pentek R30-BB
155101-43

Pentek R50 Pleated Reusable Sediment Filter

Pentek R50
155038-43

Pentek R50-BB Pleated Reusable Sediment Filter

Pentek R50-BB
155053-43

Pentek R Series Pleated Reusable Sediment Filter Features

  • Filter Media: Non-Woven Polyester
  • End Caps (Standard): Thermo-Setting Vinyl Plastisol
  • End Caps (Big Blue): Molded Polypropylene with Gaskets
  • Core: Polyproyplene
  • Temperature Rating: 40-125°F (4.4-51.7°C)
  • Available in 4.88”, 10” and 20” Standard Lengths, as well as10” and 20” Big Blue
  • Pentek R50-BB is Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only. Other products on this page are not currently certified.
Pentek CBC Series, EP Series, EPM Series Carbon Filters are NSF Certified

Applications for Pentek R Series Pleated Reusable Sediment Filters

R Series Cartridges are resistant to both bacteria and chemical attack making them suitable for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

  • Home Drinking Water
  • Point of Use Filtration
  • Point of Use RO Systems
  • Whole-House Filtration
  • Point of Entry (POE) Filtration
  • RO Pretreatment
  • Commercial Applications
  • Industrial Applications
  • Municipal Water
  • Well Water
  • Sediment Removal
  • Dirt Removal
  • Sand Removal
  • Rust Removal

Literature for Pentek R Series Pleated Reusable Sediment Filters