Performance results are direct:

• Extended Service Life: More available surface area means the cartridge can hold a massive volume of solids before restricting flow, translating directly to fewer change-outs and lower maintenance overhead.
• Lower Operating Differential Pressure: A clean Hy-PartX™ element allows gas to flow easily through the uniform matrix, keeping initial energy expenditure down.

Uniform Pore Structure and High-Efficiency Targets

When particulate matter travels at high velocities through a pipeline, consistency matters. If your filter media stretches or has irregular pore sizing, micro-fine dust slips through under pressure.

Hy-PartX™ cartridges feature a structurally stable media matrix with highly uniform pore openings. This ensures that the cartridge maintains its precise particle-capture efficiency from day one until the end of its service cycle. To match the exact purity needs of your downstream processes, the series is available in two distinct high-efficiency retention levels:

• High Efficiency (99.9% / Beta 1000): Optimized for reliable, day-to-day solid capture across general pipeline stations and gathering systems.

Absolute Efficiency (99.98% / Beta 5000): Tailored for precision protection upstream of sensitive instrumentation, critical turbine components, and chemical process beds.

Both tiers target particles down to 1 micron and larger, keeping your gas stream free of the abrasive debris that causes mechanical erosion.

Rugged Heavy-Duty Core Construction

A high-surface-area media is only as good as the skeleton holding it together. High gas velocities, sudden pipeline surges, or heavy solids accumulation can easily crush a lesser cartridge, leading to catastrophic media collapse and downstream bypass.

The core of the Hy-PartX™ cartridge is heavily armored. The pleated synthetic matrix is supported by heavy-duty metal cores inside and out, capped with rugged metal end caps. This structural architecture ensures that the element can withstand high differential pressure without distorting or bypassing. Standard elements feature robust tinned-steel hardware, with full stainless steel internals available for corrosive environments

Material Configurations Tailored to Your Process

Process conditions dictate material selection. To ensure seamless operation without media degradation, we match the polymer formulation to your stream temperatures:

• Polypropylene Matrix: Best for standard-temperature gas loops, offering excellent chemical resistance up to 82°C (180°F).

• Polyester Matrix: Engineered for elevated-temperature applications or streams requiring specialized compatibility, reliably operating up to 121°C (250°F).

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Specifications and Dimensions

• Flow Direction: Outside-to-Inside (ensuring optimal particulate catchment across the entire outer pleated surface area)

• Standard Length: 36 inches

• Standard Outer Diameter (O.D.): 4.5 inchesRecommended Change-out Pressure: 1.0 bard (15 psid) to maintain ideal energy efficiency and prevent particulate bleed-through

Seamless Drop-In Compatibility

Upgrading your filtration efficiency should not require a hot-work permit or new pressure vessels. Hy-PartX™ cartridges are designed to cross-reference directly with legacy dry gas filter elements.

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Frequently Asked Question(s)Dry Gas Filter

When evaluating Hy-PartX™ dry gas filters against the industry-standard PECO* (Parker) product line, the most common questions from engineers involve compatibility, media upgrades, and performance benchmarks.

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the Hy-PartX™ and its position relative to PECO technology.

1. Is Hy-PartX™ a direct physical replacement for PECO* elements?

Yes. Hy-PartX™ is engineered as a mechanical drop-in replacement for standard industrial dry gas cartridges, including the PECO PCHG Series (often used in PCHG housings) and the PECO 30/75/95 Series depth cartridges. You do not need to modify your vessel, change your gaskets, or perform any mechanical work to switch to Hy-PartX™.

2. Why would I choose Hy-PartX™ over traditional PECO* fiberglass depth filters?

Standard fiberglass depth filters (like the classic PECO PCHG) rely on a thick, random fiber matrix to trap particles. While effective for light dust, they suffer from two major drawbacks in modern high-flow pipelines:

• Media Migration: Under high differential pressure or flow surges, glass fibers can break off and travel downstream, potentially contaminating sensitive equipment.

• Surface Blinding: Because they filter through depth, the outer layer plugs rapidly, causing a sharp rise in pressure drop long before the rest of the cartridge is full.

Hy-PartX™ uses synthetic pleated media. The pleating provides significantly more surface area for solid retention, while the thermally bonded synthetic structure eliminates the risk of fiber migration, ensuring your downstream gas remains pure.

3. How does Hy-PartX™ compare to the PECO PCHG (PEACH®)* series?

PECO’s PCHG series is iconic because of its PEACH® (PECO Advanced Cartridge Housing) technology—a conical, varying-density structure.

• PEACH Advantage: Excellent at handling liquid aerosols alongside solids.

• Hy-PartX™ Advantage: If your application is strictly dry gas (solids removal only), Hy-PartX™ is more cost-effective and provides higher absolute efficiency (up to 99.98% at 1 micron). By switching from a multi-purpose liquid/gas hybrid to a dedicated dry-particulate filter, you often gain longer service intervals because you are not “wasting” filter capacity on liquid handling you don’t need.

4. Can Hy-PartX™ handle the same pressure differentials as PECO cartridges?

Yes. Hy-PartX™ is built with a heavy-duty, perforated steel core and end-cap reinforcement specifically to match the structural collapse ratings of premium PECO elements. It is rated for a standard differential pressure change-out of 1.0 bard (15 psid) and can withstand structural stress exceeding 3.5 bard (50 psid) without collapsing, ensuring it holds its shape during pipeline upsets

Can Hy-PartX™ handle “Black Powder” contamination?

Absolutely. Black powder (fine iron sulfides and oxides) is notorious for being ultra-fine and abrasive. Hy-PartX™ is available in an Absolute Efficiency (99.98%) rating. This high-efficiency synthetic matrix is tight enough to stop black powder particles down to 1 micron, preventing them from sandblasting your valve seats or fouling your meters

Why would I switch from a standard fiberglass element to Hy-PartX™?

The main reason is service life. Standard fiberglass or molded depth elements have a limited amount of “open space” to trap dirt. Once the outer layer is caked, the filter is done. Because Hy-PartX™ is pleated, it has miles of synthetic “valleys” to store dust and scale. This allows the element to stay in the housing longer, extending your maintenance intervals and reducing the number of elements you have to buy and dispose of each year

5. What is the cross-reference nomenclature for common PECO sizes?

We match our model numbering to industry-standard dimensions. If you are currently using a PECO 36-inch element (like the PCHG-336), you simply request the Hy-PartX™ 36-inch equivalent.

Current PECO* Part	Hy-PartX™ Replacement	Efficiency/Material
PCHG-336 (Standard)	HPX-336-P05	5 Micron / Polypropylene
PCHG-336-1 (High Eff)	HPX-336-P01	1 Micron / Polypropylene
336-V (Polyester)	HPX-336-E01	1 Micron / High-Temp Polyester

Does switching to synthetic media affect my filtration efficiency?

No—it improves it. While traditional fiberglass is often “nominal” (meaning it captures a percentage of particles of a certain size), Hy-PartX™ synthetic pleated media is “absolute” or “high-efficiency.” When we rate a filter at 1 micron, it means it is verified to capture 99.98% of those particles, providing a more consistent and predictable protection level for your compressors and turbines than legacy depth-style glass cartridges

Note: *Brand name are used only for reference