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Filters

F W, F, a n d T F S e r i e s
■ Remove system particulate contaminants

■ Gas and liquid service

■ 1/8 to 1/2 in. and 3 to 12 mm end connections

■ Stainless steel and brass materials

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Features
All-Welded In-line Filters (FW Series) Full-penetration weld between body
■ All-welded construction provides reliable fluid containment. and element prevents bypass flow
■ In-line filters are for use where space is limited.
■ Filter is easily cleaned by backflushing.
■ Sintered element is available in 0.5 µm nominal pore size;
pleated mesh elements are available in 2, 7, and 15 µm
nominal pore sizes.
■ End connections include Swagelok tube fittings, NPT, and
Pleated element shown;
male VCR® face seal fittings. sintered element available

In-line Filters (F Series)

■ In-line filters are for use where space is limited.
■ Replaceable sintered elements are available in 0.5, 2, 7, 15,
60, and 90 µm nominal pore sizes; replaceable strainer
elements are available in 40, 140, 230, and 440 µm nominal
pore sizes.
■ End connections include Swagelok tube fittings, NPT, tube
adapter, and male VCR face seal fittings. Sintered element shown;
strainer element available

Tee-Type Filters (TF Series)

■ Filter element can be replaced without
removing body from system.
■ Replaceable sintered elements are available in
0.5, 2, 7, 15, 60, and 90 µm nominal pore sizes;
replaceable strainer elements are available in 40, 140, 230,
and 440 µm nominal pore sizes.
■ End connections include Swagelok tube fittings, NPT, and Sintered element
tube socket or tube butt weld ends. shown; strainer
element available

Bypass port available;

see page 8

Filter Elements
FW Series F and TF Series
Sintered Pleated Mesh Sintered Strainer

Magnified 13 Magnified 2

■ Traps particles as small as Retainer Pleated Retainer

screen mesh screen ■ Traps fine particles in a
0.5 µm in diameter element ■ Removes larger particles
dense matrix
■ 316L SS construction ■ 316 SS construction
■ Offers larger filtration area ■ 316 SS construction
■ Stainless steel construction
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Pressure-Temperature Ratings
For more information about ratings, see the Swagelok Valve Pressure-Temperature
Ratings technical bulletin.
Ratings are based on standard materials of construction. Ratings for TF series filters
with PCTFE gaskets are limited to 200°F and 3000 psig (93°C and 206 bar). See
page 8.

Series FW, TF 2F, 4F 6F, 8F F TF

Material 316 SS Brass
Temperature, °F (°C) Working Pressure, psig (bar)
–20 (–28) to 100 (37) 6000 (413) 3000 (206) 2500 (172) 1000 (68.9) 2000 (137)
200 (93) 5160 (355) 2580 (177) 2150 (148) 780 (53.7) 1730 (119)
300 (148) 4660 (321) 2330 (160) 1940 (133) 680 (46.8) 1470 (101)
400 (204) 4280 (294) 2140 (147) 1780 (122) — —
500 (260) 3980 (274) 1990 (137) 1660 (114) — —
600 (315) 3760 (259) 1880 (129) 1560 (107) — —
650 (343) 3700 (254) 1845 (127) 1540 (106) — —
700 (371) 2600 (248) 1800 (124) 1500 (103) — —
750 (398) 3520 (242) 1760 (121) 1460 (100) — —
800 (426) 3460 (238) 1725 (118) 1440 (99.2) — —
850 (454) 3380 (232) 1690 (116) 1410 (97.1) — —
900 (482) 3280 (225) 1640 (112) 1360 (93.7) — —

Differential Pressure Ratings

Maximum Differential Pressure
psi (bar)
Sintered Strainer Pleated
Series Element Element Element
FW 600 (41.3) — 100 (6.8)
F, TF 1000 (68.9) —

Materials of Construction Filtration Area

Filter Body Materials Sintered Strainer Pleated
Brass➀ Element Element Element
316 SS
Series in.2 (mm2) in.2 (mm2) in.2 (mm2)
Component Series Material Grade/ASTM Specification FW 0.44 (283) — 2.25 (1450)
Bonnet nut TF Brass/B16 316 SS/A479 2F 0.55 (350) — —
Bonnet TF Brass/B16 316 SS/A479 4F, 2TF, 4TF 1.3 (830) 1.0 (640) —
Retainer screens (2) FW — 316 SS 6F, 8F, 6TF, 8TF 2.0 (1280) 1.7 (1090) —
0.5 µm size—
316L SS
2 µm size—
FW —
304 SS
Element
7 and 15 µm
size—316 SS
Sintered—316 SS
F, TF
Strainer—316 SS with silver solder

Spring F, TF 302 SS

Silver-plated
Gasket F, TF Aluminum/B209
316 SS/A240
Body All Brass/B16 316 SS/A479
Retaining ring TF PH 15-7 Mo® SS
Lubricant F Silicone based
Wetted components listed in italics.
➀ FW series filters not available in brass.
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Flow Data at 70°F (20°C)

FW Series
Nominal Inlet Pressure,➀ psig (bar) Pressure Drop, psi (bar)
Element
End Connections 5 (0.34) 10 (0.68) 15 (1.0) 10 (0.68) 50 (3.4) 100 (6.8)
Pore Size
Type Size µm Air Flow, std ft3/min (std L/min) Water Flow, U.S. gal/min (L/min)
Swagelok tube 0.5 0.04 (1.1) 0.06 (1.7) 0.12 (3.4) 0.01 (0.03) 0.04 (0.15) 0.12 (0.45)
1/4 in.,
fitting,
6 mm 2, 7, 15 1.7 (6.4) 5.5 (20) 8.3 (31)
male VCR fitting
Female NPT 1/4 in. 2, 7, 15 5.6 (150) 10 (280) 14 (390) 4.5 (17) 14 (52) 18 (68)
Male NPT, male to
1/4 in. 2, 7, 15 3.5 (13) 11 (41) 14 (52)
female NPT
➀ Outlet is discharged to atmosphere.

F Series
Nominal Inlet Pressure,➀ psig (bar) Pressure Drop, psi (bar)
Element 5 (0.34) 10 (0.68) 15 (1.0) 10 (0.68) 50 (3.4) 100 (6.8)
Pore Size
µm Air Flow, std ft3/min (std L/min) Water Flow, U.S. gal/min (L/min)
2F Series
0.5 0.04 (1.1) 0.06 (1.7) 0.12 (3.4) 0.01 (0.03) 0.04 (0.15) 0.12 (0.45)
2 0.20 (5.6) 0.40 (11) 0.60 (17) 0.08 (0.30) 0.24 (0.91) 0.40 (1.5)
7 0.50 (14) 0.90 (25) 1.2 (34) 0.10 (0.37) 0.30 (1.1) 0.48 (1.8)
15 0.80 (22) 1.3 (36) 1.5 (42) 0.12 (0.45) 0.36 (1.3) 0.58 (2.1)
60 1.7 (48) 2.2 (62) 2.4 (68) 0.15 (0.56) 0.50 (1.8) 0.70 (2.6)
90 1.8 (51) 2.2 (62) 2.6 (73) 0.20 (0.75) 0.50 (1.8) 0.60 (2.2)
4F Series
0.5 0.12 (3.4) 0.26 (7.3) 0.48 (13) 0.04 (0.15) 0.17 (0.64) 0.29 (1.0)
2 0.60 (17) 1.4 (39) 2.3 (65) 0.24 (0.90) 0.86 (3.2) 1.3 (4.9)
7 1.4 (39) 2.9 (82) 4.7 (130) 0.40 (1.5) 1.3 (4.9) 2.0 (7.5)
15 1.2 (34) 2.9 (82) 4.7 (130) 0.50 (1.8) 1.3 (4.9) 2.1 (7.9)
60 3.1 (87) 5.9 (160) 8.5 (240) 0.90 (3.4) 3.3 (12) 4.6 (17)
90 4.1 (110) 7.5 (210) 10 (280) 1.2 (4.5) 4.2 (15) 6.1 (23)
40, 140, 230, 440 4.7 (130) 8.8 (250) 12 (340) 1.7 (6.4) 5.6 (21) 7.8 (29)
6F and 8F Series
0.5 0.36 (10) 0.86 (24) 1.6 (45) 0.09 (0.34) 0.40 (1.5) 0.76 (2.8)
2 1.4 (39) 2.8 (79) 4.0 (110) 0.26 (0.98) 1.1 (4.1) 1.6 (6.0)
7 1.8 (51) 4.2 (119) 6.8 (190) 0.64 (2.4) 2.2 (8.3) 3.5 (13)
15 1.8 (51) 4.9 (130) 7.9 (220) 0.84 (3.1) 2.6 (9.8) 4.1 (15)
60 5.1 (140) 10 (280) 15 (420) 2.0 (7.5) 6.7 (25) 10 (37)
90 6.1 (170) 11 (310) 16 (450) 2.3 (8.7) 7.6 (28) 11 (41)
40, 140, 230, 440 7.2 (200) 14 (390) 20 (560) 4.8 (18) 15 (56) 19 (71)
➀ Outlet is discharged to atmosphere.
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TF Series
Nominal Inlet Pressure,➀ psig (bar) Pressure Drop, psi (bar)
Element 5 (0.34) 10 (0.68) 15 (1.0) 10 (0.68) 50 (3.4) 100 (6.8)
Pore Size
µm Air Flow, std ft3/min (std L/min) Water Flow, U.S. gal/min (L/min)
2TF Series
0.5 0.04 (1.1) 0.06 (1.7) 0.12 (3.4) 0.04 (0.15) 0.17 (0.64) 0.29 (1.0)
2 0.20 (5.6) 0.40 (11) 0.60 (17) 0.08 (0.30) 0.24 (0.90) 0.40 (1.5)
7 0.50 (14) 0.90 (25) 1.2 (34) 0.10 (0.37) 0.30 (1.1) 0.48 (1.8)
15 0.80 (22) 1.3 (36) 1.5 (42) 0.12 (0.45) 0.36 (1.3) 0.58 (2.1)
60 1.7 (48) 2.2 (62) 2.4 (68) 0.15 (0.56) 0.50 (1.8) 0.70 (2.6)
90 1.8 (51) 2.2 (62) 2.6 (73) 0.20 (0.75) 0.50 (1.8) 0.60 (2.2)
40, 140, 230, 440 1.8 (51) 2.3 (65) 2.6 (73) 0.20 (0.75) 0.50 (1.8) 0.60 (2.2)
4TF Series
0.5 0.12 (3.4) 0.26 (7.3) 0.48 (13) 0.04 (0.15) 0.17 (0.64) 0.29 (1.0)
2 0.60 (17) 1.4 (39) 2.3 (65) 0.24 (0.90) 0.86 (3.2) 1.3 (4.9)
7 1.4 (39) 2.9 (82) 4.7 (130) 0.40 (1.5) 1.3 (4.9) 2.0 (7.5)
15 1.2 (34) 2.9 (82) 4.7 (130) 0.50 (1.8) 1.3 (4.9) 2.1 (7.9)
60 3.1 (87) 5.9 (160) 8.5 (240) 0.80 (3.0) 2.7 (10) 3.9 (14)
90 4.1 (110) 7.5 (210) 10 (280) 1.1 (4.1) 3.4 (12) 4.9 (18)
40, 140, 230, 440 4.7 (130) 8.8 (250) 12 (340) 1.2 (4.5) 4.2 (15) 5.6 (21)
6TF and 8TF Series
0.5 0.36 (10) 0.86 (24) 1.6 (45) 0.09 (0.34) 0.40 (1.5) 0.76 (2.8)
2 1.4 (39) 2.8 (79) 4.0 (110) 0.26 (0.98) 1.1 (4.1) 1.6 (6.0)
7 1.8 (51) 4.2 (119) 6.8 (190) 0.64 (2.4) 2.2 (8.3) 3.5 (13)
15 1.8 (51) 4.9 (130) 7.9 (220) 0.84 (3.1) 2.6 (9.8) 4.1 (15)
60 5.1 (140) 10 (280) 15 (420) 1.50 (5.6) 4.8 (18) 6.7 (25)
90 6.1 (170) 11 (310) 16 (450) 1.70 (6.4) 5.5 (20) 7.6 (28)
40, 140, 230, 440 7.2 (200) 14 (390) 20 (560) 2.40 (9.0) 7.2 (27) 10 (37)
➀ Outlet is discharged to atmosphere.

Testing Cleaning and Packaging

Every Swagelok filter is factory tested with nitrogen at Every Swagelok filter with VCR end connections is specially
1000 psig (69 bar) to a requirement of no detectable leakage cleaned and packaged in accordance with Swagelok
with a liquid leak detector. Specification SC-11.
Filters with other end connections are cleaned and packaged
in accordance with Swagelok Specification SC-10; special
cleaning and packaging in accordance with Specification
SC-11 is available as an option.
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Ordering Information and Dimensions

Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.

FW Series 1 in. (25.4 mm) flat F Series and TF Series

Add an element designator to the basic Stainless Steel Filters
ordering number.
Add an element designator to the basic
Example: SS-4FWS-05 ordering number.
Example: SS-2F-2

Brass Filters
A Replace SS with B in the ordering
number.
FW Series Example: B-2F-2
Nominal Filters with VCR fitting end connections
Element are not available in brass.
End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)
Pore Size Basic Ordering
Type Size µm Number Orifice A
1/4 in. 0.5 SS-4FWS- 2.09 (53.1) F and TF Series Elements
Swagelok 1/4 in. 2, 7, 15 SS-4FW- 2.15 (54.6) Elements remove 95 % of particles
0.187 (4.75) larger than the nominal pore size.
tube fitting 6 mm 0.5 SS-6FWS-MM- 2.13 (54.1)
6 mm 2, 7, 15 SS-6FW-MM- 2.15 (54.6)
Nominal Pore Size
Female NPT 1/4 in. SS-4FW4- 0.453 (11.5) 1.57 (39.9) Pore Size Range Element Element
Male NPT 1/4 in. SS-4FW2- 0.281 (7.14) 1.89 (48.0) µm µm Type Designator
2, 7, 15 0.5 0.5 to 2 05
Male to
1/4 in. SS-4FW5- 0.281 (7.14) 1.72 (43.7) 2 1 to 4 2
female NPT
Sintered
Male VCR 1/4 in. 0.5 SS-4FWS-VCR- 1.95 (49.5) 7 5 to 10 7
0.187 (4.75)
fitting 1/4 in. 2, 7, 15 SS-4FW-VCR- 2.04 (51.8) 15 11 to 25 15
Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight. 40➀ — Strainer 40
60 50 to 75 60
Sintered
90 75 to 100 90
FW Series Elements 140➀ — 140
Elements remove 95 % of particles 230➀ — Strainer 230
larger than the nominal pore size. 440➀ — 440
➀ Not available for 2F series.
Nominal Pore Size
Pore Size Range Element Element
µm µm Type Designator
0.5 0.5 to 2 Sintered 05
2 — 2
7 — Pleated 7
15 — 15
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F Series
Basic B flat
End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)
Ordering

SWAGELOK
Type Size Number Series Orifice A B
1/8 in. SS-2F- 2F 0.094 (2.39) 2.35 (59.7) 9/16 (14.3)
1/4 in. SS-4F- 4F 0.187 (4.75) 2.95 (74.9) 3/4 (19.0)
3/8 in. SS-6F- 6F 0.281 (7.14) 3.21 (81.5) A
Swagelok
1 (25.4)
tube fitting 1/2 in. SS-8F- 8F 0.406 (10.3) 3.49 (88.6)
3 mm SS-3F-MM- 2F 0.094 (2.39) 2.38 (60.5) 9/16 (14.3)
6 mm SS-6F-MM- 4F 0.187 (4.75) 2.96 (75.2) 3/4 (19.0)
1/8 in. SS-2F4- 2F 0.094 (2.39) 2.16 (54.9) 9/16 (14.3)
Female NPT
1/4 in. SS-4F4- 4F 2.87 (72.9)
Male NPT 1/4 in. SS-4F2- 4F 2.69 (68.3)
0.187 (4.75) 3/4 (19.0)
Male VCR
1/4 in. SS-4F-VCR- 4F 2.82 (71.6)
fitting
Swagelok tube 1/8 in. SS-2F-T7- 2F 0.094 (2.39) 2.29 (58.2) 9/16 (14.3)
fitting to tube
adapter 1/4 in. SS-4F-T7- 4F 0.187 (4.75) 2.91 (73.9) 3/4 (19.0)
Dimensions shown with Swagelok tube fitting nuts finger-tight.

TF Series
2 mounting holes➀,
A
3/8 in. butt 1/4 in. socket M5  0.8-6H threads,
B weld dia weld dia 0.25 (6.4) deep

45°
C
D
E
F flat Bolt circle: Top
Tube socket and tube butt 1.00 (25.4) for
weld end connections 2TF, 4TF;
1.13 (28.7) for
6TF, 8TF

End Connections Basic Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Type Size Number Series Orifice A B C D E F
1/8 in. SS-2TF- 2TF 0.094 (2.39) 2.27 (57.7) 1.07 (27.2)
1.00 (25.4) 0.38 (9.7) 1.87 (47.5) 1 (25.4)
1/4 in. SS-4TF- 4TF 0.174 (4.41) 2.47 (62.7) 1.06 (26.9)
3/8 in. SS-6TF- 6TF 0.213 (5.41) 2.84 (72.1) 1.32 (33.5)
1.13 (28.7) 0.46 (11.7) 2.20 (55.9) 1 1/8 (28.6)
Swagelok 1/2 in. SS-8TF- 8TF 0.250 (6.35) 3.04 (77.2) 1.31 (33.3)
tube fitting 6 mm SS-6TF-MM- 4TF 0.172 (4.36) 2.46 (62.5) 1.06 (26.9) 1.00 (25.4) 0.38 (9.7) 1.87 (47.5) 1 (25.4)
8 mm SS-8TF-MM- 6TF 0.213 (5.41) 2.84 (72.1) 1.38 (35.1)
10 mm SS-10TF-MM- 8TF 2.86 (72.6) 1.32 (33.5) 1.13 (28.7) 0.46 (11.7) 2.20 (55.9) 1 1/8 (28.6)
0.250 (6.35)
12 mm SS-12TF-MM- 8TF 3.04 (77.2) 1.31 (33.3)
1/8 in. SS-2TF4- 2TF 2.00 (50.8)
Female NPT 0.174 (4.41) 1.00 (25.4) 1.00 (25.4) 0.38 (9.7) 1.87 (47.5)
1/4 in. SS-4TF4- 4TF 2.13 (54.1) 1 (25.4)
1/4 in. SS-4TF2- 4TF 0.174 (4.41) 2.13 (54.1) 1.00 (25.4) 1.00 (25.4) 0.38 (9.7) 1.87 (47.5)
Male NPT 3/8 in. SS-6TF2- 6TF 2.38 (60.5)
0.250 (6.35) 1.25 (31.8) 1.13 (28.7) 0.46 (11.7) 2.20 (55.9) 1 1/8 (28.6)
1/2 in. SS-8TF2- 8TF 2.75 (69.9)
Tube socket
1/4 and
weld and tube SS-4TF-TW- 4TF 0.174 (4.41) 1.68 (42.7) 1.00 (25.4) 1.00 (25.4) 0.38 (9.7) 1.87 (47.5) 1 (25.4)
3/8 in.
butt weld
Dimensions shown with Swagelok nuts finger-tight.
➀ Mounting holes not available with 1/4 in. female NPT end connections.
Options and Accessories
All Filters F Series
Special Cleaning and Packaging Special Alloys
To order SC-11 cleaning and packaging, if it is not standard, Filters of alloy C-276 are available in some sizes. Contact your
add -SC11 to the filter ordering number. Filters with VCR end independent Swagelok sales and service representative for
connections are specially cleaned and packaged in accordance more information.
with Swagelok Specification SC-11 as standard.
Example: SS-4FWS-05-SC11
TF Series
Bypass Port Bypass Port Overall
F and TF Series The bypass Filter End Height
port at the filter Series Connection Designator in. (mm)
Element Kits Basic Kit bottom enables 1/8 in. Swagelok 2.36
-F1
Kits include element Filter Series Ordering Number
sampling or tube fitting (59.9)
and instructions. 2F SS-2F-K4- purging. To 1/8 in. female 2.09
-F2
Select a basic kit 4F, 2TF, 4TF SS-4F-K4- order, insert a 2TF, NPT (53.1)
ordering number designator into 4TF 1/4 in. Swagelok 2.82
6F, 8F, 6TF, 8TF SS-8F-K4- -F3
and add an element the filter tube fitting (71.6)
designator. ordering 1/4 in. tube weld -F8
2.21
Nominal (56.1)
Example: Pore Pore Size number.
SS-2F-K4-05 Size Range Element Element 1/8 in. female 2.46
Example: NPT
-F4
(62.5)
µm µm Type Designator SS-2TF-F1-05
0.5 0.5 to 2 05 1/4 in. Swagelok 3.14
-F5
6TF, tube fitting (79.8)
2 1 to 4 2
Sintered 8TF 3/8 in. Swagelok 3.20
7 5 to 10 7 -F6
tube fitting (81.3)
15 11 to 25 15 1/2 in. Swagelok 3.42
-F7
40➀ — Strainer 40 tube fitting (86.9)

60 50 to 75 60
Sintered
90 75 to 100 90 Filters Without Elements
140➀ — 140 TF series filters can be ordered without elements. Add LE to
230➀ — Strainer 230 the basic ordering number.
440➀ — 440 Example: SS-2TF-LE
➀ Not available for 2F series.

Gasket Kits Filter Kit Ordering

Kits include gasket and Series Number
instructions. To order a stainless 2F SS-2F-K3
steel gasket kit, select a kit 4F SS-4F-K3
ordering number. For other 6F, 8F SS-8F-K3
gasket materials, replace SS with
2TF, 4TF SS-4TF-K2
A for aluminum or KF for PCTFE
(TF series only). 6TF, 8TF SS-8TF-K2

Example: A-2F-K3

Safe Product Selection

When selecting a product, the total system design must
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance.
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings,
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
responsibilities of the system designer and user.
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Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., MI
other manufacturers. July 2002, R3
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