Stainless Steel Multi-Cartridge Housing – 5×20 Inch | UV Water Systems Oman

When a commercial or industrial water treatment system in Oman requires pre-filtration at flow rates beyond what a single 20-inch jumbo housing can deliver — typically above 3–4 m³/hour — multiple cartridges must be configured in parallel to maintain the rated micron cut-off and acceptable pressure drop across the pre-treatment stage. The stainless steel 5×20-inch multi-cartridge housing supplied by UV Water Systems in Muscat is a manifold-type filter housing that holds five 20-inch jumbo cartridges in parallel within a single stainless steel head and sump assembly. This configuration allows commercial and industrial systems to scale pre-filtration capacity by selecting the right cartridge type (PP melt-blown for fine filtration, pleated washable for coarse filtration, carbon block for dechlorination) while maintaining a compact, serviceable installation footprint. The entire pre-filtration stage — five parallel 20-inch cartridges — is replaced or serviced by loosening a single set of sump connections rather than multiple individual housings mounted separately.

Why Multi-Cartridge Manifold Housings for Industrial Pre-Treatment

Individual jumbo housings mounted in parallel require separate inlet and outlet piping connections for each housing — a manifold of five individual housings involves ten pipe connections, five isolation valves, and five separate sump removal tools during cartridge replacement. A manifold multi-cartridge housing eliminates this complexity: a single head assembly distributes flow equally to all five sumps, collects filtered water from all five into a single outlet, and allows all five cartridges to be replaced in one maintenance operation. For industrial water treatment plants in Oman that require cartridge pre-filtration before RO membranes or DM resin beds, the multi-cartridge manifold housing is the standard industrial design — reducing installation complexity, maintenance time, and the piping footprint of the pre-treatment stage.

Key Features and Benefits

304 stainless steel construction: Food-grade and industrial-grade SS304 head and sump — no plastic degradation at Oman’s summer ambient temperatures, no chemical leaching into pre-treated water, and corrosion-free service in Oman’s humid coastal environment across the housing’s design life.
Five parallel 20-inch cartridge capacity: Rated for 5× the flow capacity of a single 20-inch jumbo housing — handles commercial and industrial pre-filtration requirements up to 10–15 m³/hour depending on cartridge type, filtration rating, and inlet water quality.
Single manifold head for simplified maintenance: All five sumps connect to a single stainless steel head casting with common inlet, outlet, and drain ports — one wrench, one operation to service all five cartridges simultaneously, with single-point isolation for system bypass during maintenance.
Compatible with all standard 4.5-inch OD 20-inch cartridges: Accepts PP melt-blown sediment, carbon block CTO, pleated washable, and mixed-function cartridges in any combination within the five positions — allowing the housing to serve as a combined sediment/dechlorination pre-treatment stage.
Heavy-duty industrial construction for continuous operation: Designed for 24-hour continuous industrial operation — rated pressure, connection sizes, and material specifications suit industrial RO plant pre-treatment, demineralization plant feed water conditioning, and large commercial water treatment in Oman.

Technical Specifications

Configuration: 5 × 20-inch jumbo parallel
Material: 304 stainless steel head and sump
Cartridge compatibility: Standard 4.5-inch OD, 20-inch length
Max operating pressure: 8–10 bar
Max operating temperature: 60°C
Connection size: 1.5–2 inch NPT/BSP (inlet/outlet)

Applications Across Oman

UV Water Systems installs 5×20-inch SS multi-cartridge housings in industrial RO plant pre-treatment skids, hospital water treatment systems, food factory water treatment, and large commercial building pre-filtration across Muscat. We design, supply, and install complete pre-treatment systems incorporating multi-cartridge housings with all associated pipework, valves, gauges, and commissioning — contact +968 9763 7786 for a detailed quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What flow rate can a 5×20-inch housing handle with 5-micron PP cartridges? With five 5-micron melt-blown PP cartridges in parallel, the 5×20 housing can deliver up to 5–8 m³/hour pre-filtered water at an acceptable pressure drop of 0.5–1.0 bar — depending on inlet turbidity and cartridge loading. UV Water Systems sizes pre-treatment systems based on your RO plant’s feed flow rate and inlet water quality analysis. Contact us for a sizing calculation specific to your Oman installation.

Can UV Water Systems supply and install the complete piping for the housing? Yes — UV Water Systems provides full installation of multi-cartridge housings including inlet/outlet piping, isolation valves, bypass lines, pressure gauges, and sample ports. We carry out complete pre-treatment skid fabrication in Muscat for delivery and installation at your facility. Call +968 9763 7786 for a project consultation.

UV Water Systems is an ISO 9001:2015 certified water treatment company based in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with 14+ years of experience. We supply, install, and service water treatment solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Oman. Call +968 9763 7786 or visit www.uvwater.biz.

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Stainless Steel Multi-Cartridge Housing 5×20 Inch – UV Water Systems Oman