Magnetic Separation and Liquid Filtration Applications and Solutions

As a leading magnetic separation and liquid filtration manufacturer, Zero Gravity Filters’ filtration and separation technologies remove impurities from water, low-viscosity oils, and other water-based fluids. Our efficient, effective filtration and separation technologies reflect our dedication to product quality and process reliability. Whatever your application needs are, ZGF has the perfect solution for you.

ZGF technology provides innovative filtration solutions for a variety of processes and applications

Filtration is often implemented as an after-thought, or simply a checkbox. But the cleanliness of process fluids is critical to the profitability, environmental compliance and health & safety of the entire operation. Filtration is critical in applications / processes listed in the table below. ZGF has the best technology to capture and remove undesirable solids from process fluids and provide significant value while eliminating disposable media and reducing waste and total operating costs.

ZGF technology provides value because it is:

fully automatic
consistent & reliable
non-disposable
energy efficient - utilizing a minimal amount of electricity and air during purge/backwash
able to remove ferrous particles down to 1 micron and non-ferrous particles down to 20 microns
able to provide value and help optimize each process by effective and efficient contaminant capture and removal
environmentally responsible – does not generate additional waste, unlike bags, cartridges and roll media

Effective Contaminant Filtration Improves Profitability

Contamination of fluids such as wash solutions, metalworking fluids, quench fluid, mill coolants, process water, white water and cooling water with metal fines, scale, suspended solids, silt, and other undesirable solids can negatively impact a process.

If the contamination is not efficiently removed, it could cause lost productivity, higher operating costs, increased maintenance costs, equipment damage, poor quality, environmental non-compliance, and an unsafe work environment.

Advantages of ZGF Technologies in Various Processes

Machining, honing, grinding, lapping & polishing

Extend Tool and Abrasive Life
Extend Metalworking Fluid Life
Improve Quality & Process Reliability
Increase Productivity
Reduce Scrap and Rework
Reduce Maintenance & Machine and Component Wear
Reduce Total Operating Costs
Reduce Environmental Footprint of the Process
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

ERW Tube Mill

Protect and Extend Life of Impeder
Protect High Pressure Pumps
Protect Inspection and Test Equipment
Extend Mill, Machine, Cutting Tool and Quench Fluid Life
Extend Coil Life
Provide Consistent Metallurgical Properties
Increase Productivity
Reduce Maintenance
Automate Scale Removal
Reduce Machine and Component (i.e. Rollers) Wear
Reduce Total Operating Costs
Reduce Environmental Footprint of the Process
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

Industrial parts washing

Improve Part Cleanliness
Improve Quality & Process Reliability
Prevent Nozzle Plugging
Reduce Washer Maintenance & Machine / Component Wear
Extend Wash Solution Life
Reduce Total Operating Costs
Reduce Environmental Footprint of the Process
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

Recycled Water

Reduce suspended solids for reuse
Reduce suspended solids as part of a comprehensive treatment and purification system
Reduce Environmental Footprint of the Process by Reducing or Eliminating Disposable Filter Media
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

Paint Pretreatment

Reduce Defects per Vehicle
Improve Quality & Process Reliability
Increase Productivity
Reduce Scrap
Reduce Downstream Labor (i.e. sanding deck)
Reduce Maintenance
Reduce Total Operating Costs
Reduce Environmental Footprint of the Process
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

Wet Scrubbers / Wet Electrostatic Precipitators

Spray Nozzle Protection
Help to Ensure Environmental Compliance
Allow for continuous, uninterrupted operation
Reduce Maintenance and Total Operating Costs

Induction Hardening & Quench

Extend Coil Life
Extend Quench Fluid Life
Improve Quality & Process Reliability
Provide Consistent Metallurgical Properties
Increase Productivity
Reduce Maintenance & Machine and Component Wear
Reduce Total Operating Costs
Reduce Environmental Footprint of the Process
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

Pump Seal Water

Protect Pump Seals & Reduce Maintenance
Extend Pump Seal Life
Allow for use of Recycled Water
Reduce Total Operating Costs

Cooling Towers, Chillers, Condensers & Heat Exchangers

Reduce Cleaning of Tower Basin and Heat Exchangers
Reduce Equipment and Component Wear, Extend Equipment Life
Improve Heat Transfer Efficiency
Reduce Energy Requirement
Reduce Chemical Consumption
Provide a Cleaner System less Conducive to Microbial Growth and Safer Work Environment
Reduce Maintenance and Total Operating Costs

Food Processing (Fruits & Vegetables) – Flume Water & Wash Water

Minimize Disinfectant Usage
Minimize Water Consumption
Meet Safety and Quality Compliance for Wash Water
Improve Quality & Process Reliability
Reduce Downstream Processing Requirements
Allow for use of Recycled Water
Reduce Total Operating Costs

Industrial Water & Wastewater

Ensure Discharge Compliance. Polishing Filter for WWTP Discharge
Prefilter, Membrane Protection
Nozzle Protection
Protect Critical Equipment
Pump Seal Protection
Recycled Process and /or Wastewater
Reduce Maintenance and Total Operating Costs

Produced, Flowback & Water / Brine for Deep Well Injection
Prevent Deep Well Perforation Plugging, Formation Invasion & Well Bore Fill Up
Removal of Suspended Solids as part of an overall Treatment Process for Reuse or Disposal
Minimize the Environmental Footprint by Reducing or Eliminating the need for Disposable Filter Media
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure
Reduce Total Operating Costs

Steel Rolling, Finishing & Galvanizing

Reduce Defects and Total Operating Costs in Galvanizing and Rolling Operations
Extend Degrease Solution Life
Protect High Pressure Pumps
Protect Inspection and Test Equipment (Bar Mills)
Extend Mill Coolant Life
Increase Productivity
Reduce Maintenance
Automate Scale Removal
Reduce Machine and Component (i.e. Roll) Wear
Optimize Roll Grinding Operations
Protect Heat Exchangers and Improve Heat Transfer Efficiency in Critical Process Cooling Operations
Minimize the Environmental Footprint by Reducing or Eliminating the need for Disposable Filter Media
Improve Health & Safety by Minimizing Worker Interface Requirements and Exposure

Head Box & White Water (Pulp & Paper)

Prevent Nozzle plugging
Reduce Water Consumption (recycle process / white water)
Improve Quality & Process Reliability
Reduce Maintenance and Total Operating Costs

Spray Nozzle Protection

Prevent Nozzle Plugging and Erosion
Maintain Consistent Nozzle performance
Allow for Continuous Operation and Eliminate Interruption in Production
Reduce Maintenance and Total Operating Costs

Process Diagrams for ZGF Technology Applications

Outlined below are 18 different process diagrams that show you where ZGF technology can be implemented in a specific process and the benefits it provides.

ZGF technologies meet all purchasing and performance criteria

Zero Gravity Filters offers four extremely unique and effective separation/filtration technologies to meet the demanding needs of many applications.

Maggie – Maggie is a fully automatic, in-line, high intensity, high efficiency, self-cleaning, patented magnetic separator. Maggie is the best available technology for separating magnetic contaminants from process fluids.
Spring Filter – The proprietary ZGF Spring Filter is a 316 stainless-steel coil wound with a variable pitch that allows the filter element to open evenly from top to bottom ensuring that all contaminants are completely removed from the filter element with each backwash. The Spring Filter element is utilized in the EZ Clean family of automatic filtration systems.
Tornado – The Tornado is a patented high “G”-force, centrifugal separator. The Tornado is a simple but extremely innovative device. Tornado effectively removes particles without any regular maintenance.
EZMAG– The EZMAG is the only fully automatic, permanent media, in-line filter that combines magnetic and barrier filtration in a single system.

Solid Contaminant Filtration and Separation Videos

Check out the links below for an interactive look at ZGF filtration and separation technologies at work.

Spring Filter animation – The animation shows the basic principle of operation.
Spring Filter video - See the coil open and shimmer and the contaminants disappear!
Phoenix animation – The animation shows the basic principle of operation.
Phoenix video - The narrated video explains and allows you to see how the Phoenix works; and you can see how all debris is removed during backwash when the Spring Filter opens and shimmers
Maggie and Smart Drum animation – The animation shows the basic principle of operation.
Maggie video – The video shows and explains how the Maggie technology works. See how Maggie captures ferrous contaminants and then purges them to the Smart Drum!
Tornado animation – View the Tornado in operation.

Talk with the Filtration and Separation Experts at ZGF Today

Filtration should not be a burden. Filtration should be a tool that improves quality and reduces cost. Simplicity, consistency, reliability and the lowest cost of ownership make ZGF technology the best solution and value for all your filtration needs.

Let us help you meet your objectives and make your job easier. Please contact us for a free consultation or request a quote today.