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Sand Separators

We offer a range of easy-to-install and clean inline sediment filters that remove organics, sand and sediment from water systems.

The Lakos Twist11 Clean, for instance, just a gentle twist of the handle begins the patented reverse flushing action, and the TwistIIClean back washes from the inside out. The entire cleaning process takes less than 20 seconds! The TwistIIClean means no mess, no leaks, and no tools required. With five different screen sizes available, filter sediment down to just 74 microns! See video

Rusco Spin-Down® and Rusco Sediment Trapper® filters are efficient, easy-to-maintain sediment filters that can be used in applications from 1 GPM up to 100 GPM. The Rusco Spin-Down filters can also be fitted with automated flush valves.

Below is a conversion table of mesh, inches and microns:

U.S. Standard*Space Between Wires
Sieve Mesh No.InchesMicrons**Typical Material
140.0561400
280.028700Beach Sand
600.0098250Fine Sand
1000.0059150
2000.003074Portland Cement
3250.001744Silt
4000.001537Plant Pollen
12000.000512Red Blood Cell
24000.00026
48000.00012Cigarette Smoke

The mesh numbers in parentheses are too small to exist as actual screen sizes; they are estimated and included just for reference.

Uses include:

  • Landscaping
  • Drinking Water
  • Livestock
  • Agriculture
  • Greenhouses
  • Drip Irrigation
  • Reclaimed Water