3M Purification SF18-S Steam Table Water Filtration System, SQC, Scale Inhibitor, 6 GPM, 70,000-Gallon Capacity, 3/4-Inch NPT Case of 6

SKU: SF18-S GTIN: 00051128894309
$697.49
case of 6 $116.25/each
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The SF18-S is a 3M Purification water filtration system with a dedicated controlled scale inhibitor feeder for steam tables. Its proportioning forced-feed orifice meters scale inhibitor to help reduce scale formation in high-temperature foodservice applications.

  • Sanitary Quick Change (SQC) cartridge format
  • 6 gpm service flow and 70,000-gallon capacity
  • 3/4 in NPT female inlet and outlet connections
  • 316 stainless steel head

The disposable cartridge is recommended for replacement every 12 months, at rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

Overall Dimensions:

2.8"W x 2.25"D x 10.5"H

Product Weight:

1.98 lb

Controlled scale inhibition

A proportioning forced-feed orifice meters high-temperature scale inhibitor to help reduce scale formation in high-temperature foodservice applications.

Steam table application

The system is specified as a dedicated controlled scale inhibitor feeder for steam tables.

Sanitary Quick Change cartridge

The SQC cartridge format supports fast and easy cartridge change-outs.

NPT connections

Includes 3/4 in NPT female inlet and outlet ports.

Stainless steel head

The head is made of 316 stainless steel.

Cartridge maintenance

The disposable cartridge is recommended for replacement every 12 months, at rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

Operating limits

Maximum operating pressure is 125 psi (862 kPa), and maximum incoming water temperature is 100°F (37.8°C).

Application Scale inhibition for steam tables
System style Sanitary Quick Change (SQC)
Scale inhibitor feed Proportioning forced-feed orifice
Service flow rate 6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Capacity 70,000 gallons (265,000 liters)
Connections 3/4 in NPT female inlet and outlet
Head material 316 stainless steel
Sump Sanitary Quick Change
Maximum operating pressure 125 psi (862 kPa)
Maximum incoming water temperature 100°F (37.8°C)
Replacement recommendation 12 months or 70,000 gallons (265,000 liters)
Replacement cartridge 5582113
Materials compliance FDA CFR Title 21 compliant

Certifications & Compliance

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NSF Certified

Warranty & Protection

Five-year limited warranty for the product, excluding disposable filter cartridges; disposable cartridges are warranted for one year from the date of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is specified as a dedicated controlled scale inhibitor feeder system for steam tables.
The service flow rate is 6 gpm (22.7 lpm).
The rated capacity is 70,000 gallons (265,000 liters).
It uses 3/4 in NPT female inlet and outlet connections.
Replacement is recommended every 12 months, at rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
The maximum operating pressure is 125 psi (862 kPa).
The maximum incoming water temperature is 100°F (37.8°C).

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