Filtermart™ Liquid Filters : Pleated Paper

If you're looking to buy water removal pleated paper filters online, FilterMart stocks a wide range of water removal filter elements sized for fuel transfer systems, hydraulic power units, and turbine lubrication loops. Browse the full liquid filters and pleated paper categories to find the exact water removal filter cartridge your equipment calls for.

Filtermart Water Removal Pleated Paper Filter Benefits

• Dual-stage protection: Removes free and emulsified water while filtering solid particulate in a single element, reducing the number of components needed in a filtration circuit.
• Extended fluid life: Keeping oil dry slows oxidation and additive depletion, which stretches out oil-change and fluid-replacement intervals.
• Corrosion prevention: Dry oil protects internal metal surfaces from rust and pitting, especially in systems that sit idle between duty cycles.
• Reduced component wear: Removing water and abrasive particles lowers friction inside pumps, valves, and bearings, cutting down on unplanned downtime.
• Clear service indication: A rising pressure differential tells maintenance teams exactly when an element needs to be swapped, instead of guessing.

Water Removal Filters for Industrial Applications

FilterMart's water removal pleated paper elements are used across fuel transfer systems, turbine lubrication loops, hydraulic power units, and general industrial oil circuits. By actively stripping moisture and solids from the fluid stream, these filters help prevent pump cavitation, reduce internal friction, and extend the service life of the fluid itself. They are a common fit for fuel depots, marine fueling operations, power generation plants, and manufacturing facilities that depend on clean, dry hydraulic and lubricating oil to keep equipment running.

Why Buy Water Removal Filters From FilterMart?

FilterMart makes it easy to find and order the right water removal filter cartridge, with everything you need to purchase confidently:

• Wide selection: Water absorption elements with part numbers generally found in the 03- series.
• Broad range of sizes: Covering multiple housing sizes and micron ratings.
• Transparent ordering: The very listing shows box quantity, per-unit pricing, and lead time.
• Easy cross-referencing: Our Housings section and cross-reference database (covering more than 1.1 million part numbers) match an existing filter to the correct replacement.
• Volume pricing: Check our volume discounts page for bulk orders.
• Distributor program: Qualified businesses can apply for a filter distributorship.

Choose the Right Water Removal Filter Element

Keeping fuel, hydraulic, and lubrication systems free of water is one of the simplest ways to protect industrial equipment from premature failure. Browse FilterMart's full range of water removal filters online, cross-reference your existing part number, and place your order, orcontact our team for help selecting the right cartridge for your system.

Choose the right element based on:

• Housing size/model: Match your existing housing dimensions
• Micron rating: Set to your required fluid cleanliness target
• Fluid/application: Fuel, hydraulic oil, or lubricating oil, and the system it runs in
• Water-loading capacity: Higher for outdoor tanks, marine systems, or other high water-ingress conditions
• Existing part number: For a direct cross-reference match

Not sure which element fits? Our team can cross-reference an existing part number or recommend one based on your equipment's flow rate and duty cycle, reach out through ourcontact page, or explore our filter literature for spec sheets across our full range of industrial filters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a water removal pleated paper filter used for?

It is used to remove free and emulsified water from fuels, hydraulic oils, and lubricating fluids while also filtering out solid contaminants, protecting pumps, valves, and other equipment from corrosion and wear.

How does the TMR water removal system indicate that a filter needs replacing?

As the element absorbs water, resistance to flow increases and differential pressure across the housing rises. Once pressure reaches the manufacturer's recommended change-out point, it's time to replace the element.

Can one filter remove both water and solid particles?

Yes. Water-removal pleated paper elements are designed as dual-action filters. The treated media absorbs water, while the pleated paper structure captures rust, dirt, and metallic debris in the same pass.

How do I know which water removal filter fits my housing?

You can match dimensions and part numbers using FilterMart'scross-reference database, or send us your existing part number through theContactpage, and our team will confirm the correct replacement.

How often should water removal filter elements be changed?

Change intervals depend on water ingress levels and duty cycle, but most facilities replace elements once differential pressure reaches the manufacturer's specified limit, rather than on a fixed calendar schedule.

Do you offer bulk pricing on water removal filters?

Yes, volume discounts are available on request. Visit ourVolume Discounts page or contact our sales team for a quote based on your order quantity.

What's the difference between a water removal filter and a coalescer filter?

A coalescer filter merges tiny water droplets into larger ones, so they separate out of fuel, which is common in bulk fuel handling. A water removal pleated paper filter instead absorbs free and emulsified water directly into the media while also filtering particulates, making it a better fit for hydraulic and lubrication circuits where a single compact element is preferred.

Can water removal pleated paper filters be used in marine or outdoor fuel systems?

Yes. These elements are commonly used in marine fueling operations and outdoor storage tanks, where condensation and humidity increase water ingress. High water-ingress applications typically benefit from keeping extra spares on hand, since elements in these environments load faster than in a climate-controlled indoor system.