Type MDL
The Type MDL Filter Nozzle, engineered by KSH Germany, is purpose-built for mixed-bed filter systems. It combines an air-cushion tube for uniform purge-air flow, a float for regeneration control, and louvre discs for optimal medium distribution. Available exclusively in New Zealand through Absorb NZ.
Features
Slot Size by Colour
0.2mm Slot Size - Ivory 0.3mm Slot Size - Green
0.35mm Slot Size - White 0.5mm Slot Size - Grey
0.7mm Slot Size - Yellow 0.8mm Slot Size - Blue
1.0mm Slot Size - Black 1.5mm Slot Size - Orange -
2.0mm Slot Size - Green
Specifications
Technical Specifications – Type MDL Filter Nozzle
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KSH Germany |
| Model | Type MDL |
| Application | Mixed-bed filter systems requiring even purge-air distribution |
| Design | Filter nozzle with air-cushion tube and internal float to control regeneration flow |
| Function | Float reduces flow during backwash to a defined annular gap and opens fully in the filtration direction for optimal media utilisation |
| Slot Configuration | 24 × 0.2 mm (0.91 cm²) / 36 × 0.2 mm (1.37 cm²) |
| Thread Type (ØA) | M24 |
| Thread Diameter (ØA) | 24 mm |
| Thread Length (L1) | 60 mm |
| Shaft Length (L2) | 120 mm |
| Head Diameter | Ø 65 mm / SW17 hex |
| Outlet Diameter (ØB) | 16 mm (≈ 2.0 cm² flow area) |
| Flow Capacity (Δp ≈ 0.1 bar) | ≈ 2.5 – 3.0 m³/h (ρ = 1.0 g/cm³ per catalogue graph) |
| Material Options | Polypropylene (PP) or PVDF depending on chemical application |
| Installation | Direct screw-in mounting through nozzle plate or base |
| Exclusive NZ Distributor | Absorb It Ltd |
Links
Downloads
Specification Guide
Installation Guide
Uninstallation Guide
Video
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