Filterhousings for bags are available in four standard dimensions :

- taille 1 =  Ø7"×16,5"  ou  Ø180 mm x 420 mm

- taille 2 =  Ø7"× 32"    ou  Ø180 mm x 820 mm

- taille 3 =  Ø4"× 8"      ou  Ø100 mm x 230 mm 

- taille 4 =  Ø4"× 14"    ou  Ø100 mm x 230 mm

Besides these four sizes mentioned above there are of course innumerable special sizes for which the filter body were made ​​in limited quantities or custom . However, it is always best to choose a standard size for economic reasons and interchangeability .

The materials used for filter housings are usually the 316l stainless steel or rarely INOX 304. If the product is very corrosive to filter other alternatives can be considered as polypropylene, PVDF or Hastelloy (super alloy containing mainly).

Housings for bagfilters can in most cases be suitable for baskets.  Just simply change the basket in which lies the bag by a filter basket of the desired cut off.

However if the liquid to be filtrered is viscous and the flow rate must be very high, it is advisable to opt for a more -robust filter housing and wider openings to limit the  pressure.