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Small-Batch or Full-Scale Filtration Separation? 4 Filter Options From $19.99 to $1,922.90

Compare four liquid filtration separation options, from a single 1-micron filter sock bag to a 1500W electroplating filter machine, and find the right match for your batch size and budget.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Choosing filtration separation for your workshop is not just about picking any filter sock or machine. The first question is whether you need the entire filter system or only replacement bags. If you already own a bag housing, the next question is whether you want a bulk pack or a single sock, and whether sewn or welded seams fit your process. The four options here step from a small single bag to a complete liquid filter machine, so the decision is about scale, style, and spend.

Quick Take

The main fork is whether you need a self-contained machine or only replacement bags. Among the bag options, you can choose a single sock or a bulk lot of finer socks, and the bulk lots split into welded and sewn styles. The welded lot costs more than the sewn lot, while the single bag is the least expensive way to get started.

Price Comparison

ProductPriceBarRole
Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel Platin$1,922.90Self-contained filter machine
Welded Industrial Filter Sock Bags Plastic Ring Flange Water Liquid Oil WVO Fuel$327.83Welded filter sock bags
Sewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags Water Liquid Biodiesel WVO Oil Dust Fuel Diesel$316.00Sewn filter sock bags
Industrial filter bag, 1 Micron Filter Sock Bags, Water Liquid Oil Dust Fuel-1um$19.99Single filter sock bag

Decision Matrix

  • If you need the filtration equipment itself, the 1500W 220V 3-phase machine is the only self-contained product in this group.
  • If you already have a filter bag housing, the two bulk lots give you 50 bags each; choose by seam style.
  • If you have a small batch or want to try a 1-micron rating first, the single bag is the minimal commitment.

Product Notes

Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel Platin

Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel Platin

PreAsion's Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel Platin is the only self-contained option in this comparison. It is a vertical electroplating solution filter machine, designed for electroplating solutions, chemical reagents, and other corrosive industrial liquids. The 1500W power, 220V input, and 3-phase setup point to large-capacity filtration work where flow and efficiency matter. The clear limitation is cost: at the top end of this price range, this machine is a major investment compared with the bag-only options. Choose it when you need the filtration separation equipment itself rather than replacement media for an existing setup.

Welded Industrial Filter Sock Bags Plastic Ring Flange Water Liquid Oil WVO Fuel

Welded Industrial Filter Sock Bags Plastic Ring Flange Water Liquid Oil WVO Fuel

Duda Energy's Welded Industrial Filter Sock Bags Plastic Ring Flange Water Liquid Oil WVO Fuel come in Size #4 (4 by 14 inches) and arrive as a lot of 50. Each bag uses a 0.5-micron rating, and the welded construction avoids needle holes and thread contamination. The durable plastic flange is meant to make removal from a filter bag housing easier. The trade-off is the price: this 50-pack costs more than the sewn version from the same manufacturer. If you want a bulk set of filter socks with welded seams and a flange, this welded lot is the one to consider.

Sewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags Water Liquid Biodiesel WVO Oil Dust Fuel Diesel

Sewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags Water Liquid Biodiesel WVO Oil Dust Fuel Diesel

The Sewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags Water Liquid Biodiesel WVO Oil Dust Fuel Diesel is Duda Energy's traditional-style bulk alternative. It shares the same bag size and micron rating with the welded lot, but it is priced below the welded option. The product handles biodiesel, WVO, oil, dust, fuel, and diesel. Because the construction is sewn, it does not offer the fused, fiber-free edges of the welded bags. That is the main limitation to weigh. If you want the lower-priced bulk sock option and traditional sewn seams, this is the fit.

Industrial filter bag, 1 Micron Filter Sock Bags, Water Liquid Oil Dust Fuel-1um

Industrial filter bag, 1 Micron Filter Sock Bags, Water Liquid Oil Dust Fuel-1um

The Industrial filter bag, 1 Micron Filter Sock Bags, Water Liquid Oil Dust Fuel-1um from The Real Ganj Father Lab Supply is the least expensive item in this group. It is a traditional-style 18-inch filter sock with a 1-micron rating and a 7-inch non-corrosive metal ring. The PE material is solvent-resistant and suited to water, ethanol, methanol, and similar liquids. The limitation is unit quantity: this is a single bag rather than a bulk lot, so it suits sampling, small-batch work, or replacing one element when you need a 1-micron rating.

Final Recommendation by Use Case

  • Need a complete machine for electroplating or corrosive liquid filtration? Choose the Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel Platin at $1,922.90.
  • Need a bulk supply of 0.5-micron socks and want the lowest-cost option? Choose the Sewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags at $316.00.
  • Need a bulk supply and prefer welded seams and a flange? Choose the Welded Industrial Filter Sock Bags at $327.83.
  • Need to start small with a single 1-micron bag? Choose the Industrial filter bag, 1 Micron Filter Sock Bags, Water Liquid Oil Dust Fuel-1um at $19.99.
Products in this article
Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel PlatinUSD 1,922.90View on eBayWelded Industrial Filter Sock Bags Plastic Ring Flange Water Liquid Oil WVO FuelUSD 327.83View on eBaySewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags Water Liquid Biodiesel WVO Oil Dust Fuel DieselUSD 316.00View on eBayIndustrial filter bagUSD 19.99View on eBay
Industrial Liquid Filter Machine 1500W 220V 3-Phase Electroplating Nickel PlatinUSD 1,922.90View on eBayWelded Industrial Filter Sock Bags Plastic Ring Flange Water Liquid Oil WVO FuelUSD 327.83View on eBaySewn Industrial Filter Sock Bags Water Liquid Biodiesel WVO Oil Dust Fuel DieselUSD 316.00View on eBayIndustrial filter bagUSD 19.99View on eBay

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