Chemical Filter Pump (Filter Pump) for Electroplating Tanks & Surface Treatment
Integrated system of chemical-resistant pump + filter housing for circulating and cleaning electroplating solutions, anodizing, and corrosive chemicals — keeping tanks clean, coatings bright and uniform, and extending solution life. Complete ecosystem from Penguin / Finish Thompson (USA), distributed genuine in Vietnam by TKT.
Chemical filter pump (filter pump) What is it?
Chemical filter pump — in English: filter pump — is an integrated system of chemical-resistant pump (magnetic drive pump mag-drive sealless, or vertical pump) coupled with filter housing cartridge, bag or activated carbon. The pump draws solution from the tank, pushes it through the filter housing to retain sediment and particles, then returns clean solution to the tank — continuous circulation.
Unlike a standard chemical pump, it integrates filtration and is designed for tank circulation mode, with filtration down to approximately 0,5 µm depending on cartridge. Wetted materials: CPVC / PVDF / PP / 316SS — non-metallic fluid path in contact with solution.
Why do electroplating & surface treatment tanks need filtration?
- Sediment and suspended particles cause the plating layer to become porous, dull, and poorly adherent
- Filtration circulation → Nickel/Chrome/Zinc plating layer bright, smooth, uniform
- Removing impurities, stabilizing composition of the solution
- Extending tank service life, reducing rejects
- Activated carbon removes organic impurities & excess brightener
- Recovery of precious metals from rinse water (gold, silver)
Ecosystem circulation filtration complete — from one manufacturer
Pump + filter housing are the two core units; complete system is a pre-assembled pump + housing package; agitator and filter cartridge as accessories. All from Penguin / Finish Thompson — distributed genuine by TKT.
Chemical-resistant pump
Penguin Pumps5 series
SeallessMTD Magnetic
Sealless magnetic drive pump, handles specific gravity up to 1.8, carbon bearing for temporary dry running.
280°FP Vertical
In-tank vertical pump for corrosive solutions, slurry, abrasive fluids — virtually maintenance-free. CPVC/PP/PVDF.
pH 0–14PHF Vertical
No seals/bearings/bushings, self-priming when submerged, dry-run capable — pumping, agitation, filtration, circulation. CPVC, up to 180°F.
316SSPS Stainless
316SS body, single moving part — bleach, caustic, chlorinated solvents, DI, organic acids. Up to 211°F.
180°FPX Extended
High-flow 2-impeller submersible pump, sealless, dry-run safe — CPVC with PTFE/PVDF rings.
Filter chamber
Chambers6 series
200 GPMC — Cartridge
3C–12C, cartridges 1×10" to 12×40" (wound/melt-blown/pleated/carbon). Parallel manifolding for higher flow. PP/CPVC/PVDF.
200 GPMCN — In-tank
Same cartridge range as C series but mounted in-tank, saving floor space — removes inorganic particles from alkaline/acid baths. CPVC.
36 GPMCT — Carbon
Contains 5–60 lb GAC in reusable PP mesh bags — removes organic contaminants in plating baths, used with downstream cartridge.
100 psiCB — Bag
High-temperature rated to 100 psi, reinforced ribs, dual O-ring seal — broad chemical compatibility. CPVC + FKM, no metal contact.
100 GPMCBK — Bag
#1/#2 bags (felt & mesh), support basket, out-of-tank — filters cleaning agents, pretreatment, wastewater. CPVC/PP/PVDF.
3 oz/lbMR-SR
Cation exchange resin recovers up to 3 troy oz precious metal/lb — from rinse water and drag-out baths.
Complete filtration systems
Filter Systems8 seriesTKT carriesMF — Mag-Drive
Leak-free PP mag-drive pump + CPVC/PP housing — acids, alkalis, cyanide, precious metal plating, high chlorine.
3.400 GPHASF — Suction
PF wound cartridge (particles) + GC carbon (organics), 1 or 2 cartridge configuration — no metal contact.
A — InTank/Out
Penguin P pump + floor-standing cartridge housing, tool-free head opening — precious metal plating, electroless Ni.
PortableAA / AB
Compact single-cartridge system, fully portable, hand-removable ACME thread head — out-of-tank mounting, no bath teardown for maintenance.
CompactSM — Spacemaker
M mag-drive pump (PP/PVDF) + CPVC/PP housing, single-thread head, tool-free — lab, pilot, production.
BF — Bag
7"×16" bag ≈ capacity of 12 wound 10" cartridges; quick-change, split-ring closure — high-flow circulation.
1–3 µmCTM / CTL
1 or 2 housings + slurry tank, 1–3 µm cartridges, pre-coat flocculant retains loose carbon powder — heavily contaminated baths.
4–5×PES — Penductor
Uses venturi eductors to circulate 4–5 gal per gal pumped — small pump still agitates/circulates large volumes.
Agitators & eductors
Mixers / Agitators2 series
280°FPE Penductor™
Low-profile venturi nozzles diffuse flow with wide spray angle to eliminate dead zones — agitation/sparging of surface treatment solutions. 3/8"–1".
316SS/PPPM — Tank/Drum
316SS shaft/impeller (optional PP impeller, coated shaft — no metal contact), bracket/clamp/flange/threaded mount.
Filter cartridges & bags
Filtration Mediaconsumables
10–40"PF — String-Wound
PP/cotton/polyester winding on PP/304/316SS core, multiple micron ratings and lengths — standard depth filtration.
50µ–0,1µPP — Pleated
Fine PP fibers, PP/nylon/PTFE membrane — fine filtration pre/post-process, DOE & SOE.
2½ GPMPC — Carbon
5 types (PLC/M/C/CP/GC), OD 2¾", length 4"–40" — simultaneous filtration and organic removal in one step.
Detailed flow rate/head/HP data per genuine Penguin / Finish Thompson brochures and datasheets — TKT engineers provide on quotation. Photo: Filter Pump Industries.
Solution filtration for electroplating, anodizing & surface treatment
| Industry / process | Role of the filter pump | Suggested configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Electroplating Nickel/Chrome/Zinc | Removes sediment & particles → bright, smooth, well-adhered coating | MTD mag-drive pumpC cartridge housing |
| Gold–silver plating | Maintains solution purity + metal recovery | MR-SR recoveryFine PP cartridge |
| Aluminum anodizing | Filters particles in oxidizing bath, cooling circulation | PS 316SS pumpCB bag housing |
| PCB / electronics | Filters corrosive chemicals, etchants, stripping solutions | PVDFCT housing + carbon |
| Electroless Ni / copper | Continuous filtration, prevents contaminant-induced precipitation | System APP pleated cartridge |
| Cleaning – phosphating | Keeps cleaning bath clean, stabilizes the process | Complete MF system |
Customers include: plating and electroplating facilities, anodizing, PCB/electronics, and surface finishing plants at industrial zones in Bắc Ninh, Bắc Giang, Bình Dương, Đồng Nai, Long An, TP.HCM.
Product lines in our system TKT
MF chemical filter pump
Mag-drive + CPVC housing, 550–3,600 GPH. Complete plating bath circulation filtration.
View details → Mag-driveUC magnetic drive pump
High-flow circulation pump for plating baths, sealless, chemical-resistant.
View details → Mag-driveDB magnetic drive pump
Standard series for plating & anodizing, ETFE lining for corrosion resistance.
View details → BrandsFinish Thompson / Penguin
View the full range of genuine US chemical pumps & filtration.
Brand page →Frequently asked questions about chemical filter pumps
How does a chemical filter pump differ from a standard chemical pump?
How to choose between cartridge, bag, or activated carbon filter housing?
Which materials are compatible with plating bath chemicals?
How is filter pump capacity calculated?
Can gold/silver be recovered from rinse water?
Is TKT an authorized distributor?
Need to filter your plating bath solution?
Send chemical type · bath volume · circulation flow rate — TKT engineers will recommend a filter pump configuration and quote genuine Penguin / Finish Thompson equipment.
- Genuine US products
- Filtration configuration consulting
- Spare parts & replacement cartridges
Request consultation & quotation
Provide your process (Ni/Cr/Zn plating, anodizing, PCB…), bath volume, and chemicals — TKT responds within 24h.
Send quotation request →Or call 0941.400.488 — responds within 24h.