# RSC Series (RSC)

> Fil-Trek Oil & Fuel Filters. Canonical page: https://www.fil-trek.com/products/oil-fuel-filters/rsc

Category: Oil & Fuel Filters
Series: RSC
Model format: `RSC-[MEDIA]-[SIZE CODE]-[GASKET]`
Example: `RSC-SM-636-VI`

## Overview
Hydrophobic barrier cartridges installed as the second stage in filter/separator vessels to prevent water carryover.

## How It Works
Fluid flows outside-to-in through a water-repellent screen (Teflon or synthetic) that physically blocks water droplets while allowing clean fuel to pass

## Applications
- Aviation fuel bulk storage
- Pipeline terminal filtration
- Turbine fuel conditioning
- Petrochemical product polishing

## Physical Specifications
- **flow direction:** Outside-to-inside
- **backwash-able:** No
- **outside diameter options:** 6.0"
- **inner diameter options:** 3.5"
- **nominal length options:** 11.25", 14.50", 16.25", 22.25", 28.75", 33.25", 36.00", 40.00", 44.00", 48.00", 56.00"
- **end cap options:** Double open end
- **caps materials:** Steel
- **cores materials:** Steel
- **size options:** 611, 614, 616, 622, 629, 633, 636, 640, 644, 648, 656
- **gasket material options:** Buna-N, Viton, Non-Asbestos

## Media Specifications
- **media primary options:** Teflon Coated Screen, Hydrophobic Synthetic Mesh, Silicone Treated Cellulose
- **micron ratings:** 5 (Silicone Treated Cellulose), 25 (Silicone Treated Cellulose), 50 (Hydrophobic Synthetic Mesh), 74 (Teflon Coated Screen)
- **efficiency percent:** N/A
- **media rating:** Nominal
- **changeout dp:** 15 PSID
- **burst pressure:** 75 PSID
- **max temperature:** 240°F
- **ph range:** 5-9
- **approvals certifications:** None

## Housing Compatibility
- Fil-Trek VV Series

## Competitor Cross-Reference
- Peco Interphase Separators

## Ordering
- Model format: `RSC-[MEDIA]-[SIZE CODE]-[GASKET]`
- Example: `RSC-SM-636-VI`

### Media codes
- **SP:** Silicone Treated Cellulose
- **SM:** Synthetic Mesh
- **TS:** Teflon Coated Screen

### Seal codes
- **B:** Buna-N
- **V:** Viton
- **NA:** Non-Asbestos

### Size codes
- **611:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 11.25"
- **614:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 14.5"
- **616:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 16.25"
- **622:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 22.25"
- **629:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 28.75"
- **633:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 33.25"
- **636:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 36"
- **640:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 40"
- **644:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 44"
- **648:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 48"
- **656:** OD 6", ID 3.5", length 56"

### Micron ratings
- 5 (Silicone Treated Cellulose), 25 (Silicone Treated Cellulose), 50 (Hydrophobic Synthetic Mesh), 74 (Teflon Coated Screen)

## Contact
- **sales@fil-trek.com** — all filtration product inquiries, projects, filter housings, and filtration systems
- **filters@fil-trek.com** — replacement filter media, filter elements, filter bags, hardware, and spare parts

## Links
- HTML: https://www.fil-trek.com/products/oil-fuel-filters/rsc
- Markdown: https://www.fil-trek.com/products/oil-fuel-filters/rsc.md