SHORT STOP FILTER ASSEMBLY W / ADAPTER 1/4"F x 3/8"M

Short Stop Filter Assembly w/ Adapter 1/4"F × 3/8"M | HJ-301026-3

The Short Stop Filter Assembly with Adapter 1/4" Female × 3/8" Male (HJ-301026-3) is a premium high-pressure waterjet filtration solution engineered to protect critical cutting head components from contamination and premature wear. Designed for installation as close as possible to the cutting head or orifice assembly, this HJ-301026-3 robust filter assembly serves as the final defense against line-borne debris that can damage orifices, on/off valves, seats, poppets, and other precision waterjet components.

The HJ-301026-3, also cross-referenced as HJ-20454363 utilizes a durable metal filter element that captures contaminants generated by normal system wear, tubing maintenance, pump rebuilds, and water supply impurities. Unlike conventional mesh or screen-style filters that can deteriorate under extreme pressure, the Short Stop Filter features a rugged construction that resists disintegration while maintaining consistent filtration performance in demanding waterjet environments.

The HJ-301026-3 assembly incorporates a 1/4-inch female inlet and 3/8-inch male outlet adapter configuration, allowing straightforward integration into a wide variety of high-pressure waterjet cutting systems. Its compact design enables easy retrofitting without major modifications while delivering superior protection for expensive diamond orifices and cutting head components.

A precision filter element with 0.006-inch filtration openings captures microscopic debris before it reaches the orifice assembly. This significantly reduces chipping, clogging, stream distortion, and unplanned downtime while helping maintain tighter cutting streams and higher cutting accuracy. Operators commonly install the filter directly at the high-pressure inlet of the on/off valve where contamination protection is most effective.

By preventing contamination from reaching critical high-pressure components, the HJ-301026-3 Short Stop Filter Assembly extends consumable life, improves machine reliability, reduces maintenance costs, and increases overall productivity. It is particularly valuable for older waterjet systems, operations requiring maximum uptime, and applications utilizing premium diamond orifices.

Key Features

• High-performance short stop filtration technology
• 1/4" Female × 3/8" Male adapter configuration
• Protects orifices, valves, seats, and poppets
• Captures contaminants before they reach the cutting head
• Durable metal filter element design
• Superior alternative to conventional screen filters
• Easy retrofit installation
• Reduces downtime and maintenance costs
• Improves cutting stream quality and consistency
• Designed for 40K, 60K, and 94K waterjet systems
• Ideal for abrasive and pure water cutting applications
• Extends life of expensive diamond orifices and consumables

Technical Specifications

Applications

Suitable for:

• Waterjet cutting machines
• Abrasive waterjet systems
• Pure water cutting systems
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Stone and granite fabrication
• Glass processing
• Metal fabrication
• Automotive manufacturing
• Precision industrial cutting operations