Wedge wire baskets manufactured with a 80 micron slot size are used as the primary filtering elementMachine welding of the wedge wire basket ensures complete sealing and zero contamination of filtrateFilter elements are cleaned using Teflon brushes spring mounted on a central rotating shaftAn adjustable timing arrangement can be used to automatically clean the filter elementsSuspended solids can also be discharged periodically using an adjustable timerThe filters can be manufactured in flow rates of 5 m hr to 50 m hrMiscella Filters reduce choking of downstream equipment e.g. heaters, by removing any solid particles and flakes from the Hexane-oil miscellaThey reduce the need for frequent cleaning of downstream equipment and the necessity of expensive plant shutdownsThey also reduce loss of Hexane and can repay their costs in less than one operating season