The stainless steel conical filter cartridge, also known as a cone filter or taper filter, features a distinctive conical shape that offers several functional advantages over cylindrical designs. The wide mouth at the top narrows to a closed point at the bottom. This geometry promotes a funneling effect, where solids slide down the inclined surface of the cone and collect at the bottom tip, away from the primary active filter surface. This design is exceptionally effective for applications involving high solid content, viscous fluids, or those with a tendency to blind or cake on flat filter surfaces. The sloping sides help to shed solids, reducing the rate of pressure drop increase and extending the service interval between cleanings.