Suction filter for pump LF 3160151

A suction filter sits at the heart of every professional dishwasher and glasswasher, drawing water through the wash cycle while trapping food debris, broken glass and other solids. Without it, the pump would clog within minutes, the spray arms would block and the machine would stop cleaning. The filter's mesh or perforated plate creates a barrier that water can pass but particles cannot, so the same water is reused for the next rack without carrying yesterday's dirt forward.

The operator never sees the filter working, but its presence shapes every load. When a rack of plates or glasses is pushed in, the wash cycle begins and the pump pulls water from the tank through the suction filter. Any crumbs, lipstick marks or shards are caught on the filter surface; the water, now clear, is sent back to the spray arms to rinse the next batch. The sequence repeats until the programme ends and the machine drains. Only then does the filter reveal its load: a layer of trapped waste that must be removed before the next service.

This LF suction filter is built as a direct replacement for the original part across a wide range of professional machines. It fits dishwashers and glasswashers from AFI, EUROSYSTEM, HILTA, IME OMNIWASH, NOSEM, SAB ITALIA, SO.WE.BO., SOTAL, STORME and UNIC, including under-counter, pass-through and hood models. The construction is a single unit with no moving parts, designed to drop into the existing housing and lock into place with the original fixings.

Cleaning is straightforward: after each service or at the end of the day, the operator lifts the filter from its seat, rinses off the trapped debris under a tap and returns it to the machine. No tools are required, and the process takes less than a minute. If the mesh becomes torn or the frame distorted, the filter is replaced rather than repaired, ensuring the pump and spray arms stay protected.

The catalogue lists this part under dishwasher and glasswasher spares, where it is grouped with other internal components that keep the wash cycle running without interruption.