Filter device

A filter device for plasticized molding material, in particular plasticized plastic, with a filter body and an adjusting body movable relative to the filter body between a first position and a second position, wherein

• in the first position of the adjusting body relative to the filter body a first flow path for the plasticized molding material is defined by channels in the filter body and in the adjusting body, wherein the first flow path is formed such that the plasticized molding material is filtered, and
• in the second position of the adjusting body relative to the filter body a second flow path for the plasticized molding material is defined by channels in the filter body and in the adjusting body, wherein the second flow path is formed such that the channels and/or a filter element are at least partially flushed and/or backflushed.