PTFE filter cartridge

Materials of Construction

Membrane

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Support and Drainage

PP

Core, Cage

PP

End Caps

PP (222/226 with encapsulated stainless steel reinforcing ring)

O-rings/Gasket

EPDM/TEV/Viton/Silicone

Sealing Technology

Thermal Bonding, No Adhesives

Dimensions

Diameter

Φ68

Length

5 inch, 10 inch, 20 inch, 30 inch, 40 inch

Filtration Area, ft2

≥ 5.8 per 10-inch element

Pore Size, μm       

0.05, 0.1, 0.22, 0.45, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10

Maximum Differential Pressure

Forward: 4.2 bar @ 23 °C; 1.5 bar @ 85 °C

Flow Rate & Pressure Drop, per 10-inch cartridge

0.22 μm

≥ 10 L/min at 210 mbar

0.45 μm

≥ 17 L/min at 210 mbar

Integrity Test-60/40% IPA/water bubble point at 23 °C

0.22 μm

≥ 900 mbar

0.45 μm

≥ 600 mbar

Bacterial Retention (for 0.45 μm only)

> 107 CFU/cm2 Lactobacillus brevis and Saccharomyces cerevisae

Non-Fiber Releasing

Meets the criteria for a “non-fiber releasing” filter as defined in 21 CFR 210.3 (b) (6).

Sanitization

May be hot water sanitized for 30 cycles using purified water at 85 °C for 30 min

Good Manufacturing Practices

Manufactured in an ANOW facility which adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices.