Food & Bev Hydrophobic PVDF Capsules0 pages
FPVWB Capsule Filters
High Capacity Hydrophobic PVDF Membrane
Applications
Wine
Bottled Water
Beer
Aseptically Packaged Liquids
Juices
High capacity membrane for maximum filter life
Representative filter modules from each manufacturing lot are
integrity tested before it lot release from manufacturing.
Filtration of air and process gases
Vent filtration for protection of tank contents
The capsule media surface area, filter core design, pleat
configuration and pleat packing density have been optimized to
provide increased life resulting in lower filtration operating costs.
Filtration of solvents, alcohols and other
non-aqueous liquids
FPVWB Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
2”
5”
10”
20”
30”
1.0 ft2
(930cm2)
High Capacity Hydrophobic
PVDF Membrane
3.0 ft2
(2788cm2)
6.0 ft2
(5574 cm2)
12.0 ft2
(11148cm2)
18.0 ft2
(16722cm2)
Flow Rate / Filtration Area
The following table represents typical water or air/gas flow at a one psi (69 mbar) pressure differential across a single 2 inch capsule
with 1.0 ft² (930 cm²) of media with 1/2” FNPT ports. The test fluids are water or compressed air at ambient temperature. Higher
pressure drops are acceptable, but as flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes more apparent.
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
0.85 μm
1.0 μm
Water Flow Rates (gpm)
0.18
0.23
0.42
0.67
1.17
Air/Gas Flow Rates (scfm)
>10
>12
>14
>15
>15
Pore Size
* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet
Construction Materials
Maximum Operating Parameters
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
High Capacity Hydrophobic
PVDF Membrane
Gases Operational Pressure
60 psi (4.1 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating Temperature
Media Support
Polypropylene
43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water
End Caps
Polypropylene
Forward Differential Pressure 50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Center Core
Polypropylene
Reverse Differential Pressure
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
Housing
Food and Beverage Grade
Food and beverage grade PVFB capsules are manufactured for
critical applications in food and beverage processing. Made
with high capacity hydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
membrane, these capsules are used for filtration of air, solvents
and alcohols, compressed gases, and as vent filters. The high
capacity membrane provides high dirt holding capacity, excellent
throughput and high efficiency particle retention.