Melt Blown Polypropylene Depth Capsules0 pages
GMB Capsule Filters
Melt Blown Polypropylene Depth Media
Applications
Wash Solutions
Cosmetics
Potable Water
Specialty
Plating
Water System
Chemicals
Solutions
Prefiltration
Waste Stream
Cleaning
GMB capsule filter media is made using a continuous spun bonding
technology that assures a consistent polypropylene depth media.
The 100% all polypropylene construction of GMB capsule filters
gives broad chemical compatibility and extremely low extractables.
These capsules offer exceptional value with 85% removal efficiency
at their pore size rating plus high dirt holding capacity.
They are ideal for use where protection of more expensive membrane
filters is important. With a wide range of ratings, users can find the
right filter for their clarification or prefiltration application.
Continuous spun bonded polypropylene for a consistent
media
High dirt holding capacity for long life
GMB capsule filters are used in a variety of industries. Applications
include clarification of wine, beer, and fruit juices; prefiltration
of fermentation broths and biological fluids in pharmaceutical
production, protecting downstream filters for water systems and
final filtration for CMP slurries in semiconductor making.
Protection of more expensive membrane filters
Wide range of retention ratings
GMB Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
2”
10”
20”
30”
2” Module
(5.08 cm)
Melt Blown Polypropylene
Depth
5”
5” Module
(12.7 cm)
10” Module
(25.4 cm)
20” Module
(50.8 cm)
30” Module
(76.2 cm)
Flow Rate / Filtration Area
The following table represents typical water flow at a one psi (69 mbar) pressure differential across a single 2 inch capsule with 2
inch (5.08 cm) length module and 1/2 inch FNPT ports. The test fluid is water at ambient temperature. Higher pressure drops are
acceptable, but as flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes more apparent.
Pore Size
1 μm
3 μm
5 μm
10 μm
20 μm
30 μm
50 μm
75 μm
100 μm
GPM
0.60
1.0
1.2
1.5
2.0
2.4
>3.0
>3.0
>3.0
LPM
2.27
3.78
4.54
5.67
7.57
9.08
>11.35
>11.35
>11.35
* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet
Construction Materials
Maximum Operating Parameters
Housing
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
Melt Blown Polypropylene
Depth Media
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 40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Reverse Differential Pressure
20 psid (1.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
20 psid (1.4 bard)
General Service Grade
Capsule Length
Media
"