Food & Bev Pleated Polypro Depth Capsules0 pages
FPD Capsule Filters
Pleated Polypropylene Depth Media
Applications
Wine
Soft Drinks
Beer
Container Wash/Rinse Water
Bottled Water
Aseptically Packaged Liquids
FPD capsules are made with polypropylene microfiber media.
Designed with the optimal filtration area, the filters can remove
large amounts of particulate and other contaminants over a long
filter life. FPD capsules protect critical membrane filters downstream
by removing 99.9% of contaminants at the rated pore size.
C
larification or prefiltration of wine, beer, bottled water
Protect the critical membrane filters downstream
W
ide range of high efficiency retention ratings
High capacity for long life
Polypropylene depth media filters perform the critical upstream
clarification of products as they move through the production
process. When used in filling applications, the filters protect
the critical membrane filters downstream. Representative
polypropylene depth media filters are integrity tested during
production and rinsed to assure no manufacturing debris
remains in the finished capsules.
FPD Capsule Filters - Filtration Area*
Capsule Length
Media
2”
Pleated
Polypropylene Depth
5”
10”
20”
30”
1.0 ft2 (930cm2)
2.8 ft2 (2601cm2)
5.8 ft2 (5388cm2)
11.6 ft2 (10776cm2)
17.4 ft2 (16164cm2)
*Average – Filtration area varies with media thickness and porosity.
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 1.0 ft²
(930 cm²) of media with 1/2” 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
0.10
μm
0.22
μm
0.45
μm
0.65
μm
1
μm
3
μm
5
μm
10
μm
20
μm
30
μm
40
μm
60
μm
100
μm
GPM
0.20
0.60
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.4
3.2
3.6
4.0
>4.0
>4.0
>4.0
>4.0
LPM
0.76
2.27
3.78
4.54
6.05
9.08
12.11
13.62
15.14
>15.14
>15.14
>15.14
>15.14
* 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
Pleated Polypropylene Depth Media
Gases Operational Pressure
60 psi (4.1 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Media Support
Polypropylene
Operating Temperature
End Caps
Polypropylene
43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water
Center Core
Polypropylene
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Forward Differential Pressure 50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Reverse Differential Pressure
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Food and Beverage Grade
Specific applications for FPD capsule filters include removal of
particulate contaminants from wine, beer, bottled water and
aseptically packaged products like juices.