Biopharm Hydrophobic PVDF Cartridge Filters0 pages
BPVWB Cartridge Filters
High Capacity Hydrophobic PVDF Membrane
Applications
Pressurized Gases
Fermentation Air
Tank Ventilation
Solvents
Non-Aqueous Solutions
Dimensions
Length
5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal
Outside Diameter
2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal
Filtration Area
6.0 ft2 (0.56 m2) per 10 in. length
Integrity Test Information
Representative samples from each manufacturing lot are tested
for integrity to ensure consistent performance.
Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure
BPVWB Membrane Filter Cartridges are manufactured with high
capacity hydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane.
The high capacity membrane provides high dirt holding
capacity, excellent throughput and high efficiency particle
retention. These cartridges are designed for compressed gas
filtration and vent filtration. Representative cartridge modules
from each manufacturing lot are tested before lot release from
manufacturing.
The cartridge surface area, filter core design, pleat configuration,
and pleat packing density have been optimized to provide
increased cartridge life and lower filtration operating costs.
Rugged construction ensures repeatable steaming.
•t Forward
50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
•t Reverse
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating
Temperature
82 °C (180 °F) at
10 psid (0.69 bard)
Recommended
Changeout Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sanitization/Sterilization
Filtration Media
High Capacity Hydrophobic
PVDF Membrane
Media Support
Polypropylene
End Caps
Polypropylene
Center Core
Polypropylene
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
O-rings
Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone,
FEP Encapsulated Silicone, FEP
Encapsulated Viton (or FKM)
121 °C (250 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
In-line Steam
Construction Materials
Autoclave
135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
For all elevated temperature procedures above, a stainless steel
support ring is required.
Chemical Sanitization
Performed using industry standard concentrations of hydrogen
peroxide, paracetic acid, sodium hypochlorite, and other
selected chemicals.
Total Performance
Critical Process Filtration, Inc. is a vertically integrated
manufacturer of filtration products to industries in which
filtration is considered a critical part of the manufacturing
process. We supply a complete line of products and services to
help you cost effectively satisfy all your filtration requirements
from a single source.
Biopharmaceutical Grade
Compressed Air
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