Pharma PTFE Membrane Cartridge Filters0 pages
PTM Filter Cartridges
PTFE Membrane
Compressed Air
Pressurized Gases
Fermentation Air
Tank Ventilation
Solvents
Dimensions
Length
5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal
Outside Diameter
2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal
Filtration Area
8.2 ft2 (0.76 m2) per 10 in. length
Integrity Test Specifications
Per 10 in. length
Pore Size
(liquid)
PTM Membrane Filter Cartridges are sterilizing grade
filters
manufactured
with
inherently
hydrophobic
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane. These cartridges
are designed for use in the filtration of aggressive solvents and
as compressed gas and vent filters. Each cartridge module is
individually tested using the water intrusion method before it is
released from manufacture. 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 and testing.
Construction Materials
60/40 IPA/water wetted
Bubble Point
0.10 μm
22 psig (1.52 barg)
10 cc/10 minutes
@ 35 psi (2.4 bar)
0.22 μm
18 psig (1.24 barg)
13 cc/10 minutes
@ 35 psi (2.4 bar)
0.45 μm
9 psig (621 mbarg)
N/A
1.0 μm
6 psig (414 mbarg)
N/A
3.0 μm
2 psig (138 mbarg)
N/A
5.0 μm
1 psig (69 mbarg)
N/A
Water Intrusion
Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure
Filtration Media
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
•t Forward
50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Media Support
Polypropylene
•t Reverse
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
End Caps
Polypropylene
Center Core
Polypropylene
Operating
Temperature
82 °C (180 °F) at 10 psid (0.69 bard)
Outer Support
Cage
Polypropylene
Recommended
Changeout Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
O-rings
Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone, FEP
Encapsulated Silicone, FEP Encapsulated
Viton (or FKM)
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.
Sanitization/Sterilization
Autoclave
121 °C (250 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
In-line Steam
135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
For all elevated temperature procedures, 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.
Pharmaceutical Grade
Applications
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