Food & Bev Pleated Fiberglass Depth Capsules0 pages
FGD Capsule Filters
Pleated Fiberglass Depth Media
Applications
Wine
Soft Drinks
Beer
Syrups
Bottled Water
Aseptically Packaged Liquids
C
omposite media filter rated at 99% retention at pore size
High contaminant holding capacity as well as excellent
retention
W
ide range of retention ratings
Protect downstream membrane filters
Applications for FGD capsule filters are clarifying filtration of
wine, beer and other fruit juice based products. Bioburden
reduction in fermented products such as wine and beer can be
done efficiently with the FGD capsules. When used in final filling
applications, the filters protect the critical membrane filters
downstream. Fiberglass depth media filter modules from each
lot are integrity tested during production. Filters are rinsed to
assure no manufacturing debris remains in the finished capsules.
FGD Capsule Filters - Filtration Area*
Capsule Length
Media
2”
Pleated Fiberglass Depth
5”
1.0 ft
(930cm2)
10”
2.8 ft
(2601cm2)
2
20”
5.8 ft
(5388cm2)
2
30”
11.6 ft
(10776cm2)
2
17.4 ft2
(16164cm2)
2
*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 0.22 μm 0.30 μm 0.45 μm 0.65 μm
1 μm
2 μm
3 μm
5 μm
10 μm
20 μm
30 μm
GPM
0.50
0.60
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
3.2
3.6
4.0
>4.0
LPM
1.89
2.27
3.78
4.54
6.05
7.57
9.08
12.11
13.62
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 Fiberglass and Polypropylene
Composite 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 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
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Food and Beverage Grade
FGD capsules are designed using composite media filter modules
containing a fiberglass depth media and a final downstream layer
of polypropylene depth media to ensure fiber free filtrate. They
are rated at 99% retention at the rated pore size and have high
contaminant holding capacity. These high performance capsule
filters are used in clarification and pre-filtration applications as
well as for bioburden reduction.