Service Pleated Polypro Depth Capsules0 pages
GPD Capsule Filters
Pleated Polypropylene Depth Media
Applications
Process Water
Chemicals
Inks & Dyes
Cosmetics
Acids & Bases
GPD capsules are made with polypropylene microfiber media.
Designed with the maximum filtration area, the filters can
remove large amounts of particulate and other contaminants
over a long filter life. GPD capsules protect critical membrane
filters downstream by removing 99.9% of contaminants at the
rated pore size.
Applications for GPD general service grade capsule filters include
removal of particulate contaminants from water, inks, dyes and
specialty chemicals.
99.9% efficient at the rated pore size
Polypropylene depth media filters perform the critical upstream
clarification of products. When used in final filtration systems, the
filters protect the high-value membrane filters used downstream.
Polypropylene depth media capsule filters are rinsed during
production to remove manufacturing debris from the capsules.
P
rotect critical membrane filters downstream
Wide range of high efficiency retention ratings
High capacity for long life
GPD Capsule Filters - Filtration Area*
Capsule Length
Media
2”
1.0 ft
(930cm2)
10”
2.8 ft
(2601cm2)
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 ft ² (930
cm²) of media with 1/2” FNPT ports. The liquid 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
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
Housing
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)
General Service Grade
Pleated Polypropylene Depth
5”
2