Service PES Capsules0 pages
GPS Capsule Filters
Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane
Applications
Process Water
Inks & Dyes
DI Water
Specialty Chemicals
GPS Capsules are hydrophilic and manufactured with
polyethersulfone (PES) membrane. PES membrane exhibits
excellent flow rates with high efficiency retention.
GPS capsule filters are used for removal of particulates from
process water, and for final filtration of DI water, inks, dyes and
specialty chemicals.
Polyethersulfone is particularly suited for high flow rate filtration
of product streams that contain high contaminant loads and have
elements that can adsorb to the media, such as preservatives.
The lower binding characteristics of PES membrane make it a
good choice for inks, dyes, specialty chemicals and service fluids.
Excellent flow rates with high efficiency retention
High quality filtration of process water, specialty
chemicals, inks and dyes
Optimized membrane design for high throughput
GPS Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
2”
1.0 ft (930cm )
2
10”
3.0 ft (2788cm )
2
20”
7.0 ft (6503cm )
2
2
2
30”
14.0 ft (13006cm )
2
2
21.0 ft (19509cm2)
2
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.
0.03 μm
0.10 μm
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
0.80 μm
1.0 μm
1.2 μm
GPM
0.21
0.36
0.64
1.0
1.2
1.3
1.36
1.4
LPM
0.79
1.36
2.42
3.79
4.54
4.92
5.15
5.30
Pore Size
* 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
Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane
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)
General Service Grade
PES Membrane
5”
2
"