Pharma Nylon 6,6 Capsules0 pages
PNM Capsule Filters
Nylon 6,6 Membrane
Applications
SVPs and LVPs
WFI Water
Buffers and Other Media
Feedstock
PNM capsules are designed to be used for sterilizing grade
filtration. The high quality nylon membrane is optimized for
retention. PNM capsule filter elements are 100% integrity tested
during production.
Nylon capsules see broad service in sterile fill applications in
SVPs and as bioburden management filters in LVPs. Media and
service liquid filtration are other common applications for this
membrane.
Designed for sterilizing filtration
Additional applications for PNM capsule filters include final
filtration of bulk pharmaceutical chemicals, USP Purified Water,
Water for Injection (WFI), buffers, solvents, alcohols and other
excipients. Nylon is particularly suited for the filtration of solvents
because of it’s broad compatibility and low level of extractables.
Optimized for retention
F
inal filtration of bulk chemicals, USP Purified Water and
WFI, buffers
Bioburden reduction in LVPs
Broad solvent compatibility
PNM Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
Nylon 6,6 Membrane
2”
5”
1.0 ft (930cm )
2
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 ft ² (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.
0.10 μm
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
GPM
0.14
0.25
0.43
0.60
LPM
0.53
0.95
1.63
2.27
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
Nylon 6,6 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)
Pharmaceutical Grade
Bulk Pharmaceutical Chemicals Solvents
"