Pharma PTFE Membrane Capsules0 pages
PTM Capsule Filters
PTFE Membrane
Solvent Filtration
Process Gas
Fermentation Air
Compressed Air Filtration
Tank Vent Filters
Pharmaceutical grade TM capsules are manufactured for the
critical needs of the pharmaceutical industry. Made with highly
hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane, these
capsules are used for filtration of non-aqueous liquids, aggressive
solvents, compressed gases, and as vent filters. Each module is
individually tested using the water intrusion method before it is
released from manufacture.
The capsule media surface area, filter core design, pleat
configuration and pleat packing density have been optimized to
provide increased life resulting in lower filtration operating costs.
Optimized for maximum filter life
Designed for filtration of air and process gases
V
ent filtration for the protection of tank contents
Final filtration of solvents, alcohols and other
non-aqueous liquids
PTM Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
2”
PTFE Membrane
5”
1.0 ft (930cm )
2
10”
3.0 ft (2788cm )
2
2
2
20”
8.2 ft (7626cm )
2
2
30”
16.4 ft (15252cm )
2
2
24.6 ft (22878cm2)
2
Flow Rate / Filtration Area
The following table represents typical air and 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. The gas test fluid is compressed
air at ambient temperature. Higher pressure drops are acceptable, but as flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes
more apparent.
Air/Gas Flow Rates
Liquid Flow Rates
μm
Rating
0.10
μm
0.22
μm
0.45
μm
1.0
μm
3.0
μm
5.0
μm
SCFM
3.0
4.9
9
11
>11
>11
Construction Materials
μm
Rating
0.10
μm
0.22
μm
0.45
μm
1.0
μm
3.0
μm
5.0
μm
GPM
0.15
0.24
0.76
1.2
1.4
1.6
LPM
0.57
0.91
2.87
4.54
5.30
6.06
Maximum Operating Parameters
Housing
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
PTFE 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
Applications
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