Wine PES Capsules0 pages
VPS Capsule Filters
Dual Layered Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane
Applications
Wine
Process Water
Beer
Clean-in-Place Solutions
Juices
Aseptically Packaged Liquids
Bottled Water
VPS Capsules are hydrophilic and manufactured with asymmetric
polyethersulfone (PES) membrane in a unique, dual-layered,
graded density design. Polyethersulfone membrane exhibits
excellent flow rates with high efficiency retention ratings.
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unique, graded density design
Excellent flow rates with high efficiency retention ratings
Polyethersulfone is particularly suited for the filtration of products
that contain elements that can adsorb to the media, such as flavor
elements and proteins. The lower binding characteristics of PES
avoid adsorption and make it an excellent choice for filtration of
beer and wine.
F
inal filtration of wine, beer and other organically
complex beverages
Low product adsorption to preserve flavor
VPS Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
PES Membrane
2”
5”
10”
20”
30”
1.0 ft2 (930cm2)
3.0 ft2 (2788cm2)
6.9 ft2 (6417cm2)
13.8 ft2 (12834cm2)
20.7 ft2 (19251cm2)
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.
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
0.80 μm
1.0 μm
1.2 μm
GPM
0.46
0.71
0.86
0.93
0.97
1.0
LPM
1.74
2.69
3.26
3.52
3.67
3.79
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)
Prefiltration Media
Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane
Operating Temperature
Media Support
Polypropylene
43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water
End Caps
Polypropylene
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)
Wine and Beverage Grade
VPS capsule filters remove unwanted organic components while
allowing the high value flavor elements to pass through the filter.
This performance characteristic is ideal for final filtration of wine,
beer and other organically complex beverages like juices.