Service PTFE Membrane Cartridge Filters0 pages
GTM Cartridge Filters
PTFE Membrane
Applications
Compressed Air
Process Gases
Solvents
Tank Vents
Dimensions
Length
5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal
Outside Diameter
2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal
Filtration Area
7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) per 10 in. length
Integrity Test Information
Representative samples from each manufacturing lot are tested
for integrity to ensure consistent performance.
Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure
•t Forward
Construction Materials
Filtration Media
PTFE Membrane
Media Support
Polypropylene
End Caps
Polypropylene
Center Core
Polypropylene
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
O-rings
Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone,
FEP Encapsulated Silicone, FEP
Encapsulated Viton (or FKM)
•t Reverse
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating Temperature
82 °C (180 °F) at 10 psid
(0.69 bard) in water
Sanitization/Sterilization
In-line Steam
135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
For all elevated temperature procedures, a stainless steel
support ring is required.
Chemical Sanitization
Performed using industry standard concentrations of hydrogen
peroxide, paracetic acid, sodium hypochlorite, and other
selected chemicals. (assure chemical solution will wet the
hydrophobic membrane for effective sanitization.)
Total Performance
Critical Process Filtration, Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer
of filtration products to industries in which filtration is considered
a critical part of the manufacturing process. We supply a complete
line of products and services to help you cost effectively satisfy all
your filtration requirements from a single source.
General Service Grade
GTM Filter Cartridges are designed for general purpose use
wherever a hydrophobic membrane filter is required. Manufactured
with inherently hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
membrane, these cartridges are designed for use in the filtration
of aggressive solvents, and as compressed gas and vent filters.
These cartridges are found in the manufacturing processes
of firms in multiple industries that require high quality, cost
effective filter technologies. The cartridge surface area, filter core
design, pleat configuration, and pleat packing density have been
optimized to provide increased cartridge life resulting in lower
filtration operating costs.
50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
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