Food & Bev High Capacity PVDF Cartridge Filters0 pages

FPVWL Cartridge Filters
High Capacity PVDF Membrane

Applications
Winet

Juices

Beert

Soft Drinks

Bottled Water

Dimensions
Length

5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal

Outside Diameter

2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal

Representative samples from each manufacturing lot are tested
for integrity to ensure consistent performance.
FPVWL cartridges are hydrophilic and manufactured with high
capacity PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane. The
proprietary membrane casting process creates a thick membrane
with high contaminant holding capacity, excellent retention
characteristics, high flow rates and low protein binding. PVWL
membrane provides excellent throughput and is available in
multiple retention ratings to help protect product quality and
assure consumer safety.
Applications for FPVWL filters include prefiltration and final
filtration of beer, wine, bottled water and aseptically packaged
products like juices. Our food & beverage grade PVWL membrane
filters are designed for use as prefilters in aseptic filling
applications for wine and beer to remove spoilage organisms and
preserve flavor.

Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure
•t Forward

50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)

•t Reverse

40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Operating Temperature
Recommended
Changeout Pressure

82 °C (180 °F) at 10 psid
(0.69 bard) in water
35 psid (2.4 bard)

Sanitization/Sterilization
Filtered Hot Water

90 °C (194 °F), 30 minutes, multiple
cycles, max 3 psid forward flow

PVDF membrane is particularly suited for the filtration of products
that contain elements that can adsorb to the media, such as
proteins. The very low binding characteristics of PVDF make it an
especially good choice for filtration of beer and wine.

Autoclave

121 °C (250 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles

In-line Steam

135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles

Construction Materials

Chemical Sanitization

Filtration Media

High Capacity Polyvinylidene
fluoride (PVDF) 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)

For all elevated temperature procedures above, a stainless steel
support ring is required.
Performed using industry standard concentrations of hydrogen
peroxide, paracetic acid, sodium hypochlorite, and other
selected chemicals.

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.

Food and Beverage Grade

Integrity Test Information