Product Attributes
Maximum Differential Pressure
| Normal flow direction at: |
| 20°C (68°F): |
6.0 bar (87lb/in2) |
| 80°C (176°F): |
4.0bar (58lb/in2) |
| 100°C (212°F): |
3.0 bar (43lb/in2) |
| 120°C (248°F): |
2.0 bar (29lb/in2) |
| 125°C (257°F): |
1.5bar (22lb/in2) |
| Reverse flow direction at: |
| 20°C (68°F): |
2.1bar (30lb/in2) |
| 80°C (176°F): |
1.0bar (15lb/in2) |
| 100°C (212°F): |
0.5bar (7lb/in2) |
Gaskets and O-Rings
Ethylene Propylene, PTFE encapsulated, Silicone or Nitrile.
Effective Filtration Area
| Absolute Microbial Rating |
Effective Filtration Area (each 254mm (10″) module) |
| 0.02, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.45μm |
0.73m2 (7.8ft2) |
Operating Temperature
Maximum continuous: 80°C (176°F).
Sterilisation
In situ steam 100 x 20 minute cycles at 135°C (275°F) to 150 x 20 minute cycles at 125°C (257°F).
Applications
- Sterile process gases
The supply of sterile gas for critical applications in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage markets.
- Sterile vents
The safe sterile venting of processing vessels in pharmaceutical, fermentation, and food and beverage processes.
- Fine chemicals and solvents
- Photoresists and developers
The microfiltration of photoresists and developer solvents, susceptible to contamination and precipitation during manufacture, storage and processing.
- Pure water supply systems
Flow Characteristics
- Typical clean air flow rate:
A 254mm (10”) Fluorofil™ single cartridge exhibits the flow-ΔP characteristics indicated below.
Gas Flow Rates
Clean Water Flow Rates
