General Application Junior Cartridge filters Hydrophilic PTFE membrane

CMK Pleated Cartridge Filters with hydrophilic PTFE membrane are 100% integrity tested; it is constructed of single layer hydrophilic PTFE membrane. It offers broad chemical compatibility, higher filter area with high flow rates at low pressure drops, and low extractables.

Applications

Bottled water

Vinegar

Aqueous Solutions

Beer, Wine and Spirits

Juice, Soft Drinks, Edible Oils

Pharmaceutical intermediates

Benefits

100% integrity tested

FDA food contact compliant

Thermal bonding

Non-fiber releasing

Integrity Test Specifications

- Water wetted membrane

Pore size Minimum Bubble point
0.1um 65.3 psig (4.5 bar)
0.2um 46.4 psig (3.2 bar)
0.45um 31.9 psig (2.2 bar)
1.0um 8.7 psig (0.6 bar)

Sanitization/Sterilization

Filtered Hot water 90°C(194°F), 30 min, multiple cycles, max 3 psid forward flow

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

Maximum Operating Parameters

- Differential Pressure

Forward 80 psid (5.5 barg) at 20°C (68°F)

Reverse 40 psid (3.1 barg) at 44°C (75°F)

- Operating Temperature 82°C(180°F) at 10 psid (6.9 barg)

- Recommended Changeout Pressure: 35psid(2.4barg)

Toxicity

All components meet the specifications for biological safety per USP Class VI-121°C for plastics.

Construction Materials

Filter Membrane PTFE Membrane
Media Support Polypropylene
End Caps Polypropylene
Inner Core SUS 316L perforated core
Outer Cage Polypropylene
Sealing Method Thermal Bonding
O-rings Buna, Viton(or FKM), EP, Silicone, Encapsulated Silicone, Encapsulated Viton (or FKM)

Food Safety Compliance

Material of construction comply with FDA regulations for food and beverage contact use as detailed in the US Code of Federal Regulation, 21CFR.

Material used to produce filter media and hardware are safe for use in contact with foodstuffs in accordance with EU Directives 10/2011.