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Product catalog summary

Introduction
The BME+ is an advanced version of the Atlas Copco PES membrane designed for bioburden reduction in food and beverage applications. It offers reliable and efficient control of valuable liquids in the Food & Beverage and Chemical industries through a single-layer asymmetric, hydrophilic PES membrane.

Product Description
The filters retain particles and microorganisms effectively, featuring low extractable and protein binding. They are constructed with PET support layers and nylon end supports, enhancing wettability compared to polypropylene alternatives. The robust design supports various operational, service, and cleaning conditions.

Devices and Compatibility
BME+ filters come in various cartridge configurations, maintaining consistent media and materials, eliminating requalification needs during process scaling. The hardware includes a polypropylene core and cage, nylon end supports, and PET layers, ensuring broad chemical compatibility and a small extractable footprint.

Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
The filters are manufactured under an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System. They comply with EU regulations for food contact materials and meet the criteria for non-fiber releasing filters as per 21 CFR 210.3(b)(6). The 0.22 µm filters achieve a microbial reduction rate of over 99.9%.

Biosafety and Quality Assurance
The product meets USP <88> Biological Reactivity Test standards for class VI-121°C plastics and complies with food contact regulations. Each filter cartridge comes with an electronic Certificate of Conformity, detailing test data and product approvals.

Key Features
High flow rates, low pressure drop, increased SIP cycles, and improved wettability are notable features. The filters are reinforced with a stainless steel ring for SIP applications.

Applications
BME+ filters are suitable for a wide range of food and beverage applications, including the retention of particles in liquids and bioburden control in edible liquids like bottled water, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Technical Data
Micron ratings available are 0.22, 0.45, and 0.65 µm. Cartridge lengths range from 10” to 40”, with a diameter of 70 mm. The maximum operating temperature is 82°C, with specific pressure limits for forward and reverse operations. Sterilization options include SIP, autoclave, hot water, and chemical sanitization.

Product Configuration
Cartridges are available in various configurations, with different end caps and seals to suit specific needs.

Catalog excerpts

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pleated PES membrane filters Product description BME filters are available in a wide range of cartridge configurations. All filters incorporate the same media and identical materials of construction, eliminating the need to requalify filter units as processes are scaled up. + BME+ filter’s hardware features polypropylene core and cage, with a combination of nylon end supports and PET support layers to aid wettability. Thermal welding techniques seal all the components therefore optimizing device integrity, as well as assuring a broad chemical compatibility with a large nμmber of solvents, acids...

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BME+ 0,22 10" C2 (2x226 O-ring + 2 tabs/flat) S (Silicone) Product configurationCartridges 0,65 30" C7 (2x226 O-ring + 2 tabs/fin) C28 (2x222 O-ring + 3 tabs/fin) DOE (flat + gasket/flat + gasket) 2935 0112 50 BME+ Pleated Membrane PES Technical Datasheet MET - EN © Atlas Copco, Antwerp, Belgium. May 2025.

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