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Food & Bev PES Cartridge Filters

Food & Bev PES Cartridge Filters

Food & Bev PES Cartridge Filters

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Overview: FPS Cartridge Filters are designed for the food and beverage industry, complying with FDA requirements. They utilize Polyethersulfone (PES) membranes, known for low protein binding, making them ideal for fermented beverage filtration. The filters are flushed with high purity water to remove debris and extractables that could affect taste.
Construction Materials: The filters are constructed using PES membrane for filtration media, with polypropylene used for media support, end caps, center core, and outer support cage. The sealing method is thermal bonding, and various O-ring materials are available, including Buna, Viton, EP, Silicone, and FEP encapsulated options.
Integrity Test Specifications: The filters are tested for air diffusion rates at various pore sizes, ensuring integrity and performance. For example, a 0.03 μm pore size has an air diffusion rate of less than 30 cc/min at 60 psig.
Dimensions and Operating Parameters: The filters are available in lengths from 5 to 40 inches, with a nominal outside diameter of 2.75 inches. They have a filtration area of 7.0 ft² per 10-inch length. Maximum operating parameters include a forward differential pressure of 50 psid at 20°C and an operating temperature of 82°C at 10 psid in water.
Sanitization and Sterilization: The filters can be sanitized using filtered hot water, autoclave, or in-line steam, with specific conditions for each method. Chemical sanitization can be performed using standard concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, paracetic acid, and sodium hypochlorite.
Applications: FPS filters are suitable for filtering wine, juices, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, clean-in-place solutions, and process water.
Quality Assurance and Standards: The filters meet ISO 9001:2008 standards, with manufacturing and quality management systems ensuring high quality. They are validated using ASTM F 838-05 and HIMA protocols for bacterial retention.
Flow Rates: Typical flow rates are provided for various pore sizes, with a 0.03 μm pore size achieving 1.5 GPM (5.67 LPM) and a 1.2 μm pore size achieving 9.8 GPM (37.09 LPM).
Ordering Information: Cartridge order numbers vary based on pore size, end cap type, and other specifications. Compliance with FDA and EC regulations is ensured, with materials listed as appropriate for repeated food contact.
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FPS Cartridge Filters PES Membrane Applications Wine Soft Drinks Bottled Water Clean-in-Place Solutions Process Water Integrity Test Specifications 10-inch cartridge, water wetted membrane 0.03 μm Filtration Media Media Support Center Core Outer Support Cage Sealing Method Thermal Bonding Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone, FEP Encapsulated Silicone, FEP Encapsulated Viton (or FKM) 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. < 30 cc/min at 48 psig (3.3 barg) Construction Materials < 30 cc/min at 60 psig (4.1 barg) 0.10 μm FPS Filter Cartridges have been designed to comply with all FDA requirements for the food industry. Polyethersulfone (PES) is low protein binding and therefore a good choice for fermented beverage filtration. FPS Membrane Filter Cartridges are flushed with high purity water to remove manufacturing debris and protect your product. This washing also ensures that extractables which may affect the taste of the product are removed. FPS filters are designed to give maximum throughput and handle cleaning and sanitization protocols well. Each cartridge module is individually tested to ensure integrity before release from manufacture and will retain all particles at the rated pore size. < 30 cc/min at 35 psig (2.4 barg) < 30 cc/min at 20 psig (1.4 barg) < 30 cc/min at 15 psig (1.0 barg) < 30 cc/min at 12 psig (0.8 barg) < 30 cc/min at 8 psig (552 mbarg) < 30 cc/min at 7 psig (483 mbarg) Dimensions Length Outside Diameter Filtration Area Maximum Operating Parameters Differential Pressure • Forward 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 In-line Steam For all elevated temperature procedures above, 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. Food and Beverage Grade Pore Size

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All Critical Process Filtration cartridge filters are designed to meet the FDA requirements for processing food and beverage products. The materials used to construct food & beverage grade filters are listed by the FDA as appropriate for use in articles intended for repeated food contact as specified in Title 21 CFR sections 174.5, 177.1500, 177.1520, 177.1630, 177.2440 and 177.2600 as appropriate. FPS filters comply with Title 21 CFR sections 210.3 (b)(6) and 211.72, for non-fiber releasing filters. All materials used to make the filters are listed in European Commission Regulation EU/10/2011,...

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