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Polypropylene Guard Filters for Clear, Bright Beverages Applications The TrapfilTM filter from Porvair Filtration Group has been specifically developed for the retention of diatomite and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) particles. It is manufactured from materials which are 100% FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved and fully welded for strength and integrity. TrapfilTM cartridges are suitable for the guard filtration of a wide range of beverages, to enable the economic removal of diatomite and PVPP particles. The all polypropylene construction enables the TrapfilTM filter to be resistant to hot caustic solution and standard CIP practices. It is also compatible with steam and hot water sanitising procedures. • tabilisation S For the removal of coarse and fine PVPP powder used in the beer and wine stabilisation processes. Designed to be backflushed in situ to remove diatomite and PVPP particles. The TrapfilTM filter has been industry proven to withstand up to 100 backflush cycles with hot caustic solution at 70-80ºC. This backflushing process will regenerate the TrapfilTM filter providing the end user with improved economics. The TrapfilTM filter is available in a variety of lengths and industry standard adaptors. TrapfilTM cartridges are available in 5, 10 and 15 micron ratings, validated at Beta 5000. Each TrapfilTM filter carries a unique serial number to enable full traceability of material components. Typical applications include: • larification C For the removal of kieselguhr powder used in the beer and wine clarification processes. Anatomy of a TrapfilTM Guard Filter 1 Thick Support Layer Filtration Layers Strong Netted Layer World Class Filtration Solutio

Polypropylene Guard Filters for Clear, Bright Beverages Cartridge Construction • rapfilTM cartridges T Careful media selection means that TrapfilTM cartridges have a long on-stream life resulting in excellent operating economics. TrapfilTM cartridges are manufactured from a multi-layer combination of support layers and filtration media. TrapfilTM cartridges have optimal pleat geometry to maximise the available filtration area and to ensure an efficient flow through the cartridges. • Backflushing High strength construction of the TrapfilTM cartridge enables repeated backflushing without loss...

Filter media: Support layers: Inner core: Outer support: Support ring: Stainless steel In situ steam 100 x 30 minute cycles at 125°C (257°F). Hot water 250 x 20 minute cycles at 85-90°C (185-194°F). Extractables Minimum total extractables. Please refer to the TrapfilTM Validation Guide. Cartridge Dimensions (Nominal) Integrity Testing TrapfilTM filter cartridges are batch tested for integrity using the Bubble Point Test. Procedural details are available from Porvair. Length: module: 1 2 modules: Effective Filtration Area Absolute Removal Rating Effective Filtration Area (each 254mm (10")...

Additional Information Material Conformity and Validation Suitable for use in Porvair filter housings and as direct replacements for existing cartridges, TrapfilTM cartridges can be supplied with end fittings to suit most hardware installations without modification. They are available in single or multiple module units of 10, 20, 30 and 40 inches, and in a choice of three removal ratings: 5, 10 and 15 micron. Each cartridge is supplied with all necessary seals or O-rings to ensure chemical compatibility. The bio-safety of all materials in the manufacture of TrapfilTM cartridges is assured...