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MicroSentry MB Series

MicroSentry MB Series

MicroSentry MB Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The MicroSentry™ MB Series Melt Blown Filter Cartridges are designed for economical and efficient filtration using thermally bonded microfibers. Constructed entirely from polypropylene, these cartridges offer a wide range of chemical compatibilities and are available in standard diameters of 2 1/2" and 4 1/2".
Specifications & Operating Parameters:
  • Pore Sizes: Available in 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 75, and 100 microns.
  • Nominal Lengths: 4 7/8", 10" (9 7/8"), 20", 30", 40".
  • Materials: Filter media and end caps are made from thermally bonded polypropylene. Gaskets/O-rings options include Buna N, EPR, Silicone, Viton, and Santoprene.
  • Maximum Temperature: 140°F (60°C).
  • Recommended Change-out Differential Pressure: 20 psid (1.4 bar).
  • FDA Compliance: Made from pure polypropylene materials meeting FDA Title 21 CFR 174.5 and 177.1520 requirements.
Applications: Suitable for use in RO prefilters, potable water, water & wastewater, plating solutions, food & beverages, chemicals, microelectronics, and photographic solutions.
Filter Housings: Shelco offers a range of filter housings from single cartridge to multi-cartridge and bag filter housings.
Flow vs. Pressure Drop: The document includes charts showing the typical flow rate per 10" cartridge length for different micron ratings, indicating the relationship between flow rate and pressure differential.
Ordering Guide: Provides a detailed breakdown of product codes for ordering, including micron size, length, end cap configuration, gasket/O-ring material, and diameter.
Contact Information: Shelco Filters, 100 Bradley Street, Middletown, CT 06457 USA. Tel: 800-543-5843, Fax: 860-854-6120, Email: [email protected].
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MicroSentry MB Series-1

MicroSentry™ MB Series Melt Blown Filter Cartridges • Thermally bonded microfibers for economical and efficient filtration • 100% Polypropylene construction provides for wide range of chemical compatibilities • Graded density pore structure provides true depth style filtration for higher dirt holding capacity • Fixed pore construction prevents unloading under higher differential pressure • No additives or surfactants that may cause foaming or other undesirable effects • Available in standard 2 1/2" and 4 1/2" (BB Style) diameter configurations Applications RO Prefilters Potable Water Water & Wastewater Plating Solutions Food & Beverages Chemicals Microelectronics Photographic Solutions Specifications & Operating Parameters Pore Sizes Maximum Temperature 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 75, 100 microns 140°F (60°C) Nominal Lengths Recommended Change-out Differential Pressure 4 7/8", 10" (9 7/8"), 20", 30", 40" 20 psid (1.4 bar) Materials of Construction FDA Compliance Filter Media: Polypropylene End caps: Thermally Bonded Polypropylene Manufactured of pure polypropylene materials with no additives or other manufacturing agents. All materials used in the production of these cartridges meet the requirements of FDA Title 21 of The Code of Federal Regulations 174.5 and 177.1520. Gaskets/O-rings Buna N, EPR, Silicone, Viton (O-rings) and Santoprene (Polyethylene direct bond gaskets) www.shelco.com

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MicroSentry MB Series-2

Flow vs. Pressure Drop 2.5" OD Cartridges 4.5" OD Cartridges PSI 4.0 PSI 4.0 1 µm 1 µm 3.0 3 µm 2.5 5 µm 2.0 10 µm 20 µm 30 µm 50 µm 1.5 1.0 75 µm 100 µm 0.5 0.0 0 2 4 6 8 10 GPM PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL 3.5 3.0 5 µm 2.0 25 µm 1.0 0.0 0 GALLONS PER MINUTE 5 10 15 20 GPM GALLONS PER MINUTE This chart represents the typical flow rate per 10" cartridge length. The test fluid is water at ambient temperature. Extrapolations for multiple lengths tend to be linear, but as flows increase the differential pressure across the housing becomes more apparent. Ordering Guide (Example: MB5-10...

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