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MicroVantage MAT Series

MicroVantage MAT Series
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MicroVantage™ MAT Series PTFE Membrane Filter Cartridges • Absolute retention ratings from 0.1 to 1.0 microns • High surface area provides superior flow rates and minimizes system size requirements • Constructed of Inherently hydrophobic PTFE membrane and polypropylene components • Ideal for gas / vent applications and filtering of aggressive solvents and chemicals • PTFE membrane and polypropylene component construction offers excellent chemical compatibility and cost effectiveness versus all fluoropolymer filters • Complies with Food & Drug Administration’s CFR criteria for food & beverage contact • Meets USP Class VI Biological Test for plastics. • Available in standard lengths and end cap configurations to fit most filter housings Applications Tank Ventilation Process Gases Compressed Air Alcohols Bases Specialty Chemicals Photoresists Solvents Acids Esters Specifications & Operating Parameters Pore Sizes 0.1, 0.2, 0.45, 1.0 microns Maximum Operating Temperature 176°F ( 80°C) Nominal Lengths 9.75" (24.7 cm), 10" (25.4 cm), 20" (50.8 cm), 30" (76.2 cm), 40" (101.6 cm) Recommended Change-out Differential Pressure Outside Diameter 2.67" (6.78 cm) Maximum Differential (Collapse) Pressure 35 psid (2.4 bar) Inside Diameter 1.0" (2.54 cm) Forward: 70 psid @ 70°F (5.2 bar @ 21°C), 40 psid @176°F (2.8 bar @ 80°C) Reverse: 40psid @ 70°F (2.7 bar @ 21°C) Media Surface Area 8.5 sq.ft. (0.79 m2) Sanitization and Sterilization per 10 inches filter length Gaskets/O-rings Silicone, Buna N, EPR, Viton, Teflon Encapsulated Viton (O-rings only) Materials of Construction Filter Media: Outer Cage Inner Core: End caps: PTFE Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Hot water at 175°F (80°C) at 5 psid for 30 minutes In-line steam at 257°F (125°C) @ 1 psid (0.7 bar) for 30 minutes Autoclavable at 257°F (125°C) for 30 minutes FDA and USP Compliance All filters are manufactured of virgin polypropylene materials with no additives or other manufacturing agents. All polypropylene materials comply with the requirements of Food and Drug Administration Title 21 of The Code of Federal Regulations 174.5, 177.1520 and 177.1630. All components meet current USP Class VI biological tests for plastics www.shelco.com

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Flow vs. Pressure Drop PSI 1 System pressure at 30 psig, 65°F (18°C) Air Flow Rate DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE 0.75 0.1 µm 0.5 System pressure at < 10 psig (vent), 65°F (18°C). Outlet open to atmosphere 0.2 µm 0.25 0.45 µm 0.1 µm 0.2 µm 0.75 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE Air Flow Rate PSI 1 0.5 0.45 µm 1.0 µm 0.25 1.0 µm 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50 SCFM SCFM Integrity Testing PSI 5 Water Flow Rate PORE SIZE AIR DIFFUSION RATE 4 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE This chart represents the typical water flow per 10" cartridge length. Cartridges are tested in water at ambient temperature. Data may be...

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