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17003- DS FINEPleat GF

17003- DS FINEPleat GF

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Overview: The FINEPleat GF is a pleated glass fibre filter cartridge designed for high dirt holding capacity and absolute removal ratings with 99.98% efficiency. It is suitable for applications requiring precise particulate removal, such as in the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. All materials comply with US FDA CFR Title 21 requirements.

Typical Applications: The filter is used in beer, wine, flavors, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, prefiltration of membranes, protection of downstream filtration equipment, and as a final filtration step before bottling or filling.

Specifications:

Media: Borosilicate glass microfiber
Support: Polyester
Core, Cage, End Caps: Polypropylene
Max Temperature: 80°C
Available Ratings: 0.3 - 10μm
Sterilisation: Steam, hot water, chemical, and autoclaving
Material Compliance: FDA approved, suitable for food contact

Features: The filter features absolute rated pleated glass fibre media, thermally bonded construction, and a Beta ratio of 5000 for 99.98% efficiency. It is fully traceable to raw material lot numbers and manufactured in a clean room environment.

Available Sizes:

Micron Ratings: 0.3, 0.5, 1, 5, 10μm
Lengths: Standard (2” to 40”), Junior (2” and 5”)
Outer Diameter: Standard (68.50mm), Junior (55.5mm)
Filtration Area: Standard (0.36m² per 254mm), Junior (0.12 – 0.14m² per 118mm)

Construction: The filtration media is made of borosilicate glass microfiber with an epoxy resin binder, supported by polyester, and features polypropylene core, cage, and end fittings. Gaskets and O-Rings are available in various materials including Ethylene Propylene, FEP encapsulated, Silicone, Viton, Nitrile, and PTFE.

Operating Conditions:

Max Continuous Temperature: 80°C
Sterilisation: Steaming and autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes (40 cycles), hot water at 90°C for 30 minutes, and chemical sanitisation with industry-standard concentrations.
Changeout Differential Pressure: 2 – 2.5 bar

Flow Curves: The document includes flow curves for clean water flow rates for a 10” FINEPleat GF filter cartridge, indicating differential pressure against flow rate for various micron ratings.

Model Code: The model code system includes options for filtration media, micron rating, end fitting, length, seal material, and additional options such as reinforced end caps for sanitisation and sterilisation.

Catalog excerpts

FINEPleat GF Pleated Glass Fibre Filter Cartridge (99.98% Efficiency) End of line filtration and membrane protection. High efficiency media. Pleated glass fibre media provides high dirt holding capacity and absolute removal ratings (Beta ratio 5000) for consistent and reliable performance. FINEPleat GF filter cartridges are used in applications where precise removal of particulates is required. Absolute removal ratings provide reliable results in a range of food, beverage and industrial applications. All polymeric materials meet US FDA CFR Title 21 requirements. Typical applications • • • • • Beer, Wine, Flavours, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics Prefiltration of membranes Protection of downstream filtration equipment Final filtration step prior to bottling/filling Polishing Specification overview Media: Borosilicate glass microfiber Media support: Core, cage, end caps: Available ratings: Steam sterilisation: Chemical sanitisation: Material compliance • Suitable for food contact • FDA approv

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Compatible Filter Housings STERALine PBT (316SS) Sanitary grade Single or Multi Cartridge 1FUC (304 or 316SS) General grade Single Cartridge FWK/FWC (304SS or 316SS) General grade Multi Cartridge Features Media Absolute rated pleated glass fibre media Thermally bonded Removal ratings Beta ratio 5000 (99.98% efficiency) Fully traceable to raw material lot numbers. Part number laser etched on filter end cap Controlled manufacturing Manufactured in clean room environment Beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemicals Specifications Available micron ratings Available lengths Outer diameter Standard...

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Flow curves Clean water flow rates for a 10” FINEPleat GF filter cartridge* 0.3μm Differential pressure (mbar) Flow rate (l/ min) *Lab test data. Please contact for specific application questions.

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Model code Product description Seal Material Ethylene Propylene Filtration Media Absolute rated pleated glass fibre Micron Rating Reinforced end cap (Select this option for sanitisation, sterilisation, autoclaving) Junior Other end caps available on request © 2019 Siga Filtration (A Division of Siga UK Limited). All rights reserved. Siga Filtration Logo is a trademark and service mark of Siga UK Limited. All other marks are properties of their respective owners. The contents of this publication are presented for information purposes only, and while every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy,...

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17003- DS FINEPleat GF

17003- DS FINEPleat GF

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