PureFlo® HEPA Capsules are designed for high retention and particle holding capacity for air and gas in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical, chemical, food and beverage applications worldwide. This family of products is particularly suitable for a variety of gases with four different filtration media to choose from.
They are designed to provide bacteria, algae, fungal-free air for sterile applications such as fermentors or incubators. The capsules have a durable polypropylene housings. The media allows for high flow rates and low pressure drops.
Specifications
Materials of Construction: Media: Non-Woven Polypropylene, Micro-Glass fiber, PTFE, Polyethylene Media Supports: Polypropylene Shell, Cage, Core, and End Caps: Polypropylene
Fitting Connections: Hose Barb, NPT, Compression Quick Couplings, and Sanitary. Any inlet/outlet combinations. (Custom adaptors available upon request)
Nominal Dimensions: Length: 1.5 in (128 mm), Length: 2.5 in (155 mm), Length: 5.0 in (210 mm), Length: 10 in (340mm), Diameter: 2.75 in (70 mm)
Effective Filtration Area: 1.5 in - 0.65 ft2 (600 cm2), 2.5 in - 1.3 ft2 (1200 cm2), 5.0 in - 2.7 ft2 (2400 cm2), 10 in - 5.2 ft2 (4800 cm2)
Operating Conditions: Maximum Forward Differential Pressure: 4.0 bar (58 psid) at 20 °C Maximum Reverse Differential Pressure: 2.0 bar (29 psid) at 20 °C Maximum Operating Temperature: 60° C
HEPA Rated: Ensures particulate-free air 99.997% retention of 0.3 µm DOP aerosol Pyrogenicity: <0.25 EU/ml using the LAL test method Sterilization: The filters can be sterilized by autoclaving for up to 5 cycles at 121°C (250°F) for 20 minutes. The filters can also be sanitized by hot water or common chemicals that are compatible with polypropylene.
Regulatory Compliance: The filters are constructed with polypropylene resins and filtration media in compliance with 21CFR Part 177 of the US Code of Federal Regulations and USP Class VI Biological Test for Plastics. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 13485 certified.