Construction
Filtration Media – Borosilicate micro glass with acrylic binder
Support Media – Spun-bonded polyester
End Caps – Polypropylene
Center Core – Glass-reinforced polypropylene
Outer Support Cage – Polypropylene
Outside Diameter – 2.75″
Operating Conditions
- Change Out ΔP (recommended): 35 PSID
- Temperature (max): 176 ̊F (80 ̊C)
- Differential Pressure (max): 60 PSID (4.1 bar) at 68 ̊F (20 ̊C)
Sanitization/Sterilization
- Filtered Hot Water: 80 ̊C for 30 min.
- Steam Sterilization: 121 ̊C for 30 min., multiple cycles
- Chemicals: Cartridges are compatible with most chemical sanitizing agents
Toxicity
All polypropylene components meet the specifications for biological safety per USP Class VI – 121 ̊C for plastics.
Flow Rate vs Pressure Drop
Food Safety Compliance
Materials of construction comply with FDA regulations for food and beverage contact use as detailed in the US Code of Federal Regulations, 21CFR. Materials used to produce filter media and hardware are deemed safe for use in contact with foodstuffs in accordance with EU Directives 1935/2004 and/or 10/2011.
FG-Series Ordering Specifications
Micron Ratings | 0.2, 0.45, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, 40.0 |
Retention | N=Nominal, A=Absolute |
Length | 10″, 20″, 30″, 40′ |
End Cap Styles | 2 = DOE Flat Gasket 3 = 22 w/ FIN 4 = 222 w/ Flat Cap 5 = 222 w/ Spring 6 = 226 w/ Flat Cap 7 = 226 w/ FIN 8 = 226 w/ Spring 16 = 213 Internal O-Ring 28 = 222 3-Tabs w/ FIN |
O-Rings/Gaskets | B = Buna E = EPDM T = Teflon® Encapsulated Viton® V = Viton® Z = Teflon® Encapsulated Silicone |
Adders | CS = 316SS Compression Spring I = Stainless Steel Insert R = 18 Megaohm Rinse SS = Stainless Steel Core |