Aquasart® PS Cartridge 0.2 µm 20"

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Aquasart® PS Cartridge 0.2 µm 20" Aquasart® PS Cartridge 0.2 µm 20"
 

Aquasart® PS 0.2 µm Membrane Filter Cartridge delivers high flow rates and chemical compatibility for effective water filtration in Food & Beverage processes. Its durable design endures multiple sterilization cycles, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to industry standards.

Item No.: 
5412807A2
Piece
1
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Aquasart® PS Cartridge 0.2 µm 20"
Aquasart® PS Cartridge 0.2 µm 20

Aquasart® PS 0.2 µm Membrane Filter Cartridge delivers high flow rates and chemical compatibility for effective water filtration in Food & Beverage processes. Its durable design endures multiple sterilization cycles, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to industry standards.

Item No.:
5412807A2
Number of pieces
1

Overview

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Aquasart® PS: Precision Water Filtration for Food & Beverage Processes

Product Information:

The Aquasart® PS 0.2µm Membrane Filter Cartridge is expertly crafted for the Food & Beverage industry, providing efficient and reliable filtration solutions.

Formats:

  • Sizes: Available in 10”, 20”, 30”, and 40” lengths to accommodate various system requirements.
  • Adapters: Compatible with multiple adapter types for seamless integration into existing filtration systems.

Applications:

  • Water Filtration: Essential for ensuring high-quality water in Food & Beverage production processes.
  • Chemical Cleaning: Suitable for environments requiring chemical disinfection across a broad pH range (1-14).
  • High Flow Operations: Designed for settings demanding high flow rates and total throughput, optimizing production efficiency.

Materials:

  • Membrane: Hydrophilic Polyethersulfone ensures chemical compatibility, enhancing filtration efficiency.
  • Support Layers: Polypropylene provides structural integrity, contributing to long-lasting performance.
  • End Caps and Adapters: Reinforced polypropylene ensures robust connections, facilitating easy integration.
  • O-Rings: Silicone offers secure sealing, preventing leaks and ensuring reliable operation.
  • Core: Polypropylene enhances stability and supports the membrane structure, ensuring durability and consistent filtration.

Advantages:

  • High Flow Rates: Engineered for efficient filtration, supporting cost-effective operations.
  • Chemical Compatibility: Adaptable to a wide range of pH levels, ensuring versatility in various Food & Beverage processes.
  • Robust Stability: Capable of withstanding over 5,000 pulsation cycles at differential pressures up to 5 bar (75 psi).
  • Quality Assurance: Each cartridge undergoes rigorous integrity testing, including Bubble-Point and Diffusion tests, ensuring consistent performance.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets EU regulations for food contact materials, making it suitable for Food & Beverage applications.
  • Flexible Installation: Available in multiple sizes and adapter types for easy integration into existing systems.

Aquasart® PS cartridges are manufactured under an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System, ensuring reliability and consistency in performance. Their design and construction make them a valuable asset in Food & Beverage filtration processes, offering both technical excellence and practical applicability.

Accessories Information

  • Adapter
    28 (S-adapter top, locking 3-flange bayonet adapter with double O-ring bottom)

Applications

  • Application
    Beverage Filtration
  • Application Area
    • Final filtration of water prior to bottling
    • Filtration of non-carbonated water
    • Filtration of near-water beverages
    • Water filtration
  • Industry
    Pharma / Biotech / F&B

Biological Information

  • Bacterial Retention
    Quantitative Retention of 1 × E7 CFU/cm² Brevundimonas Diminuta ATCC® 19146 per ASTM methodology

Compliance Information

  • Biocompatibility (USP Class VI)
    USP <88>
  • Biological Reactivity
    All materials of this filter element meet the requirements of the current USP Biological Reactivity tests <88> for plastics Class VI (Systemic Injection, Intracutaneous and Implantation tests).

Dimensions

  • Filter Size
    20"(1.4 m² / 15.1 ft²)
  • Filtration Area
    1.4 m² | 15.1 ft²

General Specifications

  • Capsule/Cartridge Format
    Cartridges
  • Filter Format
    Cartridges
  • Maximum Allowable Back Pressure
    • 2 bar | 29 psi at 20°C
    • 1 bar | 14.5 psi at 80°C
    • 0.5 bar | 7 psi at 121°C
    • 0.3 bar | 4 psi at 134°C

Materials of Construction

  • Filter Material
    Polyethersulfone (PES)
  • Housing Material
    Polypropylene (PP)
  • Material o-ring | seal
    Silicone (SI)
  • Membrane Material
    Polyethersulfone (PES), asymmetric
  • Structural Compounds
    Polypropylene (PP)
  • Support Fleece
    Polypropylene (PP)

Operating Conditions

  • Maximum Differential Pressure
    20 °C: 5 bar, 80 °C: 2 bar, 121 °C: 0.5 bar

Physicochemical Information

  • Gamma Stable
    No
  • Pore Size
    0.2 µm

Product Information

  • Brand
    Aquasart®
  • Pack Size
    1

Sterility/Purity

  • Delivery Condition
    Non-Sterile
  • Sterilization Method
    Autoclavable & In-Line Steam Sterilizable
  • Sterilizing Grade
    Yes

Usage Protocols

  • Sterilization Procedures
    • Autoclaving of wet filter cartridges up to a maximum temperature of 134 °C, for 30 minutes
    • In-line steam sterilization of wetted cartridges with a maximum of 2.3 bar | 34 psi inlet pressure and 2 bar | 29 psi outlet pressure (max. ∆p = 0.3 bar | 5 psi)