PFA - Expanded PTFE Membrane Cartridge Filter
Masterfilter PFA series, utilizing expanded PTFE membranes and PFA (melt-processible Teflon®) core and cage, meet the most critical filtration requirements in the most aggressive environments. PFA hardware can provide high level filtration in aggressive atmosphere. PFA cartridges remain robust and durable in aggressive acids, bases and organic compounds.
Features
- All-fluoro polymer material of construction
- Provides superior resistance in strong
- Chemical processing and pulsing.
- Excellent chemical compatibility
- High temperature and pressure capabilities
- High flow rates with low differential pressure
- Narrow pore size distribution ensures the ultimate in retention and flow rate
- Low extractables - Inline WIT testable
Markets
- Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals
- Food and Beverage
Applications
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - API
- Dairy
- Brewing
- Ophthalmics
- Fermentation
- Small Volume Parenterals - SVP
Technical Specification
| Materials of construction | Operating parameters |
|---|---|
| Filter Media: Hydrophobic PTFE | Max. differential pressure forward: 4.0 bar at 50 °C, 3.0 bar at 110 °C, 1.5 bar at 170 °C |
| Support layers: PFA | Max. operating temperature: 170 °C |
| Inner core: PFA 440H | Effective filtration area (EFA): 0.7 m² / 10” (254 mm) |
| Outer cage: PFA 440H | |
| End caps: PFA 440H | |
| O-Rings: Silicone, PTFE encapsulated viton |