Absolute PP Pleated Filter Cartridges

Absolute PP Pleated Filter Cartridges

  • Absolute Filtration: Ensures Beta 5000 (99.98%) retention efficiency, providing consistent and reliable particle removal
  • High Performance: Multi-layer, graded pore structure ensures high filtration efficiency and dirt-holding capacity
  • Cost Savings: Long service life and low pressure drop reduce operational and maintenance costs
  • Wide Compatibility: Suitable for a broad range of fluids and applications, including FDA-compliant processes
  • Reliable Construction: Thermally bonded design ensures 100% integrity with no side leakage
  • Description

Absolute PP Pleated Filter Cartridges

Product Overview

The AALfilters Absolute PP Pleated Filter Cartridges are designed for high-purity liquid filtration applications requiring absolute rated filtration. Made from 100% advanced polypropylene (PP) materials, these filters feature a multi-layer, graded pore structure that ensures absolute retention efficiencies of Beta 5000 (99.98%). With a large filtration area, high dirt-holding capacity, and long service life, these cartridges are ideal for critical industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor manufacturing. The thermally bonded construction ensures 100% integrity with no adhesives or surfactants, making them suitable for applications demanding high purity and consistency.

Key Features

Absolute Filtration: Provides Beta 5000 (99.98%) retention efficiency, ensuring consistent and reliable particle removal.

High Dirt-Holding Capacity: The unique pleated design maximizes filtration area, resulting in high dirt-holding capacity and long service life.

Wide Chemical Compatibility: 100% polypropylene construction ensures compatibility with acids, alkalis, solvents, and other aggressive fluids.

FDA Compliance: Materials meet FDA requirements, making them suitable for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

 Thermally Bonded Construction: No adhesives or surfactants are used, ensuring minimal extractables and 100% integrity.

Low Pressure Drop: Optimized design ensures high flow rates with minimal pressure drop.

Versatile End Cap Options: Available in DOE, 222/Flat, 222/Fin, 226/Flat, 226/Fin, 215/Flat, and 215/Fin configurations.

Specifications

Specification

Details

Product Name

Absolute PP Pleated Filter Cartridges

Filter Media

Polypropylene (PP)

Length Options

5", 9.75", 9.8", 10", 20", 30", 40"

Outside Diameter (OD)

2.7 inches (69mm)

Filtration Rating

0.1μm, 0.22μm, 0.45μm, 0.65μm, 0.8μm, 1μm, 2μm, 3μm, 5μm, 10μm, 20μm, 30μm, 40μm, 50μm, 60μm

Core Material

Polypropylene (PP) or Stainless Steel

Support/Drainage

Polypropylene (PP)

Gasket/O-ring Material

Silicone, EPDM, Viton, NBR, Teflon encapsulated Viton

End Cap Material

Polypropylene (PP)

End Cap Type

DOE, 222/Flat, 222/Fin, 226/Flat, 226/Fin, 215/Flat, 215/Fin

Max. Operating Temperature

80°C (176°F)

Max. Operating Pressure

4.8 bar @ 20°C, 3.4 bar @ 50°C, 1.4 bar @ 80°C

Recommended Change-out Pressure

2.4 bar (35 psid)

Sterilization

121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes at 1.0 bar (14 psi)

 

Applications

Food & Beverage: Filtration of beverages, edible oils, and dairy products.

Pharmaceutical: Filtration of APIs, solvents, and purified water.

RO Pre-filtration: Pre-filtration for reverse osmosis systems.

Chemical Processing: Filtration of acids, alkalis, and solvents.

Semiconductor: Filtration of ultrapure water and chemicals.

Plating & Fine Chemicals: Filtration of plating solutions and fine chemicals.

Wastewater Treatment: Filtration of process water and wastewater.

Deionized Water: Filtration of deionized water systems.

Absolute PP Pleated Filter Cartridge vs. Normal PP Pleated Filter Cartridge

Property

Absolute Filtration

General Filtration

Filtration Precision

Absolute rating (Beta 5000, 99.98% retention)

Nominal rating (partial particle penetration)

Application Scenarios

High-purity, critical processes (e.g., pharmaceuticals, semiconductors)

General industrial use (e.g., pre-filtration, coarse filtration)

Dirt Holding Capacity

High (suitable for long-term operation)

Low (requires frequent replacement)

Cost

Higher initial cost, lower long-term operation

Lower initial cost, higher maintenance cost

Integrity Testing

100% integrity testing (ensures no leakage)

Typically no integrity testing


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