Fact Sheet

ZCore Depth Filters
Featuring patented Z.Plex* Technology

Figure 1: ZCore using Z.Plex Technology

Benefits:
• Greater contaminant capacity compared to filters
with equivalent removal efficiency (Note: 90% removal efficiency at rating using ASTM F-795 Retention based on GE efficiency test protocol)
• High Temperature Capability (see Table 3)
• Melt-bonded exterior ensures no media migration
and helps prevent premature surface blinding
• Provides lower total cost of filtration operations
• FDA compliant
• Product meets criteria for USP Class VI
• High strength polypropylene core
• Resists contaminant unloading even at high differential pressures

Features and Benefits

Typical Applications

ZCore is manufactured using patented Z.Plex* filter technology and is engineered specifically for
high strength filtration. (See Figure 1) The patented
filter matrix of the ZCore provides unmatched performance in these applications.
The ZCore filter composition incorporates small
diameter fibers and an innovative 3-dimensional
fiber matrix. The filter matrix maintains structural
integrity while greatly increasing the filter’s particle holding capacity and reducing pressure drop.
An additional polypropylene support core enhances strength and temperature resistance. This
unique construction allows for excellent removal
efficiency, high contaminant capacity and long
life.

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Elevated temperature uses such as hotwater sanitizing in food and beverage processes, process
and chemical streams

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High viscosity fluids that require filter strength
under heavy loading and high pressure conditions

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Applications that experience high pressure drop

General Properties
Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 provide information on dimensions and flow performance.
Table 1: Materials of Construction
Core
Media
Adapters

Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Polypropylene

Table 2: Nominal Outside Diameter
0.5, 1.0, 3.0 micron
5.0 to 200 micron

2.75in (6.99 cm)
2.55 in (6.48 cm)

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