Service High Capacity PES Capsules0 pages
GCWPS Capsule Filters
High Capacity PES Membrane
Applications
Process Water
Inks & Dyes
DI Water
Specialty Chemicals
GCWPS capsule filters are hydrophilic and manufactured with
high capacity polyethersulfone (PES) membrane. The proprietary
membrane casting process creates a thick membrane with high
dirt holding capacity, excellent retention characteristics and high
flow rates.
GCWPS capsule filters are used for removal of particulates from
process water, DI water, inks, dyes and specialty chemicals.
High capacity PES is particularly suited for high flow rate filtration
of product streams that contain high contaminant loads and have
elements that can adsorb to the media, such as preservatives.
The lower binding characteristics of PES membrane make it a
good choice for inks, dyes, specialty chemicals and service fluids.
Excellent flow rates with excellent retention
characteristics
Remove particulates from process water, DI water, inks,
dyes, specialty chemicals
Protect processes by removing organic contaminants
from water, CIP solutions
Low product adsorption
GCWPS Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
High Capacity PES
Membrane
2”
5”
0.9 ft (836cm )
2
2
10”
3.0 ft (2788cm )
2
20”
6.0 ft (5574cm )
2
2
2
30”
12.0 ft (11148cm )
2
2
18.0 ft (16722cm2)
2
Flow Rate / Filtration Area
The following table represents typical water flow at a one psi (69 mbar) pressure differential across a single 2 inch capsule with 1.0 ft²
(930 cm²) of media with 1/2” FNPT ports. The test fluid is water at ambient temperature. Higher pressure drops are acceptable, but as
flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes more apparent.
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
1.2 μm
GPM
0.18
0.21
0.68
1.05
LPM
0.68
0.79
2.57
3.97
Pore Size
* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet
Construction Materials
Maximum Operating Parameters
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
High Capacity Polyethersulfone (PES)
Membrane
Gases Operational Pressure
60 psi (4.1 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating Temperature
Media Support
Polypropylene
43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water
End Caps
Polypropylene
Forward Differential Pressure 50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Center Core
Polypropylene
Reverse Differential Pressure
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
Housing
General Service Grade
Capsule Length
Media
"