Pharma Positively Charged Nylon 6,6 Capsules0 pages
PNC Capsule Filters
Positively Charged Nylon 6,6 Membrane
Applications
WFI water
edical device rinse water
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Endotoxin control
PNC Capsules are hydrophilic and manufactured with the highest
quality charged Nylon 6,6 membrane. The capsules are sterilizing
grade and the positive charge enhances its ability to remove
particles smaller than its rated pore size, such as endotoxins in
water streams or water based solutions. PNC capsule elements
are 100% integrity tested during production.
PNC capsule filters are ideal for bacteria and endotoxin control
in water systems, including WFI, rinse water for vials and other
packaging, water-based bulk chemicals, and SVPs and LVPs.
Positively charged to enhance removal of particles
smaller than the rated pore size
PNC capsule filters are made using FDA listed Nylon 6,6 membrane
layers and FDA listed polypropylene molded components. The
filter materials passed all standard USP material safety tests for
products used in the making of pharmaceutical products.
Bacteria and endotoxin control in water, bulk chemicals
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xcellent throughput
PNC Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
Charged Nylon 6,6
Membrane
2”
5”
1.0 ft (930cm )
2
2
10”
3.0 ft (2788cm )
2
20”
7.0 ft (6503cm )
2
2
2
30”
14.0 ft (13006cm )
2
2
21.0 ft (19509cm2)
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 ft ² (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.
0.10 μm
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
GPM
0.14
0.18
0.43
0.79
LPM
0.53
0.68
1.63
2.99
Pore Size
* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet
Construction Materials
Maximum Operating Parameters
Housing
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
Positively Charged, Nylon 6,6
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
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Pharmaceutical Grade
Dialysis water
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