Pharma Pleated Polypro Depth Capsules0 pages
PPD Capsule Filters
Pleated Polypropylene Depth Media
Applications
Buffers and Other Media
Ophthalmics
LVPs and SVPs
Water
Diagnostics
PPD capsules are made with polypropylene microfiber media.
Designed with the optimal filtration area, the filters remove large
amounts of particulate and other contaminants. PPD capsules
protect critical membrane filters downstream by removing
99.9% of contaminants at the rated pore size.
Specific applications for PPD capsule filters include pre-filtration
of bulk pharmaceutical chemicals, water, buffers, solvents,
alcohols and other liquids. PPD capsules also protect membrane
filters in filling applications for SVPs, LVPs, diagnostics,
ophthalmics, biologicals and other products.
P
rotect critical membrane filters downstream
Wide range of high efficiency retention ratings
H
igh capacity for long life
Polypropylene exhibits broad chemical compatibility, so it is
particularly suited for the filtration of chemicals and solvents
used in drug making processes. PPD capsule elements are
integrity tested during manufacture and are flushed to assure
cleanliness in critical process applications.
Prefiltration of bulk chemicals, water, LVPs, SVPs,
buffers, solvents
PPD Capsule Filters - Filtration Area*
Capsule Length
Media
2”
Pleated
Polypropylene Depth
5”
10”
20”
30”
1.0 ft2 (930cm2)
2.8 ft2 (2601cm2)
5.8 ft2 (5388cm2)
11.6 ft2 (10776cm2)
17.4 ft2 (16164cm2)
*Average – Filtration area varies with media thickness and porosity.
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.
Pore
Size
0.10
μm
0.22
μm
0.45
μm
0.65
μm
1
μm
3
μm
5
μm
10
μm
20
μm
30
μm
40
μm
60
μm
100
μm
GPM
0.20
0.60
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.4
3.2
3.6
4.0
>4.0
>4.0
>4.0
>4.0
LPM
0.76
2.27
3.78
4.54
6.05
9.08
12.11
13.62
15.14
>15.14
>15.14
>15.14
>15.14
* 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
Pleated Polypropylene Depth
Media
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
Bulk Pharmaceutical Chemicals Biologicals
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