FPC PES-BEV Beverage-Grade Polyethersulfone Membrane Filter

FPC PES-BEV Beverage-Grade Polyethersulfone Membrane Filters

SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) picture of the FPC PES-BEV membrane

Above: Scanning electron microscope photograph of the membrane

Product Description:
The FPC PES-BEV membrane filter is a polyethersulfone membrane in a polypropylene casing. The filter media polyethersulfone is inher- ently hydrophilic and distinguishes itself by having a asymetrically designed pore structure. The pore size steadily decreases towards the center of the medium.
Features:
All components meet the FDA requirements for the contact with food in accordance with CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Title 21. FPC PES-BEV has passed the USP XX Class VI tests for plastics. The filter element is manufactured in accordance with the cGMP requirements (current Good Manufacturer Practice), has no migration of filter media, is non-fiber releasing and is thermally welded without the use of binders or other chemical additives.
Applications:
The FPC PES-BEV membrane is designed and developed for the following applications:

Beverage industry
Mineral water
Soft drinks (Cola, juices, etc.)
Wine
Beer
Yeast reduction

Water
Sterile water
Mixing or blending water
Rinsing or cleaning water

Features & Benefits

Feature	Benefit
Absolute ratings of 0.2 microns, 0.45 microns	Precise particle retention at rated level, meets bacterial validation per HIMA standards
Highly porous asymmetric membrane	Higher flow rate, greater through-put, extended service life
Extremely high flow rates at low pressure	Allows faster processing times, smaller filtration systems, reduced operating costs
Permanently hydrophilic membrane	Inherently water solent in aqueous solutions without use of additives, surface active agents or post-treatments
Fully integrity testable in water	Assurance of product integrity and effectiveness in operation
High thermal and hydrolytic stabiltity	Reliable integrity under severe process conditions, withstands prolonged exposure to high temperature water without breakdown, shedding or loss of integrity
Resistant to oxidizing agents	Compatible with chemical sanitization methods
Rugged thermal bonded construction	Compatible with autoclave and in-line steam sterilization, withstands multiple sterilizations
Biologically inert and non-toxic	Meets FDA requirements for food contact, passed USP Class VI biological tests for plastics
Highly passive to protein absorption	Low protein binding, minimizes valuable product adsorption, increase yield
100% integrity tested during manufacture	Assured product reliability and consistency

Technical Data

Materials:
Membrane: Polyethersulfone
Upstream support: Polypropylene
Downstream support: Polypropylene
Outer guard: Polypropylene
Endcaps: Polypropylene
O-Rings: EPDM

Integrity testing (wetting agent water):

Pore size	Bubble point
0.2 micron	>= 44 psi
0.45 micron	>= 32 psi

Maximum differential pressure:

Operating temp. (degrees F)	Differential pressure (psid)
100	80
150	60
180	30

Dimensions:
Diameter: 2 3 /4''
Length: 10", 20", 30" or 40"
Filtration surface: 7.3 sq ft per 10" element

Bacterial retention:
HIMA challenge per ASTM
0.2 micron Brevundimonas diminuta
0.45 micron Serratia marcescens

Features & Benefits

Technical Data

Flow rate of a 10" FPC PES-BEV element - water