Product Details

PFA - Expanded PTFE Membrane Cartridge

Brand OptiFluor

Media: Liquids

Micron Ratings: 0.2 to 10 µm

Filter Type: Pleated Membrane

Masterfilter PFA series, utilizing expanded PTFE membranes and PFA (melt-processible Teflon®) core and cage, meet the most critical filtration requirements in the most aggressive environments. PFA hardware can provide high level filtration in aggressive atmosphere. PFA cartridges remain robust and durable in aggressive acids, bases and organic compounds.

Features Benefits

All-fluoropolymer material of construction
Provides superior resistance in strong
Chemical processing and pulsing.
Excellent chemical compatibility
High temperature and pressure capabilities
High flow rates with low differential pressure
Narrow pore size distribution ensures the ultimate in retention and flow rate
Low extractables
Inline WIT testable

Markets

Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals
Food and Beverage
Water
Chemicals

Technical Specification

Materials of construction
Filter media: Hydrophobic PTFE
Support layers: PFA
Inner core: PFA 440H
Outer cage: PFA 440H
End caps: PFA 440H
O-Rings: Silicone, PTFE encapsulated viton

Operating parameters
Max. differential pressure forward: 4.0 bar at 50 °C, 3.0 bar at 110 °C, 1.5 bar at 170 °C
Max. operating temperature: 170 °C
Effective filtration area (EFA): 0.7 m² / 10” (254 mm)