Bio-X
HIGH FLOW BIO-X combines proven depth filter technology and a pleated construction to provide retention down to 0.01 micron in gas. Flow rates are typically 2-3 times that of membrane filters, making HIGH FLOW BIO-X the filter that can dramatically reduce cartridge usage and installation size within the fermentation, food, and beverage industries. The specially developed PTFE impregnation process imparts greater strength and permanent hydrophobicity to the glass microfibre media, leading to excellent performance in applications such as the provision of sterile gas in filling machines.
Technical Specifications
Materials of Construction
- Filtration Media: PTFE Impregnated Borosilicate Glass Microfibre
- Upstream Support: Polypropylene
- Downstream Support: Polypropylene
- Inner Support Core: 316L Stainless Steel
- Outer Protection Cage: Polypropylene
- End Caps: Polypropylene
- End Cap Insert: 316L Stainless Steel
- Standard o-rings/gaskets: Silicone
Food and Biological Safety
Materials conform to the relevant requirements of 21CFR Part 177, EC1935 / 2004 and current USP Plastics Class VI – 121 °C and ISO10993 equivalents.
Recommended Operating Conditions
The maximum differential pressure in direction of flow (outside to in) is 3.5 barg (50.76 psig) at 70 °C (158 °F). The maximum recommended continuous operating temperature is 70 °C (158 °F).
Effective Filtration Area (EFA)
10” (250 mm): 0.38 m² (4.09 ft²)
Sterilisation
HIGH FLOW BIO-X cartridges can be in situ steam sterilised or autoclaved up to 142 °C (287.6 °F) for a maximum of 120 steam cycles.
Retention Characteristics
The HIGH FLOW BIO-X range of cartridges has been fully validated by aerosol bacterial challenge levels of 10¹² Brevundimonas diminuta per 10” (250 mm) filter cartridge. Independent test work also shows full retention to MS-2 Coliphage.
Integrity Test Data
All cartridges are integrity tested prior to despatch by the aerosol challenge test method using the Parker domnick hunter VALAIRDATA II.
Features and Benefits
- 94% voids volume PTFE impregnated microfibre
- Wide bore cartridge construction to maximise flow rate
- Stainless steel inner core
- Exceptionally high flow rates with low pressure drops
- Fully validated by aerosolised bacterial and viral challenge
