Steam Filters
Steam is an often neglected part of a process, regarded as an add-on to a customer’s liquid or gas filtration needs. It has, however, large specific applications in its own right and should be treated with the same level of importance as air, gas, and liquid systems if long filter lifetimes and system cost-effectiveness are to be achieved. The quality of steam used within the food and dairy industries has been raised higher on the agenda in an ever-increasing number of companies. Minimum acceptable standards are now being quoted on a more regular basis, with particular reference to ‘Culinary Grade’ steam.
Steam serves several purposes in the food and beverage industry. It is critical that this steam is of high quality to ensure effective and continuous operation of the process.
Technical Specifications
PLEATED:
Materials of Construction
- Filtration Media: 316L Stainless Steel
- Inner Support Core: 316L Stainless Steel
- Outer Support Cage: 316L Stainless Steel
- End Caps: 316L Stainless Steel
- Standard o-rings/gaskets: EPDM Rubber (standard); Silicone and Viton (options available)
All components of the cartridge are manufactured from materials suitable for contact with food and conform to the relevant requirements of FDA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 ‘Indirect Food Additives: Polymers; European Regulation EC1935 / 2004 concerning materials and objects in contact with food products; Biological Safety per current USP Class VI – 121 °C Plastics and ISO10993 equivalents.
Recommended Operating Conditions
- The maximum differential pressure in direction of flow (outside to in) is 10 barg (145.03 psig).
- The maximum differential pressure in direction of flow (in to outside) is 2 barg (29.00 psig).
- The maximum recommended continuous operating temperature range is -75 °C (-103 °F) to +200 °C (392 °F). Note: Temperature dependent on o-ring compound.
Effective Filtration Area (EFA): 10¨ (250 mm) 0.15 m2 (1.61 ft2)
Housing Materials of Construction
- Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Surface Finish:
- Single Internal: Electropolished Ra 0.8
- Single External: Mechanical Polish (Commercial Bright)
- Jumbo Internal: Upstream – Beadblast
- Outlet Assembly: Linished 180 grit
- Jumbo External: Beadblast
- Vent / Drain: Single / Jumbo: 1/4¨ BSPP Female Thread
- Seal Material: EPDM Aseptic Seal
Housing Design Pressure and Temperature:
- Single: 16 barg (232.06 psig) @ 200 °C (392 °F)
- Jumbo: 7 barg (101.52 psig) @ 170.5 °C (338.9 °F)
SINTERED:
Materials of Construction
- Filtration Media: Sintered Stainless Steel (316L)
- End Caps: Stainless Steel 1.4301 (AIS 1304)
- Standard o-rings/gaskets: EPDM Rubber
All components of the cartridge are manufactured from materials suitable for contact with food and conform to the relevant requirements of FDA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 ‘Indirect Food Additives: Polymers; European Regulation EC1935 / 2004 concerning materials and objects in contact with food products; Biological Safety per current USP Class VI – 121 °C Plastics and ISO10993 equivalents.
Recommended Operating Conditions
- The maximum differential pressure in direction of flow (outside to in) is 10 barg (145.03 psig).
- The maximum differential pressure in direction of flow (in to outside) is 5 barg (72.51 psig).
- The maximum recommended continuous operating temperature range is -75 °C (-103 °F) to +200 °C (392 °F). Note: Temperature dependent on o-ring compound.
Housing Materials of Construction
- Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Surface Finish:
- Internal: Electropolished Ra 0.8
- External: Mechanical Polish (Commercial Bright)
- Vent / Drain: 1/4¨ BSPP Female Thread (Supplied with Plug)
- Seal Material: EPDM Aseptic Seal
Housing Design Pressure and Temperature: 16 barg (232.06 psig) @ 200 °C (392 °F)
Features and Benefits
- 316L stainless steel filter cartridges
- Exceptionally high flow rates
- Available in culinary grade 1 micron
- High dirt holding capacity
- ‘JUMBO’ filter configuration ensures maximum utilisation of pipework capacity
