Liquid depth prefilter — PP

PF-PP
Polypropylene Depth Prefilter

Pleated all-polypropylene cartridge for the filtration of aqueous and organic liquids — 0.1 to 10 µm removal range. PF-PP is rated by particle efficiency; retention rates by grade are given in section 6 of the datasheet.

Retention by grade and particle size 6.9 bar ΔP (fwd, 25 °C) 135 °C steam-sanitisable
0.1 µm
Finest grade (depth)
0.65 µm
Coarsest depth grade (PF-PP-C)
0.5–10 µm
Pre-filter grades
By grade
Retention by grade and particle size
0.44 to 0.69 m²
per 10″ element, by grade
High
Chemical resistance
PF-PP polypropylene depth prefilter cartridge
PF-PP — Polypropylene Depth Prefilter
Sizes available
5″ – 40″ cartridge lengths
Retention & Performance
MediaPolypropylene (PP), graded-density meltblown
Removal ratings0.10 µm · 0.20 µm · 0.50 µm · 0.65 µm (PF-PP-C · depth filtration) · 0.5–10 µm (pre-filter)
Chemical resistanceWide chemical compatibility with acids, alkalis, solvents and etchants
Particle efficiencyRetention by grade and particle size — pre-filter and clarification cartridge
Construction
ConstructionAll-PP, thermal-fusion bonded (binder-free)
Core / end capsPP (std)
SealsEPDM · Silicone · Viton (per order)
ApplicationsFood · pharma · chemical · water
CertificationsMaterials meet FDA 21 CFR 177–182 · USP <88> Class VI · USP <87>
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Liquid Filtration Family
PF-PP — Liquid Filtration Element Range
CodeMediaPore sizeKey propertyPrimary duty
PF-PESPolyethersulphone0.1 · 0.2 · 0.45 · 0.65 · 1.2 µmNaturally hydrophilic · LRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grade)Sterile liquid · pharma · beverage
PF-PPThis productPolypropylene0.10 µm · 0.20 µm · 0.50 µm · 0.65 µm (PF-PP-C · depth filtration) · 0.5–10 µm (pre-filter)Chemical resistant · Retention by grade and particle sizeAggressive media · food · chemical
PF-PTePTFE0.2 µmHydrophobic · up to 100 forward SIP cycles (30 min at 135 °C)Sterile gas/vent · aggressive liquid
PF-PVDFPVDF0.1/0.2/0.45/0.65/1.0 µmLRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grade) · low extractablesCold and hot WFI · antibiotics · chemicals · sanitising agents
PF-N6Nylon 66 (positive-zeta option)SL 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.45 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 3.0 · 5.0 µm · DL 0.1 + 0.1 · 0.2 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.2 · 1.0 + 0.45 · 1.2 + 0.45 µmInherently hydrophilic · LRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grades)WFI · LVP · biological solutions
PF-BEVHydrophilic PES (double-layer)0.2 + 0.1 · 0.2 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.2 · 0.65 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.45 · 0.65 + 0.45 µmDouble-layer · LRV ≥ 7 (0.1 / 0.2 µm final layer)Wine · beer · juice · water
Where It's Used
Applications & Industries
Prefilter ahead of membranes — water

Polypropylene prefiltration on water treatment and purification trains — 0.1 to 10 µm grades extend downstream membrane life.

Water bottling →
Dairy & food prefilter

Aggressive media · food · chemical duty — PP resists cleaning chemicals and CIP agents in dairy and food processing prefilter trains.

Dairy industry →
Chemical process prefiltration

Wide chemical compatibility for prefilter duty in aggressive chemical, pharmaceutical chemical and solvent process trains.

Pharma chemicals →
Juice & beverage prefilter

All-PP depth prefiltration stage on juice, wine and soft-drink production lines ahead of the final membrane filter — retention rate in % by particle size, ISO 12103-1 A4 test dust.

Juice industry →
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Full PF cartridge family for liquid prefiltration and final filtration — housings, sizing and replacement finder.

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Documents
Downloads
Datasheet
PF-PP Technical Datasheet
DS_04_PF-PP_EN_Rev4 · PDF
Validation Guide
PF-PP Validation Guide
On request · contact us
Declaration of Conformity
PF-PP Conformity Declaration
DoC_Food_04_PF-PP_EN_Rev2 · PDF
ISO Certificate
ISO 9001 Quality Certificate
DIN EN ISO 9001 · PDF

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