Sterile gas filtration — PTFE membrane

PF-PT
PTFE Membrane Filter

Hydrophobic ePTFE membrane cartridge — sterile gas filtration, tank venting and aggressive-liquid microfiltration. 0.1–1.0 µm removal range, LRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grade), up to 100 forward steam cycles of 30 min at 135 °C.

LRV ≥ 7 · 0.2 µm grade 5.5 bar ΔP (fwd, 20 °C) 135 °C SIP · up to 100 forward cycles
0.1–1.0 µm
Removal range
100
Forward SIP cycles · 30 min at 135 °C
LRV ≥ 7
Bacterial retention (liquid) · 0.2 µm grade
Hydrophobic
PTFE membrane
USP Class VI
USP <88> Class VI plastics
5.5 bar
Δp forward at 20 °C
PF-PT membrane filter cartridge
PF-PT — PTFE Membrane Filter
Sizes available
5 sizes · 05″ → 40″
Retention & Performance
MembraneHydrophobic PTFE (ePTFE)
Removal ratings0.2 µm
Bacterial retention (liquid)B. diminuta, ASTM F838, LRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grade)
Integrity testEvery module is individually integrity tested before delivery; test limits on request
Steam in place, forwardUp to 100 cycles, 30 min at 135 °C (275 °F), Δp < 0.3 bar (5 psi)
Δp forward5.5 bar (80 psi) at 20 °C
Construction
ConstructionPleated PTFE membrane
Core / end capsReinforced polypropylene (all-thermoplastic)
O-ringsSilicone (std)
WettabilityHydrophobic PTFE (ePTFE)
CertificationsUSP <88> Class VI · FDA 21 CFR 177–182; EC directives for food contact · ISO 9001:2015 and cGMP
Liquid Filtration Family
PF-PT — 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-PPPolypropylene0.10 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-PTThis productePTFE0.2 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
Pharma sterile gas trains

Hydrophobic PTFE membrane — 0.2 µm sterilising grade, up to 100 forward steam cycles of 30 min at 135 °C.

Pharma industry →
Sterile tank venting (pharma water / WFI)

Hydrophobic PTFE vent element on WFI storage tanks and purified water vessels — resists wetting during steam sterilisation.

Pharma water →
Fermenter air feed & vessel vents

PF-PT is recommended for sterile gas filtration and venting. Its hydrophobic membrane suits wet-gas sterilising duties such as fermenter air feed.

Pharma fermentation →
Aggressive liquid duty

PTFE membrane handles aggressive oxidising liquids and solvents where PES or PP membranes are incompatible.

Pharma chemicals →
Sterile process air hub

PTFE sterile vent and gas filtration family — housings, sizing and replacement finder for pharma sterile gas applications.

Sterile process air hub →
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