Porvair Filtration Group has
announced a new range of cartridge filters optimised for bench top scale-up
experiments and pilot plant evaluations to confirm suitability in new process
applications.
Leading the range are Fluorofil
TM Junior ePTFE membrane cartridges, designed for
retrofitting into Junior-style housings to meet the demanding filtration
requirements of biopharmaceutical, semiconductor and fine chemical
manufacturers. Offering a wide range of chemical compatibility with high
thermal stability they are suitable for most small-scale sterile venting and
gas filtration applications, including the filtration of wet gases. They can
also be used for the small-scale fine filtration of aggressive chemical
solutions including acids, alkalis, solvents and etchants.
Manufactured using a highly hydrophobic ePTFE membrane - Fluorofil
TM Junior
cartridges offer exceptionally high gas flow rates at low pressure
differentials .The hydrophobic characteristics of the ePTFE membrane makes the
Fluorofil
TM Junior filter cartridge particularly suitable for wet gas
sterilising applications.
Constructed with a proprietary multi-layer combination of irrigation mesh,
filter membrane, membrane support and drainage material - Fluorofil
TM Junior
cartridges have the optimal pleat geometry to maximise the available filtration
area and to ensure an efficient flow through the cartridges. An all thermal
fusion bonded assembly process eliminates the use of resins and binders.
Manufactured as standard with injection moulded polypropylene inner and outer
supports, Fluorofil
TM Junior cartridges are designed with the strength
necessary to withstand thermal stresses encountered during steam sterilisation
and subsequent cooling. They can be steam sterilised and will retain total
integrity following steaming at 135°C (275°F). All components used in the construction
of Fluorofil
TM Junior cartridges are FDA approved to 21CFR. Fluorofil
TM Junior
cartridges are also validated for bacterial removal according to HIMA
guidelines and ASTM F838-05, with a log reduction value >7. The
cartridges offer validation and retention performance in accordance with the
recommendations of the Parenteral Drug Association's Technical Report 40
'Sterilizing Filtration of Gases'.
Manufactured in an ISO accredited cleanroom environment - Fluorofil
TM Junior
cartridges are available in 2.5 and 5 inches, with a validated microbial rating
of 0.2 micron. They are supplied in two formats: J-style, a single
open-ended element with a single internal o-ring seal on the downstream end cap
and S-style, a single open-ended element incorporating an integral flange on
the downstream end cap.
All Fluorofil
TM Junior cartridges are individually and batch identified with a
unique serial number to ensure complete traceability. For a brochure describing
the new FluorofilTM Junior cartridge range please visit
www.porvairfiltration.com or
contact Porvair Filtration Group on +44-1489-864330 / +1-804-550-1600, email
info@porvairfiltration.com
Porvair Filtration Group is an international leader in the development and
supply of materials and products for applications in filtration and separation.
Their expertise in a wide range of media and the dedication of their design,
manufacturing, sales, test and research teams ensure they are at the forefront
of filtration technology, delivering world class performance to the Aerospace,
Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Chemical Process, Industrial Process, Water
Treatment, Printing and Life Science markets. With offices and manufacturing
sites located in the UK, Europe and the USA combined with a world-wide network
of market representatives and distributors, they pride themselves on their
continuous innovation and research to meet global demands.