FB1789a Emflon PFW

Food and Beverage FB 1789a
Emflon® PFW
Sterile Air Membrane Cartridges
High Capacity Sterile

Air Membrane Cartridges
The Pall Emflon PFW Final Air Filters are

designed for fermenter inlet air and
exhaust venting, sterile process air and
sterile venting of tanks in food processes.
Description :
• Pall PTFE membranes
• Inherently hydrophobic
• High flow / low pressure drop Materials
• 100% of bacteria retention, at 0.2 µm, • Meets FDA requirements for food contact
in liquids and gases use as detailed in 21CFR 170-199
• Virus retentive in gases • Membranes: double layer PTFE
• Melt-sealed construction • Support/Drainage: Polypropylene,

oxidation resistant
• Enhanced steaming resistance
• Core/Cage/End Caps/Adapters:
• 100% Forward Flow tested Polypropylene, oxidation resistant
• Water intrusion testable • Code 7 adapter with encapsulated stainless

steel reinforcing ring
• ISO 9000 Certified Quality System
• O-rings: silicone
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Removal Ratings
• Air/Gases: >0.003 µm, particulate
2
• Liquids: 0.2 µm, sterilizing

3
1
Other polymers available.
2
By NaCl CNC particle analysis. Also retains 100% of
Brevundimonas diminuta bacteria, bacteriophage and
virus aerosols.
3 7 2
Lot samples of assemblies retain >10 cfu/cm of
Brevundimonas diminuta in liquid per mod. ASTM F838-83
and FDA guidelines.
Typical Air Flow Rates * Configurations (AB Code 7)
4
• Single open ended

• Double 226 O-ring adapter
• Finned end, bayonet lock.
Dimensions (nominal)
• Lengths: 254 mm (10 in.), 508 mm (20 in.),

30 in. (762 mm)
• Diameter: 70 mm (2.75 in.)
Filter Area (nominal)
• 0.8 m2 (8.6 ft2) per 254 mm (10 in.) element
Operating Conditions
*
Typical initial clean medium P per 254 mm (10 in.) element, air at
5
20°C (68°F). For multi-element cartridges, divide pressure drop by Max. Differential Pressure/Temp :
number of 254 mm (10 in.) elements. Non-linear cartridge turbulence
factors are incorporated into housing pressure drop values. For • 5.3 bar 8 (77 psid) at 20°C (68°F)
complete assembly pressure drop, add filter cartridge medium value to
housing value at specified flow rate. For gases other than air or nitrogen, • 4.1 bar (60 psid) at 80°C (176°F)
contact your local Pall distributor.
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Note: Curve labels denote inlet pressures. Typical Continuous Air Service Life :
• 12 months to 60°C (140°F)
Integrity Test Values
4 Typical Vent Service Life:

Per 254 mm (10 in.) Cartridge:
• 6 months to 80°C (176°F)
• Forward Flow (air test gas):
60:40 IPA : Water wet (v:v) 15 cc/min at 1040 mbar (15 psi) Autoclave/Steaming
Part Numbers/Ordering Information

• Cumulative Steaming Time 7: 165 hrs (1hr cycles)
to 140°C (284°F)
FA71RPFWH4 254 mm (10 in.)
• Max. Forward Steaming Conditions:
FA72RPFWH4 508 mm (20 in.) 1.0 bard 8 (14.5 psid) at 125°C (257°F)
FA73RPFWH4 762 mm (30 in.) 0.3 bard (4.4 psid) at 142°C (287.6°F)
• Max. Reverse Steaming Conditions:

Note: 0.5 bard (7.3 psid) at 125°C (257°F)
For sizing filters or other information, please contact your local Pall
distributor. 0.2 bard (3.0 psid) at 142°C (287.6°F)
Specifications and Availability: The information provided is a guide to the

part number structure and possible options. Product availability may be
subject to change without notice. All specifications are nominal. This
literature was reviewed for accuracy at the time of publication. For current
information on the products and test methodologies, consult your local Pall 4
distributor. Contact Pall for multi-element values.
5
In air/N2 service or other compatible gases.
6
For continuous air flow above 60°C, Emflon PFW filters are
recommended. Emflon PFW can be operated at higher temperatures
for shorter time periods.
7
Lab tests to establish multi-cycle resistance. Filters should be
qualified in actual use. Contact Pall for recommended procedures.
8
1 bar = 100 kPa
Food and Beverage

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in all major industrial areas of the world.
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Food and Beverage FB 1789a

High Capacity Sterile

The Pall Emflon PFW Final Air Filters are

• Pall PTFE membranes

• High flow / low pressure drop Materials

• Melt-sealed construction • Support/Drainage: Polypropylene,

• Water intrusion testable • Code 7 adapter with encapsulated stainless

• Liquids: 0.2 µm, sterilizing

• Single open ended

• Lengths: 254 mm (10 in.), 508 mm (20 in.),

Filter Area (nominal)

• 0.8 m2 (8.6 ft2) per 254 mm (10 in.) element

4 Typical Vent Service Life:

Part Numbers/Ordering Information

• Max. Reverse Steaming Conditions:

Specifications and Availability: The information provided is a guide to the

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