Beco Protect FS

Summary

Product identification

BECO PROTECT FS FineStream is an innovative depth filter cartridge designed to protect downstream membrane filter cartridges. It combines high retention ratings with a unique design to increase filter area.

Key characteristics and advantages:

• Outstanding protection for subsequent membrane filtration due to fine, newly developed filter material, leading to increased membrane filter cartridge service life.
• Larger filter area provides greater filter performance.
• Noticeable improvement in filterability (index values).
• No adsorption, thus no color or flavor loss.
• Variable flow, adjustable from outside to inside or inside to outside, with the filtering effect remaining the same.
• Minimum product loss with flow from inside to outside.
• Backwashable at up to 2 bar at 80 °C.
• High chemical resistance achieved by using 100% polypropylene.
• Primarily used in the beverage industry.

Type of Filter / Retention Rating

• Type of filter: Absolute (ß ratio > 5000)
• Retention rating (FS002): 0.2 µm

Operating limits

• Maximum operating temperature: 80 °C
• Maximum pressure difference in flow direction:
  • 4.8 bar at 25 °C
  • 2.0 bar at 80 °C
• Steam sterilization: Max. 1 bar (121 °C) for 30 minutes
• Chemical regeneration/sterilization: Can be sterilized with conventional chemical cleaners.

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Diameter: 70 mm

Materials Used

• Filter material: Polypropylene
• Internal and external support body: Polypropylene
• End caps/adapters: Polypropylene with reinforcing ring
• O-rings: Silicone (standard)

Compliance

• Plastic components meet the requirements of Directive 2002/72/EC and amendments.
• All materials used meet FDA requirements according to 21 CFR § 177.1520.

Flow rate

The document provides a heading "Flow rate, 10-inch elements with water at 20 °C (reference values)" but does not list any specific flow rates. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.

Ordering Information

Depth filter cartridges are wrapped in protective foil and packed in cartons.

Product code structure: FS [Retention rating] [Adapter] [Nominal length] [Gasket]

• Type: FS
• Retention rating: 002 (0.2 µm)
• Adapter:
  • 2 (Code 2)
  • 7 (Code 7)
• Nominal length:
  • 1 (10"/25 cm)
  • 2 (20"/50 cm)
  • 3 (30"/75 cm)
  • 4 (40"/100 cm)
• Gasket: S (silicone)

Adapter Codes:

• Code 7: 2-226 O-ring, Double bayonet adapter with spear
• Code 2: 2-222 O-ring, Triple bayonet adapter with spear

Safety

When used and handled correctly, no unfavorable effects are known, and no safety specifications are required. Storing, handling, and transporting this product do not present any health or environmental risks.

Disposal

BECO PROTECT FS depth filter cartridges should be treated as industrial waste, with compliance to any local and official regulations depending on the filtered product.

Storage

Store in original packaging, protected from UV radiation, in a dry and odor-free place. Avoid storing near evaporating chemicals, oils, or fuels. Filter cartridges should be used within two years of delivery.

Certified Quality

BECO PROTECT FS depth filter cartridges undergo constant monitoring during the production process to ensure consistently high quality.

Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions. Contractual data must match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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