Flotrex AP

Summary

Product identification

Flotrex AP (FAP) filters are absolute-rated filters constructed with gradient density, thermally-bonded polypropylene microfiber media. They combine exceptional solids-holding capacities with precise micron retention ratings and are made of FDA acceptable high-purity polypropylene.

• Absolute Pore Size Micron Ratings: 0.65, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, and 40 µm
• Materials of Construction:
  • Filtration Media: Polypropylene Microfiber
  • Support Layers: Polypropylene Microfiber
  • Core and Cage: Polypropylene
  • Endcaps and Adapters: Polypropylene
• Typical Applications:
  • Prefiltration and Final Chemical Filtration (broad chemical compatibility)
  • Prefiltration of Pharmaceuticals and Biological Fluids (dependable protection for final filters)
  • High Throughput for Beer Filtration
• Certifications and Compliance:
  • Meets U.S. FDA requirements for food contact under applicable regulations in 21 CFR.
  • Meets the test criteria for USP class VI-121°C Plastics.
  • Aqueous extracts contain less than 0.25 EU/ml.
  • Typically exhibit low levels of non-volatile residues.
• Sterilization:
  • May be autoclaved or in situ steam sterilized up to 257°F (125°C) for 30-minute cycles, with a maximum accumulated exposure of 10 hours.
  • May be sanitized with compatible chemical agents.

Operating limits

• Maximum forward differential pressure: 60 psi (4.14 bar) @ 70°F (21°C)
• Maximum reverse differential pressure: 30 psi (2.07 bar) @ 70°F (21°C)
• Maximum operating temperature: 180°F (82°C) at 10 psid (0.7 bar) in water

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Dimensions:
  • Nominal O.D.: 2.75" (70 mm)
  • Nominal I.D.: 1.25" (31 mm)
  • Effective Filtration Area:
    • 4.4 ft² (0.41 m²) for FAP96, FAP01, FAP03 models
    • 5.5 ft² (0.51 m²) for FAP02, FAP05, FAP10 models
    • 7.3 ft² (0.68 m²) for FAP20, FAP40 models
• Flow Performance: See the official PDF for exact tabulated values for clean air and clean water (data based on 10” length filter).
• Configurable Options (Ordering Information):
  • Absolute Micron Rating: 0.65, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, 40.0 µm
  • Nominal Cartridge Length: 10 in (25 cm), 20 in (51 cm), 30 in (76 cm), 40 in (102 cm)
  • End #1 Adapter: Open end gasket (A), 120 O-ring (B), 213 O-ring (C), 222 O-ring (E), 226 O-ring (F), 020 O-ring (J), 222 O-ring Stainless steel support ring (Q), 226 O-ring Stainless steel support ring (Z)
  • End #2 Adapter: Open end gasket (A), 120 O-ring (B), 213 O-ring (C), Closed end cap (G), Fin adapter (H)
  • Elastomer Material: Buna-N (B), EPDM (E), Silicone (S), Teflon encapsulated Viton (T - only in 222 and 226 sizes), Viton (V)

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Disclaimer: This summary is based on the provided text extract. The original PDF may contain additional figures, footnotes, or revisions not present here. Contractual data must always match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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