Flotrex AP CFAP capsules

Summary

Product Identification

Flotrex AP Capsule Filters (CFAP) are designed with 100% polypropylene construction for purity and reliability. They offer exceptional particle retention and service life, making them a cost-effective filter solution.

Key Features

• 100% polypropylene construction
• Thermally bonded, gradient density polypropylene microfiber media
• Wide range of absolute micron ratings from 0.65 to 40 microns
• Broad chemical compatibility
• Suitable for both gas and liquid filtration
• Consistent, precise particle retention combined with high loading capacity
• Economic alternative to membrane filters in selected applications
• Ideal for batch or small volume processes
• Optionally available with opaque housings for use with light-sensitive materials

Available Micron Ratings

• 0.65 µm
• 1.0 µm
• 2.0 µm
• 3.0 µm
• 5.0 µm
• 10 µm
• 20 µm
• 40 µm

Materials of Construction

• Filtration Media: Polypropylene Microfiber
• Support Layers: Polypropylene Microfiber
• Structural Components: Polypropylene

Operating Limits

• Max. Operating Pressure:
  • In Liquid: 80 psi (5.5 bar) @ 70ºF (21ºC)
  • In Gas: 55 psi (3.8 bar) @ 70ºF (21ºC)
• Max. Differential Pressure: 60 psi (4.1 bar) @ 70ºF (21ºC)
• Max. Operating Temperature: 110ºF (43ºC) at ≤ 30psi (2.1 bar) operating pressure

Mechanical / Hydraulic

• Diameter: 3.5” (9 cm)
• Capsule Size and Effective Filtration Area:
  • Small: 0.8 ft² (743 cm²)
  • Medium: 2.7 ft² (2508 cm²)
  • Large: 5.2 ft² (4831 cm²)
• Length (varies with connection style):
  • Small: 3.5 – 5.0” (9 – 13 cm)
  • Medium: 7.6 – 9.1” (19 – 23 cm)
  • Large: 11.5 – 13.0” (29 – 33 cm)
• Flow performance data for small, medium, and large capsule filters (10-inch length) is available in figures within the official PDF.

Typical Applications

• Filtration of fine chemicals used in electronics manufacture
• Filtration of inks, dyes, and coatings
• Pre-filtration of pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and cosmetics
• Vent and process gas filtration
• Point-of-use water filtration
• Filtration of eyeglass lens monomers

Sanitization and Compliance

• May be sanitized with a variety of commonly used chemical agents.
• Can be repeatedly autoclaved at 257ºF (125ºC) for up to five, 30-minute cycles.
• Materials meet U.S. requirements for food contact under the applicable regulations in 21 CFR.

Ordering Information (Options)

• Absolute Micron Rating: 0.65, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, 40.0 µm
• Capsule Size: Small, Medium, Large
• Connections:
  • ¼”– ½” hose barb
  • 3/8" hose barb
  • ¼” NPT male
  • ½” NPT male
  • 1.5" sanitary flange
• Housing Style:
  • Natural polypropylene
  • Opaque polypropylene (available with ¼” NPT connection only)

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

Official datasheet (PDF)

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