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Summary

Product identification

Advantage™ AF Filter Cartridges (Mega-Pure Membrane Series)

These are all-fluoropolymer membrane filter cartridges designed for ultra-high purity (UHP) liquids. They feature a unique PTFE membrane for superior flow rate and efficiency.

• Pore Sizes: 0.05 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.45 µm, 1 µm
• Materials of Construction:
  • Membrane: Hydrophobic PTFE
  • Membrane Support/Drainage: PFA
  • Structural Components: PFA
  • Seal Material: Various options (CR 570, EPDM, KR 4079, PFA/Viton*, Viton*, No O-Ring)
  • Sealing Method: Thermal welding

Advantage™ AF+ Filter Cartridges (Mega-Pure Membrane Series)

These are next-generation all-fluoropolymer membrane filter cartridges, offering maximized flow rate, surface area, and efficiency. They also use a unique PTFE membrane and are designed for UHP liquids.

• Pore Sizes: 0.05 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.45 µm, 1 µm
• Materials of Construction:
  • Membrane: Hydrophobic PTFE
  • Membrane Support/Drainage: PFA
  • Core, Sleeve, Adaptors: PFA/PTFE alloy
  • End Caps: PFA
  • Seal Material: Various options (CR 570, EPDM, KR 4079, PFA/Viton*, Viton*, No O-Ring)
  • Sealing Method: Thermal welding

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Ultra-Pure Membrane Series)

These polyethersulfone membrane cartridges provide high flow rates and chemical resistance, designed for chemical, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical applications. They are hydrophilic and do not require prewetting.

• Pore Sizes: 0.1 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.45 µm, 0.65 µm
• Materials of Construction:
  • Membrane: Hydrophilic polyethersulfone
  • Membrane Support/Drainage: Polypropylene
  • Core/Cage: Polypropylene
  • End Fittings: Polypropylene
  • Seal Material: Various options (Buna N, EPDM, Silicone, PFA/Viton*, Viton*, No O-Ring/No Gaskets)
  • Sealing Method: Thermal welding

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Mega-Pure Membrane Series)

These polyethersulfone membrane cartridges offer high flow rates for ultra-high purity (UHP) liquids in microelectronic device fabrication. They are hydrophilic and ready to use without prewetting.

• Pore Sizes: 0.03 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.45 µm
• Materials of Construction:
  • Membrane: Hydrophilic polyethersulfone
  • Membrane Support/Drainage: Polypropylene
  • Structural Components: Polypropylene
  • Seal Material: Various options (Buna N, EPDM, Silicone, PFA/Viton*, Viton*, No O-Ring)
  • Sealing Method: Thermal welding

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (General Grade Membrane Series)

These polyethersulfone membrane cartridges provide superior flow rates at an economical cost, suitable for final filtration of water and aqueous solutions in plating, chemical process, photographic, food and beverage, and bulk pharmaceutical applications.

• Pore Sizes: 0.03 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.45 µm, 0.65 µm
• Materials of Construction:
  • Membrane: Hydrophilic polyethersulfone
  • Membrane Support/Drainage: Polypropylene
  • Structural Components: Polypropylene
  • Seal Material: Various options (Buna-N, EPR, Silicone, PFA/Viton*, Viton*, No O-Ring/No Gaskets)
  • Sealing Method: Thermal welding

Operating limits

Advantage™ AF Filter Cartridges

• Maximum Temperature: 302°F (150°C) at 20 ∆P (1.4 bar)
• Maximum Differential Pressure:
  • Forward: 70 psi (4.8 bar) at 77°F (25°C); 30 psi (2.1 bar) at 315°F (157°C)
  • Reverse: 50 psi (3.4 bar) at 77°F (25°C)

Advantage™ AF+ Filter Cartridges

• Maximum Temperature: 375°F (191°C) at 20 ∆P (1.4 bar)
• Maximum Differential Pressure:
  • Forward: 70 psi (4.8 bar) at 77°F (25°C); 30 psi (2.1 bar) at 315°F (157°C)
  • Reverse: 50 psi (3.4 bar) at 77°F (25°C)

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Ultra-Pure, Mega-Pure, General Grade)

• Maximum Temperature: 176°F (80°C) @ 30 ∆P (2.1 bar)
• Maximum Differential Pressure:
  • Forward: 70 psi (4.8 bar) @ 77°F (25°C); 30 psi (2.1 bar) @ 176°F (80°C)
  • Reverse: 50 psi (3.4 bar) @ 77°F (25°C)

Mechanical / hydraulic

Advantage™ AF Filter Cartridges

• Dimensions:
  • Outside Diameter: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
  • Inside Diameter: 0.825 in (22.2 mm)
  • Lengths: 2-30 in (10-76 cm)
• Surface Area (10 in cartridge): Minimum 6.5 ft² (0.9 m²)
• Flow Factors (4 in cartridge, 1 cps liquid @ 73°F [23°C]): See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.
• Flow Factors (10 in cartridge, 1 cps liquid @ 73°F [23°C]): See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.

Advantage™ AF+ Filter Cartridges

• Dimensions:
  • Outside Diameter: 3.25 in (82.6 mm)
  • Inside Diameter: 1.125 in (29 mm)
  • Lengths: 4-30 in (10-76 cm)
• Surface Area (10 in cartridge): Minimum 10.5 ft² (0.9 m²)
• Flow Factors (4 in cartridge, 1 cps liquid @ 73°F [23°C]): See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.
• Flow Factors (10 in cartridge, 1 cps liquid @ 73°F [23°C]): See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Ultra-Pure, Mega-Pure, General Grade)

• Dimensions:
  • Diameter: 2.70 in (6.8 cm)
  • Lengths: 10-40 in (25-102 cm)
• Surface Area (10 in cartridge): Minimum 6.5 ft² (0.6 m²)
• Flow Factors (1 cps liquid @ 73°F [23°C]): See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.

Product water

Advantage™ AF and AF+ Filter Cartridges

• Quality Standard:
  • Each cartridge is flushed with pulsed UHP ozonated water and monitored downstream for TOC and particle count.
  • Release criteria: no TOC contribution (ppb) and less than 4 particles/ml at the rating or greater for 15 minutes.
  • Each lot is evaluated for metallic ion contribution in 10% HNO₃ after a 24-hour static soak; total metals contribution cannot exceed 25 ppb.
  • Cartridges are rinsed to 18 megohm-cm resistivity with pulsed, ozonated, UHP water.
  • Biosafe in accordance with USP Class VI-121°C Plastics Tests.
  • Non-fiber releasing and superior in extractable levels.
  • All materials of construction are FDA listed as acceptable for potable and edible liquid contact according to CFR Title 21.

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Ultra-Pure, Mega-Pure, General Grade)

• Quality Standard:
  • Biosafe in accordance with USP Class VI-121°C Plastics Tests.
  • All materials of construction are FDA listed as acceptable for potable and edible liquid contact according to CFR Title 21.
  • Low pressure drops improve filtration efficiency and extend filter life.
  • Spunbonded polypropylene support materials eliminate sites for potential shedding and increased particle counts.
• For Ultra-Pure Series:
  • Rinsed with 18 megohm-cm UHP water for high purity.
  • Endotoxins: < 0.25 EU/ml
• For Mega-Pure Series:
  • Rinsed to 18 megohm-cm resistivity with UHP water.
• For General Grade Series:
  • Endotoxins: < 0.25 EU/ml
  • Installation Rinse-In: Cartridges typically rinse to background resistivity in less than five minutes at 2 gpm/10" equivalent.

Feed water

Advantage™ AF and AF+ Filter Cartridges

Applications include UHP Water (ozonated, cold, hot) and UHP Chemicals (acids, solvents, photoresists, alkalies, developers, mixed acids, strippers).

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Ultra-Pure Series)

Applications include Information Storage Manufacturing (optical disk, hard disk, optical coatings, photographic films), Chemicals (bulk chemicals, process water, pharmaceutical intermediates, diagnostics & reagents, electroless nickel plating, point-of-use & distribution), and Food & Beverage (bottled water, wine, beer, process water, vinegar, aseptic packaged liquids, edible oils).

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Mega-Pure Series)

Applications include UHP Water (central PAD, polishing stations, point-of-use) and UHP Chemical (specialty chemicals, point-of-use, bulk photoresists and solvents).

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (General Grade Series)

Applications include UHP Chemical (specialty chemicals, bulk photoresists and solvents), UHP Water (central PAD, polishing stations), Food & Beverage (bottled water, wine, beer, process water, vinegar, edible oils, aseptic packaged liquids), and Miscellaneous (pre, post and point-of-use DI water filtration, pharmaceutical intermediates, plating solutions, bulk chemicals).

Operating conditions

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (Ultra-Pure Series)

• Sterilization/Sanitization Methods:
  • Hot Water: 190°F (88°C)
  • Autoclave: 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes at 15 psi (1.0 bar)
  • In situ Steam: 284°F (140°C) for 60 minutes at 15 psi (1.0 bar)
  • Chlorine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sanitizing Agents (see Materials Selection Guide)

Advantage™ PS Filter Cartridges (General Grade Series)

• Sterilization/Sanitization Methods:
  • Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Hot Water: 190°F (88°C) @ 5 psid (0.3 bar)
  • Autoclave: 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes at 15 psi (1.0 bar)
  • In Situ Steam: 284°F (140°C) for 60 minutes at 15 psi (1.0 bar)
  • Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sanitizing Agents (see Materials Selection Guide, Bulletin C-770)

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