Flotrex AP CFAP capsules

Summary

Product identification

Flotrex AP capsule filters (CFAP) are cost-effective filters combining purity and reliability with all-polypropylene construction. They exhibit exceptional particle retention and service life, with broad chemical compatibility and a range of micron ratings suitable for various applications.

Features and Benefits:

• 100% polypropylene construction
• Thermally bonded, gradient density polypropylene microfiber media
• Wide range of absolute micron ratings
• 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 Absolute Micron Ratings:

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

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

Materials of Construction:

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

Operating limits

• Max. Operating Pressure:
  • 80 psi (5.5 bar) @ 70ºF (21ºC) in Liquid
  • 55 psi (3.8 bar) @ 70ºF (21ºC) in Gas
• Max. Differential Pressure: 60 psi (4.1 bar) @ 70ºF (21ºC)
• Max. Operating Temperature: 110ºF (43ºC) at ≤ 30 psi (2.1 bar) operating pressure
• Autoclave: May be repeatedly autoclaved at 257ºF (125ºC) for up to five, 30-minute cycles.
• Sanitization: May be sanitized with a variety of commonly used chemical agents.

Mechanical / hydraulic

Filter Dimensions:

• Diameter: 3.5” (9 cm)
• Capsule Size | Effective Filtration Area | Length*
  • Small | 0.8 ft² (743 cm²) | 3.5 – 5.0” (9 – 13 cm)
  • Medium | 2.7 ft² (2508 cm²) | 7.6 – 9.1” (19 – 23 cm)
  • Large | 5.2 ft² (4831 cm²) | 11.5 – 13.0” (29 – 33 cm)
  • *Varies with connection style.

Flow performance test data for small, medium, and large Flotrex AP capsule filters (using a 10-inch length filter in clean water) is available in Figures 2, 3, and 4 of the official PDF.

Certifications: The materials contained in Flotrex AP filters meet U.S. requirements for food contact under the applicable regulations in 21 CFR.

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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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