Hytrex

Summary

Product Identification

Hytrex* melt-blown depth filters are designed for high-purity water systems. They are characterized by superior construction for fast rinse-ups and automated manufacturing processes ensuring a clean, reliable product.

Features and Benefits

• Well-suited for high purity applications with fast rinse-ups due to superior construction
• Automated packaging and manufacturing processes ensure a clean, reliable product every time
• Meets stringent requirements for most critical processes
• Pure polypropylene construction
• Wide chemical compatibility
• Combines efficiency, long life, and purity

Applications

• High purity chemicals
• Potable water filtration
• Food and beverage
• Reverse osmosis prefiltration
• Electronics

Specifications

Ratings

• Micron Ratings (nominal): 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 75, 100 microns

Dimensions

• Inner Diameter (nominal): 1 in (2.5 cm)
• Outer Diameter: 2.5 in (6.4 cm)
• Lengths:
  • 4 7/8 in (12.4 cm)
  • 9 3/4 in (24.8 cm)
  • 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • 19 1/2 in (49.5 cm)
  • 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • 29 1/4 in (74.3 cm)
  • 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • 40 in (101.6 cm)
  • 50 in (152.4 cm)
• Longer lengths up to 70 in may be available upon request.

Materials of Construction

• Filter Media: Polypropylene
• Adapters: Polypropylene
• Elastomer: Buna, EPDM, Silicone, Viton¹, Santoprene² (flat gasket only) ¹Viton (trademark of The Chemours Company) ²Santoprene (licensed to Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P.)

Operating Limits

• Maximum pressure drop: 35 psid (2.4 bar) @ 77°F (25°C)
• Recommended change-out pressure drop: 20 psid (1.4 bar) @ 77°F (25°C)

Certifications

• U.S. FDA 21CFR 177.1520 food contact requirements
• Article 3 of the EU Framework Regulation No. 1935/2004/EC safety requirements
• EU Plastics Regulation No. 10/2011 (may be used as intended in all compliant EU Member states)
• USP class VI-121°C Plastics criteria
• NSF 61 criteria
• ISO 9001 criteria (filters are manufactured under a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 standards)

Efficiency Information

The extract mentions a table (Table 2: Removal efficiency based on a modified ASTM 795 test procedure) and a graph (Graph 1: Hytrex clean water flow rate based on a 10 in length filter), but the specific data is not readable in the provided text. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values and graph details.

Ordering Information

The product designation starts with "GX" followed by a series of codes. Columns 3, 4, and 5 are optional. Bulk packaging can be specified with "-B".

Example

GX 05-29 1/4-YYP

Available Options

• Type: GX
• Micron Rating (nominal):
  • 01 = 1 µm
  • 03 = 3 µm
  • 05 = 5 µm
  • 10 = 10 µm
  • 20 = 20 µm
  • 30 = 30 µm
  • 50 = 50 µm
  • 75 = 75 µm
  • 100 = 100 µm
• Cartridge Length:
  • 4 7/8 in (12.4 cm)
  • 9 3/4 in (24.8 cm)
  • 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • 19 1/2 in (49.5 cm)
  • 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • 29 1/4 in (74.3 cm)
  • 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • 40 in (101.6 cm)
  • 50 in (152.4 cm)
  • Longer lengths up to 70 in may be available upon request.
• End #1 Adapter:
  • E = 222 O-Ring
  • F = 226 O-Ring
  • L = Extended Core
  • X = Standard Plain End (no gasket)
  • Y = Flat Gasket
• End #2 Adapter:
  • H = Fin
  • K = Self Seal Spring
  • S = Solid End
  • X = Standard Plain End (no gasket)
  • Y = Flat Gasket
• Elastomer Material:
  • B = Buna
  • E = EPDM
  • P = Santoprene² (flat gasket only)
  • S = Silicone
  • V = Viton¹ ¹Viton (trademark of The Chemours Company) ²Santoprene (licensed to Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P.)

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Disclaimer: This summary is based on the provided text extract. It may not include all figures, footnotes, or the most recent revisions present in the complete OEM PDF datasheet. For contractual data, always refer to the specific OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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