UA 60 NF

Summary

Product identification

TurboClean® Food & Dairy UA60 NF Series elements are designed for sanitary applications. These elements feature a patented hard-shell design, resulting in approximately 60% less bypass flow compared to other sanitary elements. This design promotes energy savings, higher flux rates, and more effective membrane cleaning due to increased feed flow across the membrane surface and higher cross-flow velocity. TurboClean elements are stronger than net-wrapped sanitary elements, able to withstand higher pressure drops, and offer easier loading and unloading due to tight OD tolerance and optimal circularity.

• Date: 07/01/2021
• Membrane: UA60
• Membrane Type: Polypiperazine
• Nominal M.W.C.O.: 1,000 Da
• Key Features:
  • Strongest Sanitary Element
  • Most Effective Cleaning
  • Longer Operating Life
  • Easiest Installation
  • Better Performance

Membrane characteristics

• Typical NaCl rejection: 10%
• Stabilized MgSO₄ rejection: 80.0%

Operating limits

• Maximum Operating Pressure: 55 bar (800 psi)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 50°C (122°F)
• Cleaning pH Range: 1.0 – 12.0
• Chlorine Tolerance: < 0.1 ppm (Pretreatment is recommended for free chlorine and other oxidizing agents to prevent membrane damage and shortened operating life. Oxidation damage is excluded from warranty.)
• Maximum Pressure Drop:
  • 1.4 bar (20 psi) per element
  • 6 bar (80 psi) per housing
• Hydrogen Peroxide Usage Limit:
  • 20 ppm continuous
  • 1,000 ppm for short-term cleaning (at 25°C (77°F) max)

Design information

All models listed feature a TurboClean sanitary outer wrap. Models ending in "P" have parallel feed spacers; all other models have diamond-shaped feed spacers.

• TurboClean® NF 3838-UA60-31
  • Part Number: 162060388
  • Membrane Area: 6.5 m² (70 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 31 mil
• TurboClean® NF 3838-UA60-46
  • Part Number: 169083388
  • Membrane Area: 4.9 m² (53 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 46 mil
• TurboClean® NF 3840-UA60-31
  • Part Number: 162061384
  • Membrane Area: 6.5 m² (70 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 31 mil
• TurboClean® NF 3840-UA60-46
  • Part Number: 162062384
  • Membrane Area: 4.9 m² (53 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 31 mil
• TurboClean® NF 6338-UA60-47P
  • Part Number: 168021638
  • Membrane Area: 16.3 m² (175 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 47 mil
• TurboClean® NF 8038-UA60-31
  • Part Number: 167022838
  • Membrane Area: 33.0 m² (355 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 31 mil
• TurboClean® NF 8038-UA60-46
  • Part Number: 167026838
  • Membrane Area: 26.9 m² (290 ft²)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 46 mil

Mechanical / hydraulic

Dimension “C” refers to the Inner Diameter. Shipping weight is dependent on packaging material and quantity.

• TurboClean® NF 3838-UA60-31
  • Element Weight: 4 kg (9 lb)
  • Dim. A: 965 mm (38.0 inches)
  • Dim. B: 96 mm (3.8 inches)
  • Dim. C: 21.2 mm (0.83 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female
• TurboClean® NF 3838-UA60-46
  • Element Weight: 4 kg (9 lb)
  • Dim. A: 965 mm (38.0 inches)
  • Dim. B: 96 mm (3.8 inches)
  • Dim. C: 21.2 mm (0.83 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female
• TurboClean® NF 3840-UA60-31
  • Element Weight: 4 kg (9 lb)
  • Dim. A: 984 mm (38.75 inches)
  • Dim. B: 96 mm (3.8 inches)
  • Dim. C: 21.2 mm (0.83 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female
• TurboClean® NF 3840-UA60-46
  • Element Weight: 4 kg (9 lb)
  • Dim. A: 984 mm (38.75 inches)
  • Dim. B: 96 mm (3.8 inches)
  • Dim. C: 21.2 mm (0.83 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female
• TurboClean® NF 6338-UA60-47P
  • Element Weight: 11 kg (24 lb)
  • Dim. A: 965 mm (38.0 inches)
  • Dim. B: 160 mm (6.3 inches)
  • Dim. C: 28.9 mm (1.138 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female
• TurboClean® NF 8038-UA60-31
  • Element Weight: 16 kg (36 lb)
  • Dim. A: 965 mm (38.0 inches)
  • Dim. B: 201 mm (7.9 inches)
  • Dim. C: 28.6 mm (1.125 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female
• TurboClean® NF 8038-UA60-46
  • Element Weight: 16 kg (36 lb)
  • Dim. A: 965 mm (38.0 inches)
  • Dim. B: 201 mm (7.9 inches)
  • Dim. C: 28.6 mm (1.125 inches)
  • Permeate Tube: Female

Regulatory

All models conform to USDA 3A sanitary standard 45-03, use FDA (CFR Title 21) compliant materials, comply with EU regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and No. 10/2011, and have Halal and Kosher certifications.

Important information

• Start-up: It is recommended to flush elements for 30 minutes at low pressure and discard permeate before operation. Refer to the Element Start-Up Guide – System Start-Up (TSG-O-005) for detailed procedures.
• Cleaning: Periodic cleaning is essential for proper operation and to prevent membrane damage. Refer to the Membrane Cleaning Guide – Food & Dairy: RO & NF Elements (TSG-C-003).
• Storage: Elements must be stored appropriately to ensure proper operation and prevent membrane damage. Refer to Element Storage Guides (TSG-O-009 & TSG-O-010).

Disclaimer

This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions present in the official PDF datasheet. For contractual data, always refer to the specific OEM PDF revision used on your project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

PDF datasheet