GATB

Summary

Product identification

GATB-Series Absolute Grade Meltblown Polypropylene Filter Cartridges offer:

• Precision process control of fiber diameter and layer density tunes the media to achieve targeted retention efficiency and ensure consistent performance.
• All polypropylene construction presents excellent compatibility with a wide range of chemicals.
• Resists contaminant unloading, even at elevated differential pressures.
• All end configurations available (glued or thermally-bonded).
• Grooved exterior increases surface area.
• Easy cartridge incineration and disposal.
• Free of additives, wetting agents, binders and silicone.

Mechanical / hydraulic

Construction Materials

• Filtration Media: Polypropylene
• End Caps: Polypropylene
• O-Rings/Gaskets: Buna, EPDM, Polyfoam, Silicone, Viton®

Dimensions (Nominal)

• Length: 9.75 to 40 inches (24.8 to 102 cm)
• Outside Diameter: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
• Inside Diameter: 1.06 inches (2.69 cm)

Performance Specifications

• Micron Ratings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 75, 100
• Efficiencies:
  • 1-3 Micron: 95%
  • 5-100 Micron: 99%

Operating limits

• Change Out ΔP (recommended): 35 PSID
• Temperature (max): 140˚F (60˚C)
• Differential Pressure (max): 50 PSID (3.4 bar) at 68˚F (20˚C)

Food Safety and Certifications

• Food Safety Compliance: Materials of construction comply with FDA regulations for food and beverage contact use as detailed in the US Code of Federal Regulations, 21CFR. Materials used to produce filter media and hardware are deemed safe for use in contact with foodstuffs in accordance with EU Directives 2002/72/EC, 1935/2004, and/or 10/2011.
• NSF Certification: Applies for use only with drinking water. Only products bearing the NSF Mark on the product, product packaging, and/or documentation shipped with the product are Certified. Product options denoted with asterisk (*) are not included in the Certification.

Ordering Information

The part number format is GATB Rating (µ) Length - End Cap Style O-Rings/Gaskets - Adders

Rating (µ)

• 1
• 3
• 5
• 10
• 20
• 30
• 50
• 75
• 100

Length

• 9.75” (24.76 cm)
• 9.875” (25.08 cm)
• 10” (25.4 cm)
• 19.5” (49.53 cm)
• 20” (50.8 cm)
• 29.25” (74.29 cm)
• 29.5” (74.93 cm)
• 30” (76.2 cm)
• 39” (99.1 cm)
• 40” (101.6 cm)

End Cap Style

• Blank = None
• 2 = DOE Flat Gasket
• 3 = 222 w/Fin
• 4 = 222 w/Flat Cap
• 5 = 222 w/Spring
• 6 = 226 w/Flat Cap
• 7 = 226 w/Fin
• 8 = 226 w/Spring
• 9 = SOE w/ Spring
• 10 = DOE w/PP Core Extender
• 20 = SOE PP Ext. w/Spring

O-Rings/Gaskets

• Blank = None
• B = Buna
• E = EPDM
• P = Polyfoam (Gaskets)
• S = Silicone
• V = Viton®

Adders

• Blank = Glued or None
• CS = 316SS Compression Spring (TB ONLY)
• PC = Polypropylene Core
• TB = Thermally-Bonded

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Disclaimer: Filtration data presented is representative of performance observed in controlled laboratory testing. It is not given as a warranty, specification or statement of fitness for use. Specific performance can vary widely depending on contaminant type, fluid properties, flow rates and environmental conditions. It is recommended that users conduct thorough qualification testing to assure the product functions as required. For additional technical support, a product Performance Guide is available upon request. This extraction may miss figures, footnotes, or revisions; contractual data must match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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