PP

Summary

Product Identification

PP-Series High Purity Pleated Polypropylene Filter Cartridges are designed for the removal of fine or coarse particulate from fluid streams. These elements are 100% polypropylene with a high surface area and pleated depth media. They are encapsulated in an integral, continuous length, thermally-bonded structure for cleanliness, pressure tolerance, and chemical inertness.

Available in both:

• Absolute-rated (up to 99.98% retention)
• Nominally-rated (90% retention) grades

Manufactured in a clean-room environment.

Construction Materials

• Filtration Media: Polypropylene
• Support Media: Polypropylene
• End Caps: Polypropylene
• Center Core: Polypropylene
• Outer Support Cage: Polypropylene
• O-Rings/Gaskets: Buna, EPDM, Silicone, Teflon® Encapsulated Viton®, Viton®, Teflon® Encapsulated Silicone

Sanitization and Sterilization

• Filtered Hot Water: 80˚C for 30 min.
• Steam Sterilization: 121˚C for 30 min., multiple cycles
• Chemicals: Compatible with most chemical sanitizing agents.
• Note: A stainless steel insert option is required for all cartridges being hot water sanitized or steam sterilized.

Operating Limits

• Change Out ΔP (recommended): 35 PSID
• Temperature (max): 176˚F (80˚C)
• Differential Pressure (max): 60 PSID (4.1 bar) at 68˚F (20˚C)

Dimensions

• Length: 10 to 40 inches (25.4 to 101.6 cm) nominal
• Outside Diameter: 2.70 inches (7.0 cm) nominal

Compliance and Certifications

• Toxicity: All polypropylene components meet specifications for biological safety per USP Class VI – 121˚C for plastics.
• Food Safety Compliance: Materials of construction comply with FDA regulations for food and beverage contact use as detailed in 21CFR. Materials used 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 an asterisk (*) are not included in the Certification.

Typical Applications

• Food & Beverage
• Deionized Water
• R.O. Pre-Filtration
• Process Water
• Fine Chemicals
• Plating Chemicals
• Wastewater
• Pharmaceutical Prefiltration

Ordering Information

The product code structure allows for specifying:

• Rating (µ): Options from 0.2 to 40.0 microns.
• Retention: Absolute (A) or Nominal (N).
• Length: 10", 20", 30", or 40" (25.4 cm, 50.8 cm, 76.2 cm, 101.6 cm).
• End Cap Style: Various configurations including DOE Flat Gasket, 222 with/without fin/flat cap/spring, 226 with/without fin/flat cap/spring, 213 Internal O-Ring, and 222 3-tabs with Fin.
• O-Rings/Gaskets: Buna, EPDM, Silicone, Teflon® Encapsulated Viton®, Viton®, Teflon® Encapsulated Silicone.
• Adders: Options like 316SS Compression Spring, Glass Reinforced PP Core, Heavy Poly Core, Stainless Steel Insert, 18 Megaohm Rinse, or Stainless Steel Core.

See the official PDF for exact tabulated values and full option codes.

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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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