GVS Capsflow CXK Series

Steaming in Place Capsule Filter CXK series

Description and use

The GVS CXK Capsflow Steaming in Place Capsule Filters have a standard filter sealed in a robust plastic housing, which remains high-strength and integral at a harsh applications. Typically Steaming in Place (SIP) sterilization.
Capsflow filters are manufactured under criteria of certified Quality management system ISO 9001. All filters are integrity tested during manufacture to meet the set requirements. Materials of construction comply with FDA regulations for food and beverage contact use.

Benefits

• Purpose-designed for SIP
• Cost-saving
• Easy connection with sanitary flange
• On-line connection to automatic integrity tester Available in multiple choice of media and ratings

Typical Application

• Sterile filtration of air and liquid in pharmaceutical and biological products
• Sterile air feed

Construction Materials

• Hydrophobic Filter membrane: PTFE,
• Hydrophilic Filter membrane: PES, NYLON
• Media Support: Polypropylene
• End Caps: Polypropylene
• Inner Core: Polypropylene
• Outer Cage: Polypropylene
• Filter sealing without glue in housing

Size

• 2.5” (84 mm)
• 5” (159 mm)

Traceability

Each capsule is marked with a unique part number, batch number and serial number to enable full traceability

Toxicity

All components meet the specifications for biological safety per USP class VI 121 °C for plastic.

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, 21 CFR. Materials used to produce filter media and hardware are safe for use in contact with foodstuffs in accordance with EU Directives 10/2011.
Rohs 2011/65/EU compliance.

Filtration Area

• 2.5” : 600 cm2
• 5” : 1700 cm2

Typical Air Flow Rate

Performance data

Ordering Information