GVS Capsflow PP CIK Series

CIK series - Polypropylene membrane General Application

CIKPP Capsule Filters with depth structure of polypropylene media. lt offers broad chemical compatibility, higher dirt holding capacity with high flow rates at low pressure drop, and low extractables. They are available in nominal and absolute rating.

Benefits

• Wide chemical compatibility
• High dirt hold capacity
• High retention
• Thermal bonding
• Non-fiber releasing

Typical Applications

• Process Water
• Vinegar
• Aqueous solutions
• Beer, Wine and Spirits
• Juice, Soft Drinks, Edible Oils
• Bulk Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical intermediates

Construction Materials

• Filter Media: Polypropylene
• Media Support: Polypropylene
• End Caps: Polypropylene
• lnner Core: Polypropylene
• Outer Cage: Polypropylene
• Sealing Method: Thermal Bonding

Sanitization/Sterilization

• Autoclavable
• Hot water

Toxicity

All plastic parts meet the specifications for biological safety per USP Class VI 121°C for plastics.

Capsule lntegrity

• Minimum burst pressure: 123.5 psi (8.5 barg)

Filter Area

• 2.5’’ = 1480 cm2
• 5’’ = 2650 cm2
• 10’’ = 5500 cm2
• 20’’ = 11000 cm2
• 30’’ = 16500 cm2
• 40’’ = 22000 cm2

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 safe for use in contact with foodstuffs in accordance with EU Directives 10/2011.

Maximum Operating Conditions

• Maximum opereting pressure
Liquid: 5 bar (80psi) at 77°F/25°C
Gas: 3.5 bar (60psi) at 77°F/25°C
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 80 °C
• Autoclave at 125 °C, 30 minutes and 25 cycles
• Autoclave at 135 °C, 30 minutes and 15 cycles