amcPTFECap--American Membrane Corporation

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amcPTFECap

amcPTFECap filters are specifically designed using advanced technology in air and liquid filtration industry. They incorporate PTFE membrane, i.e., hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, to provide great particle-retention capability and high performance reliability.

amcPTFECap filters are constructed of 0.1 um and 0.2 um PTFE membrane and polypropylene support to provide superior performance for demanding production applications. The construction of amcPTFECap filters uses thermal welding technology with polypropylene housings avoid any adhesives or glues, ensuring broad chemical compatibility and providing lower extractables.

Four different physical sizes of amcPTFECap are available to suit a variety of processing requirements.

Performance Advantages

All materials of construction are non-toxic and bio-safe, pass USP VI-121°C Plastic Tests
Quality engineered to withstand shocks, back pressure, repeated sterilizations and the rigors of process operations
Broadest chemical compatibility and lowest extractable levels
High flow rates and optimized surface area shorten processing time and reduce filter consumption
In venting applications, the hydrophobic membrane remains impervious to water condensate

Typical Applications

Process air/gas filtration, tank bioreactor or fermentor venting, filtration of organic chemicals, acids, etchants, solvents, sterile tank vent, dry compressed gases

Materials of Construction
Filter Media:	Single layer of hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene membrane
Support Material:	Polypropylene
Housing:	Polypropylene
Sealing Technology:	Thermal bonding
Vent Plug:	Polypropylene

Nominal Pore Sizes:	0.1, 0.2 μm

Typical Effective Filtration Area	amcPTFECap-S: 750 cm² amcPTFECap-M: 1,750 cm² amcPTFECap-L: 2,800 cm² amcPTFECap-J: 4,000 cm²
Overall Length (Excluding Inlet/Outlet Adapter)	amcPTFECap-S: 6.4 cm (2.5 in) amcPTFECap-M: 11.2 cm (4.4 in) amcPTFECap-L: 16.0 cm (6.3 in) amcPTFECap-J: 14.2 cm (5.6 in)
Diameter	amcPTFECap-S: 7.5 cm (3.0 in) amcPTFECap-M: 7.5 cm (3.0 in) amcPTFECap-L: 7.5 cm (3.0 in) amcPTFECap-J: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)

Maximum Operating Temperature60°C at 30 psi (2.1 bar)

Sterilization121°C for multiple cycles at 15 psi (1.0 bar)

Maximum Operating Pressure	60 psi (4.1 bar) at ambient temperature

Minimum Bubble Point	0.1 μm: 21 psi (1.5 bar) in ethanol 0.2 μm: 15 psi (1.1 bar) in ethano

Typical Water Flow Rate (after ethanol prewet)
0.1 μm:	amcPTFECap-S: 0.2 lpm/psi (0.4 lpm/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-M: 0.7 lpm/psi (1.1 lpm/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-L: 1.1 lpm/psi (1.6 lpm/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-J: 1.6 lpm/psi (2.4 lpm/0.1 bar)
0.2 μm:	amcPTFECap-S: 0.6 lpm/psi (0.9 lpm/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-M: 1.4 lpm/psi (2.1 lpm/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-L: 2.2 lpm/psi (3.3 lpm/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-J: 3.3 lpm/psi (4.8 lpm/0.1 bar)

Typical Air Flow Rates
0.1 μm:	amcPTFECap-S: 1.9 cfm/psi (4.6 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-M: 4.6 cfm/psi (11 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-L: 7.2 cfm/psi (17.3 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-J: 10.4 cfm/psi (24 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar)
0.2 μm:	amcPTFECap-S: 3.0 cfm/psi (7.2 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-M: 7.1 cfm/psi (17.1 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-L: 11.2 cfm/psi (26.8 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar) amcPTFECap-J: 16 cfm/psi (38 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar)

Oxidizables Substances:	USP meet after 500 mL flush after autoclave

Biosafety	All components meet USP Class VI-121°C Plastic Tests

Endotoxicity Level	< 0.25 EU/mL using Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test

Inlet/Outlet Connections	1/4-1/2 inch stepped hose barb (S) 1/2 hose barb (H) 1/2 inch NPTM (T) 1-1/2 inch sanitary flange (F)

Typical Water Flow Rate

Cartridge Ordering Information
Rated Pore Size	10	0.1 μm
Rated Pore Size	20	0.2 μm

Nominal Length	S	2.5 inch (6.4 cm)
	M	4.4 inch (11.2 cm)
	L	6.3 inch (16.0 cm)
	J	5.6 inch (14.2 cm)

Grade	0	Non-Sterile
Grade	1	Sterile

Inlet Connector	S	1/4-1/2 inch Stepped Hose Barb
	H	1/2 inch Hose Barb
	T	1/2 inch NPTM
	F	1-1/2 inch Sanitary Flange
	Q	Quick Connect Hose Nipple
	N	3/4 inch NPTM (only for “J” type)

Outlet Connector	S	1/4-1/2 inch Stepped Hose Barb
	H	1/2 inch Hose Barb
	T	1/2 inch NPTM
	F	1-1/2 inch Sanitary Flange
	N	3/4 inch NPTM (only for “J” type)

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