amcAccuFlow

amcAccuFlow cartridge is a precision filter product that combines the benefit of both a prefilter and final filter in one device to provide reliable and consistent performance. The pleated filter medium is amcAccupor membrane, i.e., modified hydrophilic polyethersulfone membrane speci- fically developed by AMC for various filtration applications.

This cartridge is designed for long service and can be used for final filtration when absolute particle removal is necessary, or prefiltration where highly fine particle removal is desired to protect the final filter.

During the manufacturing process, every amcAccuFlow cartridge is flushed with proper solvents under controlled conditions to provide cleanliness, and integrity tested to assure product quality.

amcAccuFlow cartridge is compatible with autoclave and in-line steam sterilization, as well as chemical sanitization methods.

 

Performance Advantages

  • Constructed of only two materials, i.e., modified polyethersulfone and polypropylene with no adhesives to ensure lower extractables
  • All components meet USP Class VI-121°C Plastics Tests for biosafety, and are listed as being acceptable for food contact applications according to the Code of Federal Regulation, Title 21
  • Provides high throughputs to minimize filter change-outs during batch processing
  • Enhanced porosity of amcAccupor membrane as a filter medium in the cartridge results in low differential pressures and extended filter life
  • Offers great resistance to severe sanitizing agents such as hot water, concentrated hydrogen peroxides, and active chloride compounds
  • Available in a variety of configurations allowing for easy installation in commonly used filtration systems
  • 100% integrity tested during manufacturing to assure product reliability and quality

Typical Applications

  • Biologicals: wash and rinse water, diagnostic reagents, buffers, vaccines, bottle and vial washers, dry compressed gases, make-up water
  • Bulk Chemicals: selected acids, diluted bases, alcohols
  • Inks: water and alcohol based inks
 
Materials of Construction
Filter Media: Serial layers of pleated amcAccupor membrane (modified hydrophilic PES membrane)
Support Material: Polypropylene
Structure Components: polypropylene
Sealing Technology: Thermal bonding
 
Dimensions
Nominal Length: 10, 20, 30, and 40 inch
(25.4, 50.8, 76.2, and 101.6 cm)
Diameter: 2.7 inches (6.9 cm)
 
Nominal Pore Sizes 0.1, 0.2, 0.45 μm
 
Typical Effective Filtration Area 5.8 ft² (0.54 m²) per 10 inch
 
Maximum Operating Temperature

90°C (194°F) at 30 psi (2.1 bar)

(Supported adapters are recommended for applications at elevated temperature over 60°C)

 
Sterilization/Sanitization Methods
Chemical: Peracetic acid, chlorinated alkaline products, bleach, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen peroxide at typical sanitization concentrations and temperatures
Hot Water: 88°C (190°F) for 5 psi(0.34 bar)
Autoclave: 121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes up to 50 cycles
In-line Steam: 121°C (250°F) for 60 minutes at 2 psi (0.14 bar) up to 50 cycles
142°C (288°F) for 60 minutes at 2 psi (0.14bar) up to 25 cycles
 
Maximum Differential Forward Pressure 60 psi (4.1 bar) at ambient temperature
 
Maximum Differential Back Pressure 0.1 μm: 30 psi (2.1 bar) at ambient temperature
0.2 μm: 15 psi (1.0 bar) at ambient temperature
 
Maximum Continuous Pressure Limited by housing
 
Recommended Integrity Tests
 
Minimum Bubble Point:

0.1 μm: 28 psi (2.0 bar) in ethanol
0.2 μm: 45 psi (3.1 bar) in water
0.45 μm: 28 psi (2.0 bar) in water

 
Diffusional Flow in Water: Provided separately*
 
Typical Water Flow Rate 
0.1 μm:  0.4 gpm/psi/10 inch length (2.2 lpm/0.1 bar/25.4 cm length)
0.2 μm:  2.2 gpm/psi/10 inch length (12.1 lpm/0.1 bar/25.4 cm length)
0.45 μm:    4 gpm/psi/10 inch length (22 lpm/0.1 bar/25.4 cm length)
 
Oxidizable Substances Filtrate meets USP XXll requirements for purified water with <1 L flush after autoclaving
 
Biosafety All components meet USP Class VI-121°C Plastics Tests, and are listed as being acceptable for food contact according to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21
 
Endotoxin Level <0.25 EU/ml utilizing Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test
 
Typical non-Volatile Residue 50 ppm per 10 inch
 
Bacterial Retention Provided separately*

Typical Water Flow Rate

Ordering Information

 A F ■ ■ ◆ ● ▲

■ Rated Pore Size 10 0.1 μm
20 0.2 μm
45 0.45 μm
 
◆ Nominal Length 1 10 inch (25.4 cm)
2 20 inch (50.8 cm)
3 30 inch (76.2 cm)
4 40 inch (101.6 cm)
 
● Seal Material S Silicone
V Viton
E Ethylene Propylene
 
▲ Cartridge Configuration D SOE, -020
F DOE, Gasket/Gasket 10 inch increments
J SOE, -222/Flat/SS*
K SOE, -222/Fin/SS*
M SOE, -222/Flat
P SOE, -222/Fin
Q SOE, -226/Fin
R SOE, -226/Fin/SS*
V SOE, -226/Flat
W SOE, -226/Flat/SS*