FiberFlo® MicroFiber Cartridge Filters
✔ Increased Dirt Holding Capacity✔ Low Initial Pressure Drops✔ Maximum Throughput
✔ Long Service Life✔ Comprehensive Selection of
Pore Sizes
Unique Manufacturing Process Gives Superior StructureUsing a numerically controlled process, molten polypropylene is extruded into highly porouscartridges. The microfibers weld together as they cool. The result is a dimensionally stable filtermedia that resists distortion during increased fluid pressure.
True Gradient Pore Size DistributionFiberFlo MicroFiber cartridges contain void spaces that are farmore accessible to dirt particles than those filters using gradeddensity construction. The proprietary melt blown processdevelops a filter with enormous quantities of progressivelysmaller pores without significantly increasing bulk density.Porosity remains uniform, from coarse to fine, throughout thecartridge wall providing maximum throughput and extendedservice life.
In contrast, graded density is a relatively unsophisticated methodthat compresses more fiber into a fixed volume to achievesmaller voids and pores. This can cause a dramatic reduction inpercentage of void volume resulting in excessive pressure dropand shortened service life.
Free From ExtractablesFiberFlo MicroFiber filter surfaces are free from
lubricants, surfactants or antisatic chemicals so they will not cause foaming or othercontamination. Polypropylene microfiber is suitable for potable water filtration andfood processing applications. The polypropylene cartridges are suitable for filteringa variety of industrial chemicals.
Homogenous Materials for Easier DisposalThe MicroFiber filter media is composed of a single material for easier pulverization
or incineration. This efficiency in waste volume reduction canlead to a direct cost savings in disposal. In addition,
polypropylene provides 2,000 BTU/ LB of heatenergy for any process that uses it as a fuel.
The true gradient density of thesefilters results in particle entrapmentthroughout the depth of the media,reducing surface blinding andproviding increased filter life and dirtholding capacity.
Every cartridgeis individuallyembossed withits micron rating.
Micron ratingsrepresent thesmallest sizeparticle that canbe trapped at anefficiency of 98%or better in asingle pass withend cap seals.
MicroFiber Cartridge Filters
Micron Ratings1 503 755 100
10 15025
Greater void volume than resin bonded or woundcartridge.
Homogeneous high purity media. Fibers free of residualextrusion oils, surfactants, antistatic agents and resinbinders.
Fibers thermally bonded - dimensionally stable filtermedia.
Stratified pore structure allows separation of solidsalong a size gradient.
Hydrophobic media.
High efficiency media.
Easily ground into powder or incinerated.
Increased dirt-holding capacity. Longer service life.Lower initial pressure drop.
Meets FDA requirements for food contact. Will notcause foaming in process stream.
Reduced fiber migration. Micron rating not altered asdifferential pressure increases. Rigid, highly porouscartridge does not require a support core.
Results in particle entrapment throughout depth ofmedia reducing surface blinding and increasing dirtholding capacity.
Filter will absorb undissolved and non-emulsified oilout of liquid, air or gas streams.
Will filter out large percentage of contaminant on asingle pass. Not dependent on the filter “cake” toimprove particle retention.
Reduced waste volume.
Features Benefits
Lengths (in inches)9 3/4, 10, 19 3/4, 2029 1/4, 30, 39, 40
0-Ring or Flat GasketsSilicone Viton Buna-NERR Neoprene
Differential PressureMaximum 50 PSIGRecommendedChange-Out 10-15 PSIGInitial 1-3 PSIG
Operating TemperatureMaximum Continuous 2000F
End Fitting/Sealing OptionsSOE-222 0-Ring/Solid End Cap (Code 3)SOE-222 0-Ring/Fin (Code 8)SOE-226 0-Ring/Fin (Code 7)DOE-Flat Gasket/Flat Gasket (Code DOE)DOE -Standard (X Model) (No end caps)
Performance AttributesFlow Rates
Filtration Efficiency (examples)
Cartridges arechallenged at 3 to 5
GPM/10” on a singlepass with a water
based slurry of eitherSAE-Fine or SAE-Coarse test dust
depending on themicron rating. The
efficiencies are derivedby measuring the ratio
of upstream versusdownstream particle
counts taken on anautomated particle
counter.
Compliance of Polypropylene MicroFiber CartridgesFDAMinntech Corporation, Filtration Technologies Group, polypropylene microfiber media, using a base homopolymerresin, is in compliance with the appropriate guidelines outlined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Construction components meet the FDA requirement outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Section177.1520 (a), (1) and Section 177.1520 (c), (1.1).Guidance in the proper use of polymers is set forth by appropriate government regulation and must be determined bythe end user. End users are encouraged to consult the Code of Federal Regulation in determining acceptable use forpolypropylene homopolymers (Ref...Title 21, Section 176.170).
NSFFiberFlo MicroFiber Cartridges with and without end caps, are certified by NSF International under ANSI/NSFStandard 42 for replacement parts.
USPFiberFlo MicroFiber Cartridges meet the requirement of the USP Class VI plastics test as demonstrated by USPBiological Reactivity Tests, In Vivo.
Other efficiency charts available upon request.
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Sulfate (Alum)Ammonia AnhydrousAmmonia, Gas (cold)Ammonia LiquidsAmmonia NitrateAmmonium BiflorideAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium HydroxideAmmonium NitrateAmmonium NiriteAmmonium PersulfateAmmonium Phosphate,
MonobasicAmmonium
Phosphate,TribasicAmmonium SulfateAmyl-ActateAmyI-AlcoholAnilineAnti-FreezeAqua Regia
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(See Phenol)Carbon DioxideCarbon MonoxideCarbonate WaterCarbonic AcidCatsupCellosolveChloros Bleach
Chocolate SyrupChromic Acid 5%Chrome Plating SolutionsCitric AcidCitric OilsColbaltChloride (2N)Copper NitrateCopper Sulfate
(5%Solution)CreamCychlohesanolDecalin (Deklin)DecaneDenatured AlcoholDetergentsO-DichlorobenzeneDiesel FuelDiethyl SebecateDimethyl AnilineDimethal FormamideDimethyl PhthalateEpiclorohydrineEpsom Salts
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(37%) (Cold)Hydrocyanic AcidHydrofloric Acid (20%)Hydrofloric Acid (50%)Hydrofloric Acid (75%)Hydrofluosilicic Acid (20%)Hydrogen GasHydrogen PeroxideHydrogen Sulfide
(Wet) (Cold)Hydrogen Sulfide
(Wet) (Hot)Hydrogen Sulfide
Aqueous SolutionHydroquinoneHypochlorous AcidIodine (In Alcohol)IsooctaneLard
Latex Lead AcetateLead SulfamateLime BleachLime SulfarLinoleic AcidLubricantsLubricating Oils
(Petroleum)LyeMagnesium CarbonateMagnesium ChlorideMagnesium HydroxideMagnesium NitrateMagnesium SulfateMaleic AcidMalic AcidMayonaiseMercuric Chloride
(dilute solution)Mercuric CyanideMercuryMethaneMethanol
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Solutions
Potassium DichromatePotassium HydroxidePotassium NitratePotassium PermanganatePotassium SulfatePropane (Liquified)Propylene GlycolRosinsRumRust InhibitorsSalad DressingSalt WaterSea WaterSewageShellac (Bleached)Shellac (Orange)SiliconeSilver NitrateSoap SolutionsSodium AcetateSodium AluminateSodium BicarbonateSodium BisulfateSodium BorateSodium CarbonateSodium ChlorateSodium ChlorideSodium ChromateSodium CyanideSodium HydroxideSodium Hypochlorite
(To 20%)Sodium NitrateSodium PerborateSodium PeroxideSodium PhosphateSodium Polyphosphate
(Mono,Di,Tribasic)Sodium SilicateSodium SulfideSodium Thiosulfate ("Hypo")Stannic ChlorideSteric AcidStoddard SolventSugar (Liquids)Sulfate LiquorsSulfarSulfar DioxideSulfurous AcidSyrupTallowTannio AcidTanning LiquorsTartaric AcidTeriary Butyl AlcoholTetraefhyl LeadTomato JuiceTransformer OilVinegarVarnishWater, Acid, MineWater, Distilled, Lab Grade 7Water, FreshWater, SaItWhiskey and WinesWhite Liquor (pulp Mill)Zinc ChlorideZinc Sulfate
Chemical CompatibilityMicroFiber Cartridges are suitable for these chemicals (based on temperature of 70˚F)
TemperatureLimits forElastometersNeoprene 00F to +2000F
Buna-N +100F to+1800F
EPR,EPDM -600F to+2800F
Viton -400F to+3500F
Teflon +5000F
Silicone +5000F
Hypalon +100F to+2750F
NOTE: These are averagetemperatures.Chemicals and solventscan have an effect ontemperature limits.