VPS Wine Grade Polyethersulfone Membrane Filter Capsule (VPSXWGC)

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The VPSX Capsule Filter features a dual-layer Polyethersulfone (PES) membrane engineered for reliable microbial retention in beverage and food processing applications. Designed to remove bacteria, yeast, and mold while preserving flavor profiles, VPSX filters offer high flow rates, low protein binding, and excellent throughput. Each unit is integrity tested and meets FDA and EC food contact requirements.

Key Features:

• Dual-layer PES construction with prefilter and final retention membrane
• High flow and throughput with minimal flavor impact
• Validated for microbial removal with >7-log reduction
• Low protein binding and extractables
• 100% integrity tested and USP <643>/<645> compliant

Performance Parameters:

• Max Operating Temp: 110 °F at 30 psid (43 °C at 2.07 bard)
• Forward Differential Pressure: 80 psid at 68 °F (5.52 bard)
• Reverse Differential Pressure: 50 psid at 68 °F (3.45 bard)
• Recommended Changeout Pressure: 35 psid (2.41 bard)

Sterilization & Cleaning:

• Filtered Hot Water: 90 °C (194 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles, max 3 psid
• Autoclave: 250 °F (121 °C), 30 min, 25+ cycles
• Inline Steam (Cartridge Only): 275 °F (135 °C), 30 min, 25+ cycles
• Chemical Sanitization: Compatible with hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, sodium hypochlorite, and standard agents

Filtration Area (Nominal):

• 2" – 0.9 ft² (0.08 m²)
• 5" – 2.5 ft² (0.23 m²)
• 10" – 5.4 ft² (0.50 m²)
• 20" – 10.8 ft² (1.00 m²)
• 30" – 16.2 ft² (1.51 m²)
• 40" – 21.6 ft² (2.01 m²)

Diffusion & Bubble Point (Water-Wetted):

Diffusion Specifications:

• 2" – ≤ 4.3 mL/min
• 5" – ≤ 12.9 mL/min
• 10" – ≤ 30 mL/min
• 20" – ≤ 60 mL/min
• 30" – ≤ 90 mL/min
• 40" – ≤ 120 mL/min

Typical Applications:

• Wine & Beer
• Juices
• Bottled Water
• Aseptic Packaged Liquids
• Rinse & Process Water

Construction Materials:

• Filtration Media: High-capacity PES on polyester prefilter + PES final layer
• End Caps, Core, Cage, Housing: Polypropylene
• Sealing Method: Thermal Bonding
• Gasket/O-Ring Options (Cartridge Only): Buna, Viton® (FKM), EPDM, Silicone, FEP-Encapsulated Silicone or Viton®

Regulatory & Quality Compliance:

• FDA Food Contact Compliant (21 CFR 174.5, 177.1500, etc.)
• EC 10/2011 Compliant
• USP <643>/<645> TOC & Conductivity Compliant
• USP Class VI Biological Reactivity Compliant
• Non-Fiber Releasing (21 CFR 210.3(b)(6), 211.72)
• Validated with >7-log retention of:
 – Brevundimonas diminuta (0.22 µm)
 – Serratia marcescens (0.45 µm)
 – Saccharomyces cerevisiae (0.65 µm)

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