CFS-PES Series polyethersulfone pleated filter cartridges provide efficient submicronic retention in the production of foods and beverages. The highly asymmetric PES membrane gives excellent permeability, contaminant capacity, and particle removal at high flow rates and low pressure drop. Excellent microbial retention with proven high LRV performance. Being hydrophilic, cartridges allow for fast and easy wetting in aqueous fluids. Cartridges are 100% integrity tested to assure optimized retention performance. Component materials comply with US FDA and EU regulations for safe use with food and potable water.

Optional serial-layered grades offer greater LRV performance and tolerance to steam sterilization for extended service life.

Features

Durable PES and polypropylene components
Extreme porosity highly asymmetric membrane
Excellent fluid compatibility
UPW rinse assures low extractables

Applications

Beer, wine, distilled spirits
Bottled water production
Food oils
Fruit juices

Product Quality

Individual elements are identified by serial number.
Produced in a clean-room environment for product purity & cleanliness.
Manufactured within an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
100% integrity tested by diffusion flow.
Meets USP Biological Reactivity Test requirements of the current USP <88> for Plastics Class VI-121°C.
A Certificate of Quality document is provided with each production lot.

Microbial Retention Performance

Rating	Microbial Retention
0.2μm	Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC 19746), ＞7 LRV
0.45μm	Serratia marcescens (ATCC 14756), ＞6 LRV
0.65μm	Saccharomyces cerevisiae, ＞5 LRV

See Product Performance & Operating Guide for additional information, including integrity test parameters & methodology recommendations

Materials of Construction

Media	Polyethersulfone
Support Layers	Polypropylene
Cage/Core/End Caps	Polypropylene
Adapter Reinforcement	Polysulfone or Stainless Steel
Seal Options	Silicone, NBR, EPDM, FKM, E-FKM

Dimensions

Diameter:	69mm (2.72")
Lengths:	10”, 20”, 30”, 40”

Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature:	80°C (176°F) max.
Operating dP (max.):	4 bar (58 psi) @ 20°C (68°F) 2 bar (29 psi) @ 80°C (176°F)
Change-Out dP:	2.6 bar (38 psi) @ 20°C (68°F)
Sterilization Recommendations
Autoclave	125°C (257°F), 30 minutes, 30 cycles
Steam-in-Place (SIP):	125°C (257°F), 30 minutes, 30 cycles
Extractables, typical
Per 10” element:	﹤25mg non-dissolved solids