Food & Bev PES Capsules0 pages

FPS Capsule Filters
Polyethersulfone Membrane

Applications
Wine

Process Water

Beer

Clean-in-Place Solutions

Juices

Aseptically Packaged Liquids

Bottled Water
FPS Capsules are hydrophilic and manufactured with the
highest quality asymmetric polyethersulfone (PES) membrane.
Polyethersulfone membrane exhibits excellent flow rates with
precise retention ratings.

E
xcellent flow rates with precise retention ratings
Remove organic contaminants from wine, beer, bottled
water

Polyethersulfone is particularly suited for the filtration of products
that contain elements that can adsorb to the media, such as
flavor elements and proteins. The lower binding characteristics
of PES avoid adsorption and make it a good choice for filtration
of beer and wine.

P
rotect processes by removing organic contaminants
from water, CIP solutions
Low product adsorption to preserve flavor

FPS Capsule Filters - Filtration Area

Capsule Length

Media

2”

5”

10”

20”

30”

1.0 ft2 (930cm2)

PES Membrane

3.0 ft2 (2788cm2)

7.0 ft2 (6503cm2)

14.0 ft2 (13006cm2)

21.0 ft2 (19509cm2)

Flow Rate / Filtration Area

The following table represents typical water flow at a one psi (69 mbar) pressure differential across a single 2 inch capsule with 1.0 ft²
(930 cm²) of media with 1/2” FNPT ports. The test fluid is water at ambient temperature. Higher pressure drops are acceptable, but as
flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes more apparent.
0.03 μm

0.10 μm

0.22 μm

0.45 μm

0.65 μm

0.80 μm

1.0 μm

1.2 μm

GPM

0.21

0.36

0.64

1.0

1.2

1.3

1.36

1.4

LPM

0.79

1.36

2.42

3.79

4.54

4.92

5.15

5.30

Pore Size

* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet

Construction Materials

Maximum Operating Parameters

Housing

Polypropylene

Liquid Operational Pressure

80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Filtration Media

Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane

Gases Operational Pressure

60 psi (4.1 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Media Support

Polypropylene

Operating Temperature

End Caps

Polypropylene

43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water

Center Core

Polypropylene

Outer Support Cage

Polypropylene

Sealing Method

Thermal Bonding

Forward Differential Pressure 50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Reverse Differential Pressure

40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Recommended Changeout
Pressure

35 psid (2.4 bard)

Food and Beverage Grade

FPS capsule filters remove organic contaminants from beverages
and process liquids. They are used for final filtration of wine, beer,
bottled water and aseptically packaged products like juices. To
protect processes, FPS capsules see service in removing organic
and other contaminants from process water and clean-in-place
solutions used in piping and other systems.