Description
MEMBRAcart XP filter cartridges are hydrophilic membrane filters designed for removal of spoilage microorganisms in the food and beverage industry.
MEMBRAcart XP filter cartridges are filters constructed from an inert polyethersulfone membrane which, in combination with the robust construction enables excellent mechanical strength and exposure to repeated hot water, chemical and steam sanitization cycles for long service life.
The cartridges are available in single open ended (SOE) configurations to fit in sanitary housings to ensure effective microbial removal and assembly integrity.
| Features | Benefits |
| Inert polyethersulfone (PES) filter material | • Maintaining organoleptic characteristics of the filtered product • Wide range of chemical compatibility |
| Cartridges resistant to numerous sanitization cycles | • Economical operation • Consistent filtrate quality |
| Hydrophilic membrane | • Easy to wet and integrity test |
| Validated with Food & Beverage microorganisms | • Increased process safety • Reliable reduction of microorganisms |
| Individually serialized cartridges | • Full traceability |
| Integrity testable | • Brand protection • Documentation for quality records |
| Multiple adaptor options | • Easy installation into sanitary housings |
Quality
- Cartridges produced in a controlled environment
- Manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
Food Contact Compliance
Please refer to the Pall website http://www.pall.com/foodandbev for a Declaration of Compliance to specific National Legislation and/or Regional Regulatory requirements for food contact use.
Microbial Removal Rating
| Grade | Test Organism | Titer Reduction Value1 (LRV) |
| B | Serratia marcescens (ATCC 14756) |
≥ 10 |
| K | S. cerevisiae | Yeast free |
1Challenges were performed at a level of ≥107 per cm2 of effective filtration area on new and unused filters.
Specifications
Materials of Construction
| Component | Description |
| Filter medium | Polyethersulfone (hydrophilic) |
| Support and drainage | Polypropylene |
| Core, Cage, End Cap and Fin End | Polypropylene |
| Adaptor | Polypropylene with internal stainless steel reinforcing ring |
| O-ring seal | Ethylene propylene rubber or Silicone elastomer |
Technical Information
| Nominal Length | Nominal Filter Area |
| 254 mm (10 in.) | 0.6 m2 (6.5 ft2) |
| 508 mm (20 in.) | 1.2 m2 (13 ft2) |
| 762 mm (30 in.) | 1.8 m2 (19.5 ft2) |
| 508 mm (20 in.) | 2.4 m2 (26 ft2) |
Operating Characteristics in Compatible Fluids2
The maximum allowable differential pressure in a forward flow direction for MEMBRAcart XP filters is shown in the table below.
| Temperature | Max. Allowable Differential Pressure |
| Up to 40 °C (104 °F) | 500 kPa (5 bard) (72.51 psid) |
| 40 °C to 80 °C (104 °F to 176 °F) | 300 kPa (3 bard) (43.51 psid) |
2 Compatible fluids are defined as those which do not swell, soften or attack any of the filter components.
Sterilization and Sanitization
| Media | Temperature | Maximum Cumulative Time/Cycles3 |
| Steam | 125 °C (257 °F) | 50 hours / 150, 20 minute cycles |
| Hot water | 85 °C (185 °F) | 50 hours / 100, 30 min cycles |
| Peracetic acid (PAA), 325 ppm PAA (1275 ppm H2O2 to give 1600 ppm of total peroxides) | ambient | 2000 hours |
3 Measured under laboratory test conditions. The actual cumulative time depends on the process conditions. For applications requiring sterilization or sanitization Pall recommends the use of Code 7 adaptors to ensure filter sealing after cooling. Cartridges should be cooled to system operating temperature prior to use. Contact Pall for recommended procedures.
Pressure Drop vs Liquid Flow Rate4
4 Typical initial clean media differential pressure (dP) per 254 mm (10 in.) cartridge for water at 20 °C (68 °F); viscosity 1 centipoise. For 508, 762 mm and 1016 mm configurations divide the differential pressure by 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Type
Use
Ordering Information
Cartridge Part Number
AB [Table 1] M [Table 2] X [Table 3] W [Table 4]
This is a guide to the Part Numbering structure only. For specific options, please contact Pall.
Table 1: Nominal Length
| Code | Description |
| 1 | 254 mm (10”) |
| 2 | 508 mm (20”) |
| 3 | 762 mm (30”) |
| 4 | 1016 mm (40”) |
Table 2: Microbial Removal Rating
| Code | Microbial Removal Rating |
| B | 0.45 μm |
| K | 0.65 μm |
Table 3: Adaptor
| Code | Description |
| 3 | SOE – single open end with flat closed end and external 222 O-rings |
| 7 | SOE – single open end with fin end, 2 locking tabs and external 226 O-rings |
| 8 | SOE – single open end with fin end and external 222 O-rings |
| 28 | SOE – single open end with fin end, 3 locking tabs and external 222 O-rings |
Table 4: O-Ring Seal Material
| Code | Description |
| H4 | Silicone Elastomer |
| J | Ethylene Propylene Rubber |
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