PolyCap TF 150, 0.2um, w/ 1.5 in Sanitary Inlet & Outlet - 1pc SKU: 2801

PTFE Capsule Filters - 2801

PTFE capsule filters bring the chemical inertness required for solvent processing and gas filtration into a disposable, integrity-testable format suited to regulated environments. Manufactured to exacting specifications, pleated PTFE membrane construction provides extended surface area for solvent and gas filtration, maintaining flow performance across high-volume batches where chemical resistance is the primary selection criterion. The outcome is higher operational throughput with lower contamination risk, as disposable capsule devices remove the reprocessing steps that introduce variability into reusable filter systems.

Key PTFE Membrane Characteristics

• The hydrophobic PTFE membrane serves both liquid solvent filtration and sterile gas venting applications, with alcohol pre-wetting required only for aqueous solution processing.
• Maximum operating temperature of 121 degrees Celsius supports filtration of warm solutions and accommodates the thermal conditions present in process environments.
• PTFE capsule filters maintain mechanical integrity and retention performance at temperatures exceeding those tolerated by PES, PVDF, or nylon membranes, supporting high-temperature process filtration.
• PTFE membrane chemistry withstands autoclave temperatures, supporting sterilization protocols where both the membrane and housing construction are rated for steam exposure.
• The 60 psi maximum pressure rating accommodates the differential pressures generated during filtration of particle-laden solutions as the membrane progressively loads.

Key Capsule Construction Features

• The sealed polypropylene housing is individually integrity-tested during manufacturing, verifying membrane installation and housing seal quality before the device leaves the production facility.
• Polypropylene housing materials provide documented biocompatibility and low extractable profiles, supporting integration into pharmaceutical and food-processing filtration applications.
• Tri-clamp compatible sanitary connections enable tool-free capsule installation and removal, minimizing changeover time in production-scale filtration operations.
• Single-use polypropylene capsule construction eliminates cleaning validation requirements, reducing the regulatory burden and turnaround time associated with reusable stainless steel filter housings.

As batch volumes and regulatory expectations continue to grow, your capsule filter selection becomes a process design decision that affects sterility assurance, product recovery, and operational cost per liter filtered. With this in mind, for laboratories and production facilities filtering HPLC mobile phases, aggressive chemicals, or sterile gases, PTFE capsule filters provide the chemical inertness your purity standards demand. Secure your research outcomes by partnering with a filtration solution that understands your need for speed, accuracy, and reproducibility.

Sterilization Guidance

Polypropylene construction throughout the device permits autoclave sterilization at standard conditions, enabling end-user preparation for sterile filtration applications as needed.

For more information about chemical compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.

Bubble Point (psi)

13 psi

Burst Pressure (psi)

60 psi

Capsule Format

Polycap TF 150

Compliance Standards

ISO 9001

Construction

Polypropylene

Diameter

15 cm

Filling Bell (Yes/ No)

No

Filtration Area

1830 cm²

Holdup Volume

43 mL

Inlet Connection

1-1/2 in. sanitary flange

Length

23.4 cm

Material

PTFE

Max Batch Volume

Large-volume batch processing

Maximum Operating Pressure

60 psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

121 °C

Outlet Connection

1-1/2 in. sanitary flange

Pack Count

5

Pore Size (µm)

0.2

Prefilter (Yes/No)

No

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclave

Vent (Yes/ No)

No

Wettability

Hydrophobic

• Vent Protection - Membrane barrier filtration for fermentation vessel exhaust and bioreactor off-gas systems in bioprocessing facilities.
• Solvent Filtration - Chemical-resistant filtration of HPLC mobile phases, aggressive organic solvents, and corrosive reagent solutions.
• Tank Venting - Hydrophobic membrane barrier prevents microbial ingress while allowing pressure equalization in process tank headspaces.
• Chemical Processing - Filtration of strong acids, bases, and aggressive organic chemicals that degrade PES, PVDF, and nylon membranes.
• Air Filtration - Point-of-use filtration of compressed air and nitrogen gas streams supplying clean manufacturing environments.
• Solvent Recovery - Clarification of recycled organic solvents to remove particulates accumulated during previous processing operations.