PolyCap AS 36 Capsule Filter, Sterile, 0.2um, 1/2 SB Inlet & Outlet - 1pc SKU: 6708-3602

Nylon Capsule Filters - 6708-3602

Nylon capsule filters serve as reliable general-purpose devices wherever aqueous and organic compatibility must coexist without pre-wetting or membrane activation steps. Nylon membrane construction in the pleated capsule format delivers the effective filtration area needed for large-volume reagent preparation while maintaining the chemical versatility that defines this material. The outcome is a validated filtration barrier that arrives ready for process integration, supporting the single-use manufacturing strategies adopted by modern pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities.

Key Nylon Membrane Characteristics

• The mechanical strength of nylon membrane construction supports the operating pressures encountered in capsule filtration systems without the deformation risks associated with thinner membrane materials.
• Nylon membrane capsules deliver consistent retention performance across the pore size range from 0.2 to 0.45 micrometers, covering both sterilizing-grade and general clarification applications.
• The 60 degree Celsius temperature limit ensures reliable capsule performance for ambient and moderately heated filtration applications.
• The factory-sterilized device arrives with documented sterility assurance, reducing the validation burden associated with user-performed sterilization of reusable filter assemblies.
• Nylon capsule filters provide a cost-effective filtration option for high-volume reagent preparation, buffer filtration, and general laboratory applications where ultra-low binding is not the primary requirement.

Key Capsule Construction Features

• Thermally fused polypropylene construction eliminates adhesives, binders, and O-rings from the fluid path, reducing extractable contamination and simplifying material qualification.
• Polypropylene capsule housing supports autoclave sterilization at 121 degrees Celsius and withstands gamma irradiation exposure, accommodating both user-sterilized and factory-sterilized device configurations.
• Polypropylene housing materials provide documented biocompatibility and low extractable profiles, supporting integration into pharmaceutical and food-processing filtration applications.
• Barbed inlet and outlet connections provide a practical, leak-resistant interface for gravity-feed, peristaltic pump, and pressure-driven filtration systems using flexible tubing.

Whether your process requires sterilizing-grade retention for a 500-milliliter bench trial or clarification capacity for a 100-liter production batch, the right capsule filter configuration eliminates the compromises between throughput, retention, and operational simplicity. Here, for facilities processing buffers, reagents, and mixed solvent systems, nylon capsule filters provide the chemical versatility your multi-application laboratory environment demands. Make the decision for consistency and reliability, ensuring that your laboratory maintains its reputation for high-quality, error-free output.

Sterilization Guidance

Pre-sterilized packaging delivers the device ready for direct integration into aseptic workflows, eliminating the preparation time and validation requirements associated with user-performed sterilization.

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

Bubble Point (psi)

16 psi

Burst Pressure (psi)

60 psi

Capsule Format

Polycap AS 36

Compliance Standards

ISO 9001

Construction

Polypropylene

Diameter

3.6 cm

Filling Bell (Yes/ No)

No

Filtration Area

340 cm²

Holdup Volume

10 mL

Inlet Connection

3/8 to 1/2 in. stepped barb

Length

9.8 cm

Material

Nylon

Max Batch Volume

Medium-volume batch processing

Maximum Operating Pressure

60 psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

60 °C

Outlet Connection

3/8 to 1/2 in. stepped barb

Pack Count

1

Pore Size (µm)

0.2

Pre-filter Pore Size

Unrated

Prefilter (Yes/No)

Yes

Sterility

Sterile

Sterilization

Do not re-sterilize (autoclavable if sterility expires)

Vent (Yes/ No)

No

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• Aqueous Processing - Hydrophilic membrane filtration of water-based solutions with immediate wetting and full surface area utilization.
• Buffer Filtration - Removal of particulates from biological and chemical buffers prior to analytical instrumentation or process use.
• Environmental Samples - Processing of water, soil extract, and environmental samples requiring both particulate removal and volume capacity.
• Sample Clarification - Large-volume clarification of environmental, industrial, and laboratory samples prior to analytical testing.
• Reagent Preparation - General-purpose filtration of laboratory reagents, buffers, and chemical solutions across aqueous and organic systems.
• Chemical Solutions - Filtration of alcohols, esters, and mild organic solvents compatible with the broad chemical tolerance of nylon membranes.