Polypropylene Capsule Filter, 5.0um, 72mm x 92.7mm, 3/8 in. MNPT, Nonsterile, 1/Pk SKU: SF14964

Polypropylene (PP) Capsule Filters - SF14964

For high-particulate or chemically aggressive fluid streams, polypropylene capsule filters provide the loading capacity and chemical resistance needed for reliable in-line operation. The depth-style polypropylene media within the capsule housing provides high dirt-holding capacity for clarification and prefiltration applications where particulate loads would rapidly foul membrane-based devices. The result is a filtration workflow that scales efficiently from method development through production, delivering consistent retention performance across the full range of capsule effective filtration areas.

Key Polypropylene (PP) Membrane Characteristics

The 75.4 psi maximum pressure rating accommodates the differential pressures generated during filtration of particle-laden solutions as the membrane progressively loads.
Polypropylene capsule construction tolerates repeated autoclave sterilization cycles at 121 degrees Celsius, supporting reuse protocols where single-use disposability is not required.
Polypropylene capsule filters serve as effective guard filters upstream of sensitive analytical instruments and sterilizing-grade membrane devices, removing gross particulates that would cause premature fouling.
The non-sterile capsule format offers a cost-effective option for applications where particle removal rather than sterility assurance is the primary filtration objective.
The single membrane configuration is appropriate for pre-clarified feed streams where upstream particulate removal has already reduced the contaminant load to levels within the capsule's dirt-holding capacity.

Key Capsule Construction Features

Polypropylene capsule housing provides broad chemical compatibility from pH 1 to 14, resisting the acids, bases, and process chemicals that degrade alternative housing materials.
Single-use polypropylene capsule construction eliminates cleaning validation requirements, reducing the regulatory burden and turnaround time associated with reusable stainless steel filter housings.
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 capsule housing supports autoclave sterilization at 121 degrees Celsius and withstands gamma irradiation exposure, accommodating both user-sterilized and factory-sterilized device configurations.

From method development through scale-up to production, your capsule filter choice defines the balance between membrane performance, process integration, and the regulatory documentation trail that supports each filtration event. For exactly this reason, if your process generates high particulate loads or involves chemically aggressive fluids, polypropylene capsule construction provides the chemical breadth and dirt-holding capacity your clarification step requires. Elevate the quality of your analytical data today by standardizing on a filtration product built to meet the exact specifications of your applications.

Sterilization Guidance

Standard autoclave cycles at 121 degrees Celsius are compatible with the polypropylene housing and membrane assembly, allowing preparation for sterile applications at the point of use.

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