Nylon Capsule Filter, 5.0um, 72mm x 100mm, 3/8 in. Hose Barb, Nonsterile, 1/Pk SKU: SF14935

Nylon Capsule Filters - SF14935

For laboratories filtering buffers, reagents, and mixed aqueous-organic solutions at volume, nylon capsule filters provide the chemical breadth and flow performance that dedicated membrane materials cannot. Built for consistent results, naturally hydrophilic nylon membrane within the capsule housing wets immediately on contact with aqueous solutions, eliminating pre-conditioning steps and enabling rapid filtration startup for time-sensitive applications. Together, 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 Nylon Membrane Characteristics

• Nylon capsule filters resist common laboratory solvents including alcohols, esters, and bases, while maintaining stable performance above pH 3 across typical processing conditions.
• Capsule holdup volume of 25 milliliters represents the fluid retained within the device after filtration, an important factor when calculating yield for high-value pharmaceutical products.
• Single-layer membrane construction provides direct, absolute retention at the rated pore size without the additional flow resistance introduced by upstream prefilter layers.
• 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.
• Nylon membrane capsules offer natural hydrophilicity across their full pore structure, ensuring complete wetting with aqueous solutions without the pre-treatment steps required by hydrophobic alternatives.

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.
• Single-use polypropylene capsule construction eliminates cleaning validation requirements, reducing the regulatory burden and turnaround time associated with reusable stainless steel filter housings.

Your laboratory's filtration throughput depends not only on membrane retention characteristics but on the practical factors of device connection, priming, and changeover that capsule filters are specifically engineered to optimize. In particular, for facilities processing buffers, reagents, and mixed solvent systems, nylon capsule filters provide the chemical versatility your multi-application laboratory environment demands. Secure your research outcomes by partnering with a filtration solution that understands your need for speed, accuracy, and reproducibility.

Sterilization Guidance

Non-sterile delivery accommodates applications where sterility is not required, while the all-polypropylene construction provides the option for autoclave sterilization when aseptic processing is specified.

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

Bubble Point (psi)

2.9psi

Compliance Standards

ISO 9001

Connection Type

3/8 in. hose barb

Construction

Polypropylene

Diameter

72mm

Dimensions

72mm x 100mm

Filling Bell (Yes/ No)

No

Filtration Area

500cm²

Flow Rate

5.99 L/min at 0.1 bar

Holdup Volume

25mL

Inlet Connection

3/8 in. Hose Barb

Length

100mm

Material

Nylon

Max Batch Volume

＜20L

Maximum Operating Pressure

75.4psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

80°C

Outlet Connection

3/8 in. Hose Barb

Pack Count

1

Pore Size (µm)

5

Prefilter (Yes/No)

No

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclavable at 121°C for 30 mins

Vent (Yes/ No)

Yes

Weight

0.25

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• Aqueous Processing - Hydrophilic membrane filtration of water-based solutions with immediate wetting and full surface area utilization.
• Sample Clarification - Large-volume clarification of environmental, industrial, and laboratory samples prior to analytical testing.
• Laboratory General - Versatile capsule filtration platform for multi-application laboratories processing diverse solution types at volume.
• Chemical Solutions - Filtration of alcohols, esters, and mild organic solvents compatible with the broad chemical tolerance of nylon membranes.
• Reagent Preparation - General-purpose filtration of laboratory reagents, buffers, and chemical solutions across aqueous and organic systems.
• Environmental Samples - Processing of water, soil extract, and environmental samples requiring both particulate removal and volume capacity.