Nylon Capsule Filter, 0.10um, 72mm x 92.7mm, 3/8 in. MNPT, Nonsterile, 1/Pk SKU: SF14947

Nylon Capsule Filters - SF14947

Nylon capsule filters combine the broad chemical tolerance needed for diverse laboratory applications with the ready-to-use convenience of a self-contained, disposable filtration device. 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. Taken together, the result is a filtration process that eliminates cleaning validation, reduces changeover time, and provides batch-to-batch consistency through factory-tested, integrity-verified devices.

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.
The broad solvent compatibility of nylon membranes extends across aqueous, alcoholic, and many organic systems, providing a versatile capsule platform for laboratories processing diverse reagent types.
Single-layer membrane construction provides direct, absolute retention at the rated pore size without the additional flow resistance introduced by upstream prefilter layers.
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.
Rated for continuous operation at temperatures up to 80 degrees Celsius, the capsule maintains structural integrity and retention performance across the normal process temperature range.

Key Capsule Construction Features

Polypropylene capsule housing supports autoclave sterilization at 121 degrees Celsius and withstands gamma irradiation exposure, accommodating both user-sterilized and factory-sterilized device configurations.
Thermally fused polypropylene construction eliminates adhesives, binders, and O-rings from the fluid path, reducing extractable contamination and simplifying material qualification.
Polypropylene capsule housing provides broad chemical compatibility from pH 1 to 14, resisting the acids, bases, and process chemicals that degrade alternative housing materials.
Polypropylene housing materials provide documented biocompatibility and low extractable profiles, supporting integration into pharmaceutical and food-processing filtration applications.

When your filtration protocol calls for a validated, integrity-testable barrier that arrives ready to connect and begins filtering immediately, the capsule format delivers that capability without the overhead of traditional filter assemblies. Meeting this challenge, if your laboratory processes diverse aqueous and organic solutions, the natural hydrophilicity and broad solvent compatibility of nylon membrane construction simplifies your workflow across application types. 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

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.