PreFilteration, Filter Capsule, Polypropylene Membrane, Kleenpak HDC II Capsule, 1.2um,Hose Barb,1Pk SKU: KA3J012P6

Polypropylene (PP) Capsule Filters - KA3J012P6

All-polypropylene capsule construction offers uniform chemical compatibility from membrane to housing, eliminating the material mismatch concerns that arise with multi-material filter assemblies. All-polypropylene construction from membrane to housing provides uniform chemical resistance, eliminating the compatibility concerns that arise when membrane and housing materials respond differently to aggressive process fluids. As a result, 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 Polypropylene (PP) Membrane Characteristics

• The 60 psi maximum pressure rating accommodates the differential pressures generated during filtration of particle-laden solutions as the membrane progressively loads.
• Single-membrane capsule design provides a straightforward retention barrier for applications where feed quality is controlled and extended dirt-holding capacity is not the primary requirement.
• 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.
• Maximum operating temperature of 121 degrees Celsius supports filtration of warm solutions and accommodates the thermal conditions present in process environments.
• The depth-type polypropylene media provides high dirt-holding capacity for prefiltration and clarification, extending the service life of downstream sterilizing-grade membrane filters.

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.
• 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 provides broad chemical compatibility from pH 1 to 14, resisting the acids, bases, and process chemicals that degrade alternative housing materials.
• Polypropylene capsule housing supports autoclave sterilization at 121 degrees Celsius and withstands gamma irradiation exposure, accommodating both user-sterilized and factory-sterilized device configurations.

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. 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. Take control of your sample preparation variables and ensure that your data reflects the true nature of your work, rather than the quality of your consumables.

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.

Capsule Format

Kleenpak HDC II

Compliance Standards

USP Class VI <121°C>

Construction

Polypropylene

Filling Bell (Yes/ No)

No

Filtration Area

2000 cm²

Inlet Connection

Hose barb

Material

PP

Maximum Operating Pressure

60 psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

121 °C

Outlet Connection

Hose barb

Pack Count

1

Pore Size (µm)

1.2

Prefilter (Yes/No)

No

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclave

Vent (Yes/ No)

No

Wettability

Hydrophobic

• Water Treatment - Prefiltration and clarification of process water streams in manufacturing, laboratory, and utility system applications.
• Industrial Fluids - High-capacity filtration of process chemicals, rinse water, and industrial solutions requiring aggressive chemical resistance.
• Ink Filtration - Clarification of printing inks, coatings, and pigment suspensions requiring broad chemical compatibility and high loading.
• Food and Beverage - Clarification of beverages, process water, and food-grade fluids using chemically compatible polypropylene media.
• Prefiltration - Coarse particle removal upstream of final membrane filters to extend downstream filter service life and throughput.
• Solvent Clarification - Removal of particulates from organic solvents and chemical solutions using chemically resistant polypropylene media.