PTFE Capsule Filter, 0.10um, 72mm x 115mm, 1/4 in. MNPT, Nonsterile, 1/Pk SKU: SF15001

PTFE Capsule Filters - SF15001

From HPLC mobile phase preparation to process gas venting, PTFE capsule filters handle the chemically aggressive applications where other membrane materials degrade or fail. Moreover, PTFE membrane stability at elevated temperatures supports both liquid filtration and sterile gas venting applications, with capsule construction rated for the operating pressures encountered in process-scale systems. 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 PTFE Membrane Characteristics

• The single-layer configuration delivers efficient filtration of clean solutions at lower differential pressures than dual-layer alternatives, supporting gravity-feed and low-pressure applications.
• Chemical inertness of the PTFE membrane ensures that filtered solvents and gases pass through without extractable contamination, meeting the purity requirements of HPLC mobile phase preparation and analytical applications.
• PTFE membrane chemistry withstands autoclave temperatures, supporting sterilization protocols where both the membrane and housing construction are rated for steam exposure.
• Non-sterile capsule configuration supports applications where terminal sterilization is not required or where the user will perform site-specific sterilization by autoclaving.
• The hydrophobic PTFE membrane serves both liquid solvent filtration and sterile gas venting applications, with alcohol pre-wetting required only for aqueous solution processing.

Key Capsule Construction Features

• Single-use polypropylene capsule construction eliminates cleaning validation requirements, reducing the regulatory burden and turnaround time associated with reusable stainless steel filter housings.
• 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.
• Thermally fused polypropylene construction eliminates adhesives, binders, and O-rings from the fluid path, reducing extractable contamination and simplifying material qualification.

As single-use filtration continues to replace reusable housings across pharmaceutical and laboratory environments, your capsule filter selection determines both the quality of the filtrate and the efficiency of the workflow. Here, for laboratories and production facilities filtering HPLC mobile phases, aggressive chemicals, or sterile gases, PTFE capsule filters provide the chemical inertness your purity standards demand. 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.

Bubble Point (psi)

26.1psi

Compliance Standards

ISO 9001

Connection Type

1/4 in. MNPT

Construction

Polypropylene

Diameter

72mm

Dimensions

72mm x 115mm

Filling Bell (Yes/ No)

No

Filtration Area

1000cm²

Flow Rate

1 L/min at 0.1 bar

Holdup Volume

60mL

Inlet Connection

1/4 in. MNPT

Length

115mm

Material

PTFE

Max Batch Volume

＜50L

Maximum Operating Pressure

75.4psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

80°C

Outlet Connection

1/4 in. MNPT

Pack Count

1

Pore Size (µm)

0.1

Prefilter (Yes/No)

No

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclavable at 121°C for 30 mins

Vent (Yes/ No)

Yes

Weight

0.42

Wettability

Hydrophobic

• Tank Venting - Hydrophobic membrane barrier prevents microbial ingress while allowing pressure equalization in process tank headspaces.
• HPLC Preparation - Particle removal from organic and mixed mobile phases prior to high-performance liquid chromatography analysis.
• Air Filtration - Point-of-use filtration of compressed air and nitrogen gas streams supplying clean manufacturing environments.
• Solvent Recovery - Clarification of recycled organic solvents to remove particulates accumulated during previous processing operations.
• Chemical Processing - Filtration of strong acids, bases, and aggressive organic chemicals that degrade PES, PVDF, and nylon membranes.
• Vent Protection - Membrane barrier filtration for fermentation vessel exhaust and bioreactor off-gas systems in bioprocessing facilities.