GE P&W Pleated Filters - Flotrex AP Capsule with Polypropylene Microfiber Media, Nominal - Manual

Fact Sheet
Flotrex* AP Capsule Filters
With Polypropylene Microfiber Media
Figure 1: Flotrex AP Capsule Filters
Description and Use
Flotrex AP Capsule Filters (CFAP) combine the
purity and reliability of all- polypropylene construc-
tion into a cost-effective filter that exhibits
exceptional particle retention and service life. With
their range of micron ratings and broad chemical
compatibility, CFAP filters are appropriate for a
wide range of applications.
Features and Benefits
• Flotrex AP Capsules Filters have 100% polypro-
pylene construction
• Thermally bonded, gradient density polypropyl-
ene microfiber media
• Wide range of absolute micron ratings from 0.65
to 40 microns
• Broad chemical compatibility
• Suitable for both gas and liquid filtration
• Consistent, precise particle retention combined
with high loading capacity
• Economic alternative to membrane filters in se-
lected applications
• Ideal for batch or small volume processes
• Optionally available with opaque housings for
use with light-sensitive materials
Typical Applications
• Filtration of fine chemicals used in electronics
manufacture
• Filtration of inks, dyes and coatings
• Pre-filtration of pharmaceuticals, biologicals and
cosmetics
• Vent and process gas filtration
• Point-of-use water filtration
• Filtration of eyeglass lens monomers
Available Absolute Micron Ratings
Available Absolute Micron Ratings Flotrex AP Cap-
sule Filters are available in absolute micron ratings
of 0.65, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10, 20 and 40 µm.
Materials of Construction
• Filtration Media: Polypropylene Microfiber
• Support Layers: Polypropylene Microfiber
• Structural Components: Polypropylene
Table 1 details the dimensions and Table 2 shows
the operational limits of the Flotrex AP Capsule Fil-
ters. Figures 2, 3 and 4 show the test data results of
flow performance for the small, medium and large
Flotrex AP Capsule Filters using a 10-inch length
filter.
Table 1: Dimensions
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FS1073EN.doc Jan-11