GE P&W ZCore Depth Filters User Manual

Zcore depth filters, Featuring patented z.plex* technology, Features and benefits

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ZCore Depth Filters

Featuring patented Z.Plex* Technology

Figure 1: ZCore using Z.Plex Technology

Features and Benefits

ZCore is manufactured using patented Z.Plex* fil-
ter technology and is engineered specifically for
high strength filtration. (See Figure 1) The patented
filter matrix of the ZCore provides unmatched per-
formance in these applications.

The ZCore filter composition incorporates small
diameter fibers and an innovative 3-dimensional
fiber matrix. The filter matrix maintains structural
integrity while greatly increasing the filter’s parti-
cle holding capacity and reducing pressure drop.
An additional polypropylene support core enhanc-
es strength and temperature resistance. This
unique construction allows for excellent removal
efficiency, high contaminant capacity and long
life.

Benefits:

• Greater contaminant capacity compared to filters

with equivalent removal efficiency

(Note: 90% re-

moval efficiency at rating using ASTM F-795 Re-
tention based on GE efficiency test protocol)

• High Temperature Capability (see Table 3)
• Melt-bonded exterior ensures no media migration

and helps prevent premature surface blinding

• Provides lower total cost of filtration operations
• FDA compliant
• Product meets criteria for USP Class VI
• High strength polypropylene core
• Resists contaminant unloading even at high dif-

ferential pressures

Typical Applications

• Elevated temperature uses such as hotwater san-

itizing in food and beverage processes, process

and chemical streams

• High viscosity fluids that require filter strength

under heavy loading and high pressure condi-
tions

• Applications that experience high pressure drop

General Properties

Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 provide information on dimen-

sions and flow performance.

Table 1: Materials of Construction

Core

Polypropylene

Media

Polypropylene

Adapters

Polypropylene

Table 2: Nominal Outside Diameter

0.5, 1.0, 3.0 micron

2.75in (6.99 cm)

5.0 to 200 micron

2.55 in (6.48 cm)