Vent-Maxx
Sterilizing PTFE Membrane Vent Filter
The Vent-Maxx gas sterilizing filters set a new standard for PTFE membrane elements. These filters utilize a technologically advanced membrane in our unique pleat construction to deliver unrivalled efficiency, superior strength, and high flow rates.
Vent-Maxx double layer PTFE membrane filters are designed to remove microorganisms, particulate, and moisture in your most demanding air and gas applications. These validated sterilizing grade filters are designed to meet the highest levels of security required in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and biopharmaceutical industries.
Vent-Maxx filters conform to USP Class VI – 121°C and 21 CFR Part 177. Strainrite delivers clear solutions to your air and gas filtration applications.
Typical Applications
- Fermenter inlet air and exhaust venting
- Sterile process air
- Sterile venting of tanks.
- PTFE membranes
- Inherently hydrophobic media
- 100% integrity tested
- High surface area
- Sterilizing Grade in liquids
- Virus retentive in gases
- Thermally bonded construction
- FDA listed materials per CFR 21
- Manufactured in a ISO 9001:2000 certified facility
- Water intrusion testable
- Quality control certificate with every filter
- Can be steam sterilized multiple times in situ for longer filter life
- Manufactured in a 3rd party certified clean room
| Materials of Construction | |
|---|---|
| Filtration Membrane: | Double Layer Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
| Support Material: | Polypropylene |
| Cage/Core: | Polypropylene |
| Hardware: | Polypropylene |
| Sealing: | Thermal Bonded |
| End Cap Insert: | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | |
| Outside Dia: | 2.7" (6.87cm) |
| Lengths: | 10" (25.4cm), 20" (50.8cm), 30" (76.2cm), 40" (102cm) |
| Nominal Surface Area: | 8.5sq.ft per 10" equivalent |
| Maximum Forward Differential Pressure | |
| Forward: | 75 psid @ 68°F (5.1 bar @ 20 C°) 40 psid @ 150°F (2.8 bar @ 65°C) |
| Reverse: | 50 psid (3.4 bar) @ 75°F @ (24°C) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | |
| 158°F (70°C) Continuous Duty | |
| Toxicity | |
| Cartridge materials meet USP Class VI and CFR 21 for food and beverage contact | |
| Sterilization | |
| Vent-Maxx cartridges have been validated for bacterial removal in air at an aerosol bacterial challenge level of 10 7 brevundimonas diminuta per cm2 per ASTM F 2101-07. Liquid challenge validated as sterilizing grade filter at a challenge level of 10 7 brevundimonas diminuta per cm2. per ASTM F 838-05. Maximum before and after use Water Intrusion Test (WIT) value of > 60 psi with a WIT not to exceed 70 psi. |
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| Packaging Economy | |
| Bulk packaging in case quantities to reduce material disposal | |
| 10 inch | 24 per carton |
| 20 inch | 12 per carton |
| 30 inch | 12 per carton |
| Integrity Test Values | ||
|---|---|---|
| All cartridges are integrity tested prior to shipment using pressure decay test method. Values below are for cartridges wetted with 100% IPA | ||
| Cartridge | Test Pressure | Diffusional Flow |
| 10' | 14psi | 25ml/min |
| 20' | 14psi | 50ml/min |
| 30' | 14psi | 75mL/min |
| Cartridge Series | Length | End Cap Configurations | Gasket/O-Ring Materials | Cartridge Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ex. VM Vent-Maxx | -10 10 20 30 | C7 C3-SOE flat closed ends, external 222 O-ring C6-SOE flat closed end, external 226 O-ring C7-SOE fin end, external 226 O-ring C8-SOE fin end, external 222 O-ring | S S - Silicone (standard O-rings) V - Fluorocarbon | 2 2 - Pharmaceutical |
