Emflon™ PFR membrane in Novasip™ capsules

Novasip filters with Emflon™ PFR filter membranes are purpose-designed for use in critical air and vent applications.

Comprehensive validation documentation

Novasip filters with Emflon™ PFR filter membrane have been extensively tested to ensure consistent and reliable performance under a range of process conditions. A full validation guide is available on request.

Installation and operating instructions, including information on steam-sterilization, are available.

Key features

Low installation cost — up to 80 % less than a comparable stainless steel system
Integrity testable in situ using the water intrusion test (WIT)
Integral Stäubli-compatible vent valve enables direct in-line connection to electronic test equipment
Repeatedly steam-sterilizable for long service life and low operating costs
Suitable for use in high pressure air systems up to 6.5 barg (94 psig) at temperatures up to 40°C
Supplied with a numbered disc which can be fitted easily to the capsule and used to help record the number of times the filter is sterilized

High quality standards

Validated in liquids with Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC 19146) at a challenge level of
10⁷ organisms/cm2 of filter area
100 % integrity tested during manufacturing
Identified by a lot number with a unique serial number for complete traceability of manufacturing history and for user traceability systems
Each filter supplied with a Certificate of Test
Comprehensive validation guide available
Manufactured under a Quality Management System certified to ISO 9000
Meets USP Biological Reactivity Tests in vivo, in accordance with USP Class VI plastics at 121°C