Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing

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Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing

Sanitary, inline, single cartridge, 316L stainless steel small flow element filter housing.

This versatile, sanitary design filter housing is used for the clarification, sterilization, or high purity filtration of liquids and gases. The small flow housing provides high reliability and security for continuous or point-of-use service, as well as for small batch processing applications.

Design Features

Accepts one 2.5″ or 5″ length cartridge filter flow rates to 5 gpm for liquids, or 70 scfm for gases
1.5″ sanitary flange inlet/outlet; 1/4″ hose barb vent/drain valve, standard
Electropolished 316L stainless steel construction provides maximum durability and corrosion resistance
Quick-release clamp closure allows easy disassembly and fast cartridge filter replacement
Effective in sterile or high purity filtration of bulk gases, fermentor gases or tank venting
Smooth, ultraclean surface finish enhances cleanability
True sanitary design prevents entrapment or build-up of contaminants
Inline-type flow configuration reduces housing pressure loss
Thermal jacketed bowl available for steam or coolant circulation
Sanitary vent and drain valves permit easy venting, draining, sampling or integrity testing operations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing?

The Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing by Meissner Corporation is a small flow, sanitary filter housing designed for clarification, sterilization, and high-purity filtration of liquids and gases. It accepts one 2.5″ or 5″ cartridge filter, supports flow rates up to 5 gpm for liquids and 70 scfm for gases, and is constructed from electropolished 316L stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance.

What applications is the Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing used for?

The Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing is used for clarification, sterilization, and high-purity filtration of liquids and gases. It is effective for sterile or high purity filtration of bulk gases, fermentor gases, tank venting, continuous or point-of-use service, and small batch processing applications.

What specifications or sizes are available for the Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing?

The Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing accepts single-open-ended cartridge filters of nominal lengths 2.5″ or 5″ with a 2.25″ outer diameter. It features 316L stainless steel head and bowl, 304 stainless steel cast clamp, and silicone closure O-ring standard. Service ratings are 250 psig for liquids and 125 psig for air/gases at 70¬∞F. Connections include 1.5″ sanitary flange inlet/outlet and 1/4″ hose barb vent/drain valves.

What makes the Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing unique?

The Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing features a true sanitary design that prevents entrapment or buildup of contaminants, an inline flow configuration that reduces pressure loss, and an electropolished 316L stainless steel construction for maximum durability and corrosion resistance. It includes a quick-release clamp closure for fast cartridge replacement and offers a thermal jacketed bowl option for steam or coolant circulation.

Can the Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing be customized?

Yes, Meissner Filtration Products designs and manufactures specially engineered Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housings to meet unique process requirements. Customizations include surface finishes to 10 µmºin Ra, custom connections such as RF flanges, special vent and drain placements, and gauge ports. Customers can request a unique combination of features tailored to their specifications.

What other products are commonly used with the Sanitary Inline SFE Filter Housing?

Common complementary products include Single-Use Systems, M-Flex® TPE Tubing, M-Sil™ Braid Reinforced Silicone Tubing, BioFlex® Fluid Path Assemblies, and Universal Lab Stand.