Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing
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Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing
1-round sanitary, inline, 316L stainless steel filter housing.
This versatile, single cartridge, sanitary design filter housing is used for the clarification, sterilization, or high purity filtration of liquids and gases. This housing offers high reliability and security for continuous or point-of-use service as well as for small and medium batch processing applications.
Design Features
- Accepts one 5″, 10″, 20″, 30″ or 40″ cartridge filter
- 1.5″ sanitary flange inlet/outlet; 1/4″ hose barb vent/drain valve, standard
- Flow rates to 20 gpm for liquids, or 300 scfm for gases
- 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 service applications
- Smooth, ultraclean surface finish enhances cleanability
- True sanitary design prevents entrapment or buildup of contaminants
- Inline 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 Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing?
The Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing is a versatile, single cartridge filter housing designed for clarification, sterilization, and high-purity filtration of liquids and gases. Constructed from electropolished 316L stainless steel, it offers durability, corrosion resistance, and a true sanitary design that prevents contaminant buildup. It supports continuous or point-of-use service and is suitable for small to medium batch processing applications.
What applications is Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing used for?
This filter housing is used for clarification, sterilization, and high-purity filtration of liquids and gases. It is effective in sterile or high purity filtration of bulk gases, fermentor gases, tank venting, and point-of-use service. It is suitable for continuous or batch processing in biopharmaceutical and other sanitary applications requiring reliable filtration performance.
What specifications or sizes are available for Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing?
The housing accepts one cartridge filter in lengths of 5″, 10″, 20″, 30″, or 40″ (12, 25, 50, 75, 100 cm). It supports flow rates up to 20 gpm for liquids and 300 scfm for gases. Constructed of electropolished 316L stainless steel with a ‚⧠25 µmºin Ra wetted surface finish, it features 1.5″ sanitary flange inlet/outlet connections and optional thermal jackets for steam or coolant circulation.
What makes Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing unique?
The housing features a true sanitary design with electropolished 316L stainless steel construction and a smooth ultraclean surface finish to prevent contaminant entrapment. Its quick-release clamp closure allows fast cartridge replacement. The inline flow configuration reduces pressure loss, and sanitary vent and drain valves facilitate venting, draining, sampling, or integrity testing. It can be steam sterilized inline or autoclaved, supporting high-purity and sterile filtration applications.
Can Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing be customized?
Yes, Meissner Filtration Products offers custom engineering for filter housings to meet unique design or process requirements. Customizations include surface finishes to 10 µmºin Ra, special connections such as RF flanges, custom vent and drain placements, gauge ports, and other features. Customers can request housings with unique combinations of features tailored to specific applications.
What other products are commonly used with Sanitary Inline Single Element Filter Housing?
Common complementary products include Single-Use Systems, M-Flex® TPE Tubing, M-Sil™ Braid Reinforced Silicone Tubing, UltraClamp™ Sanitary Clamps, and Universal Lab Stand. These products support fluid handling and system integration in biopharmaceutical manufacturing workflows.
