Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber
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A high efficiency, long service life filter constructed entirely of polypropylene microfiber.
Vangard® filters are high efficiency depth-type filters constructed entirely of chemically resistant polypropylene (PP). They are economical, premium quality products that deliver consistently high filtration efficiency, superior flow rates, substantial dirt-holding capacity, and an exceptionally long service life. All-polypropylene construction makes Vangard® filters a cost-effective choice for clarification and prefiltration applications.
Design Features
- Nominal ratings from 0.1 µm to 99 µm
- Self-bonded, non-fiber-releasing filter media
- All-polypropylene construction
- Ultraclean – no binders, adhesives, or surfactants
- High flow rates
- High dirt holding capacity
- Wide chemical compatibility
- Cleanroom manufactured
Filter Configurations Available for Vangard®
Typical water flow rates per 10″ cartridge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber?
Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber is a high efficiency, long life pleated filter cartridge made entirely of chemically resistant polypropylene. It features an advanced design with self-bonded microfiber media, providing consistent particle removal, superior flow rates, high dirt holding capacity, and low extractables. It is suitable for a wide range of fluids and applications due to its all-polypropylene thermally bonded construction.
What applications is Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber used for?
Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber filters are used as prefilters or final filters in applications requiring high efficiency and economy. Common industries include water purification, chemical processing, electronics, biologicals, diagnostics, cosmetics, food and beverage, photographic, plating, and oil and gas. They also filter electrostatic and jet inks, coatings, paints, polymers, pesticides, metal etching solutions, air, and gases.
What specifications or sizes are available for Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber?
Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber filters are available in nominal pore sizes ranging from 0.1 µmºm to 99 µmºm. Cartridge diameters are 2.75 inches (7 cm) with nominal lengths of 10, 20, 30, and 40 inches (25, 50, 75, 100 cm). They support various end cap configurations and O-ring/gasket seal materials including Buna, EPR, silicone, Teflon®, and Viton®. Maximum operating differentials range from 30 psi at 180 ¬∞F to 80 psi at 32-100 ¬∞F.
What makes Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber unique?
Vangard® filters feature an all-polypropylene, thermally bonded microfiber construction with no binders, adhesives, or surfactants, ensuring a fixed pore structure and no fiber release. They offer wide chemical and solvent compatibility, extremely low extractables, and meet FDA food contact and USP Class VI biological reactivity standards. Their design delivers high filtration efficiency, high flow rates, superior dirt holding capacity, and long service life, reducing operating costs.
Are Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber filters suitable for regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing?
Yes, Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber filters meet FDA requirements for food contact use per 21 CFR 177 and comply with USP Class VI plastics biological reactivity tests, including cytotoxicity and pyrogenicity. They are manufactured under cGMP conditions and contain no binders or surfactants, making them suitable for regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
What other products are commonly used with Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber?
Complementary products commonly used with Vangard® Polypropylene Microfiber filters include Single-Use Systems, M-Flex® TPE Tubing, M-Sil™ Braid Reinforced Silicone Tubing, BioLink® Modular Overmolding Technology, and SGT (Single-Use Gauge Tee).
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