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China Challenge Filair® PTFE Sterile Filters - High Throughput & Retention | Suppliers & Factory Direct
Features
- Natural hydrophobicity
- High retention rate
- High throughput with low pressure drop
- Reliable bacteria and particle retention
Typical Application
- Vents for Fermenters, Storage Tanks, etc.
- Sterile Filtration for Compressed Air, O₂, N₂, etc.
Operating Conditions
- Maximum operating temperature: 80℃
- Maximum differential pressure: 0.55MPa/25℃, 0.1MPa/80℃
Material Construction
| Filter Membrane | Hydrophobic Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
| Inner Cage, Outer Cage | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Capsule Housing | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Capsule Vent O-Ring | Silicone Rubber |
| Filtration Accuracy | 0.2μm |
Biosafety
| Endotoxin | <0.25 EU/mL |
| Biocompatibility |
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Dimension
| Disc Filter | D50: 20cm² |
| Capsule Filter | 01: 0.075m² 02: 0.14m² 04: 0.25m² 05: 0.34m² 10: 0.68m² |
* Challenge Filair® PTFE filter cable of up to 50 cycles of high-temperature steam sterilization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What makes the PTFE filter membrane naturally hydrophobic?
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) possesses inherent hydrophobic properties due to its chemical structure of carbon and fluorine bonds, which resist water and moisture, making it ideal for gas venting and sterile air filtration.
Q: What are the typical applications for these PTFE filters?
They are commonly used as sterile vents for fermenters and storage tanks, as well as for the sterile filtration of compressed gases such as Air, Oxygen (O₂), and Nitrogen (N₂).
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature and pressure limit?
The maximum operating temperature is 80℃. The maximum differential pressure is 0.55MPa at 25℃ and 0.1MPa at 80℃.
Q: Are these filters compliant with biocompatibility and biosafety standards?
Yes, they are highly biocompatible, meeting USP <87> Non-cytotoxic standards and USP <88> Class VI plastic biocompatibility requirements, with an endotoxin limit of less than 0.25 EU/mL.
Q: Can the Filair® PTFE filter withstand steam sterilization?
Yes, the filter is designed for durability and can withstand up to 50 cycles of high-temperature steam sterilization under challenging conditions.
Q: What materials are used in the construction of the capsule filter?
The filter membrane is made of Hydrophobic PTFE, the inner/outer cages and capsule housing are constructed from durable Polypropylene (PP), and the vent O-ring is made of Silicone Rubber.





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