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The FCWPSX Filter is a high-capacity Polyethersulfone (PES) membrane filter designed for the food and beverage industry. Available in both single and dual-layer configurations, it is used to reduce particulates in beer, wine, water, and juice processing lines, especially during clarification and prefiltration before bottling or sterilization steps.

This hydrophilic filter features low binding characteristics for high flow and throughput, while protecting downstream filters from premature fouling. Available in cartridge and capsule formats, all devices use identical materials to ensure performance consistency from lab scale to full production.

Key Features:

• High Capacity PES Membrane: Available in single or dual-layer configurations
• Hydrophilic & Low Protein Binding: Maintains product integrity and flow rates
• Food-Grade Compliant: Meets FDA and EC regulations for repeated food contact
• Consistent Across Scale: Identical materials used in all formats
• 100% Integrity Tested: High quality and low extractables

Performance Parameters:

• Max Operating Temp (Water): 180 °F at 30 psid (cartridge), 110 °F at 30 psid (capsule)
• Forward Pressure Limit: 80 psid at 68 °F
• Reverse Pressure Limit: 50 psid at 68 °F
• Recommended Changeout: 35 psid

Sterilization & Cleaning:

• Autoclave: 250 °F (121 °C), 30 min, 25+ cycles
• Inline Steam: 275 °F (135 °C), 30 min
• Hot Water: 194 °F (90 °C), 30 min, max 3 psid forward
• Compatible with H₂O₂, peracetic acid, bleach, etc.

Filtration Area (Nominal):

Single Layer:
• 2" – 1.1 ft² (0.11 m²)
• 5" – 3.1 ft² (0.29 m²)
• 10" – 6.7 ft² (0.62 m²)
• 20" – 13.4 ft² (1.24 m²)
• 30" – 20.1 ft² (1.86 m²)
• 40" – 26.8 ft² (2.48 m²)

Dual Layer:
• 2" – 0.9 ft² (0.08 m²)
• 5" – 2.5 ft² (0.23 m²)
• 10" – 5.3 ft² (0.49 m²)
• 20" – 10.6 ft² (0.98 m²)
• 30" – 15.9 ft² (1.47 m²)
• 40" – 21.2 ft² (1.96 m²)

Construction Materials:

• Filtration Media: Single or dual-layer PES with polyester support
• Support Cage & Core: Polypropylene
• Sealing Method: Thermal bonding
• O-Rings (Cartridges only): Buna, Viton® (FKM), EPDM, Silicone, FEP-encapsulated options

Typical Applications:

• Wine
• Beer
• Clear Juices
• Bottled Water
• Process Water
• Clean-in-Place (CIP) Solutions