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Polycap SPF
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Polycap SPF (Serum Prefilter) is an exceptional product that is optimized for prefiltration applications and is typically used upstream of a Polycap AS or a Polycap PES capsule.

 
Serum is difficult to filter because it contains a high degree of loading of complex particulates, lipids, triglycerides and lipoproteins that clog filters. When filtering serum without proper prefiltration, membrane filters clog rapidly.
 
 
 
Features and Benefits
  • Three layers of special media: fine and ultrafine glass microfiber (GMF) and polyethersulfone membrane
  • Ideal for hard-to-filter solutions such as serums and protein solutions
  • Able to be sterilized by autoclaving with steam
  • Manufactured under ISO manufacturing system
  • Suitable for filtering serums, viral suspensions, nutrients, biologicals, immunologicals, enzymes and buffers
  • Prefilters help extend the life of the final filter
     
Applications
  • Biologicals
  • Buffers
  • Diagnostic standards
  • Enzymes
  • Immunologicals
  • Nutrients
  • Serum prefiltration
  • Tissue culture media
  • Viral suspensions
Technical Properties - Polycap SPF
Housing Polypropylene
Vent On inlet
Pre-filter Two layers of Glass Microfiber
Membrane Polyethersulfone (PES)
Support System Polypropylene
Sealing Heat-fused
Maximum Pressure 60 psi (4.1 bar)
Sterilization Autoclave at 121° C for 20 minutes (132° C max)
Filtration Area 36 mm Capsule: 260 cm2 (40 in2)
75 mm Capsule: 535 cm2 (83 in2)
150 mm Capsule: 1,100 cm2 (170 in2)

SB - Stepped Barb for 6-10 mm (1/4"-3/8") tubing
HB - Hose Barb


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