FPS Filters 

For reducing bacteria, and removing mold and yeast in aqueous liquids.

Applications
  • Wine
  • Beer
  • Clear Juices
  • Bottled Water*
  • Process Water*
  • Clean-in-Place Solutions*

*If sterilizing is required, see the PPS Filter

Features and Benefits

PES side B1000 500FPS is a family of food grade, single layer Polyethersulfone (PES) filters. 



  • Delivers high flow and throughput across a wide pH range
  • Low binding characteristics well suited for filtering fermented beverages
  • Filter retains organisms but not flavor components
  • Handles cleaning and sanitization protocols
  • Flushed with high purity water to remove extractables that may affect the taste of the product
  • Pore sizes range from 0.03 to 1.2 microns
Filtration Area
FPS filtration area
FDA and EC Compliance

Materials meet the requirements listed by the FDA as appropriate for use in articles intended for repeated food contact as specified in Title 21 CFR sections 174.5, 177.1500, 177.1520, 177.1630, 177.2440, and 177.2600 as applicable. All materials used to make the filters are listed in European Commission Regulation EU/10/2011, Annex 1.

For the following product information, click on the datasheet below:
  • Integrity test specifications
  • Flow rates of all pore sizes
  • Materials of construction
  • Operating parameters
  • Sanitization and sterilization

FPS Filters

FPS Mini-Capsules

 
Validation

FPS filters are validated using test procedures that comply with ASTM F 838-15(ae1) protocols for the determination of bacterial reduction in filters used for liquid filtration. The filters are challenged with the organisms listed below.

  • 0.03μm: Acholeplasma laidlawii 
  • 0.10μm: Brevundimonas diminuta
  • 0.22μm: Brevundimonas diminuta
  • 0.45μm: Serratia marcescens
  • 0.65μm: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Quality Assurance

FPS filters are 100% integrity tested. CPF filters are developed and manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System and designed to be used in cGMP-compliant processes. 

FPS Cartridges 

Available from 5-40 inches in length with several end connections and O-ring options.  

fps cartridge        Critical Process Filtration black and white capsule with etched logo 

FPS Capsules

These filters are FPS cartridges encapsulated in a polypropylene shell to minimize exposure to process fluids. A popular choice for single-use applications and can be disposed of easily. Sizes range from 2-30 inches in length. FPS Capsules are available pre-sterilized.

fps capsule        Critical process black and white capsule with cutout to show cartridge etched logo 

FPS Mini-Capsule

Mini-capsules are designed for lab scale testing, process development and small batch production with a filtration area of 500 cm2

fps mc     Critical Process black and white mini capsule with etched logo

Why Choose Critical Process Filters?

Quality & Performance
  • Over 20 years of engineering and manufacturing the finest filters for critical applications. 
  • Compliance with industry standards required for your operation
  • Product optimization to meet your performance goals
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
  • Appropriately rated clean room environment
  • Proven success in food and beverage applications
Price Advantage

It's simple. Our products are very competitively priced. Learn more

Services & Support
  • Presales evaluations/recommendations by highly experienced Application Engineers 
  • Post sales support and trouble shooting
  • Testing & Analysis services (our site or yours)
  • Validation Services

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