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ALpHA G

Product catalog summary

Overview: The ALpHA® G Capsule Filters are designed for biopharmaceutical processes, offering a unique absolute rated depth filter media optimized for gamma irradiation sterilization. They feature a tapered pore structure for high flow rates and dirt holding capacity, with retention ratings from 0.6 to 20 µm.

Features and Benefits:

Gamma Irradiatable: Compatible with gamma irradiation, available sterile for immediate use.
Scalable: Filter surface areas range from 0.02 m² to 2.5 m², allowing easy scale-up.
Ready to Use: Typically do not require pre-rinse or post-use rinse steps.
UltraSnap™ Compatible: Can be integrated into UltraSnap™ assemblies for multistage filtration.
Low Extractables: Characterized by low extractables and endotoxin levels.

Product Specifications:

Materials: Polyester filter media with polypropylene supports and housing, all FDA approved for food contact.
Compliance: Manufactured to cGMP standards, meeting USP Class VI requirements.
Filtration Ratings: Absolute pore sizes available from 0.6 to 20 µm.

Operating Characteristics:

Pressure and Temperature: Varies by model, with maximum pressures ranging from 35 to 90 psig and temperatures from 32°F to 160°F.

Sterilization: Capsules can be delivered presterilized via gamma irradiation or autoclaved by the user. Autoclaving gamma irradiated capsules is not recommended.

Configuration Options: Available in various configurations, including CM2/CK2, CS2/CL2, and UltraCap® H.D., with options for integration into BioFlex® assemblies.

Flow Rate Data: Flow rates vary by capsule style and pore size, with detailed data available for specific configurations.

Catalog excerpts

ALpHA® G is a unique absolute rated depth type filter media which has been optimized for compatibility with a gamma irradiation cycle commonly used to sterilize single-use systems. It features a tapered pore structure that provides high flow rates and throughput and delivers extraordinary dirt holding capacity. ALpHA® G media is available in absolute retention ratings from 0.6 to 20 µm. The ALpHA® G filter is available in a wide range of capsule configurations to provide seamless scalability from laboratory work to process development through production. All ALpHA® G capsule filters utilize pleated...

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Product Specifications Materials of Construction Filter Media: Upstream Support: Downstream Support: Core/Outer Guard: End Caps: Capsule Housing: Sealing Method: Configuration Options ALpHA® G capsule filters can be ordered as discrete CM2/CK2, CS2/CL2, or UltraCap® H.D. capsule filters or incorporated into our BioFlex® filter/tubing assemblies and our UltraSnap™ filter assemblies. UltraSnap™ filter assemblies offer pre and final capsule filters bundled together in a presterilized filtration solution that features one inlet and one outlet connection for plug and play use. Polyester Polypropylene...

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Ordering Information CM2 / CK2 Capsule Options CM2 Vent / Drain Ports 1 = One, luer port with cap, inlet side 2 = Standard; two, luer ports with caps 4 = Two, sanitary valve with hose barbs 0 = No vent / drain ports 5 = One, sanitary valve with hose barb, inlet side One, sanitary valve with hose barb, 6 = outlet side Inlet / Outlet Connections Vent / Drain Ports Inlet / Outlet Connections 1 = One, luer port with cap, outlet side 2 = Standard; two, luer ports with caps 4 = Two, sanitary valve with hose barbs 2B = 3/8" (10 mm) hose barb w/ filling-bell 5 = One, sanitary valve with hose barb, outlet...

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ALpHA G

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