SUPRApak™ Depth Filter Modules

• Particle filtration
• Colloidal removal
• Polishing filtration
• Final filtration

Food Contact Compliance

• Food contact compliant filters are available. Please consult the Declarations of Compliance for applicable part numbers at the links below.
• SUPRApak Depth Filter Modules (SH Range) Declaration of Compliance
• SUPRApak Depth Filter Modules (SR Range) Declaration of Compliance
• SUPRApak Depth Filter Modules (SW Range) Declaration of Compliance

 

SUPRApak Module Design

The SUPRApak filter design is an entirely new and unique configuration of filter sheet material, which sets a new standard for enclosed sheet filtration. 

 

SUPRApak modules are based on classic depth filtration technology, and represent a perfect combination of the three filtration mechanisms: surface filtration, depth filtration and adsorption.

 

The main components are high purity cellulose, diatomite and perlite. Unique to the SUPRApak module is an entirely new depth filter flow configuration based on the “edge flow” principle. The filter sheet material contains feed and filtrate channels wrapped around a permeable core.


 Straps are used to attach the sheet material to the core.

 

This design results in a compact dense package of high-quality filter sheet material. Thus the SUPRApak module meets the highest demands in terms of purity and clarity of the filtered product.

 

SUPRApak Filter Media

 

SUPRApak SW Range (Standard)

Filter material in the SW range is made from high-grade cellulose, diatomite and perlite as well as <3 % polyolefin fibers. The SUPRApak SW range offers 10 filtration grades ranging from type SW 5200 for final filtration to type SW 7300 for removing coarse particles.

 

 

SW Range	Examples of use
SW 5200	Final filtration of enzyme solutions Final filtration of sugar solutions
SW 5300	Final filtration of fructooligosaccharides Fine filtration of beer
SW 5500	Final filtration of sugar solutions Fine filtration of beer
SW 5600	Final filtration of sugar solutions Fine filtration of beer
SW 5700	Clarifying filtration of beer Final filtration of sugar solutions
SW 5800	Filtration of enzyme solutions Clarifying filtration of beer
SW 5900	Polishing filtration of thin liquor gelatine Polishing filtration of flavors Clarifying filtration of beer
SW 7000	Clarifying filtration of thin liquor gelatine
SW 7100	Clarifying filtration of thin liquor gelatine Clarifying filtration of flavors
SW 7300	Coarse particle removal

 

SUPRApak SR Range (High Resistance)

The filter material in the SR range contains up to 40 % selected polyolefin fibers in addition to cellulose, diatomite and perlite. This composition of raw materials is specially designed to meet the demands for filtration of aggressive media, as it has high chemical and mechanical resistance compared with the SUPRApak SW range. As a result of the polyolefin fibers, the SUPRApak SR modules are highly resistant to enzymes which break down cellulose, making them the ideal choice for use in the enzyme industry.

 

SR Range	Examples of use
SR 5100	Final filtration of enzyme solutions

 

SUPRApak SH Range (Ion Reduced)

For special applications like distilled spirits filtration, the SUPRApak SH range of modules is the preferred option. With a proprietary manufacturing process, these sheets release low levels of calcium and magnesium, and negligible levels of iron and copper.

 

SH Range	Examples of use
SH 5300	Polishing filtration of white spirits
SH 5700	Polishing filtration of white spirits
SH 5900	Chill haze removal in whiskey
SH 7200	Chill haze removal in brandy

User advantages

• Increased process safety and product quality due to enclosed, hygienic system
• Increased process uptimes, as the edge flow principle can allow longer throughputs and use of the full capacity of the depth filter material
• High turbidity reduction due to increased particle adsorption capacity
• High yields due to low hold-up volume, drainability of the assembly, and elimination of product drip losses
• Cost savings on filter change-outs due to modular construction, no time-consuming insertion and stacking of individual filter sheets, and less handling in between production runs
• Reduced cleaning chemical and water costs due to compact design
• Small footprint due to high packing density and resulting large filtration area per unit
• Easy disposal of modules
• Low capital investment compared to classical plate and frame assemblies
• Secure operation without bypass due to external tensioning control
• Low maintenance costs due to absence of gaskets on modules and very limited number of housing seals
• Low total cost of ownership due to combined savings on unit filter area, yield, handling, cleaning, and maintenance, and increased production availability

Filter Sheets

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This information is a guide to the part number structure and possible options. For availability of specific options and housing details, please contact Pall.

 

Example Part Number: SUPRAPAK SW 5200 LW (See bold references in tables below)

 

Part Number: SUPRAPAK < Module Code from Table 1 > < Media Code from Table 2 > < Dimensions Code from Table 3 > W

 

Table 1 - Module Type

Code	Range
SW	Standard
SR	High Resistance
SH	Ion Reduced

 

Table 2 - Media Range

Code	Range
5200	SW Range
5300
5500
5600
5700
5800
5900
7000
7100
7300
5100	SR Range
5300	SH Range
5700
5900
7200

 

Table 3 - Nominal Dimensions

Code	Height	External Diameter
XS	70 mm (2.8 ")	183 mm (7.2 ")
L	250 mm (9.8 ")	415 mm (16.3 ")