Relative Retention Rating1
1Measured under laboratory test conditions. Removal performance of filter sheets is nominal and dependent on process conditions. There is no standardized method among manufacturers for its characterization.
Food Contact Compliance
- Please refer to the Pall website for a Declaration of Compliance to specific National Legislation and/or Regional Regulatory requirements for food contact use.
Main Constituents
Cellulose, diatomaceous earth (DE, Kieselguhr), perlite
Characterization:
Grade |
Mass per Unit Area g/m2 |
Thickness mm |
Ash % |
Water Permeability2 L/m2/min (gal/ft2/min) |
EKS |
1400 |
3.7 |
58 |
29 (0.7) |
EK 1 |
1450 |
3.8 |
51 |
41 (1) |
EK |
1400 |
3.8 |
46 |
68 (1.7) |
KS 50 |
1350 |
3.7 |
46 |
93 (2.3) |
KS 80 |
1350 |
3.7 |
46 |
113 (2.8) |
K 100 |
1350 |
3.7 |
46 |
146 (3.6) |
K 150 |
1350 |
3.9 |
46 |
185 (4.6) |
K 200 |
1350 |
3.9 |
46 |
213 (5.2) |
K 250 |
1250 |
4 |
46 |
510 (12.5) |
K 300 |
1250 |
4.2 |
46 |
785 (19.3) |
K 700 |
1250 |
4.1 |
46 |
925 (22.8) |
K 800 |
1250 |
4.1 |
46 |
1275 (31.4) |
K 900 |
1200 |
4.3 |
46 |
1700 (41.8) |
These figures have been determined in accordance with in-house test methods and the methods of the Technical / Analytical Work Group within the European Depth Filtration Association.
2The permeability was measured under test conditions with clean water at 20 °C (68 °F) and a Δp of 1 bar (14.5 psi).
Regeneration
Seitz K series filter sheets may be rinsed with clean water (in the forward or reverse direction3) to increase throughput and optimize economic efficiency. Optimal regeneration of filter sheets installed in a plate and frame filter may be achieved with serial rinses of warm water followed by hot water. An example protocol is shown below.
- Rinse with warm water 60 °C (140 °F) for 15 minutes
- Rinse with hot water 70 – 80 °C (158 – 176 °F) for 8 – 10 minutes
The rinse flow rate should be equivalent to the filtration flow rate with a back pressure of 0.5 –1 bar (7.2 –14.5 psi).
3When rinsing in the reverse flow direction, it is critical to control particulate and microbial levels in the rinse water so that the sheet's filtrate side is not contaminated. Water used for reverse flow flushes should be particle-free, and if the filter will not be sterilized prior to re-use the water should be free of microbes. Backwashing should be in a diagonal direction from outlet to inlet in a plate and frame filter.
Sterilization and Sanitation
Method |
Temperature °C (°F) |
Maximum Differential Pressure bar (psi) |
Time4/Cycle min |
Steam |
125 (257) |
0.5 (7.2) |
20 |
Hot Water |
90 (194) |
1 (14.5) |
30 |
4The actual time required may vary as a function of the process conditions.
Filtration Guidelines5
For achieving optimal filtrate quality, the following flow velocities and differential pressures should not be exceeded:
Grade |
Description |
Flow Velocity L / m2/h (gal/ft2/ h) |
Maximum Differential Pressure-bar (psi) |
EKS, EK 1, EK, KS 50, KS 80 |
Fine Filtration |
525 (12.9) |
1.5 (21.8) |
K 100, K 150, K 200, K 250, K 300 |
Polishing Filtration |
850 (20.9) |
3 (43.5) |
K 700, K 800, K 900 |
Coarse Filtration |
850 (20.9) |
3 (43.5) |
5Please contact Pall for recommendations on your specific filtration process as results may vary by product, pre-filtration and filtration conditions.
For additional operating guidelines, including rinsing of sheets prior to use, please refer to instructions provided by Pall.
Quality
- Seitz Filter Sheets are produced in a controlled environment
- Manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System