Vitipore II and Vitipore II Plus Cartridge Filters

Description

Vitipore™ II and Vitipore II Plus cartridges have a unique, patent-pending end cap and are built to support very demanding process conditions. Their mechanically robust design combined with high microorganism retention capabilities makes these filters uniquely suited for the microbiological stabilization of a variety of beverage products.

Vitipore II cartridges are constructed of a polyvinylidene fluoride Durapore® membrane with polypropylene molded components, offering broad chemical compatibility with commonly used sanitizing agents. The ability of these cartridges to withstand repeated cleaning and sanitizing cycles leads to longer filter life and lower overall filtration costs.

Vitipore II Plus cartridges have an additional prefilter layer of cellulose esters for higher throughputs, longer filter life, and better performance, particularly in difficult-to-filter liquids with heavy particulate load or high colloidal content.

Ideal for the removal of particles and beverage spoiling microorganisms

Innovative cartridge design generates high flow rates and increased durability
Superior mechanical robustness resulting from a unique, patented end-cap design
Ultra-thin, polyvinylidene fluoride membrane ensures product quality and taste
Ease of cleaning and chemical compatibility extends the filter life for lower overall filtration costs and improved process economics
Wide selection of configurations to meet your process needs

Regulatory Compliance

Vitipore II and Vitipore II Plus cartridges are 100% integrity tested during production. Each filter package includes a Certificate of Quality, which certifies that the filters meet Quality Assurance lot release criteria. The Certificate of Quality includes the microorganism retention claims.

Vitipore II are manufactured in a facility whose Quality Management System is approved by an accredited registering body to the ISO 9000 Quality Systems Standard.

Typical Applications

Applying membrane filtration to the manufacturing of wine, cider, beer, bottled water and other beverages helps ensure complete removal of particles or microorganisms.

Constructed with Durapore polyvinylidene fluoride membrane Vitipore II and Vitipore II Plus are ideal for beverage applications where attention to filtration costs, ease of cleaning, compatibility, durability and low extractables is essential.

Specifications

Reduction Titer, per cm²	Vitipore II				Vitipore II Plus
Microorganism	CVBW	CVBB	CVBY	CVBA	CVPB	CVPY
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	≥10⁷
Escherichia coli	≥10⁷	≥10⁷			≥10⁷
Saccharomyces cerevisiae		≥10⁷	≥10⁷	≥10⁷	≥10⁷	≥10⁷
Lactobacillus hilgardii		≥10⁷			≥10⁷
Oenococcus oeni		≥10⁷			≥10⁷

Microbiological Performance

	per 10-inch Cartridge
Materials of Construction
Filter Membrane	Hydrophilic PVDF
Prefilter (Vitipore II Plus only)	Mixed Cellulose Esters
Structural Components	Polypropylene
Filter Supports	Polypropylene
O-rings	Silicone
Filtration Area, m²	0.78
Maximum Differential Pressure, bar (psid)	Forward: 5.5 (80) @ 25 °C; 1.7 (25) @ 80 °C; 0.35 (5) @ 135 °C. Reverse: 3.5 (50) @ 25 °C, intermittent
Maximum Operating Temperature, °C	80
Bubble Point at 23 °C
CVBW	≥3100 mbar (45 psig) air with water
CVBB, CVPB	≥1930 mbar (28 psig) air with water
CVBY, CVPY	≥965 mbar (14 psig) air with water
CVBA	≥620 mbar (9 psig) air with water
Air Diffusion at 23 °C
CVBW	≤15.2 mL/min @ 2.75 bar (40 psig) in water
CVBB, CVPB	≤17.1 mL/min @ 1.5 bar (22 psig) in water
CVBY, CVPY	≤9.1 mL/min @ 620 mbar (9 psig) in water
CVBA	≤6.3 mL/min @ 480 mbar (7 psig) in water
Cleanliness	Cartridge effluent meets the requirements for USP sterile water after a water flush of 1 L per 10-inch autoclaved cartridge
Sterilization	100 SIP cycles of 30 min @ 109 °C; hot water sanitized 30 times for 30 min @ 80 °C maximum
Good Manufacturing Practices	These products are manufactured in a facility which adheres to FDA Device Good Manufacturing Practices.
Non-Fiber Releasing	Component materials meet the "non-fiber releasing" criteria as defined in 21 CFR 210.3 (b) (6).
Component Material Toxicity	Component materials meet the criteria of the USP <88> Reactivity Test for Class VI Plastics. These products meet the requirements of the USP <88> Safety Test, utilizing a 0.9% sodium chloride extraction.
Indirect Food Additive	All component materials meet the FDA Indirect Food Additive requirements cited in 21 CFR 177–182.

Typical Clean Water Flow Rate vs Pressure Drop

30-inch Cartrige Filter

Compare	Catalogue No.	Pore Size (µm)	Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm)
	CVBW01PK1	0.22	10 (25)
	CVBW02PK1	0.22	20 (50)
	CVBW04PK1	0.22	40 (100)
	CVBB01PK1	0.45	10 (25)
	CVBB02PK1	0.45	20 (50)
	CVBB03PK1	0.45	30 (75)
	CVBB04PK1	0.45	40 (100)
	CVBY01PK1	0.65	10 (25)
	CVBY02PK1	0.65	20 (50)
	CVBY03PK1	0.65	30 (75)
	CVBY04PK1	0.65	40 (100)
	CVBA02PK1	1.0	20 (50)
	CVBA03PK1	1.0	30 (75)

Compare	Catalogue No.	Pore Size (µm)	Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm)
	CVBW51PK1	0.22	10 (25)
	CVBW52PK1	0.22	20 (50)
	CVBW54PK1	0.22	40 (100)
	CVBB51PK1	0.45	10 (25)
	CVBB52PK1	0.45	20 (50)
	CVBB53PK1	0.45	30 (75)
	CVBY51PK1	0.65	10 (25)
	CVBY52PK1	0.65	20 (50)
	CVBY53PK1	0.65	30 (75)
	CVBA53PK1	1.0	30 (75)

Compare	Catalogue No.	Pore Size (µm)	Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm)
	CVBW71PK1	0.22	10 (25)
	CVBW72PK1	0.22	20 (50)
	CVBW73PK1	0.22	30 (75)
	CVBW74PK1	0.22	40 (100)
	CVBB71PK1	0.45	10 (25)
	CVBB72PK1	0.45	20 (50)
	CVBB73PK1	0.45	30 (75)
	CVBB74PK1	0.45	40 (100)
	CVBY71PK1	0.65	10 (25)
	CVBY72PK1	0.65	20 (50)
	CVBY73PK1	0.65	30 (75)
	CVBY74PK1	0.65	40 (100)
	CVBA71PK1	1.0	10 (25)
	CVBA72PK1	1.0	20 (50)
	CVBA73PK1	1.0	30 (75)
	CVBA74PK1	1.0	40 (100)

Compare	Catalogue No.	Pore Size (µm)	Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm)
	CVPB01PK1	0.45	10 (25)
	CVPB02PK1	0.45	20 (50)
	CVPB03PK1	0.45	30 (75)
	CVPB04PK1	0.45	40 (100)
	CVPY01PK1	0.65	10 (25)
	CVPY02PK1	0.65	20 (50)
	CVPY03PK1	0.65	30 (75)
	CVPY04PK1	0.65	40 (100)

Compare	Catalogue No.	Pore Size (µm)	Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm)
	CVPB51PK1	0.45	10 (25)
	CVPB52PK1	0.45	20 (50)
	CVPB53PK1	0.45	30 (75)
	CVPB54PK1	0.45	40 (100)
	CVPY51PK1	0.65	10 (25)
	CVPY52PK1	0.65	20 (50)
	CVPY53PK1	0.65	30 (75)
	CVPY54PK1	0.65	40 (100)

Compare	Catalogue No.	Pore Size (µm)	Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm)
	CVPB71PK1	0.45	10 (25)
	CVPB72PK1	0.45	20 (50)
	CVPB73PK1	0.45	30 (75)
	CVPB74PK1	0.45	40 (100)
	CVPY71PK1	0.65	10 (25)
	CVPY72PK1	0.65	20 (50)
	CVPY73PK1	0.65	30 (75)
	CVPY74PK1	0.65	40 (100)

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