PFSF stainless steel filters with a sterile element up to 14 bar
The PFSF sterile filter is the last filtration stage of the PF range. It has a sterile element with a filtration rating of 0.01 µm and a polished stainless steel 1.4404 housing.
The PFSF filter comes in 18 sizes (G 1/4" to DN200) with flows of 1,250 to 352,000 l/min at 7 bar; working pressure up to 14 bar, sizes from DN100 up to 10 bar. It is one of the stages of the PF filters — the housing is the same for all stages, only the element differs.
PFSF filters by size
The size determines the connection and the flow. Each size has its own PF range spare element.
| PFSF filters and spare elements by size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter | Connection | l/min at 7 bar | Nm³/h at 7 bar | Height A × diameter C | Weight | Spare element |
| PFSF-005 | G 1/4" | 1,250 | 75 | 206 × 76.1 mm | 1.8 kg | PFSF-005V |
| PFSF-007 | G 3/8" | 1,750 | 105 | 236 × 76.1 mm | 2 kg | PFSF-007V |
| PFSF-010 | G 1/2" | 2,500 | 150 | 239 × 76.1 mm | 2.1 kg | PFSF-010V |
| PFSF-018 | G 3/4" | 3,750 | 225 | 263 × 76.1 mm | 2.2 kg | PFSF-018V |
| PFSF-030 | G 1" | 5,250 | 315 | 280 × 88.9 mm | 3 kg | PFSF-030V |
| PFSF-047 | G 1 1/4" | 7,000 | 420 | 349 × 88.9 mm | 3.4 kg | PFSF-047V |
| PFSF-070 | G 1 1/2" | 10,000 | 600 | 376 × 114.3 mm | 4.6 kg | PFSF-070V |
| PFSF-094 | G 2" | 15,000 | 900 | 445 × 114.3 mm | 5.2 kg | PFSF-094V |
| PFSF-150 | G 2" | 21,000 | 1,260 | 572 × 114.3 mm | 6 kg | PFSF-150V |
| PFSF-175 | G 2 1/2" | 28,000 | 1,680 | 736 × 139.7 mm | 9.6 kg | PFSF-175V |
| PFSF-200 | G 3" | 40,000 | 2,400 | 979 × 139.7 mm | 13.7 kg | PFSF-200V |
| PFSF-240 | G 3" | 60,000 | 3,600 | 1,041 × 168.3 mm | 18.5 kg | PFSF-240V |
| PFSF-450 | DN100 flange | 84,000 | 5,040 | 981 × 219.1 mm | 56 kg | 3× PFSF-175V |
| PFSF-600 | DN100 flange | 112,000 | 6,720 | 1,240 × 219.1 mm | 60 kg | 3× PFSF-200V |
| PFSF-900 | DN150 flange | 160,000 | 9,600 | 1,311 × 273 mm | 90 kg | 4× PFSF-200V |
| PFSF-1200 | DN150 flange | 224,000 | 13,440 | 1,330 × 323.9 mm | 112 kg | 6× PFSF-200V |
| PFSF-1800 | DN200 flange | 288,000 | 17,280 | 1,496 × 406.4 mm | 201 kg | 8× PFSF-200V |
| PFSF-2000 | DN200 flange | 352,000 | 21,120 | 1,496 × 406.4 mm | 202 kg | 10× PFSF-200V |
The flows apply to a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of +20 °C. Dimensions according to the manufacturer’s technical data sheet; you will find further data on the product page of each filter.
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When to use it
The sterile filter goes at the end of the filtration, after the fine pre-filter and the microfilter. The manufacturer designs the PF range for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, the food industry and hospitals, among other uses.
Where to place it
At the end of the filtration, after the PFM fine pre-filter, the PFS microfilter and the PFA activated carbon.
Flow by pressure
The catalogue flows apply to a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of +20 °C. At a different pressure, they are multiplied by the correction factor: 1.88 at 14 bar.
| PFSF filter flow in l/min by pressure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (connection) | 4 bar | 7 bar | 10 bar | 14 bar |
| 005 (G 1/4") | 788 | 1,250 | 1,725 | 2,350 |
| 007 (G 3/8") | 1,103 | 1,750 | 2,415 | 3,290 |
| 010 (G 1/2") | 1,575 | 2,500 | 3,450 | 4,700 |
| 018 (G 3/4") | 2,363 | 3,750 | 5,175 | 7,050 |
| 030 (G 1") | 3,308 | 5,250 | 7,245 | 9,870 |
| 047 (G 1 1/4") | 4,410 | 7,000 | 9,660 | 13,160 |
| 070 (G 1 1/2") | 6,300 | 10,000 | 13,800 | 18,800 |
| 094 (G 2") | 9,450 | 15,000 | 20,700 | 28,200 |
| 150 (G 2") | 13,230 | 21,000 | 28,980 | 39,480 |
| 175 (G 2 1/2") | 17,640 | 28,000 | 38,640 | 52,640 |
| 200 (G 3") | 25,200 | 40,000 | 55,200 | 75,200 |
| 240 (G 3") | 37,800 | 60,000 | 82,800 | 112,800 |
| 450 (DN100 flange) | 52,920 | 84,000 | 115,920 | – |
| 600 (DN100 flange) | 70,560 | 112,000 | 154,560 | – |
| 900 (DN150 flange) | 100,800 | 160,000 | 220,800 | – |
| 1200 (DN150 flange) | 141,120 | 224,000 | 309,120 | – |
| 1800 (DN200 flange) | 181,440 | 288,000 | 397,440 | – |
| 2000 (DN200 flange) | 221,760 | 352,000 | 485,760 | – |
Element, condensate drainage and maintenance
A PF range element is fitted in the housing — for example, the PFSF-010V for the PFSF-010. The same element also fits the HPFSF-010. Flanged filters from DN100 have several elements — their number is given in the table for each size. Element working temperature −20 to +150 °C.
The filter is supplied with an element, without a condensate drain. For PF filters, the manufacturer offers the AOK20SS stainless steel float drain up to 20 bar and +65 °C. The drain outlet in the bottom has a G 1/4" thread, G 1" for the flanged sizes.
Replace the element at least once every 12 months. Once a year, also check the housing for visible damage.
Accessories for PFSF filters
The same stage in other ranges
Stage SF also comes in the HPFSF filters up to 50 bar. The elements are the same for all ranges.
Ventilek’s tip
The sterile element goes last. Stages that trap solid particles and oil go before the sterile filter. The sterile element is then the final safeguard of air purity.
- What filtration rating does the PFSF sterile element have?
- 0.01 µm.
- Where should it be placed?
- At the end of the filtration, after the fine pre-filter and the microfilter.
- When should the element be replaced?
- At least once every 12 months.
Product sorting
List of products
With a G 1/4" connection and a flow of 1,250 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-005 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 3/8" connection and a flow of 1,750 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-007 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 1/2" connection and a flow of 2,500 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-010 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 3/4" connection and a flow of 3,750 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-018 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 1" connection and a flow of 5,250 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-030 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 1 1/4" connection and a flow of 7,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-047 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 1 1/2" connection and a flow of 10,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-070 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to...
With a G 2" connection and a flow of 15,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-094 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a DN150 connection and a flow of 224,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-1200 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 10...
With a G 2" connection and a flow of 21,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-150 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a G 2 1/2" connection and a flow of 28,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-175 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to...
With a DN200 connection and a flow of 288,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-1800 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 10...
With a G 3" connection and a flow of 40,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-200 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a DN200 connection and a flow of 352,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-2000 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 10...
With a G 3" connection and a flow of 60,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-240 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 14...
With a DN100 connection and a flow of 84,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-450 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 10...
With a DN100 connection and a flow of 112,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-600 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 10...
With a DN150 connection and a flow of 160,000 l/min at 7 bar, the PFSF-900 sterile filter has a 0.01 µm sterile element for the end of the filtration. Working pressure up to 10...