MEMBRALOX® HCS
Compact Sanitary Modules
A cost effective design for food
and biopharmaceutical applications
Description
The Widest Separation Range
The new Membralox HCS module range
takes advantage of the unique hexagonal
shape of the Membralox ceramic
membranes to obtain a high membrane
packing density up to 240 m2/m3, thus
significantly reducing filtration system costs.
The exceptional structure of Membralox
filtering elements has enabled the
development of the widest range of micro and
ultrafiltration ceramic membranes. A complete
range of modules help for scale-up from
laboratory separations to full size industrial
needs.
This new generation of Membralox HCS
modules perfectly match reliability and
cost requirements of the main applications in
food and biopharmaceutical industries.
Cost Effective Separations
Membralox HCS module range features
internal gasketing and assembly designed
according to high sanitary standard
(3-A certified).
The remarkable physical and chemical
stability of Membralox membranes allows
reproducible performance over a long life a key feature in a cost/benefit analysis proven
in numerous industrial installations.
Membralox filtration modules are the corner
stone for process reliability.
Applications
• Cell harvesting
• Clarification of fermentation broth
• Sugar and sweetener processing
• Fruit juices clarification
• Milk & whey processing
• Beer tank bottoms recovery
Membralox HCS modules
Membralox HCS module view
Top view
M-60P
Module type
M-36P
M-60P
Element type
EP1960
EP3740
EP1940
EP3730
Number of membranes
36
36
60
60
Filtration surface area (m²)
13
16.8
14.4
21
Retentate connections
bolt flanges / sanitary o-ring seal
Permeate connections
2,5” clamp
Construction of wetted materials
316L SS, ceramic, PTFE, FPM
M-36P
Operating limits in aqueous liquids 2
Temperature
95°C
Pressure
10 bar **
2
Any liquids belonging to group II from PED 97/23/EC art 9 - § 2.2
Membralox HCS Modules
• Conform to 3-A sanitary standard, certificate No 1187
• Highly compact for cost effective system design and
small foot print
• All wetted parts fully accessible
chemicals during CIP (no dead zone)
to
cleaning
• Reduced permeate hold up volume
• Proprietary built-in gasketing solution to ensure
perfect sealing
• Wide chemical compatibility
• Long service life
Nominal dimensions (mm)
Dimensions
a
b
c
d
e
Membralox Ceramic Membranes
M-36P / M-60P
340
237
1126
417
83.5
• High flux
• Proven long operational life
Membralox membrane pore sizes 1
Microfiltration
1.4*, 0.8*, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1* µm A
α-alumina
• Excellent resistance to corrosion
Ultrafiltration
100*, 50, 20 nm Z
zirconia
• Wide chemical and pH (0-14) compatibility
1
Other pore sizes and surface modifications on request. Some pore sizes are not available
on all support geometries, please check with Pall Exekia.
• Excellent thermal stability
• Sanitizable
• Element burst pressure > 50 bar**
Membralox ceramic membranes
Element type
EP3730
EP3740
EP1940
EP1960
Channel diameter (mm)
3
4
4
6
Number of channels
37
37
19
19
Filtration surface area (m²)
0.35
0.47
0.24
0.36
Length (mm)
1020
1020
1020
1020
The Membralox ceramic membranes support is made of ultrapure α-alumina with
pore size of 12 µm.
• Ability to withstand high frequency backpulsing cycles
• Meet FDA requirements detailed in 21 CFR
• 100% bubble point integrity tested
• Customized membrane configurations can also be
proposed for the most demanding applications
Accessories and Complementary Services
• Backpulse devices
• Permeate flow regulators
• Laboratory scale and benchtop pilot units
• In-house feasibility studies, on-site plant design,
commissioning, tests, training courses
Pall Exekia
B.P.1 - 65460 Bazet - France
+33 (0)5 62 38 95 95 phone
+33 (0)5 62 38 95 50 fax
info.exekia@europe.pall.com e-mail
www.exekia.fr
www.pall.com
The limits of use of Membralox modules are determined mainly by
the type of housing or gasket materials. Based on valuable pilot test
data, our Scientific and Laboratory Services can provide advices in
selecting the best membrane and module configuration to match
your process requirements.
*
Available in Membralox GP membrane version .
0.8 and 1.4 µm are available in double layer version.
** 1 bar = 100 kPa
© Pall Corporation 2006. p, Pall, Membralox and Exekia are Pall Corporation trademarks.
Filtration. Separation. Solution is a service mark of Pall Corporation . ® Indicates a Pall trademark registered in
the USA. Features and characteristics of the products described in the present technical sheet are based
upon test performed by Pall Exekia in laboratories following precise proced ures and upon its experience.
These are given for guidance only and are not binding on Pall Exekia for product line, Pall Exekia reserves
the right, at any time, to modify the characteristics of the products described herein. DM/DC/040 B 03/10/06