VPS Filters

For removing unwanted organisms from products with high particle loads, VPS filters offer a wide selection of validated, dual layer Polyethersulfone (PES) cartridge and capsule filters for the filtration of consumable liquids. These filters comply with FDA requirements and EC directives for food and beverage manufacturing and food contact. Pore sizes range from 0.22 to 1.2 µm and the filter sizes scale from laboratory to full production using identical materials to ensure consistent results.

The VPS filter’s low protein binding characteristics are well suited for filtering fermented beverages. They retain organisms while allowing valuable flavor components to pass through the filter. VPS filters deliver high flow and throughput with compatibility across a wide pH range. They are flushed with high purity water to remove extractables that may affect the taste of the product. Products are 100% integrity tested

Applications

• Wine
• Beer
• Clear Juices
• Bottled Water*
• Process Water*
• Container Wash/Rinse Water*

*If sterilizing is required, see the HPPS Filter.

Features and Benefits

VPS is a family of food grade, dual layered Polyethersulfone (PES) filters. 

• Integrated prefilter retains particulate
• Delivers high flow and throughput across a wide pH range
• Low binding characteristics are well suited for filtering fermented beverages
• Filter retains organisms but not flavor components
• Handles cleaning and sanitization protocols
• Flushed with high purity water to remove extractables that may affect the taste of the product
• Pore sizes range from 0.22 to 1.2 micron.

Filtration Area

FDA and EC Compliance

Materials meet the requirements listed by the FDA as appropriate for use in articles intended for repeated food contact as specified in Title 21 CFR sections 174.5, 177.1500, 177.1520, 177.1630, 177.2440, and 177.2600 as applicable. All materials used to make the filters are listed in European Commission Regulation EU/10/2011, Annex 1.

View Data Sheet for further product information:

• Integrity test specifications
• Flow rates of all pore sizes
• Materials of construction
• Operating parameters
• Sanitization and sterilization
• Regulatory & compliance

Validation

VPS filters are validated using test procedures that comply with ASTM F 838-15(ae1) protocols for the determination of bacterial reduction in filters used for liquid filtration. The filters are challenged with the organisms listed below.

• 0.22μm: Brevundimonas diminuta
• 0.45μm: Serratia marcescens
• 0.65μm: Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Quality Assurance

VPS filters are 100% integrity tested. CPF filters are developed and manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System and designed to be used in cGMP-compliant processes. 

VPS Cartridges 

Available from 5-40 inches in length with several end connections and O-ring options.  

VPS Capsules

These filters are VPS cartridges encapsulated in a polypropylene shell to minimize exposure to process fluids. A popular choice for single-use applications and can be disposed of easily. Sizes range from 2-30 inches in length.