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CUNO Model ZWB Sanitary Filter Housing
ZWB sanitary design cartridge housings provide the ultimate for critical clarification and sterile filtration applications. Manufactured to the strictest of standards and from high quality 316L stainless steel, the ZWB mirror polished filter housing is designed to meet the exacting quality standards of the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, fine chemical, and microelectronics industries.
The ZWB series are multi-cartridge housings designed to accommodate three (3), five (5), eight (8) or twelve (12) sanitary style filter cartridges up to 40 inches long. Other configurations are available upon request.
The ZWB design uses swing bolt closures to secure the housing dome to the base for operation up to 150 psi (10.3 bar). The Model ZWB housing can be steamed-in-place (SIP) and cleaned in place (CIP).
ZWB standard housing models include a positioning plate, positioning plate retainer rods, upstream vent and drain connections, silicone o-ring gaskets, and sanitary gauge port. An optional 1/2" sanitary:8mm barb vent/drain diaphragm valve is available.
CUNO FILTER SYSTEMS
CUNO is a multi-national organization with manufacturing facilities providing worldwide product availability and consistent quality through field specialists who understand the unique requirements of the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, fine chemical, and microelectronics industries.
CUNO FILTER MEDIA
CUNO’s family of microfiltration products offer a variety of filter media and retention ratings designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, fine chemicals, and microelectronics industries. CUNO's Nylon 66, PES, PTFE, and all-polypropylene pleated cartridges, as well as a variety of prefilters, can be used in the ZWB housings. For more information about media choices, consult your local CUNO representative.
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
■Mirror surface finish sanitary 316L stainless steel construction
■User friendly vertical design with sanitary connections
■Accepts CUNO sanitary style double o-ring bayonet locking elements
■Swing bolt closures
■Housings accommodate from three (3) to twelve (12) 10", 20", 30" or 40" cartridges
■Optional sanitary vent valve available
■Clean-in-place/sterilize-in-place design
■Systems can be integrity tested in situ
■Reduces bacterial/particle adhesion, and easy to clean
■Maximum corrosion resistance
■Requires minimum floor space and quickly dismantles for easy cleaning
■Cartridge locks into place assuring secure installation
■Higher pressure rating
■User friendly, minimum downtime
■Suitable for small through large batch sizes and flow rates
■Provides easy venting
■Permits easy cleaning
■Establishes proper cartridge installation and system integrity
ZWB CARTRIDGE REQUIREMENTS
Housing Model |
Cartridge Length |
Number of Cartridges |
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inches |
mm |
(equivalent single length) |
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3ZWB1 |
10 |
254 |
3 |
|
3ZWB2 |
20 |
508 |
6 |
|
3ZWB3 |
30 |
762 |
9 |
|
3ZWB4 |
40 |
1016 |
12 |
|
5ZWB1 |
10 |
254 |
5 |
|
5ZWB2 |
20 |
508 |
10 |
|
5ZWB3 |
30 |
762 |
15 |
|
5ZWB4 |
40 |
1016 |
20 |
|
8ZWB1 |
10 |
254 |
8 |
|
8ZWB2 |
20 |
508 |
16 |
|
8ZWB3 |
30 |
762 |
24 |
|
8ZWB4 |
40 |
1016 |
32 |
|
12ZWB1 |
10 |
254 |
12 |
|
12ZWB2 |
20 |
508 |
24 |
|
12ZWB3 |
30 |
762 |
36 |
|
12ZWB4 |
40 |
1016 |
48 |
MODEL ZWB SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Operating Pressure & |
150 psi @ 212°F |
Temperature |
(10.3 bar @ 100°C) |
Materials of Construction: |
|
Base, Dome, Internals |
316L stainless steel |
Positioning Plate and Rods |
316L stainless steel |
O-ring/Gaskets |
Silicone |
Closure |
Swing Bolts |
Inlet / Outlet Connection Sizes: |
|
3ZWB |
1 1/2" sanitary |
5ZWB |
2" sanitary |
8ZWB |
2" sanitary |
12ZWB |
2" sanitary |
Pressure gauge connection |
1 1/2" sanitary |
Bleed valve connection |
1/2" sanitary |
Finish:
External finish |
|
Electropolished to 10Ra |
Internal finish |
|
Electropolished to 10Ra |
Options |
(see Ordering Guide on back) |