GE P&W ZCore Depth Filters User Manual

ZCore Depth Filters

Featuring patented Z.Plex* Technology

Benefits:

• Greater contaminant capacity compared to filters
with equivalent removal efficiency
moval efficiency at rating using ASTM F-795 Re­tention based on GE efficiency test protocol)

• High Temperature Capability (see Table 3)

• Melt-bonded exterior ensures no media migration

and helps prevent premature surface blinding

• Provides lower total cost of filtration operations

• FDA compliant

• Product meets criteria for USP Class VI

• High strength polypropylene core

Figure 1: ZCore using Z.Plex Technology

• Resists contaminant unloading even at high dif­ferential pressures

Fact Sheet

(Note: 90% re-

Features and Benefits

ZCore is manufactured using patented Z.Plex* fil­ter technology and is engineered specifically for
high strength filtration. (See Figure 1) The patented
filter matrix of the ZCore provides unmatched per­formance in these applications.

The ZCore filter composition incorporates small
diameter fibers and an innovative 3-dimensional
fiber matrix. The filter matrix maintains structural
integrity while greatly increasing the filter’s parti­cle holding capacity and reducing pressure drop.
An additional polypropylene support core enhanc­es strength and temperature resistance. This
unique construction allows for excellent removal
efficiency, high contaminant capacity and long
life.

Typical Applications

• Elevated temperature uses such as hotwater san­itizing in food and beverage processes, process
and chemical streams

• High viscosity fluids that require filter strength
under heavy loading and high pressure condi­tions

• Applications that experience high pressure drop

General Properties

Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 provide information on dimen­sions and flow performance.

Table 1: Materials of Construction

Core Polypropylene
Media Polypropylene
Adapters Polypropylene

Table 2: Nominal Outside Diameter

0.5, 1.0, 3.0 micron 2.75in (6.99 cm)

5.0 to 200 micron 2.55 in (6.48 cm)

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Table 3: Operational Limits

Maximum forward
differential pressure

Maximum recom­mended change-out
pressure

15 psid (1.03 bar) at 180°F (82°C)
25 psid (2.07 bar) at 150°F (66°C)
60 psid (4.14 bar) at 86°F (30°C)

35 psid (2.41 bar)

Additional Information

• ZCore cartridge filters are made from thermally
bonded fibers of polypropylene. GE certifies that
it uses no resin binders, lubricants, antistatic or
release agents, in the manufacture of these filter
cartridges. The resin used for manufacturing the
filter media meet the food contact requirements
of the U.S. FDA 21CFR 177.1520. ZCore cartridge
filters meet the safety requirements of Article 3
of the EU Framework Regulation No.
1935/2004/EC and may be used as intended in
all of the EU Member states in full compliance
with the EU Plastics Regulation No. 10/2011.
ZCore cartridge filters meet the criteria for USP
class VI-121 C Plastics..

• ZCore cartridge filters may be autoclaved for 30
minutes at 250°F (121°C) under no end load
conditions. The autoclaved cartridges must fea­ture single open-end connections (222 o-ring
with closed end). Filter cartridges should be al­lowed to cool to normal system operating tem­peratures prior to use.

• If you are ordering ZCore filters with standard
ends (with no adapter on either end), select one
designation from each of the first three columns.
Your Product Order Number will look like this:
ZCore 05-40. If you are ordering ZCore with end
adapters, select designations from all applicable
columns. Your Product Order Number will look
like this: ZCore 05-40 XK.

Table 4: Flow Performance in Clean Water
(based on 10 inch length filter)

• ZCore cartridge filters are designed and manu-

factured for resistance to a wide range of chem­ical solutions. Conditions will vary with each
application and users should carefully verify
chemical compatibility. Please contact your GE
representative for more information.

Table 5: Ordering Information

Type Micron Rating Nominal cartridge

ZCore

1

95 = 0.5 µm
01 = 1 µm
03 = 3 µm
05 = 5 µm
07 = 7 µm
10 = 10 µm
15 = 15 µm
20 = 20 µm
25 = 25 µm

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30 = 30 µm
40 = 40 µm
50 = 50 µm
75 = 75 µm
100 = 100 µm
120 = 120 µm
150 = 150 µm
200 = 200 µm

Length

1 = 10 in (25 cm)
2 = 20 in (51 cm)
3 = 30 in (76 cm)
4 = 40 in (102 cm)

End #1 Adapter End #2 Adapter Elastomer

X = Plain End (no adapter)
Y = Open End Gasket
E = 222 O-Ring
F = 226 O-Ring
L = Extended Core

X = Plain End (no adapter)
K = Self-Spring Seal
Y = Open End Gasket
S = Closed End Cap
H = Fin Adapter

material

S = Silicone
E = EPDM
V = Viton1
B = Buna
P = Santoprene
(flat gasket only)

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