PharmaceuticalZenCap® Z-Series
Full-size Capsule Filters
PureFlo® Z-Series Full-size Capsule Filters are gammastable and ideally suited for integration into singleuse applications. These filters feature an asymmetrichydrophilic PES membrane that demonstrates exceptional
capacity and flow performance in liquid applications. TheZ-Series Full-size Capsule filters offer full-scale filtration ina variety of applications in the biopharmaceutical industry.
The Z-Series product family has been designed for easy
pre- and post-use integrity testing, assuring easy wettingfor quick and accurate integrity test results.
The compact design and available inlet and outlet fittings
allow efficient integration of Z-Series Full-size Capsule
Filters into a wide range of single-use systems. Z-Series
Full-size Capsule Filters provide biopharmaceuticalmanufacturers with a filtration solution configured to meettheir process needs.

Typical Uses
Applications
Prefiltration
Bioburden Reduction
Sterile Filtration

Process Fluids*
WFI
BufferCell culture medium
Bulk drug substance
Final drug product*Chemical compatibility information available upon request.
Materials ofConstruction:(Standard Option)Media:Polyethersulfone (PES)Media Supports:
PolyesterCage, Core, and Shell: Polypropylene
End Caps:
Nylon
O-Rings:
Silicone

Fitting Connections:

See ordering guide for the availability. (Custom adaptors available upon request)

Nominal Dimensions:

Length: 10”, 20”, 30”, 40” Diameter: 3.54” (90 mm)

Effective Filtration Area
(Single-layer)

10’’ – 0.65 m2 (2.13 ft2 ); 20’’ – 1.3 m2 (4.26 ft2); 30’’ – 1.95 m2 (6.40 ft2); 40’’ – 2.6 m2 (8.53 ft2)

Operating Conditions

Integrity Testing*

Maximum Operating Pressure:

Liquid: 5.5 bar (80 psi) at 72°F

Maximum Forward Differential Pressure:

5 bar (72 psi) at 72°F/22°C

Maximum Reverse Differential Pressure:

3 bar (44 psi) at 72°F/22°C

Maximum Operating Temperature:

80°C (176°F)

0.1 μm (see ordering guide for grades)

60% isopropyl alcohol bubble point ≥ 1.6 bar (23 psi) using air at 22°C

0.2 μm (see ordering guide for grades)

Water bubble point ≥ 3.5 bar (50 psi) using air at 22°C

USP Class VI

All components or raw materials used in this product conform to the requirements of USP Class VIBiological Reactivity Tests for Plastics.

USP Cleanliness

Effluent from this product meets the requirements for a “non-fiber releasing” filter as defined by 21 CFR 210.3 (b) (6) and theharmonized requirements set forth by the USP <788>, EP, and JP for Particulate Matter in Injections.

Bacterial Endotoxins

An aqueous extraction of this product contains <0.25 EU/ml as determined by the Limulus Amebocyte
Lysate (LAL) Test.

Bacterial Retention

0.1 μm and 0.2 μm grades are quantitatively retentive towards Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC #19146) at a minimum challenge
level of 107 CFU per cm2 of filtration area, consistent with ASTM F838-05.

Sterilization

This product can be autoclaved up to 25 cycles at 125 °C (257 °F) for 30 minutes. This product is compatible with gamma
irradiation up to 50 kGy.

*All filters are 100% integrity tested.

FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIESZenCap® Z-Series Full-size Capsule Filters
Z-Series Full-sized Capsule Filters Ordering Guide

Filtration Media Grades
SINGLE LAYER

DUAL LAYER
PES with built-in (fine) PES
prefilter (ZS)
ZS010 = 0.1 μm
ZS020 = 0.2 μmZS045 = 0.45 μm

PES (S)
S004 = 0.04 μm
S010 = 0.1 μm
S020 = 0.2 μm
S045 = 0.45 μm
S065 = 0.65 μm
S080 = 0.8 μm
S120 = 1.2 μm

PES with built-in (coarse) PES
prefilter (XS)
XS010 = 0.1 μm
XS020 = 0.2 μm

Uniform particle size distribution

Wide particle size distribution

Lowest contaminant load

Highest contaminantCapsuleSeries
LZ=
Z-Series
ZenCap
Full Size
CapsuleLZ

Configuration

Length Filter Media Grades

I = In-line
T = T-line

1 = 10”2 = 20”3 = 30”4 = 40”T

1

Select from
Filtration Media
Grades (Above)

Vents/Drain
I-Line:F = 1/4” Bleed valve
G = 1/4” Bleed valve (near inlet only)
H = 1/4” Bleed valve (near outlet only)

Inlet
Fitting

T-Line:A = 1/4” Bleed valve drain
B = 1/2” Sanitary vent, 1/4” Bleed valve drain
D = 1/2” Sanitary vent, 1/4” Bleed valve vent/drain
G = 1/4” Bleed valve vent/drain

5H
6H
8H
MT
RM
RTTC

3H = 3/8” hose barb (multi)
4H = 1/2” hose barb (multi)
4Q = 1/2” male quick coupling (forplastic latch)
5H = 9/16” hose barb (multi)
6H = 3/4” hose barb (multi)
8H = 1” (25 mm) hose barb
MT = 1/2” tri-clamp
RM = 1/2” tri-clamp with SS insert
RT = 1.5” tri-clamp with SS insert
TC = 1.5” tri-clamp

G

5H

5H

S020

3H
4H
4Q

Outlet Fitting

Example - (LZT1S020G5H5H): Z Series ZenCap, 0.2 μm PES membrane, 9/16” Hose barb (multi) inlet/oulet, bleed valve upstream vent/drain.

Custom adapters are available upon request.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Filtration Technologies
50 W Watkins Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 USA
Tel: (703) 335-9910
Fax: (703) 574-8060
www.filtration-fls.saint-gobain.com

IMPORTANT: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the suitability and safety of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
products for all intended uses and that the materials to be used comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
This product is not intended for use in or with a medical device or to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics assumes no responsibility for any product failures that occur due to misuseof the materials it provides arising out of the design, fabrication or application of the products into which thematerials are incorporated.
WARRANTY: Except for products which have a specific written warranty, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
products are sold without any guaranty and/or warranty. The only obligation under any applicable productwarranty will be to replace any portion proving defective, or at our option, to refund the purchase price thereof.
SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

ZenCap is a registered trademark of ZenPure Corporation or an affiliated company.
C-Flex and Pure-Fit SIB are registered trademarks of Saint-Gobain Corporation
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