3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division

Data Sheet

Betapure™ NT-T Series

Filter Cartridges

The Next Generation in Depth Filter Technology

Betapure™ NT-T Series filter cartridges are 3M’s latest advance in depth filtration
technology. The all polypropylene filter is constructed using a design that utilizes flow
enhancing filter media and an innovative flow pattern. The result is an absolute-rated
filter with vastly superior on-stream life that provides more cost effective filtration than
conventional melt-blown filter technologies. Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges —
the new leader in filtration performance.

Betapure NT-T Series Filter Construction

The Betapure NT-T Series cartridge was designed to provide significantly superior
service life while maintaining a consistent filtration efficiency. Betapure NT-T Series
filters achieve this through an innovative cartridge design that allows uniform
distribution of fluid flow and contaminant throughout the entire depth of the cartridge.
Betapure NT-T Series filter construction combines a polypropylene media with fluid
distribution netting to form multiple layers. Critically positioned media flow channels
allow greater movement of fluid from layer to layer. Three distinct media sections, made Applications
from multiple media/netting layers, are combined to form the filter cartridge.
• Chemical and
Hydrocarbon Processing
Figure 1: Acids, bleach (sodium hypochlorite),
Betapure™ NT-T Series Media polyethylene & polypropylene
Sections. Note that the actual
manufacture, amine sweetening &
filter sections contain multiple
layers of media.
water flood
• Food and Beverage
Bottled water particulate &
turbidity reduction, reverse osmosis
membrane & spray nozzle protection,
diatomaceous earth or carbon fine
trap & beverage blending, rinsing &
wash water

Features & Benefits • Fine Chemical and Electronics

Pre-RO filtration of high silt density
index incoming water, copper sulfate
Superior service life
plating bath filtration in printed
• As much as 3 times greater dirt holding capacity than competitive filters. circuit board construction and color
screen filtration for CRT production
All polypropylene depth filter cartridges
• Coating
• Allow for broad chemical and temperature compatibility. Film & paper coatings, photo graphic
film, lens coatings & can coatings,
Ratings from 0.5 to 70 micron
high quality paints & ink
• Suit a wide range of applications. • Industrial
Machine tool lubrication, chemicals,
Absolute-rated performance
detergents, and waste water, textiles,
• Allows for consistent filtration quality. plating baths, pulp & paper, process
water & ground water remediation
Exhibits superior particle retention under increasing differential pressure
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BetapureTM NT-T Series Filter Construction cont.

The outer and middle sections contain multiple layers of interleaved filter media and
fluid distribution netting. Within each media layer a portion of the fluid travels through
the media while the balance of the fluid is delivered directly to the next distribution
layer through the flow channels. The fluid distribution netting provides longitudinal and
latitudinal flow paths to evenly distribute fluid flow across the surface of each successive
media layer.

The Difference is Performance

Flow channels appear in the outer and middle sections of the filter matrix, as seen in the
cartridge cut-away. The size, number, and location of the flow channels combined with
the fluid distribution netting ensure that a uniform amount of contaminant is distributed
to each layer within these two sections, while maintaining a consistent flow.
Cut-away of the BetapureTM NT-T Series
filter cartridge showing the three sections of The number of media flow channels decrease from the outer to middle sections to ensure
media layers and core even contaminant loading throughout the entire filter matrix. Extensive laboratory testing
has demonstrated that 3M has developed the optimal filter cartridge design.

The inner section, supported by a rigid polypropylene core and equal to approximately
one third of the filter’s depth, contains no flow channels and is the final qualifying section
ensuring absolute rated performance.

The even distribution of contaminated fluid throughout the depth of the cartridge is the
key to the Betapure NT-T Series filter’s exceptionally long service life, low pressure drops,
and increased cost effectiveness.

The Result
Superior Filter Service Life
Extensive testing has demonstrated that competitive filters of equivalent removal
ratings subjected to the same contaminant load plug more quickly than Betapure NT-T
Series filters. The result is significantly shorter service life, and unpredictable filtration
efficiencies. Betapure NT-T Series filters provide a service life improvement of up to
3 times greater than competitive products. (Graph 1)

Lower Pressure Drop

The design and construction of the Betapure NT-T Series cartridge allows for significantly
lower pressure drops compared to equivalently rated polypropylene depth filters. Based
on published data, a Betapure NT-T Series filter system with a given flow would use up
to 75% fewer cartridges than Osmonics Selex, 68% fewer than Pall® Profile, and 42%
fewer than Pall® Nexis. To underscore the Betapure NT-T Series filter cost benefit, use the
example in Table 1 as a guideline.

Graph 1: Betapure™ NT-T Series Filters deliver longer service life

Service Life Comparison of 20 µm Filter Cartridges
% of BetapureTM NT-T Series Life

100

80

60

40

20

0
Betapure™ NT-T Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C
Series Gradient Pore Structure Gradient Pore Structure Gradient Density Structure
Melt-Blown with Core Melt-Blown with Core Melt-Blown, Coreless

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Table 1: Comparison of 5 Micron* Filters in a 110 GPM System Table 2: Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Ratings

3M™Betapure™ Pall Pall Osmonics

Grade Absolute Rating
NT-T Series Filter Profile Nexis Selex
Designation (µm)
Flow (gpm) / 10" cartridge
3.1 1.0 1.8 0.8
@ 1 psid 0.5
T005
(extrapolated)
Number of filters for 12 / 30" 37 / 30" 21 / 30" 43 / 30"
a 110 gpm flow rate cartridges cartridges cartridges cartridges T010 1

* Based on the manufacturers published rating.

T020 2

For the same initial cartridge differential pressure, a 110 gpm system using Betapure T030 3
NT-T™ Series filters require significantly fewer cartridges. This results in lower capital
T050 5
investment for the filter housing and fewer cartridges to purchase.
T100 10

The Confidence of Consistency T200 20

Betapure™ NT-T Series filters utilize advanced design and construction to achieve a
level of filtration consistency unattainable by competitive filters. Combined with an T300 30
exceptionally long service life, the Betapure NT-T Series filter’s consistent performance,
T400 40
as illustrated by comparative Beta-Ratio vs. Differential Pressure (Graph 2), provides
predictable results throughout the filters’ usable life. Filters A, B, and C show a
T500 50
degradation in the Beta-Ratio as psid increases. These filters exhibit a pattern of either
unloading previously held particles or a loss of filtration efficiency. The result of this T700 70
inconsistent performance is a reduction in finished product quality, product yield, and
an increase in total filtration cost.

Absolute Rated Betapure NT-T Series

Consistent filtration performance, time after time, from start to finish is the goal of every
filter user. Absolute removal ratings for Betapure NT-T Series filters are determined
using a filter performance test developed by 3M to comply with the general procedures
outlines in ASTM STP 975. 3M defines absolute rating as the particle size (x) providing an
initial Beta Ratio (Bx) = 1000. At this Beta Ratio, the removal efficiency is equal to 99.9%.
Betapure NT-T Series filter ratings are specified in Table 2.

Your Benefit — Total Filtration Cost Reduction

The Betapure NT-T Series filter’s performance and superior life advantage allows direct
cost savings by reducing the number of filters used. In addition, the resulting reduction in
filter change-out frequency decreases direct labor and filter disposal costs. Betapure NT-T
Series filter cartridges — providing performance and value.

Graph 2: Beta Ratios demonstrate the Betapure™ NT-T Series filter’s ability to perform consistently throughout its life

Beta Ratio Comparison of 20 μm Filter Cartridges

Betapure™ NT-T
1000 Series

800
Competitor A
Gradient Pore Structure
Beta Ratio

Melt-Blown with Core

600

400 Competitor B
Gradient Pore Structure
Melt-Blown with Core

200

Competitor C
0 Gradient Density Structure
Initial 0.5 1 10 Melt-Blown, Coreless

Differential Pressure (psid)

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Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Applications

Betapure NT-T Series’ construction provides benefits to customers in a wide range
of end-use filtration applications. High quality filtration along with total filtration cost
reductions are very attractive benefits to customers in diverse industries.

Chemical and Hydrocarbon Processing

Cost reduction is the most critical issue in the production of high quality chemicals,
petrochemicals, and in hydrocarbon processing. Using Betapure NT-T Series filters in
demanding applications that require absolute-rated performance provides long service
life, the consistency demanded to attain quality standards, and a total Filtration Cost
reduction. Applications include:
• Acids, bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
• Polyethylene and polypropylene manufacture
• Amine sweetening and waterflood

Food & Beverage Applications

Increased consumer emphasis on product quality, as well as increased government
regulation, are driving today’s food & beverage industry to ever-finer levels of filtration.
Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges meet this challenge throughout their entire service
life. Typical applications include:
• Bottled water particulate and turbidity reduction
• Reverse osmosis membrane and spray nozzle protection
• Diatomaceous earth or carbon fine trap
• Beverage blending, rinsing and wash water

Fine Chemical and Electronics

Betapure NT-T Series filters with their filter matrix are ideally suited for electronics
applications where heavy contaminant loading is present and efficient long lasting
filtration is required. The combination of all-polypropylene construction and the media
provide the perfect filtration device for use in wafer manufacturing and semiconductor
device fabrication. Applications include:
• Pre-RO filtration of high silt density index incoming water
• Copper sulfate plating bath filtration in printed circuit board construction
• Color screen filtration for CRT production

Coating
Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges are well suited for the filtration of high solid
coatings where they provide superior life while selectively removing the large undesired
particles from the coating and allowing the smaller desired particles to pass. Betapure
NT-T Series applications include:
• Film & paper coatings
• Photographic film
• Lens coatings
• Can coatings, high quality paints & ink

Industrial
Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges are ideal for higher dirt loads because of the
flow characteristics and long service life that provide reduced overall filtration costs.
Betapure NT-T Series cartridges are used in a broad range of general industrial
applications that include:
• Machine tool lubrication, chemicals, detergents, and waste water
• Textiles, plating baths
• Pulp & paper
• Process water & ground water remediation

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3M Filter Housings
3M manufactures a broad variety of filter housings. Housings are available in a
selection of materials and sizes that range from holding a single filter cartridge
to hundreds. This breadth of design choice allows a match to your application
requirements.

3MTM ESTM Series Filter Housing

The 3M ES Series filter housing is a durable, ASME Code designed, high volume
filter housing. Conceived to maximize flexibility of design, it is available in carbon
steel, 304L or 316L stainless steel and with variety of internal configurations to
handle various filter cartridge formats. For more information, ask your local 3M
Purification distributor for brochure 70-0201-8711-1.

3MTM CTG Series Filter Housing

The 3M CTG Series Filter design provides a totally enclosed system using separate
pressure vessel and filter pack to isolate process fluid from the housing. This
system greatly reduces the costs involved with filter change-out while protecting
the environment and operator from exposure to the process fluid. For more
information, ask your local 3M Purification distributor for brochure
70-0201-8693-1.

3MTM DC & SS Filter Housings

3M DC and SS filter housings offer a cost effective alternative for moderate volume
filtration (up to 400 GPM). Constructed from 304L stainless steel (Model DC) or
316L stainless steel (Model SS), housings are available for a wide range of flow
rates and applications. For more information ask for literature 70-0201-8757-4 and
70-0202-2106-8.

Table 3: Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Specifications

Material of Construction (All materials are FDA compliant per CFR 21)

Filter Media, Netting, Core, End Connector Polypropylene

Gaskets and O-ring Options (see ordering guide) Silicone, Fluorocarbon, EPR, Nitrile, Polyethylene

Filter Cartridge Dimensions

Inside Diameter 1-3/32" nominal

Outside Diameter 2-1/2" nominal

Length 5, 9-3/4, 10, 19-1/2, 20, 29-1//4, 30, 39, 40 inches

Specification

Maximum Operation Temperature 180°F (82°C)

 0 psid (3.4 bar) @ 86°F (30°C)

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Maximum Differential Pressure 30 psid (2.0 bar) @ 131°F (55°C)
15 psid (1.0 bar) @ 180°F (82°C)

Recommended Change-out Differential Pressure 35 psid (2.4 bar) @ 86°F (30°C)

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Flow Rates
Detailed information for calculating flows for water and fluids with other viscosities is
located in the following table. Use the formula in conjunction with the values from columns
3 or 4 in table 4. The specific pressure drop values may be effectively used when three of
the four variables (viscosity, flow, differential pressure, and cartridge grade) are set.

Table 4: Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Flow Rates

Absolute Specific Pressure Drop per 10" Cartridge

Grade
Rating (µm) psid/gpm/cps mbar/lpm/cps

T005 0.5 4.5 81.9

T010 1 2.5 45.5

T020 2 0.87 15.9

T030 3 0.44 8.0

T050 5 0.32 5.9

T100 10 0.14 2.5

T200 20 0.065 1.2

T300 30 0.05 0.91

T400 40 0.042 0.76

T500 50 0.029 0.52

T700 70 0.025 0.45

* Specific aqueous pressure drop at ambient temperature for a single length equivalent (10") cartridge. For
multiple cartridge lengths, divide the total flow by the number of equivalent lengths. For liquids other than
water, multiply the specific pressure drop value provided in the table by the viscosity in centipoise.

Clean (Total System gpm [lpm]) (Viscosity in Cp) (Value From Table)
∆p =
psi (mbar) (Number of Equivalent Single Length Cartridges in Housing)

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Chemical Compatibility
The 100% polypropylene construction provides excellent chemical compatibility in many
demanding process fluid applications. Compatibility is influenced by process operating
conditions: in critical applications, cartridges should be tested under actual conditions to
ensure correct selection.

Application Engineering
3M Purification, Inc., Industrial Products has a global team of market-focused scientists
and engineers who excel in supporting and collaborating with end-users. Our technical
teams are skilled in performing on-site bench-scale or in-house tests, and relating
results to full scale manufacturing operations and optimizing cost of purification. When
unique processing problems are encountered, our product and application specialists
are equipped to identify solutions using either 3M’s broad array of existing products or
potentially develop a custom solution for your application.

Service Worldwide
3M is a U.S. based multinational company with distribution and manufacturing
sites worldwide. Global manufacturing sites together with trained stocking
distributors and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities bring quality solutions to
challenging filtration applications.

A Global, Diversified Technology Company

3M is fundamentally a science-based company. As a member of the 3M family, we create
imaginative solutions, and we are a leading filtration provider in a wide range of markets,
from the coarsest industrial filtration to the finest DNA separation. We provide the trusted
solutions that our customers demand and expect. Our success is built on our ability to
apply our technologies and expertise to an endless array of real-world customer needs.
Virtually anywhere you go, 3M technologies are at work — making life easier and better
for people around the world.

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Cartridge Length Grade Code/ Packaging Support Ring Gasket/O-ring
End-modification
Grade (Inches) Rating (µm) Option Option Material

NT – Betapure 06†– 5 T005 0.5 S – Standard For End B – 226 O-Ring with Spear For End
NT-T Series 09 – 9-3/4 T010 1 Modification C – 222 O-Ring with Spear Modification
10 – 10 T020 2 D, N, R D – DOE with Polypropylene End Caps B, C, D, F, M, R
19 – 19-1/2 T030 3 0 – None F – 222 O-Ring with Flat Cap A – Silicone
20 – 20 T050 5 M – 222 O-Ring with Flat Cap** B – Fluorocarbon
29 – 29-1/4* T100 10 For End N – Unmodified DOE C – EPR
30 – 30 T200 20 Modification R – SOE, End Cap with Spring D – Nitrile
39 – 39* T300 30 B, C, F, M
40 – 40 T400 40 1 – Polysulfone For End
T500 50 2 – Stainless Steel Modification
F F
T700 70 0 – None B C BD N
C D N R R N, R
M M G – Polyethylene

† Requires N end modification for use in CT101 (PN 44860) only.

* Applies to D and N end modifications only.
** For use with 1ZMP housing. This Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter is tested and
certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 61
for material requirements only.*
*For O-Ring “K” please consult factory.
PLEASE NOTE: The Ordering Guide above is for reference only.
Not all combinations are available. Please consult with your Cold Water Only
3M Representative to determine the appropriate part number Install this product in accordance with the
for your application. instructions provided by the housing manufacturer.
This product has a minimum flow rate requirement
of 6.6 gallons per day (25L per day).

NOTE: Configuration R and Gaskets/O-rings K

PMS873 (Foil) are not listed with WQA.

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