SUPRApak™ Depth Filter Modules

Depth filtration goes edge flow

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 SUPRApak™ Depth Filter Modules
Depth filtration goes edge flow

Efficient, economical and innovative, the SUPRApak depth filter modules are
the future of depth filtration with filter sheets.

SUPRApak depth filtration enters a completely new generation with a unique

flow configuration called “edge flow”. This cost-effective technology will
revolutionize depth filtration in the food and beverage sector.

Introduction
For over 100 years, filter sheets have been However, it is not always possible to replace
used in the food and beverage industry to filter sheets with different filtration systems
filter liquids in classic plate and frame filters. economically and efficiently due to stringent,
and at times, complex filtration requirements.
The unique filter matrix comprised of
cellulose, diatomite and perlite combined In response to industry demands to replace
with the surface, depth, and adsorptive classic sheet filters, Pall has introduced the
filtration capabilities of filter sheets makes new SUPRApak filter module. Based on
them an attractive option for a very wide proven Seitz sheet technology, SUPRApak
range of applications. modules are revolutionizing the market for
depth filters with sheet filtration.
Increased demand for environmentally
compatible production processes and
product quality in the food and beverage Applications
industry has intensified the need to seek out
alternative filtration systems. At the same • Particle filtration
time, cost pressures demand that filter
systems are simple to operate with low • Colloidal removal
staffing costs. • Polishing filtration
Classic sheet filters have considerable • Final filtration
disadvantages, such as the high cost of filter
change-outs and cleaning, an open system
combined with drip losses, the risk of
microbiological contamination and the
space required for the filter assembly.

Sugar Gelatin Enzyme Solutions Spirits Beer Wine

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SUPRApak module design User advantages

The SUPRApak filter design is an entirely • Increased process safety and product
new and unique configuration of filter sheet quality due to enclosed, hygienic system
material, which sets a new standard for
enclosed sheet filtration. • Increased process uptimes, as the edge
flow principle can allow longer throughputs
SUPRApak modules are based on classic and use of the full capacity of the depth
depth filtration technology, and represent filter material
a perfect combination of the three filtration • High turbidity reduction due to increased
mechanisms: surface filtration, depth particle adsorption capacity
filtration and adsorption.
• High yields due to low hold-up volume,
The main components are high purity drainability of the assembly, and elimination
cellulose, diatomite and perlite. of product drip losses
• Cost savings on filter change-outs due to
Unique to the SUPRApak module is an
modular construction, no time-consuming
entirely new depth filter flow configuration
insertion and stacking of individual filter
based on the “edge flow” principle. The filter
sheets, and less handling in between
sheet material contains feed and filtrate
production runs
channels wrapped around a permeable core
(Figure 1). Straps are then used to attach the • Reduced cleaning chemical and water
sheet material to the core (Figure 2). costs due to compact design

This design results in a compact dense • Small footprint due to high packing density
package of high-quality filter sheet material. and resulting large filtration area per unit
Thus the SUPRApak module meets the • Easy disposal of modules
highest demands in terms of purity and
clarity of the filtered product (Figure 3). • Low capital investment compared to
classical plate and frame assemblies
• Secure operation without bypass due
to external tensioning control
• Low maintenance costs due to absence
of gaskets on modules and very limited
number of housing seals
• Low total cost of ownership due to
combined savings on unit filter area, yield,
handling, cleaning, and maintenance, and
increased production availability

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Core wrapped in sheet material Straps and perforated structure Core wrapped in sheet material
of filtrate channels
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SUPRApak filter media

SUPRApak SW Range (standard) SUPRApak SR Range (high resistance)

Filter material in the SW range is made from The filter material in the SR range contains
high-grade cellulose, diatomite and perlite as up to 40 % selected polyolefin fibers in
well as <3 % polyolefin fibers. The SUPRApak addition to cellulose, diatomite and perlite.
SW range offers 10 filtration grades ranging This composition of raw materials is specially
from type SW 5200 for final filtration to type designed to meet the demands for filtration
SW 7300 for removing coarse particles. An of aggressive media, as it has high chemical
additional grade in the SW range is SW7700, and mechanical resistance compared with
made from high-grade cellulose. See table the SUPRApak SW range. As a result of the
below and Figure 4. polyolefin fibers, the SUPRApak SR
modules are highly resistant to enzymes
which break down cellulose, making them
SW Range Examples of use
the ideal choice for use in the enzyme
Final filtration of enzyme solutions industry. See table below.
SW 5200
Final filtration of sugar solutions
Final filtration of fructooligosaccharides
SW 5300 SR Range Examples of use
Fine filtration of beer
SR 5100 Final filtration of enzyme solutions
Final filtration of sugar solutions
SW 5500
Fine filtration of beer
Final filtration of sugar solutions
SW 5600
Fine filtration of beer SUPRApak SH Range (ion reduced)
Clarifying filtration of beer
SW 5700 For special applications like distilled spirits
Final filtration of sugar solutions
Filtration of enzyme solutions
filtration, the SUPRApak SH range of
SW 5800 modules is the preferred option. With a
Clarifying filtration of beer
proprietary manufacturing process, these
Polishing filtration of thin liquor gelatine
sheets release low levels of calcium and
SW 5900 Polishing filtration of flavors
magnesium, and negligible levels of iron and
Clarifying filtration of beer
copper. See table below and Figure 5.
SW 7000 Clarifying filtration of thin liquor gelatine
Clarifying filtration of thin liquor gelatine
SW 7100 SH Range Examples of use
Clarifying filtration of flavors
SH 5700 Chill/polishing filtration of white spirits
SW 7300 Coarse particle removal
Coarse particle removal; wax removal in Chill filtration of brown spirits or white
SW 7700 SH 5900
edible oils spirits high in fatty acids
SH 7200 Particle removal

Figure 4 Figure 5

SW 5200
SW 5300
SW 5500
SW 5600
SW 5700 SH 5700
Relative dirt Relative dirt
SW 5800 Relative clarity SH 5900 Relative clarity
holding capacity holding capacity
SW 5900 SH 7200
SW 7000
SW 7100
SW 7300
SW 7700

SW range of filtration grades SH range of filtration grades

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SUPRApak housing Features and Benefits

The new SUPRApak filter housings are • Enclosed filter system limits environmental
designed for use with the SUPRApak depth exposure and microbial contamination
filter modules. • Large, hydrodynamically designed inlet
and outlet connections ensure high flow
rates with low pressure differential
Torque tensioning device • Polished wetted surfaces enhance
cleanability
Additional inlet housing head for • External torque control device enables
optimized module inflow. optimal operational security during
filtration through controlled tensioning
Optional divisions in housing head of the module, and simplifies internal
housing design
SUPRApak module (stack up to 6 high) • Indirect flow control eliminates the need
for flow guide plates
Housing segment • Inlet connections at both the housing
head and base facilitate ideal flow
distribution and optimum utilization of
Intermediate ring
the SUPRApak module filter area
• Housing domes available with single
or multiple divisions allows flexibility
For ease of handling, the SUPRApak
housing is provided with a lifting tool which
The SUPRApak housing range is available in
enables installation and removal of the
single-round S (small, Figure 8), M (medium)
complete stack of modules at one time.
and L (large) sizes. Additionally, there are
(Figure 6a and 6b).
MS (multi-stack) options. Please refer to
separate SUPRApak housing data sheets
The extensive choice of different SUPRApak
for further details.
modules and housings ensures optimum
compliance with the specific filtration
The modular SUPRApak housing range
demands of the food and beverage industry.
allows the use of multiple module
combinations:
All housing parts which come into contact
• 1 module in S housings
with the product are manufactured from 316L
stainless steel. The electropolished wetted • 1 to 4 modules in M housings
surfaces ensure optimal hygienic conditions. • 1 to 6 modules in L housings
• 16, 20 or 24 modules in MS housings

Figure 6a Figure 6b Figure 7 Figure 8

SUPRApak module Complete stack Single or split dome housings with SUPRApak S housing for
lifting device insertion and removal intermediate sections available filterability work and small
batch filtration
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Ordering Information
(This is a guide to the part numbering structure only. For specific options, please contact Pall.)

Part Number: Example Part Number:

SUPRApak W SUPRApak SW 5200 L W
Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 See bold reference codes in tables.

Table 1: Module Type Table 3: Nominal Dimensions (Figure 9)

Code Range Code Height External Diameter
SW Standard S 250 mm (9.8 in) 183 mm (7.2 in)
SR High Resistance M 250 mm (9.8 in) 285 mm (11.2 in)
SH Ion Reduced L 250 mm (9.8 in) 415 mm (16.3 in)

Table 2: Media Range

Code Range
5200 Figure 9
5300
5500
5600
5700
5800 SW Range
5900
7000
7100
7300
7700
5100 SR Range
5700
5900 SH Range SUPRApak modules in S, M, and L sizes (from left
to right) and different stack heights offer maximum
7200
flexibility to handle a variety of applications.

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