3M™ LifeASSURE™ PLA series filters are 3M's latest advance in membrane filter technology. Encompassing two leading-edge processes, multi-zone microporous membrane manufacture and Advanced Pleat Technology (APT) pleating construction, the LifeASSURE™ PLA series filters offers unmatched protection of final membrane filters, as well as exceptionally long service life. Designed with pleated Nylon 6,6 membrane in an all-polypropylene construction, LifeASSURE™ PLA series filters are ideally suited for a wide range of prefiltration and clarification applications in the pharmaceutical, biological, and bioprocess industries.
Applications | Bioburden Filtration |
Brands | LifeASSURE™ |
Component and Assembly Materials | Reinforcing Ring: 318 Stainless Steel, Polypropylene |
Effective Filtration Area (metric) | 1.1 m², 3.2 m² |
End Configuration | Single Open End (SOE) |
End Modification | 226 O-ring & Spear |
Factory Integrity Tested | Yes |
Filter Material | Nylon 6,6 Multi-zone Microporous Membrane |
Filter Technology | Membrane |
Filter Type | Surface |
Formulation | Pharmaceutical |
Gasket/O-ring Material | Silicone |
Grade | PLA020, PLA045 |
Industries | Life Sciences |
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 80 ℃ |
Micron Rating (Absolute) | 0.2 Absolute, @ 99.9%, 0.45 Absolute, @ 99.9% |
Micron Rating (Nominal) | 0 |
Pleat Type | Advanced Pleat Technology (APT) |
Product Form | Cartridge |
Product Series | PLA |
Product Type | Pleated Membrane |
Reduction Claims | B. diminuta, Average LRV of 7.3, B. diminuta, Average LRV of 3.5 |
Series | LifeASSURE™ PLA Series |
Units per Case | 6.0 |
Overall Diameter (Metric) | 7 cm |
Overall Length (Metric) | 25.4 cm, 76.2 cm |