Overview
Donaldson's premium LifeTec™ filter elements are specifically designed as high-performance and efficient filtration solutions for sterile compressed air and gases and offer enhanced technology to optimize your process and product integrity.
Our portfolio includes sterile filters such as compressed sterile air/gas filters, pleated sterile air/gas vent filters, pleated compressed sterile air/gas filters and hydrophobic pleated sterile air/gas PTFE membrane filters.
LifeTec™ P-SRF C Sterile Filter Elements
The Donaldson LifeTec™ P-SRF C sterile filter element offers premier performance in compressed air and technical gas filtration applications within the processed food and beverage industry.
The LifeTec™ P-SRF C filter element meets or exceeds sterility requirements for food and beverage sectors such as dairy, food ingredients, and alcoholic beverages. Its stainless steel filter cartridge construction delivers excellent performance in some of the most demanding applications. The depth air filter media is non-fiber releasing and complies with FDA requirements (Food and Drug Administration Title 21 CFR 211.72 latest edition) and (EC) No. 1935/2004 for indirect food contact use.
Features
- Developed for the sterile filtration of compressed air and gases in critical processed food and beverage applications
- Capable of a log reduction value (LRV) of 9 at 0.2 and 0.02 microns, and a LRV of 10 at 0.003 microns, as verified in a DIN EN 1822 adopted test.
- High retention rate (bacteria, viruses, and particles) down to 3 nm (nanometers) to help ensure product and process integrity
- High temperature and mechanical resistance for outstanding performance; minimizes production downtime and maintenance costs
- Suitable for sterilization using VPHP and ozone, supporting a reduced total cost of ownership
Applications
- Compressed air
- Carbon dioxide
- Fermentation air
- Technical gases
LifeTec™ P-SRF V Sterile Filter Elements
The LifeTec™ P-SRF V filter element meets or exceeds sterility requirements for food and beverage industries such as dairy, food ingredients, and alcoholic beverages. Its stainless steel filter cartridge construction is designed for durability and effective performance in demanding applications.
The depth filter media is non-fiber releasing and complies with FDA requirements (Food and Drug Administration Title 21 CFR 211.72 latest edition) and (EC) No. 1935/2004 for indirect food contact use.
Features
- Capable of a log reduction value (LRV) of 9 at 0.2 and 0.02 microns, and a LRV of 10 at 0.003 microns, as verified in a DIN EN 1822 adopted test.
- Developed for the sterile filtration of air and gases in venting applications where CIP reagents are applied
- High retention rate (bacteria, viruses, and particles) down to 3 nm (nanometers) to help ensure product and process integrity
- High temperature and mechanical resistance to support performance and reduce production downtime and maintenance costs
- Suitable for sterilization using VPHP and ozone, helping to reduce total cost of ownership
- Applicable in systems requiring sterile air & gas filter cartridges, including food-grade air filter cartridges and pharmaceutical air filter cartridges
Applications
- Tank ventilation
- Container aeration
- Carbon dioxide
- Fermentation air
- Technical gases
- Aseptic packaging of processed food and beverages
LifeTec™ P-SRF E Sterile Filter Elements
The Donaldson LifeTec™ P-SRF E series pleated sterile depth filter meets the stringent requirements of the semiconductor and electronics industry and performs reliably even under extreme operating conditions.
The LifeTec™ P-SRF E sterile filter element offers a very high dirt holding capacity, a low differential pressure, and a high temperature tolerance, which is ideal for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing processes. As a compressed air sterile filter, it is suitable for use in air and gas filtration systems that demand consistency and control.
Features
- Developed for the sterile filtration of air and gases in compressed air applications in the electronics and semiconductor industry
- Capable of a log reduction value (LRV) of 9 at 0.2 and 0.02 microns, and a LRV of 10 at 0.003 microns, as verified in a DIN EN 1822 adopted test.
- High retention rate (bacteria, viruses, and particles) down to 3 nm (nanometers) to help ensure product and process integrity
- High temperature and mechanical resistance for stable performance and reduced production downtime and maintenance costs
- Suitable for sterilization using VPHP and ozone, supporting a lower total cost of ownership
- Suitable for systems that use Sterile Air & Gas Filter Cartridges, including pharmaceutical air filter cartridge and food-grade air filter cartridge formats
Applications
Filtration of air and gases in:
- photo paint
- ion donation
- oxidation and diffusion ovens
- wafer drying
- aerospace technology
- filtration of solvents
- gas supply and automatic control systems
P-SRF Sterile Filter Elements
Donaldson’s P-SRF Sterile Filters support bio-burden reduction from compressed air and technical gases in processed food and beverages
The P-SRF is designed for the filtration of compressed air, process air, and technical gases in the processed food and beverage industry. It supports applications where product purity and process control are critical.
This element is constructed with a sintered stainless steel filter cartridge frame, allowing for high-temperature applications and vapor phased hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) sterilization. The borosilicate sterile air cartridge media is binder-free and offers large amounts of void space for improved flow characteristics.
Features
- High-quality stainless steel construction ensures excellent mechanical stability and thermal resistance up to 200° C / 392° F
- The P-SRF offers a a log reduction value (LRV) of 7 at 0.2 microns, helping to ensure the purity of process gases.
- Proprietary three-dimensional, binder-free borosilicate depth filter media
- Depth filter medium is non-fiber releasing and inherently hydrophobic, supporting performance as a hydrophobic air filter cartridge
Integrity testable according to HIMA* and validated retention of bacteria and viruses
Applications
- PET bottle blowing
- Aseptic packaging of processed foods and beverages
- Fermentation air
- Tank blanketing
LifeTec™ PT N Sterile Filter Elements
The Donaldson LifeTec™ PT N sterile filter element with Tetratex® ePTFE membrane air filter provides exceptional filtration performance, stability, and durability in critical processed food and beverage applications.
The innovative design supports maximum durability, high dirt load capacity, and outstanding impurity retention without shedding or unloading contaminants, making it suitable for applications requiring a PTFE sterile air filter cartridge.
Features
- Excellent material resistance toward aggressive contaminants
- Donaldson’s hydrophobic air filter cartridge media using Tetratex® ePTFE
- Sterile compressed air filter grade achieves a retention rate (LRV) of 7 for 0.2 micron contaminants (HIMA/ASTM).
- Low pressure drop at high flow rates
- Biologically inert
- Approved for Food Contact Use according to CFR Title 21 & 1935/2004/EC
- Available with EPDM or Silicone O-rings
Applications:
Processed Food and Beverage:
- Aseptic packaging
- Carbon dioxide as an ingredient
- Fermentation air
- Tank ventilation
- Nitrogen blanketing
LifeTec™ P-SRF X Sterile Filter Elements
Donaldson’s LifeTec™ P-SRF X series of pleated sterile air filters support compressed air and gas filtration under extreme operating conditions. They offer exceptional filtration performance for compressed air and technical gases within the processed food and beverage industry.
The LifeTec™ P-SRF X sterile filter element meets or exceeds performance requirements for food and beverage applications such as dairy, food ingredients, and alcoholic beverages. These filters utilize Tetratex® PTFE membrane air filter media that is inherently hydrophobic, with a highly porous membrane structure—ideal for sterile gas filtration.
The PTFE sterile air filter cartridge media complies with FDA requirements (Food and Drug Administration Title 21 CFR 211.72 latest edition) and (EC) No. 1935/2004 for indirect food contact use.
The element provides a log reduction value (LRV) of 9 at 0.2 micron, LRV 8 at 0.02 micron, and LRV 7 at 0.003 micron, as verified in a DIN EN 1822 adopted test.
Features
- Developed for sterile filtration of air and gases in extreme applications and sterilization conditions in processed food and beverage manufacturing
- High retention rate (bacteria, viruses, and particles) down to 3 nm (nanometers) to help ensure product and process integrity
- High temperature and mechanical resistance for outstanding performance, minimizing production downtime and maintenance costs
- Suitable for sterilization using vapor phased hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) and ozone – contributing to lower total cost of ownership
Applications
Filtration of air and gases:
- PET bottle blowing
- Ingredient carbon dioxide
- Fermentation air
- Nitrogen blanketing
