IOM manual for ACCUGAF, PROGAF and LOFCLEAR filter bags
ACCUGAF filter Bags are high performance, fully welded, melt-blown hydrophobic microfiber filter bags manufactured from polypropylene or polyester. The materials and manufacturing process are silicon-free and subject to rigorous quality control proceedures per ISO 9001:2015 to ensure consisitancy of each filter bag. The melt-blown manufacuring process dos not require additives such as resins, binders of surface treatments; only pure polypropylene or polyester fibers. Essentially polymer is melted and spray atomized with hot air to form filaments which are collected by a moving screen. These fibers are further processed downstream with calendars to produce specific densities and thicknesses.
The fibers used to fabricate ACCUGAF filter bags are hydrophobic/oleophilic and therefore require pre-wetting with an aqueous solution as outlined in the ACCUGAF IOM manual. Polypropylene fibers naturally attract trace oils and thus they are also used for adsorption of oil. Each filer bag is individually sealed with a copy of the pre-wetting instructions.
The multi-layer ACCUGAF filter bag
design provides BETA 5000 (absolute 99.9%) particle
retention across a range of 1½ - 25 microns, each layer providing an increasingly
finer particle retention to maximize filtration efficiency
(prefilter, intermediate filter and final filter structure). The layered
design maximizes the particle holding capacity through ultra-efficient depth
filtration. Separate polypropylene cover layers prevent downstream
fiber migration. The
flexible SENTINEL crush style sealing ring
forms a seal that improves as the differential pressure increases,
ensuring particles do not bypass the filter bag. Integrally molded handles
within the sealing ring are easy to grab for bag removal.
The sealing ring and all seams are welded to maximize durabiltiy of the
filter bag.
All polypropylene materials used in manufacturing comply with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 177, and EC Regulations 1935/2004 and EC Directive 2002/72/EC, as applicable for food and beverage contact.
Beer, wine, sprits and beverage filtration
Fine particle removal in parts cleaning processes
Final filtration of lacquers
Final filtration of vinegar
Removal of activated carbon
Filtration of hydraulic oils and lubricants
Electroplating
Magnetic coatings
Blood fractions
Cosemetics
Fermentation
Chemical and emulsions
Plastics manufacturing
Water treatment
ACCUGAF filter bag specifications:
#1 size ACCUGAF bags have 2.6ft2 of filter area and are 7" diameter x 17" long
#2 size ACCUGAF bags have 5.2ft2 of filter area and are 7" diameter x 32" long
Maximum temperature ratings:
194ºF for polypropylene material
302ºF for polyester material
Maximum differential pressure of 36 PSI
Recommended replacement differential pressure between 11.6 - 21.7 PSI
Maximum flow rates:
#1 size ACCUGAF bags, 35 GPM
#2 size ACCUGAF bags, 66 GPM
ACCUGAF filter Bags ship within 72 hours when in-stock and may require up to 8 weeks when not in-stock; it depends upon where the factory is in the stock replenishment cycle. We can allocate reserve inventory for your company to support JIT deliveries. If lead time is critical please contact us and we'll provide a firm readiness to ship date.