12 ePTFE Filtration Technology Resilient ePTFE Technology media at fold tip @ 10,000x magnification. Fractured ultrafine microglass media fibers at fold tip @ 10,000x magnification. Reduce Operational Risk The pharmaceutical industry estimates that 77% of production downtime can be attributed to failures of equipment and environmental problems.* Traditional HEPA filters typically fail due to some form of contact combined with the poor mechanical strength of the filter. Effectively managing the risks and costs associated with successful operation requires utilizing HEPA filters with dramatically higher tensile strength. Increase Uptime While FDA Testing Guidance requires critical room leak-testing certification twice a year, non-critical rooms require testing only once a year. With the extremely high tensile strength and durability of ePTFE pleated filter media, ISO 7 and 8 areas can be tested annually. Increasing time between certifications results in less PAO exposure to the gel seal (gel degradation), lower labor costs, and increased production time. Manufactured in ISO 7 Clean Facilities ePTFE media is manufactured by AAF Flanders. By doing so, we control the quality and consistency of the media. This media is produced in an ISO 7 cleanroom to ensure the purity and cleanliness of the product. The filter is then assembled, tested, and packaged in an ISO 7 clean manufacturing facility, resulting in unparalleled product performance and operational efficiency. *Source: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine (2004). AAF Flanders ePTFE Filtration Technology is designed specifically for the unique requirements and challenges of the pharmaceutical industry. Patent pending ePTFE media has the proven durability, polyalphaolefin (PAO) compatibility, high particulate filtration efficiency, and the lowest pressure drop to meet the demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Industry-Leading Durability Independent tests have shown that filters with ePTFE Filtration Technology have superior mechanical strength over filters with traditional ultrafine microglass media. This superior durability and tensile strength is 84 times the pleated strength of microglass.
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