Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridge



Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridge
Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridge is manufactured from 100% FDA-compliant polypropylene, ensuring safe and hygienic filtration for food and beverage applications. With a high surface area pleated design, it delivers excellent filtration efficiency, low pressure drop, and long service life. Ideal for bottled water, beverages, dairy, and edible oil processing, this cartridge provides reliable particle removal while maintaining product purity. Available in various micron ratings and sizes, and compatible with major brand housings.
| Filter Media | Food Grade Polypropylene (PP) |
| Filtration Rating | 0.1 â 100 micron (absolute) |
| Certificate | FDA 21 CFR 177 |
| Length Options | 10″, 20″, 30″, 40″ |
Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridge is specially designed for hygienic and critical filtration processes in the food and beverage industry. Manufactured from 100% high-purity polypropylene materials, this cartridge complies with food contact regulations and ensures safe, contamination-free filtration.
The pleated structure significantly increases filtration surface area, allowing high flow rates, low pressure drop, and extended service life. With excellent chemical compatibility and thermal bonding construction (without adhesives), it guarantees stable performance and eliminates the risk of extractables.
These cartridges are widely used in bottled water, beverages, dairy processing, edible oil filtration, and other sanitary applications requiring reliable particle removal and product purity.
| MF | -PT | -0022 | -10 | -P | -H | -1 | -S |
| Model | Media | Micron | Length | Inner Core | Surface | End Cap | O-Ring |
| MF | PTA= Hydrophobic PTFE PTL= Hydrophilic PTFE | 0010= 0.10um 0022= 0.22um 0045= 0.45um 0100= 1.0um  0500= 5.0um  | 05= 5 Inch 10= 10 Inch 20= 20 Inch 30= 30 Inch 40= 40 Inch | P= PP     S= SUS304 U= SUS316 T= PTFE   | H= Hard PP N= Mesh   S= SUS304 U= SUS316 T= PTFE   | 0= DOE  1= 222Flat 2= 222Fin 3= 226Flat 4= 226Fin |  S= Silicone F= FKM  E= EPDM T= PTFE    K= FEP-FKM |
ð· Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Filter Media | Food Grade Polypropylene (PP) |
| Support Layers | Polypropylene |
| Filtration Rating | 0.1Ξm â 50Ξm |
| Filtration Efficiency | Up to 99.9% |
| Length | 10â, 20â, 30â, 40â |
| Outer Diameter | 68 mm |
| Inner Diameter | 28â33 mm |
| Max Operating Temperature | 80°C |
| Max Differential Pressure | 4.0 bar |
| Sterilization | Steam sterilization (121°C) |
| Certificated | FDA 21 CFR 177 |

Our Quality Control for PP Pleated Filter Cartridge Manufacturing

Our pleated filter cartridges are produced in ISO Class 8 cleanrooms to ensure contamination-free manufacturing and superior product purity.

Each filter cartridge undergoes rigorous quality control, including bubble point testing, integrity testing, and flow rate verification to ensure consistent performance and compliance with international standards.

We utilize advanced automated equipment for pleating, welding, and assembly processes. This ensures precise manufacturing, consistent quality, and high production efficiency while minimizing manual errors and contamination risks.
ð· Key Features
1. Food Grade Certified Materials
All polypropylene components comply with FDA food contact standards, ensuring safe filtration for consumable liquids.
2. 100% Polypropylene Construction
No adhesives, binders, or additives, reducing contamination risks and ensuring chemical stability.
3. High Filtration Efficiency
Multi-layer pleated structure provides excellent particle retention and consistent filtration performance.
4. Large Filtration Area
Pleated design increases surface area, resulting in higher flow rates and longer service life.
5. Low Pressure Drop
Optimized pore structure minimizes resistance and reduces energy consumption.
6. Excellent Chemical Compatibility
Suitable for acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, widely used across food processing systems.
ð· Applications
Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridges are widely used in sanitary and hygienic filtration environments:
ðĨĪ Food & Beverage Industry
- Bottled water filtration
- Beer, wine, and juice clarification
- Syrup and sugar solution filtration
ðĨ Dairy Processing
- Milk and whey filtration
- Pre-filtration before sterilization
ðĒïļ Edible Oil Industry
- Vegetable oil purification
- Removal of suspended particles
ð§ Water Treatment
- RO pre-filtration
- Process water purification
ð Pharmaceutical (Non-critical stages)
- Nutrient solution filtration
- Process liquids filtration
These cartridges are essential for ensuring product safety and consistent quality in food-grade production systems.
ð· Selection Guide
Choosing the right Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridge depends on the following factors:
â Filtration Rating (Micron)
- 0.1â1 Ξm: Fine filtration (bacteria, fine particles)
- 5â10 Ξm: General food processing
- 20â50 Ξm: Pre-filtration
â Flow Rate Requirements
Higher flow systems should use larger diameter or longer cartridges to reduce pressure drop.
â Compatibility
Ensure compatibility with process liquids such as beverages, oils, or cleaning chemicals.
â Sterilization Requirement
If steam sterilization is required, select cartridges with high thermal resistance.
â End Cap & Connection Type
DOE, 222, 226 configurations depending on housing systems.
ð· Why Choose Our Food Grade Filter Cartridge
- Strict quality control and clean production environment
- FDA compliant materials for food safety
- Stable supply and competitive factory pricing
- Compatible replacement for major brands (Pall / Parker / 3M)
- Customizable micron rating, length, and connectors
ð· Call to Action
Looking for a reliable Food Grade PP Pleated Filter Cartridge manufacturer?
ð Contact us today to get:
- Free technical consultation
- Competitive quotation within 24 hours
- OEM & customized solutions
Email: john@econefiltration.com
Website: econefiltration.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +86-15057941949

