Pall SUPRAdisc™ II Depth Filter Modules

The design makes the difference

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 Pall SUPRAdisc™ II Depth Filter Modules
The design makes the difference

SUPRAdisc II modules and housings

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The design makes the difference

Introduction
Stacked disc modules have a long history in Classic stacked disc modules represent
Food and Beverage applications. They arose first generation module design, but they
out of the need to package sheet-based have performance disadvantages.
depth filter technology in more user-friendly,
SUPRAdisc II modules eliminate the
modular closed systems, especially for small
disadvantages of classic stacked disc
batch production or medium flow rate
modules. They offer increased capacity,
applications. Due to the relative high dirt
reliability, handling advantages, and
holding capacity and filtration performance
robustness, which satisfies customer
of filter sheet-based products, they provided
needs and requirements for a higher
an optimal and cost-effective solution for
performing product.
handling food and beverage fluids.
SUPRAdisc II modules are ideal for many
The filtration effect of these sheet-based
food and beverage applications.
products is based on a combination of
surface, depth, and adsorptive filtration.
Selected combinations of cellulose, different
types of filter aids, or other ingredients in the
filter matrix result in a highly porous
structure, which achieves effective filtration,
including coarse to fine particle removal,
colloidal removal, and final filtration.

Reduction of Alicyclobacillus Acidoterrestris

Pre-filtration prior to Final Membrane Filters
Pre-filtration prior to Final Membrane Filters

Pre-filtration prior to Final Membrane Filters

Filtration after Stabilization
Filtration after Stabilization

Filtration after Stabilization

• Chill Haze Removal

Polishing Filtration
• Polishing Filtration

Polishing Filtration

Polishing Filtration

• Polishing Filtration
• Bottling Filtration

Particle Removal
• Particle Removal

• Particle Removal

Particle Removal

Particle Removal

• Particle Removal
• Final Filtration

• Final Filtration
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Beer Spirits Wine Sparkling Wine Fruit Juice Sweeteners

and Gelatin
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Basic construction of classic Design limitations of classic

stacked disc modules stacked disc modules
To better appreciate the design Classic stacked disc modules have inherent
advancements of SUPRAdisc II filter design limitations.
modules, an understanding of the basic
• Depth media is exposed
features and construction of stacked disc
modules should be considered. - The integrity of the media can
be compromised during shipping,
Since their inception, classic stacked disc handling, installation and removal.
modules have been manufactured leaving Extra care must be taken to
the cells of media fully exposed within the avoid damage.
filter housing (Figures 1 and 2).
- Modules can fall apart when
• Individual cells are made from two sheets removed from the housing.
of depth filter media with a polypropylene • Individual cell proximity to one another
separator in between them. This separator is very close. During steaming, rinsing,
is sandwiched inside the cell, on the or filtration, the cells may shift or warp
downstream side of the two sheets, as causing individual cells to touch. This
the flow path is from the outside surface causes blinding of portions of each cell,
of the sheets to the inside (Figure 3). which reduces the effective filtration area.
• A polypropylene seal around the outside • Classic stacked disc designs do not
edge is used to bind the two sheets withstand any back pressure. With only
together, thus forming one complete cell. the downstream support layer (the
• The cells are stacked on top of each separator), even as little as 0.05 bar
other until the desired height is achieved. (0.7 psid) of back pressure can rupture
• End caps are then affixed to the center the unsupported media in these modules.
core, thus locking each cell in place and This is seen as a half moon tear on either
forming a complete stacked disc module. the top sheet of the top module or the
bottom sheet of the lowest module in the
stack, creating fluid bypass areas and
compromising filtrate quality.
• Classic stacked disc modules are
sensitive to high temperature operations
such as hot water sanitization,
steaming, or hot filtration. Deformation
caused by high temperature exposure
is a common problem (Figure 4).

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Single filter cell Classical stacked disc design Direction of flow Cell deformities after heat treatment
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Construction technology of Design features of

SUPRAdisc II modules SUPRAdisc II modules
SUPRAdisc II modules (Figure 5) The unique separator design provides both
incorporate a double separator concept. upstream and downstream support of the
filter media. The media is sealed inside a
• Alternating outside separators, discs of
polypropylene cage assembly and is no
depth media, and inside separators are
longer exposed. The unique Clip-Seal
affixed to a rigid polypropylene core until
Interlock and the welded design connects
the desired height is achieved.
the outside to the inside separators
• Two techniques are used to connect resulting in an extremely robust design
the separators: (Figures 6,7).
- For 287 mm (12 inch) diameter
Each sheet of filtration media is individually
modules, the unique Clip-Seal
sealed and separated. Depth sheets
Interlock is created by using a
cannot come into contact with each
hydraulic ram to apply pressure and
other, eliminating blinding of the media.
snap and lock the outside to the
inside separators. Each disc of filter Due to the separator channels,
media is thus sealed in between SUPRAdisc II modules have close to
the separators. 100 % effective filtration area that is
- For 410 mm (16 inch) diameter dimensionally stable during shipment
modules, the inside/outside and handling, filtration and removal.
separators are connected by Deformation or cell collapse is no longer
ultrasonic welding. an issue and sheet damage during use is
• Locking end caps are then applied to the minimized. Backflushing to regenerate the
center core, creating a complete module. modules is now possible.

Backflushing
SUPRAdisc II modules
With the use of a backflush set consisting
of supporting discs and intermediate
distance discs (Figure 8), modules can be
backflushed either with water or product in
order to remove contaminants and prolong
their life.
For more detailed information on
backflushing and availability of backflush
sets, please contact Pall.

Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8

Outside separator

Inside separator

New SUPRAdisc II module New patented separator design Polypropylene cage assembly Backflush support and
intermediate discs
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Benefits of SUPRAdisc housings

SUPRAdisc II modules SUPRAdisc II modules are used in
SUPRAdisc II modules offer a multitude of SUPRAdisc housings. Up to 4 modules can
benefits that overcome the disadvantages be stacked in a housing without concern of
of the classical stacked disc design (Figures deformation or loss of module integrity. This
9, 10, 11). These benefits result in important is due to the solid design of the inner tubular
cost savings. core. This center core is capable of carrying
the load of the saturated wet weight of the
• Longer onstream life, due to highest modules, minimizing the compressive forces
utilization of the filter sheet area, no on individual filter cells, and subsequently
blinding of filter surfaces, open design of the filter sheets.
the separators, optimized drainage, and
distribution of incoming fluid to each For further technical and ordering
filter sheet via the outside separator information on Pall SUPRAdisc housings,
please consult Pall.
• Repeated use is possible due to
regenerability of the modules with
backflushing
• Higher operational security, due to
resilience against vacuum or back
pressure shocks, and no cell or module
deformation from hot operation or
sanitization and steaming
• Better handling before and after
operation, due to robust design and
protection of filter media from exposure
and damage
• Higher yields, as rest filtration in reverse
flow mode is possible
• High filtrate quality, without chance of
bypass, due to module design and use
of proven and reliable filter media recipes

Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11

No damage to the SUPRAdisc II modules No cell blockage due to new No cell deformities after heat treatment
separator technology
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SUPRAdisc II Module Types Benefits of SUPRAdisc II

Standard Range HP modules
• Enhanced clarification abilities for fluids
Available in 287 mm (12 inch) and 410 mm
with wide particle size distribution, due to
(16 inch) diameters, SUPRAdisc II Standard
graded particle removal. Larger particles
Range modules contain single layer Pall
are retained by the top sheet layer, thus
filter sheet media, in K, T, and IR grades
avoiding plugging of the finer sheet
(Figure 12).
material below. In turn, the downstream
HP Range layer enables increased efficiency of the
upstream layer.
Available only in 410 mm (16 inch) diameter, • Up to 30 % higher filtration efficiency than
the SUPRAdisc II HP Range combines 2 in single layer formats
different grades of Pall filter sheet media
• Reduced capital expenditure for small
into a single module. A coarse layer on the
upstream side and a fine layer on the batch processing, due to two-step
downstream side allows pre-clarification filtration in one housing
and clarification in one assembly. Each of • Reduced rinsing water and cleaning
the sheet layers is separated by a separator chemical consumption
(Figures 13, 14).
A wide range of upstream and downstream
sheet combinations is available.
SUPRAdisc II HP modules are not designed
for backflushing.

Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14

Outside Separator

Top filter Sheet (Coarse)

Cell Separator

Bottom filter Sheet (Fine)

Inside Separator

SUPRAdisc II 16" module (Standard Range) SUPRAdisc II 16" module (HP Range) Configuration of SUPRAdisc II 16" HP module
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SUPRAdisc II filter media options

K Series
With 13 different grades of permeability, the K Series modules represent Pall’s standard depth
filter series. These sheets consist of a cellulose matrix with very fine kieselguhr (diatomaceous
earth or DE) mixtures and perlite, as filtration-active substances.

Table 1: Removal performance of K Series Modules

Sheet Media Type Application Examples of use

Microorganism reduction and yeast removal in wine

Microorganism reduction in beer with moderate
EKS, EK1, EK, to high microbial load
Fine Filtration
KS 50, KS 80 Final filtration of juice and juice concentrate prior to bottling
Microorganism reduction in sugar syrups
Microorganism reduction in enzyme solutions

Polishing filtration of wine

Microorganism reduction in beer with low microbial load
Fine filtration of beer and yeast removal
Fine filtration of beer following DE prefiltration
Polishing filtration of beer
K100, K150, K200, Polishing
Prefiltration of juice prior to final membrane filtration
K250, K300 Filtration
Haze removal in apple juice before bottling
Polishing filtration of sugar syrups
Polishing filtration of enzyme solutions
Polishing filtration of thick liquor gelatine
Secondary sedimentation prevention in tea

Clarification of wine
Particle removal in fruit juice
Particle removal in tea-based beverages
Coarse
K700, K800, K900 Prefiltration of juice concentrate
Filtration
Polishing filtration of olive oil
Clarification of enzyme solutions
Clarification of thin liquor gelatine

These modules are used for a wide range of very fine to coarse filtration in many food and
beverage applications.

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SUPRAdisc II filter media options

T Series
The T Series modules include 7 different grades of permeability. Some types consist
of a mixture of cellulose and the filtration-active substance perlite, while others consist
of pure cellulose.
Table 2: Removal performance of T Series Modules
Sheet Media Type Application Examples of use

Coarse Wine clarification

T950, T1000, T1500
Filtration Coarse filtration of natural extracts
T2100, T2600, Coarse Roughing filtration of spirits
T3500, T5500 Filtration Clarification of enzyme solutions

These modules are designed for general purpose coarse filtration, as they are characterized
by a loose structure with high particle load capacity.
They also prove to be very successful in filtering viscous fluids, and retaining gel particles
or coarsely dispersed components.

IR Series
The IR Series modules include 4 grades of permeability. They are optimal for ion-sensitive
applications. Due to a proprietary manufacturing process, they release minimum levels of
calcium and magnesium, and negligible levels of iron and copper to the filtered product.
Table 3: Removal performance of IR Series Modules
Sheet Media Type Application Examples of use

KS50IR Fine Filtration Polishing filtration of white spirits

Polishing Polishing filtration of white spirits

K100IR, K250IR
Filtration Chill haze removal in brown spirits
Coarse
K800IR Chill haze removal in brown spirits
Filtration

IR modules are uniquely suited to filtering distilled spirits, providing a visually bright finished
product. In spirits, calcium and magnesium precipitates in the form of sulphate or carbonate
compounds often result in particulate turbidity. Pall IR modules reduce the danger of
precipitate formation due to their extremely low content of extractables.
The particulate turbidity in spirits often contributes to chill haze caused by esters of the
higher fatty acids (C12-C16 chains). In such cases, IR filter sheets distinguish themselves
by their selective adsorption capacity that can be used for specific separation of medium
to long chain fatty acid esters. The short chain fatty acid esters, which are important for
creating the aroma in spirits, are not negatively affected by the removal performance of
these modules.

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SUPRAdisc II Standard Range

This is a guide to the Part Numbering structure only. For specific options, please contact Pall

Part Number: Example Part Number:

200 W 200 X100 C 232 S P W
Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 See bold reference codes in tables

Table 1 Table 2
Code Sheet Media Type Code Adapter Nominal Height
K Series C Flat gasket 272 mm (10.7 in)
XEKS EKS
XEK1 EK1 Table 3
XEKO EK
Nominal Number
X050 KS50 Code Area
Diameter of Sheets
X080 KS80 232 287 mm (12 in) 32 1.8 m2 (19.4 ft2)
X100 K100
440 410 mm (16 in) 40 5 m2 (54 ft2)
X150 K150
Alternative module dimensions are available on request.
X200 K200
X250 K250
Table 4
X300 K300
Code O-ring Seal Options
X700 K700
S Silicone (standard)
X800 K800
X900 K900 E EPDM
Seal materials meet FDA requirements for food contact
use detailed in 21 CFR Section 177.2600. Alternative
IR Series materials are available on request.
C050 KS50IR
C100 K100IR
Table 5
C250 K250IR
Code Cage Assembly
C800 K800IR
P Polypropylene
T Series
T950 T950
T100 T1000
T150 T1500
T210 T2100
T260 T2600
For ordering information relating to
T350 T3500 SUPRAdisc housings and backflush
T550 T5500 sets, please contact Pall.

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SUPRAdisc II HP Range
This is a guide to the Part Numbering structure only. For specific options, please contact Pall

Part Number: Example Part Number:

200 D W 200 X D L6 C 420 S P W
Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 See bold reference codes in tables

Table 1 Table 3
Code O-ring Seal Options Code Adapter Nominal Height
X K Series C Flat gasket 272 mm (10.7 in)
C IR Series

Table 2 Table 4
Sheet Media Combination Number
Nominal
Top Sheet Bottom Sheet Code of Double Area
Code Diameter
Prefilter Fine Filter Layers
K Series 420 410 mm (16 in) 20 2.5 m2 (27 ft2)
O7 K900 K150 Alternative module dimensions are available on request.
O8 K900 K200
N6 K800 K100 Table 5
N7 K800 K150
Code O-ring Seal Options
M5 K700 KS80
S Silicone (standard)
M6 K700 K100
E EPDM
L4 K300 KS50
Seal materials meet FDA requirements for food contact
L5 K300 KS80 use detailed in 21 CFR Section 177.2600. Alternative
L6 K300 K100 materials are available on request.
L7 K300 K150
K3 K250 EK Table 6
K4 K250 KS50
Code Cage Assembly
H2 K200 EK1
P Polypropylene
H3 K200 EK
H5 K200 KS80
G1 K150 EKS
G2 K150 EK1
G5 K150 KS80
F1 K100 EKS
F3 K100 EK
IR Series
N4 K800IR KS50IR
N6 K800IR K100IR
N9 K800IR K250IR
K4 K250IR KS50IR
For ordering information relating to
K6 K250IR K100IR
SUPRAdisc housings and backflush
F4 K100IR KS50IR
sets, please contact Pall.
For alternative combinations, contact Pall.

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