Coarse Straining

Upstream protection and bulk separation

Cartridge Filtration

Precision fine and depth filtration

Membrane Technologies

Micro, ultra, nano and reverse osmosis

Pre-Treatment

Conditioning ahead of the process

Purification

Reverse osmosis and demineralization

Polishing and Service

High purity finishing and on-site support

Memtrex™ FE Capsules with PTFE Membrane

Memtrex FE Capsule Filters (CMFE) consistently achieve absolute filtration with low extractables. Constructed using a 100% PTFE membrane, they are especially designed for reliable general chemical and air filtration.

Integrity Testing

Water intrusion is ≤ 1.8 cc/min per ft² of Effective Filtration Area

Note

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Features and Benefits

  • Ideal for aggressive chemicals, air and process gas filtration and vent uses
  • Highly hydrophobic membranes with low extractables
  • Individually integrity tested during manufacturing

Applications

Memtrex FE Capsule Filters are specifically designed for chemical and vent filtration applications, including:

  • Acids, base, and oxidant filtration
  • Bulk chemical filtration
  • Sterile venting
  • Electronics grade chemical filtration
  • Process air and gas filtration

Additional Information

Memtrex FE Capsule filters may be sanitized with a variety of commonly used chemical agents. The capsules may be repeatedly autoclaved (121°C 30 min) for up to 5 cycles.

GE certifies that the materials contained in its Memtrex FE Capsule filters meet U.S. FDA requirements for food contact under the applicable regulations in 21 CFR. For further information, contact the GE Technical Services Department. Memtrex FE filters meet the test criteria for USP class VI-121°C Plastics.

GE filter capsules are designed and manufactured for resistance to a wide range of chemical solutions. Conditions will vary with each application and users should carefully verify chemical compatibility. Please contact your GE distributor for more information.

Specifications

Diameter
9 cm / 3.5 in
Filtration Media
Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane
Maximum Differential Pressure @ 70°F (21°C)
4.1 bar / 60 psi
Maximum Operating Temperature at ≤30 psi (2.1 bar) Operating Pressure
43 °C / 110 °F
Maximum Operational Pressure @ 70°F (21°C) in Gas
3.8 bar / 50 psi
Maximum Operational Pressure @ 70°F (21°C) in Liquid
5.5 bar / 80 psi
Membrane Support Layers
Polypropylene Microfiber
Structural Components
Polypropylene
Type
CMFE

Part Numbers

60 parts available

Part NumberAbsolute Micron Rating (µm)Capsule SizeConnectionLength (cm / in)Effective Filtration Area (cm² / ft² / m²)Test Pressure (bar / psi)
CMFE9108L0.1 µmSmall1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9108M0.1 µmSmall3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9108R0.1 µmSmall1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9108W0.1 µmSmall1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9108Y0.1 µmSmall1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9130L0.1 µmMedium1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9130M0.1 µmMedium3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9130R0.1 µmMedium1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9130W0.1 µmMedium1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9130Y0.1 µmMedium1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9159L0.1 µmLarge1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9159M0.1 µmLarge3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9159R0.1 µmLarge1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9159W0.1 µmLarge1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9159Y0.1 µmLarge1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.8 bar / 40 psi
CMFE9208L0.2 µmSmall1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9208M0.2 µmSmall3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9208R0.2 µmSmall1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9208W0.2 µmSmall1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9208Y0.2 µmSmall1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9230L0.2 µmMedium1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9230M0.2 µmMedium3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9230R0.2 µmMedium1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9230W0.2 µmMedium1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9230Y0.2 µmMedium1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9259L0.2 µmLarge1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9259M0.2 µmLarge3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9259R0.2 µmLarge1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9259W0.2 µmLarge1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9259Y0.2 µmLarge1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²2.1 bar / 30 psi
CMFE9408L0.45 µmSmall1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9408M0.45 µmSmall3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9408R0.45 µmSmall1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9408W0.45 µmSmall1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9408Y0.45 µmSmall1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9430L0.45 µmMedium1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9430M0.45 µmMedium3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9430R0.45 µmMedium1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9430W0.45 µmMedium1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9430Y0.45 µmMedium1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9459L0.45 µmLarge1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9459M0.45 µmLarge3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9459R0.45 µmLarge1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9459W0.45 µmLarge1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE9459Y0.45 µmLarge1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²1.4 bar / 20 psi
CMFE0108L1.0 µmSmall1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0108M1.0 µmSmall3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0108R1.0 µmSmall1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0108W1.0 µmSmall1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0108Y1.0 µmSmall1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange9 – 13 cm / 3.5 – 5.0 in748 cm² / 1 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0130L1.0 µmMedium1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0130M1.0 µmMedium3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0130R1.0 µmMedium1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0130W1.0 µmMedium1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0130Y1.0 µmMedium1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange19 – 23 cm / 7.6 – 9.1 in2806 cm² / 3 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0159L1.0 µmLarge1/4″ – 1/2″ (6.3 – 12.7 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0159M1.0 µmLarge3/8″ (9.5 mm) Hose Barb29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0159R1.0 µmLarge1/4″ (6.3 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0159W1.0 µmLarge1/2″ (12.7 mm) NPT Male29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi
CMFE0159Y1.0 µmLarge1.5″ (38.1 mm) Sanitary Flange29 – 33 cm / 11.5 – 13.0 in5500 cm² / 6 ft²0.3 bar / 5 psi

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