VacuShield™ vent device, a Pall Life Sciences product, protects valves and pump components from damage due to liquids, and protects laboratory personnel from potential biohazards, airborne contaminants, and aerosolized oil.
Incorporates a hydrophobic PTFE membrane
Allows air and gases to pass through freely while blocking aqueous solutions and aerosol contaminants
Offers highly effective retention of bacteria with minimal restriction of pump performance
Specifications
Materials of Construction
Filter Media: PTFE on a polypropylene support
Housing: Polypropylene
Effective Filtration Area
19.6 cm2
Dimensions
Overall Length: 8.2 cm (3.2 in.)
Diameter: 7.3 cm (2.9 in.)
Inlet/Outlet Connections
Stepped hose barbs 6.4 - 12.7 mm (1/4 - 1/2 in.) diameter; internal taper accepts standard male luer
Maximum Operating Temperature
130°C (266°F)
Maximum Operating Pressure
1.0 bar (100 kPa, 15 psi)
Typical Air Flow Rate
≥8 L/min at 0.2 bar (20 kPa, 3 psi)
Typical Aerosol Retention
99.97% 0.3 μm (DOP) at 32 L/min/100 cm2
Following ASTM D 2986-95A
Applications
Use between a pump and receiving vessel to protect valves and pump components from damage by aqueous solutions
Protects laboratory personnel from potential biohazards, airborne contaminants, and aerosolized oil
