Pall Capsule Filter Ink Jet Mini Profile 1.5 um 90 cm2 EFA 0.5

Pall BYA015P6 Mini Profile™ Capsule Filter (1.5 µm, Profile Star)

The Pall BYA015P6 is a high-performance, completely disposable capsule filter specifically engineered for the critical filtration requirements of digital inkjet inks and small-scale chemical processing. Utilizing Pall’s proprietary Profile™ Star pleated depth media, this unit provides a 1.5 µm absolute removal rating combined with an exceptionally high Effective Filtration Area (EFA) of 90 cm². The unique star-shaped pleat geometry provides a thick depth structure that is highly effective at removing "soft" contaminants, such as gels and oversized pigment particles, without the rapid pressure buildup seen in traditional pleated filters. This compact, self-venting capsule is ideal for protecting printheads and ensuring consistent fluid quality in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Performance and Design

• Profile™ Star Pleated Media: Combines the advantages of a continuously graded pore depth filter with the high surface area of a pleated cartridge. This results in significantly longer service life and higher dirt-holding capacity compared to standard polypropylene filters.

• Gel and Deformable Particle Removal: The depth-loading characteristics are specifically optimized for "gel-capture," making it an industry favorite for preventing printhead clogging in UV-curable and solvent-based inkjet systems.

• Self-Venting Design: The capsule housing is engineered to automatically vent air, preventing air-locks and ensuring that the entire 90 cm² filter surface is utilized for filtration from the moment of startup.

• All-Polypropylene Construction: The filter media and housing are thermally bonded without the use of adhesives or surfactants, providing a high degree of chemical compatibility and exceptionally low extractables.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: BYA015P6

• Removal Rating: 1.5 µm (Absolute)

• Effective Filtration Area (EFA): 90 cm² (0.009 m²)

• Connection Type (P6): 1/2-inch (13 mm) Hose Barb Inlet/Outlet

• Housing Material: Polypropylene

• Maximum Operating Pressure: 5.0 bar (75 psi) @ 25 °C

• Maximum Temperature: 50 °C (122 °F)

• Typical Hold-up Volume: < 10 ml

Key Benefits & Applications

• Digital Inkjet Printing: Used as a secondary or "last-chance" filter to protect high-resolution piezoelectric printheads from large pigment aggregates and micro-gels.

• Fine Chemical Filtration: Ideal for small-volume filtration of specialty chemicals, photoresists, and solvents where high purity and low material loss are required.

• Scale-Up Evaluation: The Mini Profile format allows researchers to evaluate Profile Star media performance on a small scale before transitioning to larger Kleenpak™ or industrial-sized cartridges.

• Compact Footprint: The small, in-line design allows for easy integration into tight equipment chassis or lab bench setups where space is limited.

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