Water Treatment Process VIP/SIP Series

These UF membranes (ultrafiltration membranes) are optimized for purified water production lines in the pharmaceutical and medical device fields, ensuring reliable endotoxin removal.

Microza® Water Treatment Process UF VIP/SIP Series

High-Performance UF Membranes for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Fields

The Water Treatment Process UF AV/SW Series supports improved purified water quality and process efficiency in the pharmaceutical and medical device fields. The double-skin hollow fiber membrane structure provides high filtration performance and strength. In addition, advanced heat resistance, including steam sterilization compatibility, has led to widespread adoption both domestically and internationally.

Details of Water Treatment Process UF VIP/SIP Series


Features of Water Treatment Process UF VIP/SIP Series

Extensive track record of adoption by pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers both in Japan and overseas.

Large membrane area per unit volume provides high permeate flow and efficient water permeability.

Double-skin structure ensures reliable endotoxin removal.

Compliant with USP Class VI by using components that meet strict medical standards.

The VIP Series is compatible with steam sterilization at 121°C, and the SIP Series is compatible with hot water sterilization at 90°C, providing heat resistance.

A double skin structure with separation-function skin layers on both inner and outer surfaces ensures high filtration reliability and strength (Learn More Here).


Solutions for Water Treatment Process UF VIP/SIP Series

Application Fields by Industry

Pharmaceutical

Medical Devices

Application Fields by Use

Endotoxin Removal (Learn More Here).


Product Specifications of Water Treatment Process UF VIP/SIP Series

Filtration range of UF membranes capable of removing viruses and macromolecules

UF membranes reliably remove fine particles and macromolecules such as viruses, proteins, and endotoxins in the range of several nm to about 100 nm, contributing to improved safety and quality in filtration and purification processes.

Filtration range of UF membranes capable of removing viruses and macromolecules

Module Structure

Module Structure of Microza® Industrial Process UF AV/SW Series

Electron micrograph of UF membrane

Asahi Kasei's unique double skin structure provides skin layers on both the inner and outer membrane surfaces, offering excellent strength and high filtration reliability.

Electron Micrograph of Microza® Industrial Process UF AV/SW Series

Datasheet

Model VIP-3017 SIP-3023
Material Hollow Fiber Membrane Polysulfone
Module Case
Specification Membrane I.D. (mm) 0.8
Effective Membrane Area (m2) 4.7 7.2
Performance Nominal Molecular Weight Cut-Off 6,000
Initial Permeate Flow Rate*1 (L/hour at 100 kPa) 1,000 1,700
Standard Design Filtration Flow Rate*2 (L/hour) 500–800 -
Operating Conditions Max. Feed Pressure (kPa)*3 (0–50°C) 500
(51–80°C) 300
(81–95°C) 200
Max. Transmembrane Pressure (kPa) (0–50°C) 300
(51–80°C) 200
(81–90°C) 100
Max. Operating Temperature (°C) Normal Use 80
Hot Water Sterilization 95
Sterilization 125 -
Operating pH Range 1–14
Module Dimensions (mm) 1,129 L x 89 φ
*1: Indicates the initial permeate flow rate when filtering clarified water at 25°C and 100 kPa. *2: Standard design flow rate may vary depending on raw water quality and design conditions. Please contact us for details. *3: For details on steam sterilization methods, refer to the instruction manual and technical documentation.

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Microza®'s advanced membrane technology brings innovation to a wide range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical industries. See solutions by application and industry here.

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