3M™ LifeASSURE™ PLA Series Filter Capsule
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About the product
Our LifeASSURE™ PLA Series Filter Capsules encompass two important design elements— multi‐zone microporous membrane and Advanced Pleat Technology — to offer prefiltration protection of final membrane filters. These filters have applications in prefiltration and clarification in the pharmaceutical, biological and bioprocess industries.
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| Product name | Product ID | OverallLengthImperial | OverallLengthMetric | EndModification | MicronRating | Filter Type | Grade | Application | Filter Technology | Industries | Product Series | Trademark2 | categoryName |
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Product ID 7100139039 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7100122478 |
OverallLengthImperial 30 in |
OverallLengthMetric 76.2 cm |
EndModification 30" 0.65UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.65 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7100109454 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010415182 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010381296 |
OverallLengthImperial 10 in |
OverallLengthMetric 25.4 cm |
EndModification 10" 0.8UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade 0.8 micron |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010380955 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.65 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010380690 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010380685 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010379279 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.2 absolute, @ 95% |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010338512 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.65 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010337850 |
OverallLengthImperial 10 in |
OverallLengthMetric 25.4 cm |
EndModification - |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010315116 |
OverallLengthImperial 30 in |
OverallLengthMetric 76.2 cm |
EndModification 30" 0.2UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010314298 |
OverallLengthImperial 30 in |
OverallLengthMetric 76.2 cm |
EndModification 30" 0.8UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade 0.8 micron |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010313756 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010301144 |
OverallLengthImperial - |
OverallLengthMetric - |
EndModification 10" 0.65UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.65 absolute, @ 95% |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010296351 |
OverallLengthImperial 20 in |
OverallLengthMetric 50.8 cm |
EndModification - |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7010290696 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.65 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050965 |
OverallLengthImperial 30 in |
OverallLengthMetric 76.2 cm |
EndModification 30" 0.45UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050340 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050338 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.65 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050337 |
OverallLengthImperial 20 in |
OverallLengthMetric 50.8 cm |
EndModification 20" 0.45UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade 0.45 micron |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050336 |
OverallLengthImperial 10 in |
OverallLengthMetric 25.4 cm |
EndModification - |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050335 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050332 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000050331 |
OverallLengthImperial 2.5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 6.35 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.2 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000029355 |
OverallLengthImperial 20 in |
OverallLengthMetric 50.8 cm |
EndModification 20" 0.8UM SANT. SLCNE |
MicronRating 0.8 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000029216 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Hose Barb |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
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Product ID 7000001635 |
OverallLengthImperial 5 in |
OverallLengthMetric 12.7 cm |
EndModification Sanitary Flange |
MicronRating 0.45 μm |
Filter Type Surface |
Grade Pharmaceutical & Biological |
Application Sterile filtration |
Filter Technology Membrane |
Industries Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
Product Series PLA |
Trademark2 LifeASSURE™ |
categoryName Capsule Filters |
Product details
Multi-zone Microporus Membrane Construction
We incorporate our multi‐zone microporous membrane technology into our LifeASSURE™ PLA Series filter capsules. This technology allows great flexibility in creating a multi‐zone membrane that offers excellent contaminant holding capacity while maintaining high retention efficiency. LifeASSURE™ PLA series filter membrane consists of an "open inch zone on the upstream side of the membrane and a "tighter inch zone on the downstream side. In effect, the open zone acts as a prefilter by capturing larger particles and colloids.
Advanced Pleat Technology Design
LifeASSURE™ PLA Series filter capsules also feature our Advanced Pleat Technology (APT) design for extended service life. This design technology is intended to increase the useful surface area while maintaining open flow paths between media pleats.
Performance Engineered for Quality and Reliability
We manufacture LifeASSURE™ PLA Series filter capsules using all polypropylene structural components (end caps, adapters, media support, inner core and outer cage). The 3M Purification Inc. Quality Management System is approved by an accredited registering body to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems, and the cartridges are 100% forward flow integrity tested prior to shipment. All LifeASSURE PLA Series filters are shipped with a Certificate of Quality affirming compliance with manufacturing quality specifications. Supporting Drug Master File (DMF) documentation is on file with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Multi-zone microporous nylon membrane offers maximum membrane protection and increased contaminant capacity
- Advanced Pleat Technology construction allows maximum fluid and contaminant access to filter surface area for highest throughput
- 100% Integrity tested prior to release ensures consistent performance to specification
Product specifications
| Industries |
Industries
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
| MicronRating |
MicronRating
0.45 μm, 0.8 μm, 0.65 absolute, @ 95%, 0.2 absolute, @ 95%, 0.2 μm, 0.65 μm |
| OverallLengthImperial |
OverallLengthImperial
5 in, 20 in, 2.5 in |
| Filter Technology |
Filter Technology
Membrane |
| Micron Rating |
Micron Rating
0.8 μm, 0.2 μm, 0.65 μm, 0.45 μm |
| Grade |
Grade
0.8 micron, Pharmaceutical & Biological, 0.45 micron |
| Product Series |
Product Series
PLA |
| EndModification |
EndModification
30" 0.8UM SANT. SLCNE, Sanitary Flange, 30" 0.45UM SANT. SLCNE, Hose Barb, 10" 0.65UM SANT. SLCNE |
| categoryName |
categoryName
Capsule Filters |
| Brand |
Brand
LifeASSURE™ |
| FilterType |
FilterType
Surface |
| OverallLengthMetric |
OverallLengthMetric
12.7 cm, 76.2 cm, 6.35 cm, 25.4 cm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) |
Overall Length (Imperial)
30 in, 10 in, 2.5 in, 20 in |
| Overall Length (Metric) |
Overall Length (Metric)
76.2 cm, 25.4 cm, 12.7 cm, 6.35 cm, 50.8 cm |
| End Modification |
End Modification
Sanitary Flange, 10" 0.8UM SANT. SLCNE, 20" 0.8UM SANT. SLCNE, Hose Barb, 30" 0.2UM SANT. SLCNE, 30" 0.65UM SANT. SLCNE, 20" 0.45UM SANT. SLCNE |
| Category name |
Category name
Capsule Filters |
| Filter Type |
Filter Type
Surface |
| ProductSeries |
ProductSeries
PLA |
| Trademark2 |
Trademark2
LifeASSURE™ |
| FilterTechnology |
FilterTechnology
Membrane |
| Application |
Application
Sterile filtration |