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3M™ LifeASSURE™ PFS Series Filter Cartridge
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3M LifeASSURE PFS Series Filter Cartridge
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About the product

Our LifeASSURE™ PFS Series PTFE Filter Cartridges combine flow-enhancing construction with a liquid‐validated, bacteria retentive, hydrophobic PTFE filter membrane, providing excellent air flow rates using small assemblies. Our filters are used for applications requiring 0.2 micronsterilization of air, gas, solvents and chemicals in life science industries.

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Product name Product ID Catalog number OverallLengthImperial OverallLengthMetric OverallDiameterImperial OverallDiameterMetric Product Type End Modification Product Form Filter Type Grade Micron Rating (Absolute) Application Filter Technology Industries Product Series Brand Category name

Product ID

7100180193

Catalog number

PFS020A01FA

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

222 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7100171918

Catalog number

PFS020A02CK

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

222 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7100081808

Catalog number

PFS020A01BB

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7100054785

Catalog number

PFS020A02BA-PL

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7100046011

Catalog number

PFS020A01FC

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

222 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7010410752

Catalog number

PFS020A03BB

OverallLengthImperial

30 in

OverallLengthMetric

76.2 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7010410564

Catalog number

PFS020A03BK

OverallLengthImperial

30 in

OverallLengthMetric

76.2 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7010409903

Catalog number

PFS020A02BB

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7010379261

Catalog number

PFS020A03BC

OverallLengthImperial

30 in

OverallLengthMetric

76.2 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7010338522

Catalog number

PFS020A02JA

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7010292998

Catalog number

PFS020A02BA1

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000051329

Catalog number

PFS020A25JA

OverallLengthImperial

2.5 in

OverallLengthMetric

6.35 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000051141

Catalog number

PFS020A01JC

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000051098

Catalog number

PFS020A50JB

OverallLengthImperial

5 in

OverallLengthMetric

12.7 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050950

Catalog number

PFS020A02JC

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050880

Catalog number

PFS020A50JK

OverallLengthImperial

5 in

OverallLengthMetric

12.7 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050823

Catalog number

PFS020A50JC

OverallLengthImperial

5 in

OverallLengthMetric

12.7 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050754

Catalog number

PFS020A02BK

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050620

Catalog number

PFS020A01JA

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050618

Catalog number

PFS020A01CA

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

222 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050553

Catalog number

PFS020A01BK

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050265

Catalog number

PFS020A02BC

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050263

Catalog number

PFS020A01BC

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000050259

Catalog number

PFS020A03BA

OverallLengthImperial

30 in

OverallLengthMetric

76.2 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000042833

Catalog number

PFS020A01BA1

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000029206

Catalog number

PFS020A50JA

OverallLengthImperial

5 in

OverallLengthMetric

12.7 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000029191

Catalog number

PFS020A02BA

OverallLengthImperial

20 in

OverallLengthMetric

50.8 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product ID

7000029190

Catalog number

PFS020A01BA

OverallLengthImperial

10 in

OverallLengthMetric

25.4 cm

OverallDiameterImperial

2.76 in

OverallDiameterMetric

7 cm

Product Type

Pleated Membrane

End Modification

226 O-ring & Spear

Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Type

Surface

Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Application

Sterile filtration

Filter Technology

Membrane

Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Series

PFS

Brand

LifeASSURE™

Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Product details

Validated PTFE Membrane

Validated PTFE Membrane

Our LifeASSURE™ PFS series PTFE Filter Cartridges use a hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane, which helps minimize pore blockage from moisture in vent applications. Our filters are validated by a liquid bacterial challenge for complete retention based on the ASTM standard, which provides a high level of reliable sterilizing performance.

High Air Flow Construction

High Air Flow Construction

Our LifeASSURE™ PFS Series Filter Cartridges are constructed to achieve high air flow at a given pressure drop. The PTFE membrane is pleated with polypropylene nonwoven flow-enhancing layers during construction to achieve optimal flow rate performance at low differential pressures.

Engineered for Quality and Reliability

Engineered for Quality and Reliability

We manufacture LifeASSURE™ PFS Series filter cartridges 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 and ISO 13485:2003 Quality Management Systems, and the cartridges are 100% forward flow integrity tested prior to shipment. All LifeASSURE PFS Series filter cartridges 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).

  • Flow-enhancing construction allows air flow with a relatively low pressure drop, resulting in a smaller vent filter assemblies
  • Hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane helps prevent pore blockage in vent applications, extending filter lifespan
  • Liquid validation of B. diminuta retention helps provide reliable sterilizing performance in wet or dry conditions
  • 100% forward flow integrity tested prior to release

Product specifications

Industries
Industries

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Product Form
Product Form

Cartridge

Filter Technology
Filter Technology

Membrane

Catalog number
Catalog number

PFS020A02JA, PFS020A02BA1, PFS020A01BB, PFS020A01BA, PFS020A01JA, PFS020A02BB, PFS020A50JC, PFS020A01FA, PFS020A01JC, PFS020A01FC, PFS020A03BK, PFS020A01BA1, PFS020A01CA, PFS020A01BK, PFS020A02JC, PFS020A25JA, PFS020A02BK, PFS020A03BA, PFS020A02BA-PL, PFS020A02CK, PFS020A01BC, PFS020A50JB, PFS020A02BC, PFS020A50JK, PFS020A03BC, PFS020A50JA, PFS020A03BB

Grade
Grade

PFS020

Micron Rating (Absolute)
Micron Rating (Absolute)

0.2 absolute, @ 99.9%

Product Series
Product Series

PFS

Brand
Brand

LifeASSURE™

Overall Length (Imperial)
Overall Length (Imperial)

20 in, 10 in, 5 in, 30 in, 2.5 in

Overall Diameter (Imperial)
Overall Diameter (Imperial)

2.76 in

Overall Length (Metric)
Overall Length (Metric)

50.8 cm, 25.4 cm, 12.7 cm, 76.2 cm, 6.35 cm

Product Type
Product Type

Pleated Membrane

Overall Diameter (Metric)
Overall Diameter (Metric)

7 cm

End Modification
End Modification

226 O-ring & Flat Cap, 226 O-ring & Spear, 222 O-ring & Flat Cap, 222 O-ring & Spear

Category name
Category name

Pleated Membrane Cartridges

Filter Type
Filter Type

Surface

Application
Application

Sterile filtration

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