ZTEC WB

Membrane candles ZTEC WB

ZTEC WB provides excellent efficiency retention and extended life, making it the ideal filter for beer and wine clarification. Available in either 0.65 or 0.45 µm pore size, the PES membrane is designed to meet and exceed the filtration criteria necessary to maintain product quality and character.

  • Low permeability of proteins, colours and aromas
  • Manufactured in a clean environment to ISO Class 7 standards
  • All materials are FDA listed for food and beverage contact
  • 100% rinsed with 18MΩ-cm DI water and subjected to a gross integrity test
  • Absolute filter values

✅ Typical applications: white and red wine, sparkling wine, champagne, distilled spirits, beer, malt wines

Technical data

Hot distilled water

  • The filter element can withstand a temperature of 85 °C for 30 minutes.

Cleaning/sterility:

  • Compatible with most common cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing agents, and with pH ranging from 1 - 14. Consult manufacturer for specific compatibility information.

Steam/Autoclave:

  • The filter element shall withstand steam or autoclave cleaning for a minimum of 50 30 minute cycles at 135°C.

Specific bacterial retention capacity:

  • 0.2 µm: LRV for Pseudomon ≥ 11
  • 0,45 µm: LRV for Lactobacillus brevis ≥ 7,6
  • 0,45 µm: LRV for Oenococcus oeni ≥ 10,0
  • 0.45 µm: LRV for S. cerevisiae ≥ 11
  • 0,65 µm: LRV for S. cerevisiae ≥ 8,7

FDA listed materials:

  • All materials are in compliance with FDA 21 CFR section 174.5 wording, applicable to food and beverage contact.