3M™ LifeASSURE™ BLA Series Filter Cartridge
About the product
3M™ LifeASSURE™ BLA Series Filter Cartridges are nylon multi-zone, microporous membrane filters designed for food and beverage filtration or as final filters in non-critical applications. They are suitable for a wide range of pre-filtration and clarification beverage applications, helping to protect and extend the service life of 3M’s LifeASSURE™ BA, BNA and BDA Series Filter Cartridges.
Product Details
High performance pre-filtration for the beverage industry.
3M™ LifeASSURE™ BLA Series Filter Cartridge
- Multi-zone, microporous Nylon 6,6 membrane with an increased contaminant capacity to provide maximum membrane protection, extended service life and lower filtration costs
- Advanced Pleat Technology (APT) construction provides an extremely high surface area for higher throughputs
- Higher per-filter cartridge flow rates, resulting in fewer cartridge change-outs and cost savings
- Membrane construction provides significant reduction of microorganisms
- 100% integrity tested in manufacturing and in-situ to ensure proper installation and operation
- Extensive food contact compliance* *For details related to specific use conditions or limitations for food contact applications please contact your 3M Representative for more information
Suggested Applications
- Wine
- Beer
- Bottled Water
- Soft Drinks
- Syrups
- Food-Grade Dyes and Flavors
- Preservative Solutions
- Blending and Wash Water
- Distilled Spirits
Product Specifications
| Industries |
Industries
Bottled water manufacturing, Breweries, Food & beverage manufacturing, Manufacturing, Soft drink manufacturing, Wineries |
| Product Form |
Product Form
Cartridge |
| Filter Technology |
Filter Technology
Membrane |
| Micron Rating (Absolute) |
Micron Rating (Absolute)
0.4500, 0.6500, 0.2000, 0.8000, 1.0000 |
| Product Series |
Product Series
BLA |
| Grade |
Grade
BLA045, BLA065, BLA020, BLA080, BLA100 |
| Reduction Claims |
Reduction Claims
B. diminuta, Average LRV of 3.5, B. diminuta, Average LRV of 7.3 |
| Brand |
Brand
LifeASSURE™ |
| Overall Length (Imperial) |
Overall Length (Imperial)
30.0000, 10.0000, 20.0000, 40.0000 |
| Overall Diameter (Imperial) |
Overall Diameter (Imperial)
2.7600 |
| Overall Length (Metric) |
Overall Length (Metric)
76.2000, 25.4000, 50.8000, 101.6000 |
| Product Type |
Product Type
Pleated Membrane |
| Overall Diameter (Metric) |
Overall Diameter (Metric)
7.0000 |
| End Modification |
End Modification
226 O-ring & Spear, Double Open End, 222 O-ring & Flat Cap, 222 O-ring & Spear |
| Filter Type |
Filter Type
Surface |
| Application |
Application
Prefiltration |