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Tangential Flow Cell Kits

Sterlitech offers do-it-yourself (DIY) kits for operating our Membrane Test Cells as well as fully assembled systems

The kits require assembly and do NOT include:

1) Wiring of the pump/motor and VFD

2) A main power switch

3) Membrane test cells

4) System mounting

5) Premade NPT and compression fitting connections between component assemblies

6) Scale and permeate collector

Interested in learning how to operate our membrane process equipment?  Check out our MPD channel to watch videos now!

SKUProduct Name Est Ship Price
Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph 1200397 Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$13,992.60
Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph 1200469 Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$13,992.60
Developer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit (includes cell), 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph 1200398 Developer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit (includes cell), 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$21,083.93
Developer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit (includes cell), 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph 1200484 Developer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit (includes cell), 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$21,083.93
Entrepreneur Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph 1200485 Entrepreneur Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$15,511.28
Entrepreneur Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph 1200486 Entrepreneur Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$15,511.28
Developer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit (includes cell), Ultra High Pressure, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph 1200456 Developer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit (includes cell), Ultra High Pressure, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$27,855.00
Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, Low Pressure, 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph 1160318 Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, Low Pressure, 110V, 60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$6,413.30
Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, Low Pressure, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph 1160393 Explorer Cross/Tangential Flow Kit, Low Pressure, 230V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph Contact Us
$6,413.30
Skid System Hold-up Volume Recovery Kit, 110V/60Hz 1200160 Skid System Hold-up Volume Recovery Kit, 110V/60Hz Contact Us
$642.67
Skid System Hold-up Volume Recovery Kit, 220V/50Hz 1200161 Skid System Hold-up Volume Recovery Kit, 220V/50Hz Contact Us
$642.67
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Accessory

SKUProduct Name Price
1/2 1200507 1/2" Pressure Relief Valve Assembly (200-1500 psi/13.7-103 BAR) for Cross Flow Pump
$634.53
Pressure Relief Valve Assembly (200-1500 psi/13.7-103 BAR) for cross flow pump 1200332 Pressure Relief Valve Assembly (200-1500 psi/13.7-103 BAR) for cross flow pump
$634.53
Concentrate/Back Pressure Control Valve Assembly, 1/4 1200013 Concentrate/Back Pressure Control Valve Assembly, 1/4" MNPT Inlet, 3/8"Out, 0-1000 PSI
$683.28
Sepa CF Concentrate Control Valve, High Pressure Accessory (1/4 1149417 Sepa CF Concentrate Control Valve, High Pressure Accessory (1/4" Inlet, 3/8" Out), 100 PSI
$449.97
Sepa CF Concentrate Control Valve, High Pressure Accessory (1/4 1149427 Sepa CF Concentrate Control Valve, High Pressure Accessory (1/4" Inlet, 3/8" Out), 200 PSI
$449.97
Sepa CF Concentrate Control Valve, High Pressure Accessory (1/4 1149419 Sepa CF Concentrate Control Valve, High Pressure Accessory (1/4" Inlet, 3/8" Out), 600 PSI
$449.97
Conical Feed Tank, 5.0 Gallon (19 liter) Stainless Steel, includes Stainless Steel Lid and 1230067 Conical Feed Tank, 5.0 Gallon (19 liter) Stainless Steel, includes Stainless Steel Lid and "T" fitting for assembly to pump
$2,068.27
Control Techniques, S100 Series VFD, 230V, 1/3Ph, 7.5A (Includes Sterlitech Cover) 1240312 Control Techniques, S100 Series VFD, 230V, 1/3Ph, 7.5A (Includes Sterlitech Cover)
$520.93
Control Techniques, S100 Series VFD, 120V, 1Ph, 6A (Includes Sterlitech Cover) 1240313 Control Techniques, S100 Series VFD, 120V, 1Ph, 6A (Includes Sterlitech Cover)
$719.01
Heat Exchanger, 2.5 ft2 Effective Area, 280 BTU/hr F, Rated to 1200PSI, (Includes 3/8 1200540 Heat Exchanger, 2.5 ft2 Effective Area, 280 BTU/hr F, Rated to 1200PSI, (Includes 3/8" & 1/2" 316SS Process-side Compression Fittings, and 3/8" PP Coolant-side Compression Fittings)
$2,864.89
M-03S Hydracell, 1.8 GPM, includes 230V, 50/60Hz, 3 PH motor, mounted to base 1240015 M-03S Hydracell, 1.8 GPM, includes 230V, 50/60Hz, 3 PH motor, mounted to base
$6,038.81
Needle Valve with 1149421 Needle Valve with "T" fitting (3/8" Tube Fittings)
$199.31
Pressure Gauge with 1149420 Pressure Gauge with "T" Fitting (3/8" Tube Fittings), 1500 psi
$261.00
Site Read Panel Mount Flowmeter, 316SS Float, 0.2 to 2.0 GPM  3/8 F-55376L-A Site Read Panel Mount Flowmeter, 316SS Float, 0.2 to 2.0 GPM 3/8" M/NPT. Includes PP tube fittings and 10 feet of 3/8" Nylon tubing.
$252.20
Skid Mounting Kit for Heat Exchanger 1200559 Skid Mounting Kit for Heat Exchanger
$91.48
Tube Fittings for CF Cells, SS316, 3/8 inch 1140092 Tube Fittings for CF Cells, SS316, 3/8 inch
$105.33

Applications

Cross/tangential flow test cells are typically used in membrane applications such as :

  • Biological or biopharmaceutical processing
  • Concentration of fruit juices and extracts
  • Food and beverage processing
  • Desalination of brackish water or seawater
  • Purification of rinse water in electroplating tanks
  • Municipal or industrial water and wastewater purification

Specifications

Specifications by Material:

Product Family Innovator Explorer Developer
 

CF042D-FO

CF016D

CF042A-FO

CF016SS

CF042A-FO

CF016P

CF042A-FO

CF016A

CF042D-FO

CF042D

CF042SS-FO

CF042SS

CF042P-FO

CF042P

CF042A-FO

CF042A

Sepa CF-FO

CF042H

Sepa CF-FO

Sepa CF

Sepa CF-FO

AC Sepa

Material Acetal (Delrin)    316 Stainless Steel Virgin PTFE Acrylic Acetal (Delrin) 316 Stainless Steel Virgin PTFE Acrylic Hastelloy 316 Stainless Steel Acrylic

Torque Settings

(in-lbs)

60 NA 15 70 60 NA 15 NA 70 NA 70
Max. Pressure

69 bar

(1000 psig)

69 bar

(1000 psig)

27.6 bar

(400 psig)

27.6 bar

(400 psig)

69 bar

(1000 psig)

69 bar

(1000 psig)

27.6 bar

(400 psig)

27.6 bar

(400 psig)

69 bar

(1000 psig)

69 bar

(1000 psig)

27.6 bar

(400 psig)

Max Temperature

82°C

(180°F)

150°C

(302°F)

260°C

(500°F)

88°C

(190°F)

82°C

(180°F)

150°C

(302°F)

260°C

(500°F)

88°C

(190°F)

150°C

(302°F)

150°C

(302°F)

88°C

(190°F)

General Cross Flow Cell Specifications:

 

CF042D-FO

CF016

CF042D-FO

CF042

CF042D-FO

Sepa

 Active Membrane Area 20.6 cm2 (3.2 in2) 42 cm2 (6.5 in2) 140 cm2 (22 in2)
 Hold-Up Vol. 13 mL (0.44 oz) 17 mL (0.57 oz) 70 mL (2.4 oz)

 Connections
Feed:1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) 
Concentrate1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) 
Filtrate:1/8 in FNPT (top of cell) 
Feed:1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) 
Concentrate1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) 
Filtrate:1/8 in FNPT (top of cell) 
Feed:1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) 
Concentrate1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) 
Filtrate:1/8 in FNPT (top of cell) 
 Outer Dimensions 12.7 x 10 x 8.3 cm (5 x 4 x 3.25 in) 12.7 x 10 x 8.3 cm (5 x 4 x 3.25 in) 16.51 x 21.3 x 5 cm (6.5 x 8.38 x 2.07 in)
 Active Area Dimensions 4.52 x 4.52 cm (1.78 x 1.78 in) 9.207 x 4.572 cm (3.625 x 1.8 in) 9.7 x 14.7 cm (3.81 x 5.78 in)
 Slot Depth 0.23 cm (0.09 in) 0.23 cm (0.09 in) 0.19 cm (0.075 in)
 Slot Width 39 mm (1.54 in) 39 mm (1.54 in) 95.3 mm (3.75 in)

Documentation

Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

Flow characteristics for a spiral element and flat sheet membrane are significantly different and are really only comparable on a qualitative basis. Variability in the membrane manufacturing process, differences in water composition, test procedures, and test equipment, used in a factory, laboratory, or elsewhere, will impact water flux results.

The Sterlitech bench-scale crossflow test cells are available in a variety of materials to suit most applications:

  • Stainless Steel
  • PTFE
  • HastelloyTM
  • Delrin (natural acetal copolymer)
  • Acrylic

Addtionally, there are a variety of available o-ring seals including Buna-N, EPDM, Viton, FEP encapsulated Viton, and FFKM (Markez).

 

Video Link

Sterlitech recommends to install all plastic fittings by hand using PTFE tape. If a plastic NPT or compression fitting starts to leak during operational testing, tighten the fitting carefully until the leaking stops. Excessive tightening may break the fitting or damage other components.

If the fittings is broken and stuck in the cell top, use a spiral flute extractor bit or similar tool to release the portion of the fitting in the cell top. If the cell top becomes cracked from removal efforts, a replacement can be purchased.