FBT Series Filter Housings - SINGLE-ROUND FILTER HOUSING - sanitary liquid filtration

Oct 22, 2026

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FBT Series sanitary filter housings are engineered for liquid filtration in the food and beverage industry, delivering crevice-free hygienic design for enhanced cleanability and microbiological safety. The wetted parts use 316L stainless steel and high-quality welds for corrosion resistance, with cost-effective construction. The housings support multiple connection options, enable CIP and SIP, and provide drainability improvements via a beveled tube sheet and aseptic-style seal. Suitable for specified flow rates and electropolished hygienic surfaces.

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FBT Series Filter Housings SINGLE-ROUND FILTER HOUSING for sanitary liquid filtration FBFBTSENa FBT Series SINGLE-ROUND FILTER HOUSING Description FBT Series sanitary housings are designed specifically for liquid filtration in the food and beverage industry. • Enhanced cleanability and microbiological safety due to crevice-free, polished and hygienic design • Corrosion resistance and durability with 316L stainless steel wetted parts and high-quality welds • Cost-effective without sacrificing quality and performance FBT Housings are available in a standard sanitary design allowing a variety of connection options, or in a 3-A sanitary design, which meets the requirements of 3-A Sanitary Standards \#10-04 . Features and Benefits • Suitable for flow rates up to 91 liters/min (24 USgpm) depending on cartridge type and size. • Suitable for CIP and SIP. • Beveled housing tube sheet and aseptic-style housing seal provides enhanced drainability and acrevice-free connection between the housing head and bowl. • Electropolished head and elbows and mirror polished bowl ensures optimal cleanability in critical areas while maintaining cost-effectiveness. • New cartridge locking design features additional cut-outs to traditional half-moon portions of the Code 7 bayonet locks, enhancing cleanability and drainability,(Figure 1) . • Operator-friendly V-Clamp housing closure simplifies handling. • Design satisfies EC Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC, ATEX 94/9/EC Group II Category 2. FBT Series Filter Housings Technical Information Specifications | Minimum / Maximum Operating Pressure 1 | -1 to 10 bar (-14 .5 to 150 psig) | | --- | --- | | Minimum / Maximum Operating Temperature 2 5 | Fluorocarbon Elastomer and Silicone seals-10 to 150 °C (14 to 300 °F)
EPR seals-10 to 121 °C (14 to 250 °F) | | Steam Sterilization 2 5 | Fluorocarbon Elastomer and Silicone seals
3.7 bar / 150 °C max (53 psig / 300 °F)
EPR seals 1 bar / 121 °C max (14 .5 psig / 250 °F) | | Materials of Construction | Wetted parts 316L stainless steel | | Housing Seal Options 3 4 | Fluorocarbon Elastomer
Silicone
EPR | | Surface Finish | ≤ 0.8 micron Ra
(≤ 32 Ra microinches) | | Connections | DIN 11851 Clamp Coupling Butt Weld | | Filter Cartridge Compatibility 5 | Pall Code 2 or Code 7 single open-end | | Design Specification | Design capability of 4 times maximum operating pressure. Each housing is hydrostatically tested to 1.6 times maximum | | 1 Maximum operating pressure ratings are vessel ratings only. Safe operating temperature and pressure will depend on filter cartridge and seal used. For compatibility details, please contact Pall
2 For applications involving fluids below 0 °C (32 °F), please contact Pall.
3 Check local pressure vessel code requirements.
4 Seal materials meet FDA requirements for food contact use detailed in 21 CFR Section
177.2600 (excluding milk and edible oils) . Additionally, seal materials in 3-A Series housings meet the requirements specified by 3-A Sanitary Standards \#10-04 .
5 Refer to Pall Food and Beverage filter cartridge literature for additional guidelines on use. | | FBT Series Filter Housings Technical Information Nominal Dimensions in mm (inches) -for specific dimensions, please contact Pall Code Cartridge Height A DIN Connection A Clamp Connection A Butt Weld Connection B Element Removal C DIN Connection C Clamp Connection C Butt Weld Connection | 05 | 127 (5) | 316.5 (12 .5) | 309.1 | (12.2) | 302 (11 .9) | 180 (7 . 1) | 230 (9 . 1) | 215 (8 .5) | 173 (6 .8) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 254 (10) | 441.5 (17 .4) | 434.1 | (17.1) | 427 (16 .8) | 300 (11 .8) | 230 (9 . 1) | 215 (8 .5) | 173 (6 .8) | | 2 | 508 (20) | 701.5 (27 .6) | 694.1 | (27.3) | 687 (27 .0) | 550 (21 .7) | 230 (9 . 1) | 215 (8 .5) | 173 (6 .8) | | 3 | 762 (30) | 961.5 (37 .9) | 954.1 | (37.6) | 947 (37 .3) | 800

FAQs

What industries are FBT Series filter housings designed for?

They are designed specifically for liquid filtration in the food and beverage industry.

What materials and surface features improve hygiene and durability?

316L stainless steel wetted parts and high-quality welds enhance corrosion resistance, while crevice-free polished hygienic design and electropolished/ mirror-polished surfaces improve cleanability.

Do the housings support CIP and SIP cleaning methods?

Yes. The FBT Series housings are suitable for CIP and SIP.

Oct 22, 2026

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