A stainless steel culinary steam process filter with its element

Compressed Air & Gas Filters

Culinary Steam Filters

With polished stainless steel housings and all materials conforming to FDA regulations for direct food contact, our range of culinary grade steam filters remove contaminants from steam used in food and beverage processing. This range provides efficient, cost effective performance exceeding 3A culinary specifications, operating at high-efficiency with  low pressure drop. 

Flow Rate

125 to 4250 lbs/hr

Connection

 ½” to 3” NPT (F)

Filtration

1 micron

Product Documentation

PF SP-N Culinary Steam Filters

Product Brochure

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ISO compressed air quality standards brochure

ISO Compressed Air Quality Standards

Support Brochure

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nano-purification solutions product brochure with equipment details

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards

Support Brochure

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P1_PF_Parts Guide_2024.indd

PF SP-N Culinary Steam Filters

service intervals

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PF SP-N Culinary Steam Filters

spare parts guide

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Features

Pleated stainless steel elements incorporate  a positive double o-ring click-lock seal

Fabricated from polished 304 or 316 stainless steel for critical air and gas applications

Optimally suited for applications such as food processing, beverage, dairy, biotechnology, and aseptic processing


Specifications Our Models

Culinary Steam

Filter Model

Replacement Element

Inlet & Outlet

Rated Flow

Part No.

NPT (F)

lbs/hr

PF 0085 SP-N

E 102 SP

½”

125

PF 0120 SP-N

E 102 SP

¾”

300

PF 0170 SP-N

E 105 SP

1”

500

PF 0460 SP-N

E 110 SP

2”

1500

PF 0850 SP-N

E 120 SP

2 ½”

2600

PF 1150 SP-N

E 130 SP

3”

4250

Specifications

Standard

Optional

Design operating pressure range

0 to 232 psig

-

Inlet & outlet connections

NPT (F)

tri-clamp sanitary

Drain & vent connections

¼” BSPP

-

Filter housing material

1.4301 quality

304 stainless steel

1.4404 auality

316L stainless steel

Filter housing polishing

passivated & polished to grade Ra <1.6um

-

Filter housing seals

aseptic EPDM

consult factory

Element Performance

SP

Particle removal 

0.01 micron

Continuous operating temperature range

35 to 120°F

Maximum sterilizing temperature

257°F

Media material

hydrophobic PTFE membrane

Media support & endcap material

polypropylene

Element to housing connection

positive click lock with dual silicone o-rings

(1) This information is for general information purposes only. For additional technical specifications, refer to the product brochure, technical data sheets, and/or user guides. Technical specifications are subject to change.


Frequently Asked Questions

A culinary steam filter is a device designed specifically for filtering steam in food processing environments. It effectively removes various impurities such as particulates, rust, and moisture before the steam contacts food or food-contact surfaces. This filtration process is essential for maintaining food safety and quality.

Unfiltered steam may carry contaminants that pose risks to food safety, degrade product quality, and shorten equipment lifespan. Implementing culinary steam filters is essential to comply with regulatory standards, guaranteeing that the steam utilized for cooking, sterilization, or packaging is clean and safe.

  • Steam-in-place (SIP) sterilization
  • Direct food contact processes (e.g., blanching, cooking)
  • Packaging sterilization
  • Equipment cleaning and sanitation
  • Bottling and brewing

These filters are designed to remove:

  • Rust and scale from pipes
  • Particulate matter
  • Water droplets and moisture

The range has a micron rating of 1 micron or 99% particle removal efficiency. 

Choose a model based on your system's required flow rate (lbs/hr) and connection size.

Yes, the 3-A Sanitary Standards provide guidance for steam used in food applications. Filters used in culinary steam systems should comply with these regulations to ensure food safety.

Yes, our culinary steam filters meet 3-A’s best practices for producing culinary-grade steam as outlined in the 609-03 document.

Yes, the elements can be regenerated and sanitized. Contact our technical support team for more information.

Replacement recommended every 6 months or after 6 cleanings.

The maximum pressure rating is 232 psig.

nano culinary steam filter housings are made from high-quality polished 1,4301 quality 304 or 1.4404 quality 316 stainless steel, engineered specifically for critical air applications. These housings undergo passivation and polishing to achieve a surface finish with a grade of Ra<1.6 µm, ensuring reliability and performance. The filter element features pleated stainless steel mesh construction, which significantly boosts durability and efficiency in the removal of air contaminants.

The cost varies depending on the culinary steam filter size required for your application.

Period: 18 months from date of shipment from the factory or 12 months from date of installation/start up, whichever occurs first • Coverage: 100% parts only. Does not include element - which can vary depending on type and application.

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