Recommended net sizes
I
t is important to select the appropriate adapter and end-piece nets. Nets are available
in 10, 12, 23 and 54 µm porosities. Improperly sized nets can lead to back pressure
problems or media leakage. The table below shows recommended net sizes.
Net size (µm) Material Bead size (µm)
10 PA
1
30 to 70
12 PEEK
2
30 to 70
23 PP
3
90 (FF-media)
54 PP
3
120 (BB-media)
1
P
olyamide
2
Polyetheretherketone
3
Polypropylene
Packing extension tube
I
f a packing extension tube is used it will either remain in place for very long bed
heights, or be removed during the packing procedure when the media is below the top
of the column tube.
5 Operation
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.1 Preparation
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BPG Columns Operating Instructions 29193223 AB