SMB5-20 SOE3P
5 micron; 20 inch; polypropylene melt blown; 222 PVC O-ring, flat cap
Melt blown cartridges
Coreless polypropylene Super Melt Blown cartridges in standard and Big Blue diameters, with 0.5–100 micron options. Compare dimensions, end types and operating ratings below.
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Super Melt Blown specifications
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| Specification | SMB | SMBBB (Big Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% polypropylene, thermally bonded fibre | 100% polypropylene, thermally bonded fibre |
| Core | Coreless | Coreless |
| Inner diameter | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Outer diameter | 62–63 mm (2.5 inch) | 114.3 mm (4.5 inch) |
| Maximum temperature | 80°C | 80°C |
| Maximum pressure | 115 psi | 115 psi |
Micron ratings: 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 75 and 100 µm. Ordering lengths: 9.875, 10, 20, 29.25, 30 and 40 inches.
End connections and ordering
Double open end (DOE) is the standard blank suffix. Single open end (SOE) options: SOE3 — 222 O-ring and flat cap; SOE7 — 226 O-ring and spear; SOE8 — 222 O-ring and spear. O-ring suffixes: N — nitrile; P — PVC; S — silicone; V — Viton.
Catalogue example: SMB5-20 SOE3P — Super Melt Blown, 5 micron, 20 inch, 222 PVC O-ring and flat cap. The specification table uses SMBBB for Big Blue, while its ordering heading uses SMBB; confirm the Big Blue code when quoting.
Individually shrink-wrapped. 9.875 and 10 inch cartridges: 30 per carton; 20, 30 and 40 inch cartridges: 15 per carton.
Source: Pureflo customer catalogue, printed pages 18–20. Maximum temperature and pressure are separate catalogue ratings; confirm combined operating conditions and liquid compatibility before selection.
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