Stax AKS Systems
Combining the high efficiency Seitz AKS media grades with the Stax capsule represents a milestone in minimal handling of activated carbon.
The Stax System Design Provides Simple and Intuitive Operation
Placed into one of the three different sized chassis, 颇尔’s single-use Stax AKS capsules eliminate the use of stainless steel housings which require costly cleaning and cleaning validation.Stax system chassis are designed for assembly and use by a single operator and provide a logically conceived disposable
platform in which the operator can load, operate and unload in an ergonomically designed vertical orientation.With simple, straight forward and familiar features, the Stax platform eliminates the risk of error or mishap and enables greater process success.
Complete Flexibility in Process Design
The Stax platform has been designed to accommodate nearly all processing options.Whether you want to process:- Bottom up
- Top down
- Bottom in/bottom out
- In series
| 特点 | 优势 |
| No housing | Easier to use and manipulate while eliminating operator safety issues |
| Completely disposable | Eliminates need for cleaning and cleaning validation |
| Small footprint | Enables use in close proximity to other equipment and reduces cost to install |
| Intuitive design | Reduces operator training and time to acceptance |
| Encapsulated design | Reduces operator exposure to potential biohazards |
| Low hold up volume | Greater product recovery and lower post use rinse volume required than traditional modules and housings |
Seitz AKS Filter Media
Macro- and mesopores can generally be regarded as the highways into the carbon particle, and are crucial for adsorption kinetics.Macropores are used for the transport, and absorption occurs in the meso- and micropores.Small molecules, such as methylene blue, which has a molecular weight of 319.86 daltons, are mainly captured in micropores.For larger impurity molecules, other pore structures in the carbon must be available to ensure optimal adsorption.Carbon, which can capture larger molecules, tends to adsorb smaller impurities as well, whereas dedicated carbons for small molecules do not remove larger contaminants.The table below provides an overview of how different AKS grades may suit an application based on their general characteristics.However, due to the various factors that may affect the adsorption process, 颇尔 recommends scaled-down testing of several Seitz AKS filter media using 颇尔 UpScaleSM program test kits as the most reliable way.For more information please reference 颇尔 data sheet USD 2459 or validation guide USTR 2491.
Typical Efficiency Characteristics of 颇尔 Seitz AKS Media Grades
| 滤材等级 | Efficiency Characteristics | Typical Molecular weight of Target Contaminants |
| AKS 1 | Ultra high efficiency | 400 – 1500 Daltons |
| AKS 2 | Ultra high efficiency | 400 – 1000 Daltons |
| AKS 5 | High efficiency | 200 – 400 Daltons |
| AKS 6 | High efficiency | 400 – 1500 Daltons |
| AKS 7 | Ultra high efficiency | 400 – 1500 Daltons |
| AKS 8 | High efficiency | 400 – 1000 Daltons |
| AKS 9 | High efficiency | 400 – 1000 Daltons |
Stax AKS Capsule Configuration Codes for Different AKS Media Grades
| 滤材等级 | Media Code | Configuration for Stax AKS | Amount of PAC Present / Stax Capsule in Kg | Media Area / Stax AKS capsule in m² |
| AKS 1 | XAK1 | 406 | 1.45 | 1.40 |
| AKS 2 | XAK2 | 406 | 1.45 | 1.40 |
| AKS 5 | XAK5 | 407 | 1.05 | 1.62 |
| AKS 6 | XAK6 | 407 | 1.30 | 1.62 |
| AKS 7 | XAK7 | 406 | 1.45 | 1.40 |
| AKS 8 | XAK8 | 407 | 1.30 | 1.62 |
| AKS 9 | XAK9 | 407 | 1.30 | 1.62 |
Typical Ash and Endotoxin Level for Different 颇尔 AKS Grades
| 滤材等级 | Typical Ash Content in % | Typical Endotoxin level (in EU/mL |
| AKS 1 | < 3 | < 0.12 |
| AKS 2 | < 4 | < 0.12 |
| AKS 5 | < 1 | < 0.06 |
| AKS 6 | < 3 | < 0.06 |
| AKS 7 | < 3 | < 0.12 |
| AKS 8 | < 2 | < 0.12 |
| AKS 9 | < 2 | < 0.12 |
Dimensions and Weight of Stax AKS Large Capsules
- Capsule Footprint Size:442 mm (17.4 in.) diameter, 128.8 mm (5.1 in.) height
- Capsule Weight Dry/Wet (Post Blow Down):7-7.5 Kg/ < 13 Kg/ <13 Kg
材料成分
- Media:Cellulose Base and PAC
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Plastic Components
Capsule Shell:Glass filled Polypropylene
滤芯：聚丙烯 - Gaskets:Silicone
Operating Parameters
- Maximum Operating Temperature:60 °C
- Maximum Operating Pressure:3.5 bar at 25 °C, 1.0 bar at 60 °C
- Maximum Differential Pressure:2.5 bar at 25 °C – forward direction
Sanitization
- Hot Water Sanitization:80 °C at 1 bar for 1 h
- Post Use Caustic Treatment:1 M NaOH at 3.5 bar for 1 h at 25 °C
可追溯性
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Capsule Part Number Laser Engraved with:
Media batch number
Internal sales order number
Unique serial number
Pre-release Testing
- All capsules 100% leak tested
Stax Chassis Information
Chassis Dimensions
| Chassis Model | Footprint Size | ||
| Height | Length | Width | |
| SXLSC02 | 1018 mm (40.0 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) |
| SXLSC02W | 1059 mm (41.7 in) | 591 mm (23.2 in) | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| SXPSC05P | 1241 mm (48.9 in) | 610 mm (24.0 in) | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| SXPSC05W | 1312 mm (51.6 in) | 1150 mm (45.3 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| SXPSC10P | 1864 mm (73.4 in) | 610 mm (24.0 in) | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| SXPSC10W | 1935 mm (76.2 in) | 1150 mm (45.3 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
Chassis Weights and Capsule Capacity
| Chassis Model | 重量 | Number of Stax AKS Capsules | |
| Minimum | 最多 | ||
| SXLSC02 | 75 Kg | 1 | 2 |
| SXLSC02W | 75 Kg | 1 | 2 |
| SXPSC05P | 190 Kg | 1 | 5 |
| SXPSC05W | 192 Kg | 1 | 5 |
| SXPSC10P | 238 Kg | 1 | 10 |
| SXPSC10W | 240 Kg | 1 | 10 |
Chassis Materials of Construction
- 304/1.4301 Stainless Steel 1.2 μm / 64 μin Ra (typical) Electro-polish
Design Basis
- Conforms to Pressure Equipment Directive – Category 1 / Module A (SXLSC02 is Sound Engineering Practice)
- Outside scope of ASME VIII Div 1
- Complies with Universal Building Code (1997) – Zone 4 / Importance factor 1.25 (SXPSC*P ONLY)
For further information regarding extractables data and certifications for the capsules shells and manifolds please reference the Stax platform validation guide USTR 2528.For extractable data and certification for the Seitz AKS media please reference validation guide USTR 2491.
*Either 05 (indicating a 5 high process scale chassis) or 10 (indicating a 10 high process scale chassis) ATEX Chassis available upon request
Bring High Performance to New Heights - Stax Systems Video
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Highest Efficiency in Adsorption and Design
Powdered activated carbon (PAC) is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for decolorization and removal of other trace impurities.The use of bulk PAC has significant drawbacks relating to the handling of bulk carbon powder, cleaning of process equipment, and time (costs) associated with carbon removal from the process.Seitz AKS immobilized carbon media alleviates these concerns by incorporating activated carbon within a matrix of cellulosic fibers.This immobilized carbon media is then coupled with a downstream filter paper to prevent carbon particle shedding downstream of the filter.Additionally, the adsorption efficiency of Seitz AKS immobilized carbon filter media is greater than an equivalent amount of bulk PAC, further reducing overall process time and increasing product yield.
Comparison of PAC and 颇尔’s Seitz AKS Immobilized Activated Carbon Media
| PAC Process | AKS Process | 改进 |
| Complex multiple steps | Streamlined single step |
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| Powder addition and mixing | Flow through single pass |
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Carbon powder contamination distributed throughout process plant |
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| Dusty, difficult to handle | No dust | Improved health and safety |
颇尔 Seitz AKS immobilized activated carbon filter media provides a streamlined process only requiring a single step.The feed stream is simply passed once through the filter at an appropriate flow rate to achieve the desired adsorption.这种方式节约时间、减少资源浪费并能降低工艺成本。由于几乎 100% 无炭粉尘产生，因此更好地保护了操作人员和操作环境。同时无需额外的混合、过滤或清洁等步骤。
This information is a guide to the part number structure and options.
Stax Capsules with Seitz AKS Media
Example Part Number:SXL XAK1 406S P (See bold references in tables below)
Part Number:SXL < Media Grade Code from Table 1 > < Configuration Code from Table 2 > S (Silicone gasket) P (Polypropylene hardware)
Table 1 - Media Grade
| Code | 滤材等级 |
| XAK1 | AKS 1 |
| XAK2 | AKS 2 |
| XAK5 | AKS 5 |
| XAK6 | AKS 6 |
| XAK7 | AKS 7 |
| XAK8 | AKS 8 |
| XAK9 | AKS 9 |
Table 2 - Configuration for Stax AKS
| Code | 滤材等级 |
| 406 | AKS 1 |
| 406 | AKS 2 |
| 407 | AKS 5 |
| 407 | AKS 6 |
| 406 | AKS 7 |
| 407 | AKS 8 |
| 407 | AKS 9 |
Stax Chassis
Example Part Number:SX PSC05P (See bold reference in tables below)
Part Number:SX < Code from Table 3 >
Table 3 - Chassis Scale
| Code | Scale |
| LSC02 | Pilot Scale without castors |
| LSC02W | Pilot Scale with castors |
| PSC05P | 5 high process Scale without castors |
| PSC05W | 5 high process Scale with castors |
| PSC10P | 10 high process Scale without castors |
| PSC10W | 10 high process Scale with castors |
Stax Manifold Kits
| Part Number | 描述 |
| SXBBM400SP (1 1/2") | Stax 1½ in. manifold kit, bottom in bottom out |
| SXBBM400SP (2") | Stax 2 in. manifold kit, bottom in bottom out |
| SXTBM400SP (1 1/2") | Stax 1½ in. manifold kit, bottom in top out |
| SXTBM400SP (2") |
Stax 2 in. manifold kit, bottom in top out |
