Features/Benefits

• Formed-in-place design anchors the pleat tips firmly, ensuring evenly spaced and straight pleat alignment critical to proper cleaning and dust discharge from pleated elements
• Binds the pleated media firmly against the inner core, virtually eliminating failure of the filter element due to overflexing and pleat reversal
• Replaces conventional strapping systems* (fabric straps and adhesive) that can be susceptible to chemical and hydrolytic attack
• Resists flex fatigue better than conventional fabric straps. The system has survived torture tests of over 500,000 flex cycles (simulated pulse cycles)
• Eliminates need for mechanical fastening systems (rivets) used on some pleated designs
• Contains no metal components, eliminating isolated conductive parts
• Proven durability for continuous operation in temperatures up to 265°F (130°C)
• iPLAS has successfully passed testing requirements as outlined in 21 CFR 177.1520, which governs components intended for use in contact with food.

iPLAS vs. conventional fabric straps

The conventional means for keeping the pleats in place is to glue on a fabric strap. The adhesive keeping the strap attached to the pleat tips can break down due to heat, moisture, and chemical attack. When the adhesive is weakened, the strap can fail. Molded-in-place iPLAS is chemical, heat, and moisture resistant, virtually eliminating strap failures.

* Not available on all elements.