3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division

Data Sheet

3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series

Filter Cartridges and Capsules
The Next Generation in Depth Filter Technology
3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series filter cartridges are 3M’s latest advance in depth
filtration technology. The all polypropylene filter is constructed using a design that
utilizes flow enhancing filter media and an innovative flow pattern. The result is an
absolute-rated filter with vastly superior on-stream life that provides more cost
effective filtration than conventional melt-blown filter technologies. 3M Betapure
NT-T Series filter cartridges — the new leader in filtration performance.

3M Betapure NT-T Series Filter Construction

The 3M Betapure NT-T Series cartridge was designed to provide significantly
superior service life while maintaining a consistent filtration efficiency. 3M
Betapure NT-T Series filters achieve this through an innovative cartridge design
that allows uniform distribution of fluid flow and contaminant throughout the entire
depth of the cartridge. 3M Betapure NT-T Series filter construction combines
a polypropylene media with fluid distribution netting to form multiple layers.
Critically positioned media flow channels allow greater movement of fluid from
layer to layer. Three distinct media sections, made from multiple media/netting
layers, are combined to form the filter cartridge.

Flow Distribution Channels Applications

• Chemical and Hydrocarbon Processing
Acids, bleach (sodium hypochlorite),
Distribution polyethylene & polypropylene manufacture,
Netting
Media amine sweetening and water flood
• Food and Beverage
Bottled water particulate and turbidity
Figure 1: 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Media Sections. Note that the actual filter sections reduction, reverse osmosis membrane
contain multiple layers of media. and spray nozzle protection, diatomaceous
earth or carbon fine trap & beverage
blending, rinsing and wash water
Features & Benefits • Fine Chemical and Electronics
Pre-RO filtration of high silt density index
Superior service life incoming water, copper sulfate plating
• As much as 3 times greater dirt holding capacity than competitive filters. bath filtration in printed circuit board
construction and color screen filtration
All polypropylene depth filter cartridges for CRT production
• Allow for broad chemical and temperature compatibility. • Coatings
Film & paper coatings, photo graphic film,
Ratings from 0.5 to 70 micron lens coatings & can coatings, high quality
• Suit a wide range of applications. paints and ink
• Industrial
Absolute-rated performance Machine tool lubrication, chemicals,
• Allows for consistent filtration quality. detergents, and waste water, textiles,
plating baths, pulp and paper, process
Exhibits superior particle retention under increasing differential pressure water & ground water remediation
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3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Construction cont.

The outer and middle sections contain multiple layers of interleaved filter media and
fluid distribution netting. Within each media layer a portion of the fluid travels through
the media while the balance of the fluid is delivered directly to the next distribution
layer through the flow channels. The fluid distribution netting provides longitudinal and
latitudinal flow paths to evenly distribute fluid flow across the surface of each successive
media layer.

The Difference is Performance

Flow channels appear in the outer and middle sections of the filter matrix, as seen in the
cartridge cut-away. The size, number, and location of the flow channels combined with
the fluid distribution netting ensure that a uniform amount of contaminant is distributed
to each layer within these two sections, while maintaining a consistent flow.
Cut-away of the 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series
The number of media flow channels decrease from the outer to middle sections to ensure
filter cartridge showing the three sections
of media layers and core
even contaminant loading throughout the entire filter matrix. Extensive laboratory testing
has demonstrated that 3M has developed the optimal filter cartridge design.

The inner section, supported by a rigid polypropylene core and equal to approximately
one third of the filter’s depth, contains no flow channels and is the final qualifying section
ensuring absolute rated performance.

The even distribution of contaminated fluid throughout the depth of the cartridge is the
key to the 3M Betapure NT-T Series filter’s exceptionally long service life, low pressure
drops, and increased cost effectiveness.

The Result
Superior Filter Service Life
Extensive testing has demonstrated that competitive filters of equivalent removal ratings
subjected to the same contaminant load plug more quickly than 3M Betapure NT-T
Series filters. The result is significantly shorter service life, and unpredictable filtration
efficiencies. 3M Betapure NT-T Series filters provide a service life improvement of up to
3 times greater than competitive products. (Graph 1)

Lower Pressure Drop

The design and construction of the Betapure NT-T Series cartridge allows for significantly
lower pressure drops compared to equivalently rated polypropylene depth filters. Based
on published data, a 3M Betapure NT-T Series filter system with a given flow would use
up to 75% fewer cartridges than Osmonics Selex, 68% fewer than Pall® Profile, and 42%
fewer than Pall® Nexis. To underscore the 3M Betapure NT-T Series filter cost benefit, use
the example in Table 1 as a guideline.

Graph 1: 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Filters deliver longer service life

Service Life Comparison of 20 µm Filter Cartridges

% of 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Life

100

80

60

40

20

0
3M™ Betapure™ Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C
NT-T Series Gradient Pore Structure Gradient Pore Structure Gradient Density Structure
Melt-Blown with Core Melt-Blown with Core Melt-Blown, Coreless

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Table 1: Comparison of 5 Micron* Filters in a 110 GPM System Table 2: 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Ratings

3M™Betapure™ NT-T Pall Pall Osmonics

Grade Absolute
Series Filter Profile Nexis Selex
Designation Rating (µm)
Flow (gpm) / 10"
3.1 1.0 1.8 0.8 0.5
cartridge @ 1 psid T005
(extrapolated)
Number of filters for 12 / 30" 37 / 30" 21 / 30" 43 / 30"
T010 1
a 110 gpm flow rate cartridges cartridges cartridges cartridges

* Based on the manufacturers published rating. T020 2

T030 3
For the same initial cartridge differential pressure, a 110 gpm system using
3M™ Betapure NT-T™ Series filters require significantly fewer cartridges. This results T050 5
in lower capital investment for the filter housing and fewer cartridges to purchase.
T100 10

The Confidence of Consistency T200 20

3M Betapure™ NT-T Series filters utilize advanced design and construction to achieve
a level of filtration consistency unattainable by competitive filters. Combined with T300 30
an exceptionally long service life, the 3M Betapure NT-T Series filter’s consistent
T400 40
performance, as illustrated by comparative Beta-Ratio vs. Differential Pressure (Graph 2),
provides predictable results throughout the filters’ usable life. Filters A, B, and C show a T500 50
degradation in the Beta-Ratio as psid increases. These filters exhibit a pattern of either
unloading previously held particles or a loss of filtration efficiency. The result of this T700 70
inconsistent performance is a reduction in finished product quality, product yield, and
an increase in total filtration cost.

Absolute Rated Betapure NT-T Series

Consistent filtration performance, time after time, from start to finish is the goal of every
filter user. Absolute removal ratings for 3M Betapure NT-T Series filters are determined
using a filter performance test developed by 3M to comply with the general procedures
outlines in ASTM STP 975. 3M defines absolute rating as the particle size (x) providing an
initial Beta Ratio (Bx) = 1000. At this Beta Ratio, the removal efficiency is equal to 99.9%.
3M Betapure NT-T Series filter ratings are specified in Table 2.

Your Benefit — Total Filtration Cost Reduction

The 3M Betapure NT-T Series filter’s performance and superior life advantage allows
direct cost savings by reducing the number of filters used. In addition, the resulting
reduction in filter change-out frequency decreases direct labor and filter disposal costs.
3M Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges — providing performance and value.

Graph 2: Beta Ratios demonstrate the Betapure™ NT-T Series filter’s ability to perform consistently throughout its life

Beta Ratio Comparison of 20 μm Filter Cartridges

3M™ Betapure™
1000 NT-T Series

800
Competitor A
Gradient Pore Structure
Beta Ratio

Melt-Blown with Core

600

400 Competitor B
Gradient Pore Structure
Melt-Blown with Core

200

Competitor C
0 Gradient Density Structure
Initial 0.5 1 10 Melt-Blown, Coreless

Differential Pressure (psid)

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3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Applications

3M Betapure NT-T Series’ construction provides benefits to customers in a wide range
of end-use filtration applications. High quality filtration along with total filtration cost
reductions are very attractive benefits to customers in diverse industries.
Chemical and Hydrocarbon Processing
Cost reduction is the most critical issue in the production of high quality chemicals,
petrochemicals, and in hydrocarbon processing. Using 3M Betapure NT-T Series filters in
demanding applications that require absolute-rated performance provides long service
life, the consistency demanded to attain quality standards, and a total Filtration Cost
reduction. Applications include:
• Acids, bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
• Polyethylene and polypropylene manufacture
• Amine sweetening and waterflood
Food & Beverage Applications
Increased consumer emphasis on product quality, as well as increased government
regulation, are driving today’s food & beverage industry to ever-finer levels of filtration.
3M Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges meet this challenge throughout their entire
service life. Typical applications include:
• Bottled water particulate and turbidity reduction
• Reverse osmosis membrane and spray nozzle protection
• Diatomaceous earth or carbon fine trap
• Beverage blending, rinsing and wash water
3M™ Betapure™ NT-T series filter cartridges (but not capsules) are intended for food
and beverage use and are compliant with FDA 21 CFR 174.5 and the requirements of
Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 . Consult 3M for detailed declaration of compliance.
Fine Chemical and Electronics
3M Betapure NT-T Series filters with their filter matrix are ideally suited for electronics
applications where heavy contaminant loading is present and efficient long lasting
filtration is required. The combination of all-polypropylene construction and the media
provide the perfect filtration device for use in wafer manufacturing and semiconductor
device fabrication. Applications include:
• Pre-RO filtration of high silt density index incoming water
• Copper sulfate plating bath filtration in printed circuit board construction
• Color screen filtration for CRT production
Coatings
3M Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges are well suited for the filtration of high
solid coatings where they provide superior life while selectively removing the large
undesired particles from the coating and allowing the smaller desired particles to pass.
3M Betapure NT-T Series applications include:
• Film & paper coatings
• Photographic film
• Lens coatings
• Can coatings, high quality paints & ink
Industrial
3M Betapure NT-T Series filter cartridges are ideal for higher dirt loads because of the
flow characteristics and long service life that provide reduced overall filtration costs.
3M Betapure NT-T Series cartridges are used in a broad range of general industrial
applications that include:
• Machine tool lubrication, chemicals, detergents, and waste water
• Textiles, plating baths
• Pulp & paper
• Process water & ground water remediation

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Flow Rates
Detailed information for calculating flows for water and fluids with other viscosities
is located in the following table. Use the formula in conjunction with the values from
columns 3 or 4 in table 4. The specific pressure drop values may be effectively used
when three of the four variables (viscosity, flow, differential pressure, and cartridge
grade) are set.

Table 4: 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter Flow Rates

Absolute Specific Pressure Drop per 10" Cartridge

Grade
Rating (µm) psid/gpm/cps mbar/lpm/cps

T005 0.5 4.5 81.9

T010 1 2.5 45.5

T020 2 0.87 15.9

T030 3 0.44 8.0

T050 5 0.32 5.9

T100 10 0.14 2.5

T200 20 0.065 1.2

T300 30 0.05 0.91

T400 40 0.042 0.76

T500 50 0.029 0.52

T700 70 0.025 0.45

*S
 pecific aqueous pressure drop at ambient temperature for a single length equivalent (10") cartridge. For
multiple cartridge lengths, divide the total flow by the number of equivalent lengths. For liquids other than
water, multiply the specific pressure drop value provided in the table by the viscosity in centipoise.

Clean (Total System gpm [lpm]) (Viscosity in Cp) (Value From Table)
∆p =
psi (mbar) (Number of Equivalent Single Length Cartridges in Housing)

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3M™ Betapure™ NT-T series filters are also available in convenient, easy to use filter
capsules. The capsule design is ideal for small scale applications and bench-top evaluation.

Nominal Capsule Dimensions FLOW

With End Connections* (inches)

Nominal Length*
A B

Flow
01 5 5 1/2 L
Length (L)
02 7 1/2 8
01
Diameter (D) 3
02
01
Width to Vent (W) 2 3/4
02
*See Ordering Guide
W
Note: Capsules cannot be steam sterilized.
D

Capsule Flow Rates

The following are typical water flow rates for Betapure NT-P Series capsules with 1 1/2" Graph 3: Flow Rates for 21/2" capsules with
11/2" Sanitary Flanges @ 20°C
sanitary flange connections. Other end connections will affect maximum flow rates, see
the following table. Consult factory representative for flow rates for other end connections.

Differential Pressure (psid)

T005
00

0
2.5 T2

T03
T010

50
T020
00

00
Table 5: 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Capsules – Maximum Recommended Flow by End Fitting T4

T0

T1
2.0 00
T3
1.5 700
0T
Maximum Recommended T50
End Fitting Housing Pressure Loss (psid) 1.0
Flow Rate (gpm)
0.5

1 1/2" Sanitary Flange 6.00 1.00 0.0

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Fluid Flow (gpm)
1/4" MNPT 1.50 2.40
Graph 4: Flow Rates for 5" capsules with
11/2" Sanitary Flanges @ 20°C

3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Capsule Ordering Guide

T005
Differential Pressure (psid)

30
2.5
00
T0
T010

0
T1
T02

50
Grade Vent 2.0
Nominal End Packaging T0
Cartridge Type Code Configuration O-Ring 1.5
Length Connection Option
Rating Option T200
1.0
T400
T300
NT – T005 0.5 C – Capsule 01 – 21/2" A – 11/2" A – Silicone 01 – Single 0.5 00
T500 T7
3M™ Betapure™ T010 1 02 – 5" Sanitary C – EPR Pack
0.0
NT-T Series Flange 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
T020 2
Fluid Flow (gpm)
T030 3 B – 1/2" (14 mm)
T050 5 Hose Barb
T100 10
T200 20
T300 30
T400 40
T500 50
T700 70

PLEASE NOTE: The Ordering Guide above is for reference only. Not all combinations are available. Please
consult with your 3M Representative to determine the appropriate part number for your application.

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3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Ordering Guide

Cartridge Length Grade Code/ Packaging Support Ring Gasket/O-ring
End-modification
Grade (Inches) Rating (µm) Option Option Material

NT – 061 – 5 T005 0.5 S – Standard For End B – 226 O-Ring with Spear For End Modification
3M™ Betapure™ 09 – 9-3/4 T010 1 Modification C – 222 O-Ring with Spear B, C, D, F, M, R
NT-T Series 10 – 10 T020 2 D, N, R D – D OE with Polypropylene A – Silicone
19 – 19-1/2 T030 3 0 – None End Caps B – Fluorocarbon
20 – 20 T050 5 F – 222 O-Ring with Flat Cap C4 – EPR
292 – 29-1/4 T100 10 For End M3 – 222 O-Ring with Flat Cap D4 – Nitrile
30 – 30 T200 20 Modification N – Unmodified DOE K – PTFE
392 – 39 T300 30 B, C, F, M R – SOE, End Cap with Spring Encapsulated
40 – 40 T400 40 1 – Polysulfone Fluorocarbon
T500 50 2 – Stainless Steel
T700 70 0 – None For End Modification
F F
B C BD N
C D N R R N, R
M M
G – Polyethylene

1 Requires N end modification for use in CT101 (PN 44860) only.

2 Applies to D and N end modifications only. This 3M™ Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter is tested and certified by WQA
3 For use with 1ZMP housing. against NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for material requirements only.*
4 O-rings C (EPR) and D (Nitrile) are excluded for use in milk
*For O-Ring “K” please consult factory.
and edible oils in food contact applications.
Cold Water Only:
PLEASE NOTE: The Ordering Guide above is for Install this product in accordance with the instructions provided
by the housing manufacturer.
reference only. Not all combinations are available.
Please consult with your 3M Representative to This product has a minimum flow rate requirement of 6.6 gallons
determine the appropriate part number for your per day (25L per day).
application. NOTE: Configuration R and Gaskets/O-rings K are not listed
with WQA.

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 Intended Uses
The 3M Betapure™ NT-T Series Filters are intended for use in standard industrial filtration applications of aqueous fluids in accordance with the applicable product
instructions and specifications.
3M Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter products are also intended for use with non-aqueous fluids where materials of construction are compatible.
Certain limited 3M Betapure™ NT-T Series Filter products are also intended for use in Food and Beverage (F&B) applications. Refer to the specific 3M Betapure™ NT-T
Series Filter product’s data sheet to determine whether it includes a F&B designation and can be used for such applications.
Since there are many factors that can affect a product’s use, the customer and user remains responsible for determining whether the 3M product is suitable and appropriate
for the user’s specific application, including user conducting an appropriate risk assessment and evaluating the 3M product in user’s application.

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result in an unsafe or unintended condition. Do not use in a medical device, drug, or cosmetic application or in applications involving life-sustaining medical applications or
prolonged contact with internal bodily fluids or tissues. If you are considering using this 3M product for a restricted use, you must first contact 3M with information about
your proposed application to request prior written authorization for supply for such use.

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