Installation and Operating Guidelines
UltiFuzor™ Degas Module
The UltiFuzor degas module is a hollow fiber membrane contactor
designed for efficient removal of dissolved gases from ink jet inks
on-board ink jet printing systems.
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Vacuum ports
Figure 1: Dimensions in mm
1.0 Specifications
Part Number
UDM - 21110
Materials
Hollow fiber
Polyethylene
Housing
Polypropylene (black)
Potting resin
Epoxy
Connections
Female luer lock
Weight (dry)
21 + 2 g
Maximum Operating Pressure
0.2 MPa @ 45 ºC / 30 PSI @ 113 ºF
Maximum Operating Temperature
45 ºC / 113 ºF
Maximum Allowable Vacuum Pressure
1 kPa absolute / 7.5 torr (warning: see vacuum
operating guidelines, Section 3.6)
Flow Range
1 – 100 mL/min
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In compatible liquids which do not soften swell or
adversely affect the materials of construction
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2.0 Liquid Flow Path
The ink flows on the inside of the hollow fiber while
vacuum is applied to the outside of the fiber. Linear
flow path allows for continuous degassing along length
of fiber.
Non-porous
intermediate
Vacuum
layer
Porous
Gas
support
molecule
layer
Figure 2: Schematic of fiber showing directional flow
OUTLET
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U
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INLET
Degassed ink,
outlet
Vacuum
Ink inlet