Sartoclear® Depth Filter Sheets: Efficient Filtration for Biopharmaceutical Applications
Product Information:
Sartoclear® Depth Filter Sheets are engineered to address the specific filtration needs of the biopharmaceutical industry, offering efficient and reliable solutions. These sheets are crafted from high-quality materials and are available in various formats to suit diverse applications. Below is a detailed overview of their features, applications, and advantages.
Formats:
- Sizes: Sartoclear® sheets are available in sizes of 400 × 400 mm and 600 × 615 mm, providing flexibility in installation and use.
- Thickness: Each sheet maintains a consistent thickness of approximately 3.8-3.9 mm, ensuring uniform performance across applications.
- Retention Grades: Nominal retention ranges from 0.2 to 4.0 µm, catering to specific filtration needs and flow rates.
Applications:
- Biopharmaceutical Filtration: Designed for clarification and microbe-retentive filtration in processes involving wine, beer, fruit juices, and spirits.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Complies with EU and US regulations, making it suitable for applications requiring high standards of hygiene.
Materials Used:
- Cellulose: High-grade cellulose forms the base of the filter sheets, providing structural integrity and effective filtration.
- Diatomaceous Earth: Enhances the filtration matrix, contributing to the unique three-dimensional structure with a void volume of up to 85%.
Advantages:
- Efficient Filtration: The design ensures effective filtration with minimal pressure drop, optimizing process flow and reducing operational costs.
- Versatility: Sheets can be tailored to specific flow rates by adjusting the number used, offering adaptability in various applications.
- Particle Retention: Positive Zeta potential enhances the capture of negatively charged particles and colloids, protecting downstream filters.
- Regulatory Compliance: Manufactured under a certified quality management system, meeting EU and US regulations for food contact materials.
- Cost Management: Reduces overall material costs by protecting downstream filters and minimizing consumable usage.
- Sterilization: Steam up to 134°C or hot water sanitization at 85°C can be used, ensuring particle-free conditions for effective sterilization.
Sartoclear® Depth Filter Sheets provide a reliable and adaptable solution for filtration needs in the biopharmaceutical industry, offering a balance of efficiency, compliance, and cost management. Their unique design and material composition make them a valuable asset in maintaining high standards of filtration.
