Filtration

Advanced filtration solutions that remove particulates, clarify liquids, and ensure product purity across diverse applications.

Product Overview

Our filtration systems provide comprehensive liquid and gas separation solutions designed to meet exact process requirements. From microfiltration to ultrafiltration, our systems remove unwanted particles, microorganisms, and contaminants while preserving product quality and integrity. Featuring automated backflush capabilities, differential pressure monitoring, and sanitary design, these systems deliver reliable performance with minimal operator intervention.

Key Benefits

  • Removes particles from 0.1 microns to 100+ microns depending on application
  • Cross-flow filtration extends membrane life and reduces fouling
  • Automated integrity testing ensures filter performance
  • CIP-compatible design simplifies maintenance
  • Reduces product loss through efficient recovery systems
  • Modular construction allows capacity expansion
  • Energy-efficient pump systems reduce operating costs
  • Pre-filtration options protect downstream equipment
  • Validated performance for critical process applications

Industries Served

  • Brewing & Distilling
  • Wine & Cider
  • Dairy
  • Juice & Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Water Treatment
  • Chemical Processing
  • Oil & Gas

Compliance Capabilities

  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11
  • 3-A Sanitary Standards
  • ASME BPE
  • NSF/ANSI 61 (Drinking Water)
  • cGMP requirements
  • USP <1223> Validation of Alternative Methods

Product Breakdown

  • Depth Filtration Systems: Multi-stage cartridge filter housings with graduated pore sizes (50-0.5 microns) for high dirt-holding capacity and protection of downstream polishing filters
  • Membrane Filtration Systems: Cross-flow ultrafiltration and microfiltration units with ceramic or polymeric membranes (0.01-0.45 microns) for clarification, sterilization, and concentration applications
  • Lenticular Filter Systems: Modular depth filter stacks using lenticular filter modules providing high throughput clarification for beer, wine, and beverage applications with minimal product loss
  • Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Filters: Precoat filter systems using food-grade filter aid for brilliant clarity in beverage production, achieving 0.5-2 micron absolute filtration with high flow rates
  • Bag and Basket Filters: Economical single-use or reusable filter media in housings sized from 1 to 100 GPM, ideal for coarse filtration (1-200 microns) and pre-filtration stages
  • Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF): Specialized cross-flow systems for concentration and buffer exchange in biopharmaceutical applications, operating at low transmembrane pressures to protect sensitive proteins

Technical Details

  • Filter Housings: Stainless steel 304/316L sanitary housings with tri-clamp connections, rated for pressures up to 150 PSI and temperatures up to 250°F, available in single, duplex, or multi-cartridge configurations
  • Filtration Media: Application-specific filter cartridges including polypropylene depth filters, PVDF membranes, nylon membranes, and PTFE hydrophobic filters with validated removal ratings and extractables testing
  • Pumps and Flow Control: Centrifugal or positive displacement pumps with VFDs providing flow rates from 5-500 GPM, with recirculation loops for cross-flow operation and flow balancing
  • Differential Pressure Monitoring: Transmembrane pressure (TMP) measurement with 4-20mA signals triggering automated backflush cycles or filter change alerts when pressure limits are exceeded
  • Backflush Systems: Automated reverse-flow cleaning using filtered product, compressed air, or CO2 to remove accumulated solids and extend filter cycle times by 300-500%
  • Control and Data Logging: PLC-based automation with flow totalizers, pressure trend recording, integrity test documentation, and predictive maintenance alerts based on historical filtration performance data