Filter Element & Housing Assembly Laboratory Filters
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Filter Element & Housing Assembly Laboratory Filters are designed to separate unwanted particles from liquids or gases in a laboratory setting. These filters consist of a filter element, which captures the contaminants, and a housing that holds the element in place, ensuring a secure and efficient filtration process.
Working Principle
The working principle of these laboratory filters involves the passage of a fluid through the filter element, which traps contaminants and allows the clean fluid to pass through. The housing ensures that the filter element is securely positioned and that the fluid flows through it effectively. This process is crucial for maintaining the purity of laboratory samples and preventing contamination, making these filters indispensable in various laboratory operations.
Applications
Filter Element & Housing Assembly Laboratory Filters are used in a wide range of laboratory applications. For instance, they are employed in chemical laboratories to purify solvents and reagents, in biological labs to filter out microorganisms from samples, and in pharmaceutical labs to ensure the sterility of products. These filters are also used in water testing facilities to remove particulates from water samples before analysis.
Advantages over other Laboratory Filters
One of the significant advantages of these filters is their versatility and durability. According to , multi-bag filter housings, which are a type of filter housing, offer a high flow rate and large contamination capacity in a small volume, making them efficient without requiring large equipment footprints. They are also constructed from 304/316L stainless steel, ensuring broad chemical compatibility and resistance to a wide range of chemicals, which enhances their durability and longevity.
Limitations
A limitation of these filters is the potential for pressure drops, which can affect the efficiency of the filtration process. Additionally, the need for regular maintenance and replacement of filter elements can be a drawback, as it may lead to increased operational costs and downtime.
Considerations
When selecting Filter Element & Housing Assembly Laboratory Filters, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary depending on the materials and specifications of the filter housing. Operating expenses are influenced by the frequency of filter element replacement and maintenance requirements. Durability is a key consideration, with stainless steel housings offering enhanced longevity. Accuracy in filtration is crucial, and the choice of filter element should align with the specific contaminants being targeted. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the overall cost of ownership, as these can impact the long-term financial viability of the filtration system.
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
The major area of application for Biosart ® 100 Monitors is microbiological analysis of relatively large sample volumes that have a low number of microbes, with membrane filtration being an essential step. In addition, the Biosart ® 100 Monitors are also suitable for testing smaller volumes... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Membrane; Funnel
- Filter Medium Material: Cellulose; Regenerated Cellulose (optional feature); Nitrocellulose (optional feature)
from diaago
These Polypropylene Bottle Top Filters from CELLTREAT come in a nylon or PTFE membrane. Hydrophilic nylon membrane has excellent chemical compatibility with esters, bases and alcohols, and does not require pre-wetting. The Hydrophobic PTFE membrane has excellent temperature resistance and is useful... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
- Filter Medium Material: Nylon; PTFE
- Filter Shape: Disc
from Waters Corporation
A Broad line of Filtration Products. Waters carries a broad line of Pall Life Sciences laboratory filters for sample and solvent filtration including: HPLC sample filters in syringe filter format. Solvent filters in membrane disc format. Solvent filtration apparatus. The line includes a wide... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Syringe (optional feature)
- Filter Medium Material: Nylon (optional feature); PTFE (optional feature); PVDF (optional feature); Polyethersulfone (optional feature); Glass Fiber (optional feature); GH Polypro (GHP)
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
Vivacell is a unique and innovative concentrator, that utilizes pressure, centrifuge, shaking or pressure-shake to rapidly concentrate even samples with high particle loading. Benefit from patented dead-stop technology, high process speed and direct recovery without reverse spin! [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Centrifuge
- Filter Medium Material: Polyethersulfone
from diaago
CA Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. CA (Cellulose Acetate). Low protein binding,... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: Cellulose Acetate
- Filter Type: Syringe; Pre-Filter
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
Vivacell is a unique and innovative concentrator, that utilizes pressure, centrifuge, shaking or pressure-shake to rapidly concentrate even samples with high particle loading. Benefit from patented dead-stop technology, high process speed and direct recovery without reverse spin! [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Centrifuge
- Filter Medium Material: Polyethersulfone
from diaago
GF Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in a polypropylene housing, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. GF (Glass Fiber). Can be used as a preliminary... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: Glass Fiber
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
Vivacell is a unique and innovative concentrator, that utilizes pressure, centrifuge, shaking or pressure-shake to rapidly concentrate even samples with high particle loading. Benefit from patented dead-stop technology, high process speed and direct recovery without reverse spin! [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Centrifuge
- Filter Medium Material: Polyethersulfone
from diaago
MCE Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. MCE (Mixed Cellulose Ester). Filtration of... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: Mixed cellulose ester (MCE)
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
Vivacon ® 2 centrifugal concentrators have been designed for DNA concentration and buffer exchange applications with samples up to 2 ml. For optimal performance with very dilute samples, e.g. forensic specimens, Vivacon ® 2 is equipped with the patented Hydrosart ® regenerated cellulose... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Centrifuge
- Filter Medium Material: Regenerated Cellulose; Hydrosart®
from diaago
Nylon Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. Nylon. Universal application for... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: Nylon
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
Vivacon ® 500 centrifugal concentrators have been designed for concentration of DNA or proteins and buffer exchange applications with samples up to 500 μl. For optimal performance with very dilute samples, e.g. forensic specimens, Vivacon ® 500 is equipped with the patented Hydrosart... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Centrifuge
- Filter Medium Material: Regenerated Cellulose; Hydrosart®
from diaago
Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. Convenient bulk packaging. PES (Polyethersulfone)-Most... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Filter Shape: Disc
from Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
Vivaflow 50R is a ready-to-use and reusable laboratory crossflow cassette for concentrating up to 1 l samples. The active membrane area per device is 50 cm ². One unit comes with all necessary accessories for running the device with a laboratory pump and a size 16 pump head. For speeding up the... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Sample Type: Liquid
- Filter Type: Membrane
- Filter Medium Material: Polyethersulfone
from diaago
PES Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. PES (Polyethersulfone)-Most Popular... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: Polyethersulfone
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from diaago
PTFE Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). Hydrophobic... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: PTFE
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from diaago
PVDF Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in the polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride). Low... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: PVDF
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
from diaago
SFCA Membrane Syringe Filters from CELLTREAT are molded in polypropylene housings, providing a reliable seal without the use of adhesives. Features. Female luer-lock inlet and male luer slip outlet. Color coded by membrane type for easy identification. SFCA (Surfactant Free Cellulose Acetate). Low... [See More]
- Configuration: Filter and Housing
- Filter Medium Material: Cellulose Acetate
- Filter Type: Syringe
- Housing Material: Polypropylene