As an alternative to more complex and expensive technologies, the simplefilter is designed for many applications, such as hydrogenation, carbon filtration, catalyst recovery, prefilter for microfiltration and for filtration of APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) and intermediates. The simplefilter consists of a heated, insulated vessel with a filtration media attached to a heated, swing-out base and a side discharge hatch for drying and discharge of the product. High-containment discharge is available for highly active or cytotoxic products through a nitrogen-purged glove bag. The simplefilter is available in two standard sizes (50 and 135 L), and is made of PFA-coated carbon steel as standard, with 316L stainless steel and C22 alloy as options. — Powder Systems Ltd., Liverpool, U.K.