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Characterize Foreign Particulate Matter on Filters, Automatically

New capabilities have been added to the Morphologi G3 automated particle-characterization system, enabling the fully automated detection, enumeration and size classification of foreign particulate matter (FPM) collected on a filter (photo). In the pharmaceutical industry, this is especially important in…

Consider this gas-tight decanter when explosion is a risk

For applications exposed to the risk of explosions, this firm has developed a new gas-tight decanter (photo). The decanter will be available in two versions, one for clarifying and another for extraction. As a flat-cone machine CE 345, the gas-tight…

This multimotion dryer offers a number of advantages

The Planex System is a patented, multi-product dryer for vacuum drying of wet powders obtained from a centrifuge or filter press. The system consists of a fixed cylindrical chamber with an eccentric agitator inside that undergoes two independent movements; it…

Upgrade performance with these cloth filters

Aqua-Aerobics Systems AquaDiamond Filters (photo) provide the benefit of OptiFiber cloth filtration media in a lower profile, diamond configuration, with several design and performance advantages compared to traveling-bridge-sand filters. These advantages include the following, says the manufacturer: 2–3 times the…

Reduce filtration cost with these cartridge filters

W.L. Gore and Associates A new family of cartridge filters (photo) can increase production capacity and reduce the total filtration cost for high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor fabrication and other microelectronics-manufacturing processes. The new filter family incorporates this company’s proprietary…

Prevent Rust, Corrosion or Contamination with this Housing

Simplex Bag Filter Housings (photo) feature a thick-wall construction, rated to 150 psi and are composed of either PVC or Corzan CPVC, preventing rust, corrosion or contamination of the process media. Available as single- or double-length housings, the filters will…

Push-to-connect in-line filters introduced

This new line of in-line filters (photo) can be easily connected and disconnected for service on tubing applications. Designed with John Guest push-to-connect style fittings integrated into the Celcon plastic filter housing, this unique in-line filter product line offers versatility…

This membrane module can be cleaned by backwashing

With a membrane area of 10 m 2 and a 10-kD molecular weight cutoff, this new Flow-Cel module (photo) is optimally designed to filter protein-containing liquids with high solids content. The key feature of this cassette system is the ability…

A new, mineral-free depth filter medium

This firm has developed the bepure process, in which different types of high-purity cellulose are crosslinked to form a structure that does not require the addition of any inorganic material, even for sterile filtration duties. BecoPad P (photo) is characterized…

A new decanter generation for food-and-drink applications

The F Series represents a new generation of decanter. The GCF 405 is designed for products that are difficult to discharge, which makes it suitable for use as a clarifying decanter in brewing and beverage industries. The multifunctional machine with…