A
syringe filter is generally a plastic
housing with a membrane that serves as a filter.
Designed
to press fluid through the filter. The process of choosing the right filter for
your syringe can be quite meticulous as patient safety is the first priority in
this context. There are various types of filters out there to choose from,
naming a few: RC, PA-Nylon, PTFE(PTFE Membrane are the most popular filter membrane out there recommend by the
pharmaceutical companies), PVDF, pp, ps, and few more. But choosing the right
one can be cumbersome and mind-boggling. Here are 3 simple steps that you can follow
to select the right Nylon Syringe Filter.
1. Look for
the desired pore size
Choosing the proper pore size depends upon the
cleaning operation that is to be performed. There are 4 types of cleaning
operation/ filtration method.
a) Sterile Filtration
b) Thorough cleaning
c) Clear Filteration
d) Pre-Filteration
These four types of filtration methods are listed in
increasing order of their pore size running form Syring Filter 0.2 Microns to
5 Microns. The pore size essentially determines the degree of filtration
of the solution of the contaminants.
2. Choosing
the Proper Diameter
Knowing the right amount of value that has to be
delivered through the filter will help you decide the perfect diameter of the
filter that you would need for your syringe. The filter diameter in the market
ranges from 4mm to 30mm having a
filtering capacity of <1mm to > 100ml(fast filtration). Refer to the
table below for a better understanding.
Filter Diameter
|
Volume to be filtered
|
4mm
|
<1ml
|
13mm
|
1-10ml
|
25mm
|
10-100ml
|
30mm
|
>100ml
|
A reminder that the deviation of the Specified Volumes
can occur depending upon the particle charge of the solution.
3. The
Pressure of the Syringe Volumes
Some solutions are difficult to filter which require
high pressure to force it through the filter.
Considering
all the three factors above you there are a few minor details that you would
need be familiar with before choosing the right filter.
● They are particularly
suitable for General Laboratory Filteration.
● It is used for clarification
and sterilization of the alkaline solutions.
Hope
the above information helps you choose the right Nylon Membrane filter for your
Syringe.
Simsii specializes in creating and
producing high-end disposable syringe filters and membrane filters that are
easy to use and will serve all your laboratory filtration needs.
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