Ultrafiltration and microfiltration test unit
Streamline your filtration and membrane testing with a flexible, scalable unit designed for efficient process development and quality assurance in demanding laboratory environments.
The LabStak™ M37/38 from Alfa Laval is a flexible plate-and-frame test unit tailored for laboratories that require precise ultrafiltration and microfiltration capabilities. This equipment stands out for its ability to test up to seven membrane types simultaneously, offering membrane areas ranging from 0.11 m² to 1.05 m², making it ideal for process development and quality assurance in pharmaceutical and food industries. With its fully integrated design, the LabUnit M37/38 includes necessary components like pumps and heat exchangers, allowing easy integration and operation in pilot and bench-top settings. It supports high operating temperatures up to 80°C and features customizable channel height options to optimize flow and pressure for various viscosities. All components comply with FDA regulations, facilitating use in food and pharmaceutical processes. The unit’s clean, low-volume design simplifies maintenance, while the option for different plate sets enhances its adaptability for handling liquids from monoclonal antibodies to industrial enzymes.
Benefits
- Enhances process development with flexible membrane configurations for diverse applications.
- Increases operational efficiency with quick membrane exchanges and high-temperature capability.
- Reduces integration time by seamlessly fitting into existing small-scale and pilot setups.
- Ensures compliance and safety with FDA-approved materials for food and pharma use.
- Optimizes flow dynamics with customizable channel heights for various liquid viscosities.
- Applications
- Liquid formulations,Fine chemicals,Detergents,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical processing,Food processing,Biopharmaceuticals,Enzymes
- End products
- Laundry detergent,Baby formula,Industrial enzymes,Insulin,Monoclonal antibodies,Protein hydrolysates,Omega-3 supplements,Lactose-free milk,Liquid herbal extracts
- Steps before
- Process development,Up-scaling,Membrane testing,Quality assurance,Small-scale production preparation
- Steps after
- Membrane analysis,Product quality evaluation,Filtration results assessment,Up-scaling conclusions,Adjustments for large-scale production
- Input ingredients
- viscous liquids,medium viscous liquids,low viscous liquids,feed stream,retentate
- Output ingredients
- permeate,filtered liquid
- Membrane areas
- 0.11 m² to 1.05 m²
- Temperature range
- Up to 80°C
- Channel height options
- High / Medium / Low
- Membrane type
- Ultrafiltration / Microfiltration
- System design
- Flexible
- Internal volume
- Low
- Flow pattern
- Similar to larger modules
- Compliance
- FDA regulations
- Working Mechanism
- Plate-and-Frame Module
- Membrane Testing Capability
- Up to seven different membrane types
- Flow Pattern
- Similar to larger modules
- Operating Temperature
- Up to 80°C
- By-pass Capabilities
- Can be coupled to an industrial plant by-pass stream
- Cleaning Method
- Manual
- System Design
- Flexible
- Cleanability
- FDA compliance
- Biological compatibility
- Food and Pharmaceutical Safe
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Suitable for a wide range of pH levels
- Density/particle size
- Supports various viscosities
- Machine footprint
- Compact design for laboratory use
- Plate and frame design
- Yes
- Channel height options
- High,Medium,Low
- Membrane area
- 0.11 m² to 1.05 m²
- Component material
- FDA compliant materials
- Temperature range
- Up to 80°C
- Membrane exchange
- Quick and easy
- Plate set configuration
- M37,M38H,M38L
- Membrane type
- Ultrafiltration,Microfiltration
- Channel height options
- High,Medium,Low
- Membrane area
- 0.11 m² to 1.05 m²
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.