Cross-flow membrane filtration for lab use
Optimize laboratory filtration processes with compact, dual-membrane testing to enhance scalability and efficiency in critical bench-top and pilot operations.
Performs Cross-Flow Filtration and Membrane Testing
The LabStak™ M10 from Alfa Laval is a compact and versatile cross-flow membrane filtration module designed for laboratory and small-scale testing environments. It distinguishes itself by allowing simultaneous testing of two different membrane types within a plate-and-frame configuration, facilitating efficient process optimization and membrane selection. Engineered for applications in biopharmaceuticals, food processing, and research labs, the unit supports a wide range of membranous filtration processes, including ultrafiltration and microfiltration. With a membrane area of 336 cm², it easily accommodates high operating temperatures up to 80°C, handling small test media volumes of 1-3 liters with precise control. Benefitting from a transparent plate for visualizing cross-flow dynamics, the LabStak™ M10 streamlines experimentation with a flow pattern mirroring larger-scale modules, ensuring accurate scale-up predictions. Its compliance with FDA and ECC regulations enhances suitability for food and pharmaceutical processing applications. Integrated within the Alfa Laval LabUnit M10 system, the module includes essential components such as a pump, valve, and heat exchanger for complete versatility and ease of use.
Benefits
- Enhances R&D efficiency with dual membrane testing capability.
- Operates effectively in high-temperature applications up to 80°C.
- Minimizes sample waste with a small hold-up volume of 57 ml.
- Ensures food and pharmaceutical safety with FDA and ECC compliance.
- Improves scalability with flow patterns akin to larger pilot modules.
- Applications
- Research and development, Fine chemicals, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceutical processing, Laboratory testing, Food processing, Biopharmaceuticals
- End products
- Fruit juice concentrates, Pilot-scale food formulations, Monoclonal antibodies, Enzyme solutions, Protein isolates, Culture media, Herbal extracts, Cell lysates, Vaccine components, Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Mixing, Pre-treatment, Sample Preparation
- Steps after
- Analysis, Quality Testing, Product Formulation
- Input ingredients
- feed stream, retentate, test media
- Output ingredients
- permeate, filtered solution
- 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.
- Membrane area
- 336 cm²
- Operating temperature
- 80°C
- Test media volume
- 1-3 litres
- Hold-up volume
- 57 ml
- Simultaneous membrane testing
- Yes
- Flow pattern
- Similar to larger modules
- Working Mechanism
- Cross-flow membrane filtration
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Operating Temperature
- Up to 80°C
- Simultaneous Membrane Testing
- Yes
- Cleaning Method
- Manual
- Membrane area
- 336 cm²
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Plate type
- Transparent plate for observation
- Feed/discharge method
- Plate-and-frame unit
- Membrane area
- 336 cm²
- Simultaneous membrane test
- Yes
- Transparent observation plate
- Included
- Component compliance
- FDA and ECC
- Pump integration
- Included
- Valve integration
- Included
- Heat exchanger integration
- Included
- Instrumentation integration
- Included