Vacuum filtration for sterile media and buffer preparation
Achieve reliable sterilization and filtration of cell culture media with a sustainable design that significantly reduces plastic waste while ensuring optimal protein preservation and buffer preparation.
Ensures Sterile Filtration and Media Preparation
The Filtros a vácuo Stericup® from Millipore® offers precision in sterile filtration with its innovative vacuum filtration system. Featuring ergonomic Quick Release design, it simplifies sterile filtration and media preparation processes across biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and environmental testing fields. The PES and PVDF membranes ensure low protein binding and rapid flow rates, optimizing both cell culture and protein filtration applications. Designed to integrate seamlessly into laboratory operations, the Stericup® system allows for manual, bench-top workflows, enhancing productivity and reliability. With a focus on sustainability, certain models reduce plastic waste significantly, making it an eco-friendly choice for progressive laboratories. Available in various pore sizes, these filters meet stringent industry standards, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of chemicals and compliance with GMP requirements. The system’s user-friendly maintenance features, including stackable receiving bottles, streamline cleaning and storage, allowing for efficient and contamination-free operations.
Benefits
- Enhances lab efficiency with rapid filtration and easy handling.
- Reduces plastic waste by up to 48%, supporting sustainability goals.
- Ensures high-quality media preparation with low protein binding membranes.
- Simplifies maintenance with stackable and easy-to-clean components.
- Supports compliance with GMP standards for pharmaceutical production.
- Applications
- Cell culture,Pharmaceutical manufacturing,Microbiology,Plant tissue culture,Analytical chemistry,Environmental testing,Protein biology,Water purification,Biologics manufacturing,Virology,Cell culture media,Biopharmaceuticals,Food and beverage testing,Protein filtration,Genomics,Cell-based therapies,Clinical diagnostics
- End products
- Environmental test kits,Insulin production batches,Anti-viral drugs,Fetal bovine serum (fbs),Cellular therapeutic products,Plant clonal archives,Microbial fermenters,T-cell therapies,Chromatography-grade solvents,Viral vectors,Organoid cultures,Sequencing libraries,Monoclonal antibodies,Protein elution buffers,Sterile filtration kits,Mrna vaccines,Potable water samples,Food safety test kits,Diagnostic reagents
- Steps before
- Preparation of cell culture media,Solution mixing,Buffer preparation
- Steps after
- Storage,Embryonic stem cell expansion,T cell expansion,FBS filtration
- Input ingredients
- reagentes,tampões,meios laboratoriais,soluções aquosas,meios de cultura de tecidos,fluidos biológicos,meios de cultura celular,fetal bovine serum (FBS),células primárias,células-tronco,células de mamíferos
- Output ingredients
- soluções esterilizadas,culturas celulares sem contaminação
- Market info
- Merck is known for its focus on life sciences, healthcare, and performance materials, offering products like pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and high-tech materials. It has a strong reputation for innovation and quality in these sectors.
- Filtration method
- Vacuum filtration
- Membrane type
- PES,PVDF
- Membrane pore size
- 0.1 µm,0.22 µm,0.45 µm
- Capacity for filtration
- 150 ml to 1 L
- Filtration speed
- High flow rate
- Plastic waste reduction
- Up to 48%
- Filtration device design
- Quick Release
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Filter type
- Vacuum filter
- Membrane type
- PES / PVDF
- Membrane pore sizes
- 0.1 µm / 0.22 µm / 0.45 µm
- Volume capacity
- 150 ml – 1000 ml
- Funnel size
- 250 ml / 500 ml / 1000 ml
- Receiving flask sizes
- 250 ml / 500 ml / 1000 ml
- Design feature
- Quick Release
- Footprint
- Compact
- Control panel type
- Quick Release Design
- Integration possibilities
- Direct connection to media bottles
- Design features
- Ergonomic design
- Environment impact reduction
- Up to 48% plastic waste reduction
- Compatibility with bottle sizes
- 250 ml,500 ml,1000 ml
- Interchangeable components
- Stericup® and Steritop® filters