Depth Filters

 

Depth filters are ideally suited for demanding prefiltration, cell harvesting, and post virus inactivation clarification processes in biopharmaceutical and biotech applications. Biotech depth filters remove cell debris and contaminants, ensuring better protection to downstream purification processes such as chromatography and sterile filtration.

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Claris® Filter Cartridge, CLR1010W480

Product ID: CLR1010W480
Unit of Measure
36/EA
Min Order Qty
36
Removal Rating
10 µm
Membrane Material
Polypropylene
Cartridge Length (Imperial)
10 in
Cartridge Length (Metric)
254 mm
Cartridge Length (Metric)
25.4 cm
Gasket O-Ring Code
Blank
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Claris® Filter Cartridge, CLR110W480

Product ID: CLR110W480
Unit of Measure
36/EA
Min Order Qty
36
Removal Rating
1 µm
Membrane Material
Polypropylene
Cartridge Length (Imperial)
10 in
Cartridge Length (Metric)
254 mm
Cartridge Length (Metric)
25.4 cm
Gasket O-Ring Code
Blank
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Claris® Filter Cartridge, CLR120W480

Product ID: CLR120W480
Unit of Measure
24/EA
Min Order Qty
24
Removal Rating
1 µm
Membrane Material
Polypropylene
Cartridge Length (Imperial)
20 in
Cartridge Length (Metric)
508 mm
Cartridge Length (Metric)
50.8 cm
Gasket O-Ring Code
Blank
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Claris® Filter Cartridge, CLR530W480

Product ID: CLR530W480
Unit of Measure
12/EA
Min Order Qty
12
Removal Rating
5 µm
Membrane Material
Polypropylene
Cartridge Length (Imperial)
30 in
Cartridge Length (Metric)
762 mm
Cartridge Length (Metric)
76.2 cm
Gasket O-Ring Code
Blank
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Palltronic® Compact Touch External Power Supply, CT001-EXTPWR

Product ID: CT001-EXTPWR
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1
Adapter Info
Includes EU, UK, US, AU adaptors

Palltronic® Blue Pneumatic Tubing (3m) with Stäubli fittings and vent valve (connects Compact Touch to test housing)

Product ID: CT001-OUTTUBING
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1
Connections
Staubli Coupling
Length (m)
3 m

Palltronic® Compact Touch Carry Case

Product ID: CT001-CCT
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1

Palltronic® Red Pneumatic Tubing (2m) with Stäubli fittings, CT001-INTUBING

Product ID: CT001-INTUBING
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1
Connections
Staubli Nipple
Length (m)
2 m

Palltronic® Compact Touch Thermal Printer Paper, CT001-PRTPAPER

Product ID: CT001-PRTPAPER
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1
Paper
Thermal
Paper Roll Diameter
45 mm
Paper Roll Length
25 m
Paper Roll Width
58 mm

External USB-Printer Compact Touch A

Product ID: CT001-USBPRTA
Unit of Measure
1/STK
Min Order Qty
1

Palltronic® Compact Touch Integrity Test Device for final membrane filters

Product ID: CT001
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1

FBT Sanitary housing for eight cartridge filters - 762 mm (30”)

Product ID: FBT083G47H43A
Unit of Measure
1/EA
Min Order Qty
1
Bowl Clearance
810 mm
Cartridge Lock
Bayonet-Lock
Cartridge Style
AB Code 7
Design Pressure (barg)
-1/10 Barg @ -10/150 T°C
Food Contact Compliant
Yes
Housing Height (Metric)
1428 mm
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Description

 

Pall offers a wide range of media product families of biotech depth filters to accommodate clarification applications such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, gene therapy, human blood plasma, and API. Pall also offers wide range of device formats to accommodate process development and single use manufacturing.

 

 

Depth Filter Comparisons

 

Specification Supracap 50 Supracap 100 Supradisc Stax
Media Grade Available in all depth filter media grades
Media Material Cellulose
Capsule Material Polypropylene
Autoclave Sterilizable 125 ºC at 30 minutes 125 ºC at 60 minutes 60 minutes at 125 ºC 2 autoclave cycles: 60 minutes at 125 ºC
Steam Sterilizable N/A N/A

125 °C (257 °F) for 30 minutes

at 0.3 bard (4.3 psid) maximum

N/A
Maximum Differential Pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi) 2.4 bar (35 psi) 2.4 bard (35 psid) 2.4 bar (35 psi) at 25 °C – forward direction
Maximum Operating Pressure 3 bar (44 psi) @ 40 ºC 3 bar (44 psi) @ 40 ºC 80 °C (176 °F)

3.5 bar (50 psi) at 25 °C

1.0 bar (14.3 psi) at 60 °C

Effective Filter Area 22 cm2 0.025 m2 – 0.3 m2 0.3 m2 – 5 m2 0.5 m2 – 2m2
Suitable Process Scale <1-3 L 3 – 100+ L 50 – 20,000+ L 50 – 20,000+ L

 

 

Device format by process scale

 

 

 

Media grades comparison

 

 

Seitz Bio-series
  • Single layer media made of highly purified, natural/modified cellulose fibers
  • No inorganic additives such as diatomaceous earth (DE), perlite, or glass fiber
  • Low release of extractables
  • Low protein adsorption
Seitz P-Series
  • Single layer media specially developed for biotech/pharmaceutical industry, high purity medium
  • Contains inorganic additives such as diatomaceous earth (DE), perlite, or glass fiber
  • No recycled materials
  • Low virus retention
Seitz AKS-Series
  • Embedded with activated carbon
  • Suitable for decolorization and removal of other impurities
Seitz HP-Series
  • Double layer of P-Series depth filter sheets
  • Suitable for low viability/high solid containing applications

 

 

Media grade retention ratings

 

 

 

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Applications

 

 

Considerations when Selecting Media
Particle Distribution Size
  • Cell size
  • Total and viable cell density
  • Cell viability
  • Lysis process
Cell Culture
  • Adherent or suspension
  • Cell line
  • Bioreactor or shake flask

 

 

Below are depth filter recommendations for common applications. Media grade can vary based on process conditions so multiple options are provided where appropriate.  Please consult a Pall expert before confirming your selection.

 

 

Applications Recommended Depth Filter

mAbs and Recombinant Protein Clarification

(Recombinant proteins produced in mammalian or insect cell lines)

Media: PDP8+PDE2

Platform: Stax Max

Gene Therapy AAV Clarification

Adherent Cell Culture

Media: V100P, PDK11, Bio10

 

Suspension Cell Culture

Media: PDK11, PDP8+Bio10

Gene Therapy LV Clarification

Adherent Cell Culture

Media: V100P

 

Suspension Cell Culture

Media: V100P, PDK11, PDP8+V100P

Microbial Fermentation Clarification

Lysed

Media: PDE2, PDH4

 

Not Lysed

Product: Stax CF Cake Filtration

Yeast Clarification Product: Stax CF Cake Filtration
Decolorization Media: AKS-Series

 

 

Depth filter media can be scaled up from process development to commercial. Proof of concept can be performed at process development by a Pall expert scale upon request.

 

 

Process Scale Recommended Device Format
Process Development Supracap 50 and Supracap 100
Pilot Scale Supracap 100 and Stax
Commercial Product Scale Stax and Supradisc

 

 

Need more help choosing the right filter? 

 

Our Scientific and Laboratory Services (SLS) team have been helping our customers optimize their processes for more than 50 years. Together with our wide range of filter membranes, we can find the right filtration solution or help to optimize your sterile filtration process. 

 

Our Process Development Services (PDS) team can reduce your development time. Our proven methods and integrated bioprocess solutions can help drive down costs and risks.

 

Request a consultation with one of our depth filtration specialists to discuss your process and offer free support to help you get it right.