Filtration Membrane Discs
Thin, precut membrane rounds for high-throughput, fast filtration of liquid and gas samples. Gridded and non-gridded discs. Various materials including mixed cellulose ester, polycarbonate, PTFE, nylon, and PVDF. For air monitoring/analytical research.
Sizes
Filter membranes are made in a range of diameters, typically designed to fit a specific holder or manifold.
Materials
Filter membrane can be made from cellulose, mixed cellulose esters (MCE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyethersulfone (PES), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), nylon, polycarbonate (PC), polyester, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polypropylene (PP). Other membrane materials include aluminum oxide, gelatin, porcelain, and glass.
Pore Size
The size of membrane pores determines which particles will be retained by the filter. A pore size of 0.2 µm is small enough to remove microbes from solutions; a 0.45 µm ore size can remove larger particulates.
Color and Grids
White membrane filters may be plain or marked with square grids (outlined in black) that can help with enumerating particles. Gridded or plain black membrane filters may be helpful when filtering light-colored particulates.
Sterility
Filter membranes may be pre-sterilized or may be sterilized using ethylene oxide, gamma irradiation, or autoclaves. The need for sterility is determined by the application, which are many and varied:
- Light microscopy samples
- Cytology sample preparation
- Electron microscopy samples
- Air quality and other environmental monitoring
- Water analysis and water quality testing
- Microbiology colony counting and quality control
- Chemotaxis
- Sterile preparation of buffers, tissue culture media, microbiological media, and other biological fluids
Sartorius Microsart™ @Filter 100 in Bags
Membrane filters suitable for use in the Microsart @Filter units
Sartorius Polycarbonate Track Etch Membrane Filters
Manufactured from high grade polycarbonate film using track-etch technology.
Sartorius Microsart™ e.motion Membrane Filters
For colony counting, particle testing and microscopy. Specifically designed for use in the Microsart™ e.motion dispenser, the filters are individually sterile-sealed in a format packaged on a pleated band, without protective paper. Can also be used with Sartorius nutrient pad sets.
Sartorius Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filters
Combines uniform pore structure with high flow and adsorption rates. Sartorius Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filters are excellently suited for diagnostic kits. Non-sterile, hydrophilic filters in a variety of diameters and pore sizes are bulk-packed to save money and space.
Sartorius Gridded Nonsterile Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filters: 1.2μm Pore Size
The non-sterile membrane filters are made of cellulose nitrate (cellulose mixed ester), cellulose acetate or regenerated cellulose. They can be used for colony counting, particle testing and microscopy. Choose between gridded or non-gridded, membranes, either with or without hydrophobic edge.
Cytiva GN Metricel™ Membrane Disc Filters
Certified for the microbiological analysis of potable, waste, process, and natural waters in accordance with the Membrane Filter Technique referenced in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
Cytiva Whatman™ 0.8 μm Pore Size (ME 27) Mixed Cellulose Ester Membranes, White/Black Grid
Whatman™ (ME 27) Mixed Cellulose Ester Membranes, White/Black Grid are particularly effective in applications requiring higher flow rates and larger volume filtration. Supplied with clearly defined grid lines at regularly spaced intervals to assist in microbiological colony counting.
Cytiva Whatman™ Regenerated Cellulose Membranes: Grade RC 60
Consists of pure cellulose without any wetting agents
Cytiva Whatman™ Regenerated Cellulose Membranes: Grade RC 58
Consists of pure cellulose without any wetting agents
Cytiva Whatman™ ME 24 Plain Mixed Cellulose Ester Membranes
Enables the uptake of growth media to the bacterial colonies without chemically inhibiting their growth. Whatman™ ME 24 Plain Mixed Cellulose Ester Membranes are composed of cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate, which provides a more uniform surface.
Cytiva Whatman™ 0.6 μm Pore Size (ME 26) Mixed Cellulose Ester Membranes, Plain
Whatman™ (ME 26) Mixed Cellulose Ester Membranes are particularly effective in applications requiring higher flow rates and larger volume filtration, including clarification or sterilization of aqueous solutions, particulate analysis and removal, air monitoring, and microbial analysis.
Sartorius Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filter
Cellulose nitrate membrane filters with 293 mm diameters are hydrophilic, have high flow rates thanks to their symmetrical structure and are compatible with aqueous solutions, hydrocarbons and several other organic solvents.
Sartorius Cellulose Acetate Membrane Filter
Cellulose acetate membrane filters with 142 mm diameter combine thermal stability with exceptionally low adsorption characteristics.
Sartorius Cellulose Acetate Membrane Filter
Cellulose acetate membrane filters with 293 mm diameter combine thermal stability with exceptionally low adsorption characteristics.
Cytiva Whatman™ Nylon Membrane Circle
For filtering aqueous solutions and most organic solvents