Glass Fiber (GF) Syringe Filters - SF18261
The 5.0 µm hydrophilic glass fiber membrane in sterile 25mm configuration delivers maximum dirt-loading capacity for extremely contaminated samples requiring aseptic handling. Technical specifications include 4.08 cm² filtration area, 50 ml volume throughput capacity, 87 psi maximum operating pressure, and temperature capability to 60°C. The depth filtration structure traps large particulates throughout the membrane thickness rather than solely at the surface, enabling extended filter life. Each individually packaged sterile filter arrives ready for immediate use in controlled manufacturing environments where both very coarse debris removal and contamination control matter.
Key Membrane Characteristics
- 5.0 µm glass fiber membrane provides maximum dirt-loading capacity with depth filtration for extremely contaminated samples
- 4.08 cm² filtration area in 25mm diameter format delivers high throughput for processing substantial volumes under sterile conditions
- Hydrophilic surface properties enable rapid aqueous wetting while maintaining compatibility with diverse organic solvents
- Maximum operating pressure of 87 psi accommodates even the most challenging sample matrices safely during aseptic operations
- 50 ml volume throughput capacity handles large volumes of heavily contaminated samples before requiring filter replacement
Key Construction Characteristics
- Polypropylene housing construction provides chemical resistance appropriate for aggressive solvents, acids, and bases
- 100 µL holdup volume minimizes sample waste while accommodating high-volume aseptic prefiltration requirements
- Luer-Lok inlet with Luer Slip outlet combines a secure syringe connection with convenient collection vessel attachment
- Individual sterile packaging ensures each filter maintains sterility until use, eliminating preparation and handling contamination risks
Each ready-to-use sterile filter eliminates preparation time while reducing contamination risks inherent in filter handling procedures. The 5.0 µm pore size maximizes dirt-loading capacity and flow rates, enabling rapid processing of extremely contaminated samples while providing extended filter life. Your pharmaceutical operations benefit from individually packaged sterile filters that deliver consistent very coarse prefiltration performance combined with the contamination control that demanding aseptic applications require in controlled manufacturing environments.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Holdup Volume
- 100µl
- Material
- Glass Fiber (GF)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 250-290µm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 5
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- No
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Weight
- 0.88
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Aseptic Coarse Prefiltration - Initial debris removal from extremely contaminated samples in pharmaceutical manufacturing, requiring contamination control
- Sterile Environmental Samples - First-stage filtration of wastewater and soil extracts with extreme particulate loads under sterile conditions
- Clean Room Biological Processing - Removing large debris from crude tissue homogenates and botanical preparations before secondary filtration
- Pharmaceutical Process Protection - Coarse prefiltration of production streams and process feeds under aseptic conditions
- Sterile Quality Control - Processing heavily contaminated samples for analytical testing in controlled laboratory environments
- Bioprocess Sample Clarification - Initial particulate removal from fermentation streams under sterile conditions, protecting downstream equipment