Versapor Acrylic Copolymer 5000 Membrane Disc Filters, 5 um - 47mm, 100/Pk SKU: 60178

Versapor Membrane Filters - 60178

The Pall 60178 protects sensitive instrumentation and sample integrity by providing reliable particulate removal with minimal analyte adsorption or background interference. In addition, chemical compatibility with common diagnostic reagent chemistries ensures reliable membrane performance through the full range of assay conditions and wash protocols. Each membrane disc reflects a manufacturing standard where retention characteristics, physical integrity, and dimensional accuracy are verified before release.

Material Specifications

• Versapor acrylic copolymer membranes provide a unique combination of hydrophilicity and mechanical flexibility not available from standard PES or nylon membranes.
• Broad compatibility with diagnostic reagents and biological fluids makes Versapor a reliable membrane for lateral flow device and blood separation applications.
• Controlled porosity delivers consistent flow rates and predictable retention characteristics across production lots for device manufacturing reproducibility.
• Materials of construction maintain their mechanical and chemical properties at temperatures up to 88°C, supporting heated filtration protocols.
• Chemical resistance to common processing agents enables integration of Versapor membranes into devices requiring post-assembly gamma or EtO treatment.

Microbial enumeration methods require complete retention at rated pore size and a growth-supporting surface. The membrane specifications above confirm both requirements for your culture-based workflows. In these cases, low extractable levels from the filter medium protect the analytical cleanliness of your filtrate, reducing the background interference that complicates trace-level analyses and forces unnecessary repeat measurements. Take control of your sample preparation variables and ensure that your data reflects the true nature of your work, rather than the quality of your consumables.

For more information about chemical compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.

Bubble Point (psi)

2psi

Color

White

Diameter

47mm

Extractables

< 1% (Non-Cytotoxic)

Filtration Area

17.35cm²

Flow Rate

510 mL/min/cm²

Grid (Yes/No)

No

Material

Versapor Acrylic Copolymer

Maximum Operating Pressure

75psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

88°C

Membrane Thickness (µm)

175 – 225µm

Pack Count

100

pH Range

3-14

Pore Size (µm)

5

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclavable at 121°C for 15-20 min

Support Material

Nylon Mesh

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• Airborne Metals Analysis - Captures industrial dust for acid digestion and analysis, ensuring accurate monitoring of workplace exposure limits.
• Automated Tape Sampling - Provides the tensile strength needed for roll-to-roll air monitoring systems that index fresh filter tape automatically.
• Diagnostic Strip Wicking - Acts as a reliable sample pad in lateral flow tests, controlling the rate of fluid release onto the reaction membrane.
• Cleanroom Monitoring - Used in active air samplers to collect viable particles in cleanrooms for subsequent culture and identification.
• Proteomic Sample Prep - Clarifies viscous lysates prior to mass spectrometry, removing large debris without stripping hydrophobic peptides.
• Fluid Venting Barriers - Integrated into IV spikes to allow air to enter the bottle while preventing the liquid medication from leaking out.