- Typical throughput
- For this class of equipment, throughput can range from millilitres to several litres per hour, depending on membrane area and application.
- Power supply
- Units commonly operate on standard laboratory power, typically 230V, 50Hz in the UK.
- Membrane types
- Typically compatible with ultrafiltration or microfiltration membranes, often in hollow fibre or flat sheet cassette formats.
- Operating pressure
- Commonly features precise pressure control for transmembrane pressure (TMP) monitoring, critical for process efficiency.
- Automation level
- Units of this type typically offer high levels of automation for flow rate, pressure, and volume control.
- Materials of construction
- Wetted parts are commonly made from biocompatible materials such as stainless steel and pharmaceutical-grade polymers.
- Maintenance
- Features like Clean-In-Place (CIP) capabilities are commonly found, simplifying cleaning and sterilisation.