Autofil Laboratory Filtration Systems
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The Autofil laboratory filtration system is a disposable, sterile, vacuum operated bottle-top filter system used for the preparation of buffers, tissue culture media, microbiological media and other biological fluids. Autofil filters are available either as a complete system or as a stand-alone bottle-top filter funnel.
The Autofil™ system incorporates the followi...
The Autofil™ system incorporates the following innovations:
- Optional Quick-Connect™ pedestal for stable, hands-free operation
- Ergonomic SECUREgrasp™ bottle for easy handling
- Bottle-top filter fits any bottle with a 45 thread
- Polyethersulfone (PES) membrane filter with 0.22 μm or 0.45 μm pore sizes
- Forward-facing graduation marks on tubes and bottles
Applications
Microbiological sterilization or clarification of:
- Buffers
- Solutions
- Tissue culture media
- Microbiological media
- Other biological media
Features and Benefits
- With pre-sterilized funnels or filter bottles, preparation time can be reduced
- Combined filtration unit minimizes the risk of cross-contamination
- SECUREgrasp™ bottle can be used as a storage bottle for completed solutions
- Single-use materials virtually eliminate cross-contamination between Autofil™ System components
- All-in-one filtration unit reduces the chance of external error
- Quick-Connect™ pedestal offers fast connection and hands-free operation
Specifications
- Funnel Volume (mL): 15, 50, 250, 500
- Membrane Material: Asymmetric Polyethersulfone (PES))
- Membrane Diameter: 40 (15/50 mL), 66 (250 mL), 90 (500/1000 mL)
- Pore Size (µm): 0.22 or 0.45
- Sterlization: Individually bagged and sterilized by gamma irradiation
- Component Material Toxicity: Meets requirements for USP Class VI Biological Test for Plastics
- Cytotoxicity: Non-Cytotoxic
- Pyrogens: < 20 EU per System
- Maximum Operating Vacuum: 20 in Hg (508 mm Hg)
- Recommended Operating Vacuum: 15 in Hg (381 mm Hg)
- Operating Temperature Range: 39°-98°F (4°-37°C)
- Storage Temperature Range: -20°-122°F (-29°-50°C)
- Flammability: UL94 flame rating
- Membrane Bubble Point: 0.22 µm: 62.4 psi (4.3 bar)
- 0.45 µm: 43.5 psi (3.0 bar)
- Bacterial Retention: 0.22 µm: 1 × 107 cfu/cm2 (Brevundimonas diminuta, Serratia marcescens)
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