Laboratory equipment

Vacuum filtration unit

for particle and microplastic analysis

The isolation and identification of particles, such as microplastic particles, or visible particles in liquid pharmaceuticals is gaining more and more interest. Detection from liquid suspensions requires filtration that is fast and reliable. Identification of the resulting particles is performed after the filtration process using either FTIR, Raman, LDIR microscopy or scanning electron microscopy (EDX/WDX).

Glass flask of the vacuum filtration unit with stopper, funnel and clamp

The i3 Vacuum Filtration Set consists of several parts, such as the funnel (available with two different funnel sizes – 4mm and 12mm) with the corresponding frit, a retaining clip, a suitable aspirating bottle, as well as a silicone plug that allows connection of a pump. In combination with our aluminum-coated PET membranes, a large number of particles in the liquid medium can be reliably filtered and subsequently analyzed.

The i3 TrackPor R and i3 TrackPor PAR membranes are fixed between the sample funnel and the frit using the enclosed clamp and are thus stabilized during the entire filtration process. After successful vacuum filtration, the membranes, assembled in the aluminum rings, can be quickly and easily released from the clamp and used for subsequent light microscopic analysis.

Vacuum filtration unit

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The vacuum filtration unit offers the ideal entry into particle and microplastic analysis. Various application scenarios can be covered with the two funnels with diameters of 4 mm and 12 mm. By connecting a vacuum pump, suspensions are reliably filtered through the separately available i3 TrackPor R and i3 TrackPor PAR membranes.

Reliable filtration results
Designed for multiple applications
Easy handling and uncomplicated cleaning of the components
Ideal for use with the i3 TrackPor R and i3 TrackPor PAR

Instructions for use

1x Funnel 4 mm with support base
1x Funnel 12 mm with support base
2x Spring clamp
1x Silicone stopper with hole
1x Suction flask 500 ml
1x Secure plastic olive (suitable for hoses with a ID of 8 mm)
1x Case with inlays