Vent Filters: For Venting Applications and Keeping out Bacteria

Numerous industries have a necessity to keep things clean and sanitary. Filters are an efficient and cost effective way to keep dirt, dust, bacteria, viruses and other small particulates out. The variety of applications are endless, and hundreds of product manufacturers employ filtration to keep things clean: from medication, to automobiles, to even your home.

Within the life sciences, it is often critical for researchers to keep the growth environments of key cells sterile for production of significant compounds. Contamination could mean the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of product. At university labs, cell biologists and clinical researchers alike utilize small vent filters and devices to keep their cell growth devices and growth media free of any bacteria or molds that could damage their cell lines in their ongoing research. Sterlitech offers standard syringe-filter type vents, custom syringe filter vents, and custom adhesive-backed vent discs in a variety of sizes and shapes to facilitate a sterile process in numerous applications.

Small electronics manufacturers depend on hydrophobic vent filters to keep water and debris out of sensitive electronics and switches, thereby extending the stability and life span of their products. Your car has numerous sensors to detect the inside and outside temperatures. These sensors must be kept free of debris which could ruin their detection ability.

New smartphones are coming out which can withstand a fall in shallow water or splashes without damage. Hydrophobic filters keep the water out of the device, but allow sound and air to freely pass through.

Manufacturers of gas monitoring and detection equipment or particle analyzers need to be able to take samples without fear of the sensor probes becoming clogged with dust, debris, or moisture. Vent filters in these areas can take the form of adhesive-backed discs or small capsules such as these syringe-type units.

Sterlitech offers a variety of vent filters, for numerous industries and applications, including custom designed products. A conversation with one of our technical reps might be all you need to find the right tool for your work, as well as keep your production process free from troublesome contamination. Give us a call today!