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 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
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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
Autofil Filtration System Demonstration Video
| Funnel Volume (mL) | Membrane Material | Membrane Diameter (mm) | Pore Size (μm) | Sterlization | Component Material Toxicity | Cytotoxicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250, 500, 1000 | Polyethersulfone (PES) | 66 (250 mL), 90 (500 & 1000 mL) | 0.22 or 0.45 | Individually bagged and sterilized by gamma irradiation | Meets requirements for USP Class VI Biological Test for Plastics | Non-cytotoxic |
| Pyrogens | Maximum Operating Vacuum | Recommended Operating Vacuum | Operating Temperature Range | Storage Temperature Range | Flammability | Membrane Bubble Point | Bacterial Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 20 EU per system | 20 in Hg (508 mm Hg) | 15 in Hg (381 mm Hg) | 39° to 98° F (4° to 37° C) | -20° to 122° F (-29° to 50° C) | UL94 flame rating | 0.22 micron pore size: 62.4 psi (4.3 Bar) 0.45 micron pore size: 43.5 psi (3.0 Bar) |
0.22 micron pore size: 1 x 10-7 cfu per cm2 (Brevundimonas diminuta) 0.22 micron pore size: 1 x 10-7 cfu per cm2 (Serratia marcescens) |
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