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Vacuum filter units

Vacuum filter units for 150, 250, 500 and 1000 ml, with 50, 75 or 91 mm membranes in PES, PVDF or nylon, 0.22 or 0.45 µm.

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A syringe filter removes particles from a liquid sample before it goes into an HPLC, GC or other instrument, protecting the column and the injector. Three choices decide which filter you need: the membrane, the pore size and the diameter.

Step 1: Membrane: match it to your solvent

MembraneUse it forAvoid
NylonMost aqueous and organic HPLC samples; a good general-purpose choiceProtein samples (binds protein), strong acids
Hydrophilic PTFEMixed aqueous/organic HPLC samples, low extractables-
Hydrophobic PTFEPure organic solvents, aggressive chemicals, gases and ventingAqueous samples unless pre-wetted with methanol or IPA
PESAqueous and biological samples, cell culture media; low protein bindingStrong organic solvents
PVDF (hydrophilic)Protein and biological samples, aqueous and mild organic solutionsStrong bases
MCEAqueous solutions and general clarificationOrganic solvents

Step 2: Pore size

0.45 µm is the standard for clarifying samples before HPLC. 0.22 µm (also written 0.2 µm) is used for UHPLC with sub-2 µm columns and for removing bacteria when the filter is sterile.

Step 3: Diameter: match it to the volume

DiameterTypical sample volume
13 mmUp to about 10 ml; least sample lost in the housing
25 mmAbout 10-100 ml
30-33 mmLarger volumes or viscous samples, higher flow

Every EROHE syringe filter is sold in packs of 100 with the price per filter shown. Not sure which membrane fits your method? Request a free sample of the in-stock PTFE filter, or email sales@erohe-lab.com with your solvent and sample volume.

Questions buyers ask

Which membrane should I choose for cell culture media?

PES is widely used for media and buffers because it filters fast and binds little protein. PVDF also binds little protein; nylon suits aqueous and mixed solvent solutions.

Which vacuum filter size do I need?

Choose a unit at least as large as the volume you filter in one go: 150, 250, 500 or 1000 ml. Larger units have larger membranes (up to 91 mm) for faster flow.

0.22 µm or 0.45 µm for a vacuum filter?

0.22 µm removes bacteria and is used for sterile filtration of media and buffers. 0.45 µm is enough for clarifying solutions and degassing mobile phases.

What vacuum source can I use?

A laboratory vacuum pump or house vacuum line connected to the unit's vacuum port. Moderate vacuum avoids foaming of protein-containing media.