LifeTec® process filters are more stable and reliable, while reducing
costs
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Donaldson
Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) has made important advances in food and
beverage process filtration with its revolutionary new LifeTec®
filtration line. The filters are engineered for higher flow rates,
greater strength, and longer life than comparable products, with a
variety of media options specially designed to remove everything from
dirt to bacteria in sterile systems.
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Greater structural stability, 20% more filtration media, and high-performance materials make LifeTec(R) filters superior to comparable solutions for food and beverage sterile systems. (Photo: Business Wire)
Following two years of development by a team of chemists and materials
scientists, Donaldson is now custom-manufacturing the filters at a new
high-capacity cleanroom facility in Haan, Germany. The first large-scale
customers include several Coca-Cola plants in Europe.
Manufacturers of dairy products, bottled water, soft drinks, wine, and
beer will benefit from three major technology advancements in the new
line of process filters:
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Greater structural stability: The rigid support cage structure
resists deformation that leads to media failure, increasing
reliability and reducing costs by maximizing the number of cleaning
and sterilization cycles the filter can perform.
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Increased filtration media: With up to 20 percent more media
area versus comparable products, the filters deliver higher flow
rates, lower pressure drop, and longer life.
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High-performance materials: All component materials used are
engineered for direct and indirect food contact to help satisfy
regulatory standards and audit requirements.
“High-performance process liquid filters have to remain stable even
under tough conditions such as hydraulic shock; no hairline cracks may
appear,” said Stefan Loebbert, Business Development Manager of Process
Filtration for Donaldson. “The structure in our new cartridges reduces
the danger of damage to the filtration media during installation and
removal.”
Donaldson also solved the challenge of improving dirt-holding capacity
while maintaining a low differential pressure, which maximizes the
service life of the filter.
“We set out to make filters that were stronger and longer-lasting,” said
Jessica Exley, Director of Process Filtration for Donaldson. “These
products represent a significant advancement in technology for
manufacturers of food and beverages.”
Donaldson’s new process filters are available in a broad range of
configurations for nearly every application and technological trend in
the food and beverage industry, including sterilization and the
downsizing of installation for equivalent performance. Filter lengths
can be custom-produced from 10 to 40 inches and available filtration
media include polyethersulfone (PES), polypropylene (PP), and
polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE).
The LifeTec
filters use materials suitable for direct and indirect food contact
according to the Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal
Regulations Title 21, and European Community 1935/2004.
More information is available at 800/543-3634 or online at http://go.donaldson.com/lifetec/.
Email processfilters@donaldson.com.
About Donaldson Process Filtration Division
The Process Filtration Division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI)
is a global provider of filtration solutions for sterile air, gas,
liquids and steam used in the food and beverage, aseptic packaging,
inks, paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals and other processing industries.
Donaldson is committed to helping its customers protect their operation
and reputation with an extensive product portfolio, advanced filtration
technology, and unrivaled customer support. For more information, visit DonaldsonProcessFilters.com.
About Donaldson Company
Founded in 1915, Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) is a global leader
in the filtration industry with approximately 140 sales, manufacturing
and distribution locations in 44 countries. Donaldson’s innovative
filtration technologies improve people’s lives, enhance customers’
equipment performance, and protect the environment. For more
information, visit Donaldson.com.
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