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Depth Filtration Solutions for Food & Beverage Applications
High performance depth filtration for reliable clarity and stability in food and beverage applications
Depth Filtration Technologies for Food & Beverage
Depth filtration is a proven method for removing suspended solids, haze, and microorganisms across food and beverage processes. Unlike surface filtration, depth media trap contaminants throughout a thick matrix, providing high dirt holding capacity, consistent clarification, and effective microbial reduction.
What Is Depth Filtration?
Depth filtration uses layered, typically cellulose based media to capture contaminants through surface filtration, depth filtration, and adsorption mechanisms. This combination supports haze reduction, colloidal stability, and protection of downstream systems. Its capabilities make it ideal for applications requiring clarity, stability, and reliable spoilage organism reduction.
Depth filter media trap contaminants throughout the depth of the matrix, helping remove suspended solids, haze, and microorganisms while providing reliable clarification and downstream system protection. Depth filtration is a process that uses this layered media structure to manage suspended solids and spoilage organisms effectively.
What Is a Depth Filtration System?
A depth filtration system uses layered media to remove suspended solids, haze, and microorganisms from food and beverage products. It works by trapping contaminants throughout a thick matrix of depth filter media, combining surface filtration, depth filtration, and adsorption mechanisms to support consistent clarification and microbial reduction.
Pall Depth Filter Modules for Food & Beverage
Our portfolio offers scalable enclosed and sheet based solutions designed to meet a wide range of clarification and polishing needs. Enclosed filter housings which are available in horizontal, vertical, and integrated designs, support the use of Pall depth filter modules and help maintain process safety and product quality in beverage processing.
| Product Name | Format/Type | Best For | Product Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPRAdisc™ II | Stacked disc module | General clarification | Learn More |
| SUPRAdisc™ II HP | Dual-layer disc module | Coarse + fine filtration in one housing | Learn More |
| SUPRAdisc™ 1 HP | Single-cell disc module | DE-style filtration with classic design | Learn More |
| SUPRAdisc™ AKS FB | Activated carbon disc module | Odor removal, decolorization, adsorption | Learn More |
| SUPRApak™ | Open sheet module | Traditional polishing | Learn More |
| SUPRApak™ Plus | Enclosed sheet module | Hygiene-sensitive polishing | Learn More |
| Seitz® Depth Filter Sheets | Sheet media | Flexible setups, legacy systems | Learn More |
| Filter Housings | Horizontal, vertical, enclosed | Integration + containment | Learn More |
Activated Carbon Media
The SUPRAdisc™ AKS FB portfolio delivers efficient adsorption for odor reduction, decolorization, and removal of challenging components. These modules have demonstrated strong performance across hard seltzer, juice, spirits, cannabis oil, sweeteners, and other specialty beverage applications
Why Choose Pall Depth Filtration?
Pall depth filtration technologies deliver reliable, high performance clarification and microbial reduction across food and beverage applications. Designed for flexibility and scalability, these solutions support process efficiency, product protection, and consistent quality.
Key Benefits
- High retention performance for microorganisms, colloids, and haze forming particles
- Improved product clarity with reduced product loss
- Scalable formats ranging from pilot to full scale production
- Proven application success across beer, wine, spirits, juices, and food ingredients
- Consistent, reliable processing, supporting clarity, stability, and downstream system protection
Markets Served
Depth filtration plays a central role across multiple food and beverage segments. Explore how Pall technologies support your market’s quality, safety, and efficiency requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a depth filter?
A filtration device that traps particles within a thick media matrix, offering high retention for haze, colloids, and microorganisms.
Where is depth filtration used?
In clarification, microbial reduction, polishing, and preparation of products across food and beverage applications including beer, wine, juices, and ingredients.
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