Description
Evaluating downstream process quality involves multiple steps, whether in pharmaceutical, beverage, or microelectronic product manufacturing processes. The compact Milliflex PLUS vacuum pump streamlines filtration steps during testing to accelerate QC sampling. When used with convenient Milliflex filtration funnels, the pump and Milliflex units comprise an integrated solution for delivering reliable, accurate results in high-throughput production environments.
• Automatic, hands-off filtration reduces testing time
• Sanitary design with autoclavable pump heads
• Modular pump head provides filtration device flexibility
• Internal calibration program ensures accuracy
Easy to Use
By following simple text prompts that appear in the display window, operators easily and quickly perform IQ and OQ validation and set filtration cycles. For routine sampling, pre-loaded testing programs control the pump through all of the filtration steps automatically. With fluids that require special handling, such as antibiotics or other viscous liquids, a manual mode allows users to customize pump cycles to suit each SOP (standard operating procedure). The pump’s small footprint suits tight workspaces and its low profile allows easy access in laminar flow hoods, so filtration can be performed almost anywhere.
High Throughput Testing
Built-in electronics ensure high productivity. In the automatic mode, filtration starts as soon as the specified sample volume is poured into the funnel, and stops after the desired volume has been processed. Vacuum release and dry cycles automatically finish the filtration without requiring any action from the operator.
Sanitization is easy, so there’s minimal disruption to workflow. For even greater throughput, a high-volume workstation of up to three Milliflex PLUS pumps can be set-up and used by a single operator. Testing reveals 3 Milliflex PLUS pumps are faster than a 6-place manifold.
Consistent Results and Traceability
A unique fluid management system ensures optimal performance and reproducible results. All system components in contact with the sample are either autoclavable or packaged pre-sterilized to ensure the cleanest possible operation for dependable results. An automatic dry cycle removes residual liquid, so cross-contamination is eliminated. Its internal, weight based calibration system measures and processes samples of equal volume to ensure consistency. Volume is displayed on the control keypad. The pump connects to a PC or printer, allowing all relevant data to be tracked and downloaded for easy report generation after filtration.
Flexibility to Suit All Applications
When testing requirements change, we offer autoclavable pump head adapters for Millipore Sterisure™ and MicropreSure® filter units, for added flexibility. Simply lift off the standard pump head and replace it with the one that fits the device.
Validation Support
Comprehensive protocols are available to make validation faster and easier. The validation protocol book contains ready-to-use installation, operation, and performance qualification protocols that are written to the same standards as the protocols used to validate pharmaceutical processes. For more information on our validation support services, please see our validation section.
| Milliflex PLUS Pump |
| Materials |
| Frame: | Polyester with 30% glass fiber |
| Key pad including display: | Polyester |
| Sleeve protector: | Polyester |
| Dimensions |
| Height without head: | 130 mm (5 in.) |
| Height with head: | 135 mm (5.23 in.) |
| Width: | 170 mm (6.69 in.) |
| Depth: | 270 mm (10.6 in.) |
| Weight without head: | 2.65 kg (5.84 lb) |
| Weight with head: | 3.60 kg (7.91 lb) |
| Power | 24–30 Vdc, 25 W |
| Sanitization |
| External surface: | Alcohol wipe |
| Internal flow: | Bleach 250 ppm, Peracetic acid 0.125%, Quaternary ammonium |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE mark |
| Milliflex PLUS Pump Adapters |
| Material | Stainless steel 316L |
| Sanitization | Autoclave |
