Process and sterile filtration
In sensitive production environments such as the food and beverage industry, a high level of process reliability is crucial. Our process and sterile filters help you to ensure the quality of your products, minimize risks such as recalls and enable stable, efficient processes.
Filtration as a building block for safe processes
Process and sterile filters help to create hygienically clean and technically stable production conditions. They can help to protect systems, media and end products from microbial contamination, particles or residues - and thus contribute to compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
Typical areas of application can be found in Food and beverage industry, for example in Breweries, Dairies, wine production or at Water bottling, as well as in other sensitive industries where hygiene-critical processes are part of everyday life. These include, for example, Life Science applications or Hospitals.
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Process and sterile filters at a glance
The Hengst portfolio offers a wide range of filter solutions for different applications: Liquid filters are used in the treatment of process water and liquid media, while compressed air and gas filters are used for the filtration of supply air, compressed air or tank ventilation. Special steam filters are used for system sterilization, for example in the frame of SIP processes. Thanks to graduated retention levels - from coarse pre-filtration to sterile final filtration - the filter solutions can be individually adapted to the product-specific requirements.
Technical details on Hengst.Connect
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Areas of application for our process and sterile filters
Typical areas of application can be found in the food and beverage industry, for example in breweries, dairies, wine production or water bottling, as well as in other sensitive sectors where hygiene-critical processes are part of everyday life. These also include Life Science applications and hospitals, for example.
Breweries
Make your beers and your production fit for the future with first-class filtration solutions. We help you produce safe, delicious beers that retain their clarity and flavor profiles so that every sip expresses your craftsmanship.
Success stories
In food and beverage production, process reliability, cost efficiency and sustainability are crucial. Our selected success stories show how our filtration solutions help to ensure process integrity, reduce operating costs and sustainably optimize production processes.
Case study: Efficient filtration in soft drinks production
How can process integrity in beverage filtration be reliably ensured? In a large soft drinks bottling plant, integrity problems with bag filters led to frequent changes and unstable processes. Our case study shows how a new filtration solution was able to significantly improve process reliability.
Resources & Know-How
Discover know-how articles, inspirational articles, webinars and e-books that look at the latest developments, applications and best practices in filtration. Use our resources to deepen your expertise, gain new inspiration and find the right solution for your filtration needs.
Webinar: Sustainability & efficiency in beverage production
On-Demand (English)
Modern filtration in beverage production increases sustainability, efficiency and product quality. Optimized filtration of liquids, gases and compressed air can conserve resources, reduce waste and stabilize processes. In our webinar, you will learn how targeted filtration improves economic efficiency. Using a practical example, we will show you how modern pleated bag filters set new standards for filtration in beverage production and support sustainable production processes.
Know-How: ISO 8573-1 Guide to the quality of compressed air for food production
Compressed air is an often invisible but crucial component of food and beverage production. It is used in packaging, processes and systems, for example in the dairy industry or for bottled water. Nevertheless, its quality often goes unnoticed. This article explains the ISO 8573-1 classification for compressed air and shows how quality managers and production managers can reliably ensure product quality and process safety with a targeted filtration strategy.
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Filtration is more than just a filterFiltration is more than just a filter. The decisive factor is the interplay of precisely fitting technology and an optimized process. This ensures quality, reduces downtime and sustainably increases the efficiency of your production. As a partner at your side, we offer you comprehensive personal advice. With our online store Hengst.Connect, we provide a platform for efficient filter procurement.
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Frequently asked questions about our process and sterile filters
Where are process and sterile filters from Hengst Filtration used?
Where are process and sterile filters from Hengst Filtration used?
Process and sterile filters from Hengst Filtration are used along the entire process chain in food and beverage production - from product filtration (e.g. in beer production, water production, etc.) to water treatment and recovery to the safe treatment of compressed air in compressor rooms. Gas filters clean process gases such as nitrogen and CO2 for safe packaging processes or carbonation. Our tank ventilation filters protect employees and processes. Our steam filters treat process steam for sterilization-in-place (SIP). In addition to the food and beverage industry, our solutions can be found in Life Science applications and in hospitals.
Which standards are met by Hengst Filtration's process and sterile filters?
Which standards are met by Hengst Filtration's process and sterile filters?
Our process and sterile filters are designed for use in the food and beverage industry and meet the relevant requirements for food contact materials: FDA conformity in accordance with 21 CFR and EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004. If you have special or deviating requirements, we will advise you individually and check further standards and certificates on a project-related basis.
