Steam filters for process and sterile filtration

Steam filters for process and sterile filtration

Steam filtration plays a key role in product safety and process integrity—especially in sensitive areas such as the food and beverage industry. Our steam filters provide reliable protection against contamination from microorganisms or rust, helping you to ensure consistent, hygienic steam quality.

Product safety thanks to effective steam filters

Steam filters are designed to remove particles, microorganisms and other impurities from steam before it is used in sensitive process stages. In the food and beverage industry - for example in breweries, dairies or in the bottling of beverages - they are primarily used in SIP (sterilization-in-place) systems. They make a decisive contribution to removing residues and contamination from the pipelines and preventing changes in taste in the end product. The result: a consistently safe and high-quality consumer product. Steam filters are also used to control the temperature of heat exchangers using steam.

Steam filters from Hengst: Tested, powerful, reliable

  • Maximum product safety

  • Certified food conformity

  • Long service life thanks to stainless steel components

  • Filtration expertise for over 60 years

  • Holistic process solutions

  • Broad process and sterile filter portfolio

Our steam filters at a glance

Hengst offers a wide range of steam filters - from sintered to pleated elements. Sterile steam filters achieve retention rates of up to 1 µm and support maximum process reliability. Variants with up to 25 µm are available for pre-filtration. This means that the optimum solution can be implemented for every process stage. Our steam filters made of high-quality stainless steel (S316) meet the strict requirements of the FDA and EU Regulation EC 1935:2004. They have been specially developed for use in sensitive areas of the food and beverage industry and support reliable filtration during sterilization and in other steam applications. Hengst Filtration supports you in strengthening process and product safety in a targeted manner.

Technical details on Hengst:Connect

Technical details and product variants of our steam filters can be found in our webshop Hengst.Connect.

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Areas of application for our steam 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.

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Filtration is more than just a filter

Filtration 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.

Online store for efficient filter procurement

Hengst.Connect

Hengst.Connect is our digital ordering portal for filtration solutions and more - with just a few clicks, you can access a wide range of high-quality process and sterile filters for the food and beverage industry.

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  • Direct contact for short-term requirements and filtration questions
  • Order planning and simple purchasing through rights management

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