High-Flow Filters for Beverage Filtration: Selection & Specification
Process & background
Beverage production filters process water, syrups and final products to control clarity and protect downstream equipment. Depending on the stage, filtration ranges from coarse clarification to fine polishing.
High-flow elements handle the large flows of bottling and process-water lines with FDA / EC 1935/2004-compliant media, reducing housing count and change-out frequency.
Filtration requirements
- Rating from 1–20 µm depending on clarity target
- FDA / EC 1935/2004-compliant media for food contact
- High capacity for continuous bottling lines
- Hot-water sanitisable media where required
Recommended specification
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Micron rating | 1–20 µm |
| Media | PP (food-contact compliant) |
| Length | 40" or 60" |
| Compliance | FDA / EC 1935/2004 |
| Interface | 226 / O-ring (housing-dependent) |
Common selection pitfalls
- Using media not compliant for food contact
- Choosing a rating that strips desirable product character
- Ignoring sanitisation requirements of the line
Frequently asked questions
Are the elements food-contact compliant?
Yes — media compliant with FDA / EC 1935/2004 food-contact requirements can be supplied. Request the relevant documentation with your inquiry.
What rating for beverage clarification?
It depends on the stage — coarse clarification may use 10–20 µm, while final polishing uses 1–5 µm. Match the rating to the clarity target.
Can the elements be sanitised?
Hot-water sanitisable media can be selected where the process demands it — confirm the regime when specifying.
Other sub-applications
Specify the right element for this duty
Send us your operating conditions and we will recommend a compatible high-flow filter element.