MMS Membrane Systems Pilot System SW18 Membrane Filtration Laboratory Unit

The MMS Membrane Systems Pilot System SW18 is a versatile bench-top membrane filtration unit designed for microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis processes. Engineered for laboratory-scale bioprocessing and molecular purification workflows, the system supports:

• Testing of spiral wound, ceramic, hollow fibre, and tubular membrane elements compatible with a wide variety of membranes, essential for synthetic biology and molecular diagnostics research.
• A high-pressure circulation pump with CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-In-Place) capabilities for maintaining sterile and controlled process conditions.
• Speed control of pressure and circulation pump enabling variable membrane crossflow velocity which is critical for optimizing filtration performance and membrane longevity.
• A multitube heat exchanger ensuring precise temperature regulation within a range of 5 – 80 °C, vital for preserving biomolecule integrity in biomanufacturing applications.
• Integrated HMI touch panel for process control, real-time parameter indication, and comprehensive data logging to support protocol reproducibility and traceability in molecular biology and biotechnology labs.
• Stainless steel 316L construction including a 10 L feed tank and all tubing/fittings made from corrosion-resistant materials, supporting chemical compatibility for biofuels, natural oils, and biopharmaceutical-grade filtrations.
• Pressure transducers rated 0 – 50 bar and temperature transducers 0 – 100 °C, allowing operation at high pressures up to 40 bar (PN40 rating) for demanding filtration scenarios such as concentration and fractionation of biological macromolecules.

With a permeate flow rate ranging from 1 to 5 liters per hour depending on feed characteristics, and a feed flow rate of up to 450 L/h, the SW18 is suitable for bioprocess development, pilot-scale membrane evaluation, and process optimization in clinical and industrial research fields. Its modular design supports multiple membrane types, making it widely adopted in synthetic biology research, gene editing workflows, and molecular cloning protocols that require precise membrane-based separations.

Overall, the MMS SW18 pilot system is a critical tool for biotechnology and bioengineering professionals conducting research that demands high precision membrane filtration for molecular purification, concentration, and fractionation in pharma and biomanufacturing pipelines.