FILTR Lab – Beverly, United States
Global Filter supports its customers in selecting, validating, and optimizing their filtration solutions through testing and analytical capabilities available in Europe and the United States.
ISO/IEC 17025-accredited and purpose-built, the FILTR Lab delivers fast, reliable product validation and application testing for Food & Beverage, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Micro-electronics, and Industrial markets. The 4,000 ft² laboratory features a BSL-2 environment and dedicated equipment for advanced analysis.
From porometry and flow vs ΔP to biological retention in a BSL-2 environment, it provides the high-confidence data and the insights customers need to solve operational challenges, optimize performance, and drive innovation.
Global Filter Laboratory – Orange, France
In Europe, this expertise is complemented by our Global Filter laboratory in Orange, France, which carries out integrity testing, flow rate and pressure drop (ΔP) measurements, retention capacity evaluations, and filtration trials.
Together, these capabilities provide the data needed to solve filtration challenges, optimize performance, and support application development.
FILTR Lab: What We Can Test
From porous media characterization to full biological retention, the FILTR Lab supports process development and R&D to match customer needs with the correct Global Filter product.
Porous Media Characterization
- Porometry (pore size & distribution)
- Minimum wetting surface tension
- Thickness & basis weight
- Bulk porosity
- Water & air permeability
Ideal for media selection and vendor comparisons.
Filtration Applications Testing
- Service life / dirt capacity
- Efficiency (ASTM F795 guidance)
- Flow vs ΔP curves
Aids in filter selection and sizing.
Materials & Analytical
- Particle size distribution
- Polymer/unknown identification
- TOC (extractables/leachables)
- Digital microscopy
- pH & conductivity
Validate cleanliness & compatibility.
Biological Filtration
- Four industry standard microorganisms for validating 0.1, 0.2, 0.45, and 0.65 micron filters
- Additional Customer/Market specific organisms, such as beer and fruit juice spoilage organisms
- Potential for other organisms
Filter validation and microorganism log retention value (LRV) vs integrity release values.
Biological Assays
- Endotoxin per USP <85>
- Custom protocols on request
Support WFI and regulated applications.
Customized Solutions
- Customer‑specific test design
- Filtration product assessment
- Tailored reporting
Engage the team to scope bespoke studies.
ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
Accredited applications lab enabling defensible test data for validation and customer trials.
Biosafety Level 2 (BSL‑2)
Certified environment and controls for moderate‑risk organisms; appropriate for filtration challenge testing.
Quality, Data & Safety
- Quality Management System
- Laboratory Information Management System
- OSHA‑compliant EHS program; EPA registered for hazardous waste
Our Testing Capabilities in Europe
To support European customers with their specific applications, Global Filter also operates a laboratory at its site in Orange, France.
The laboratory evaluates filter element performance and supports the selection and validation of filtration solutions.
Integrity Testing
- Bubble point test
- Pressure hold test
- Water intrusion test
- Diffusion test
Verification of filter element integrity.
Flow Rate & Pressure Drop (ΔP)
- Flow rate measurement
- Pressure drop (ΔP) measurement
- Generation of flow vs ΔP curves
- Comparison of different filter elements
Measurement of hydraulic performance and filter behavior at different flow rates. These data support filtration solution selection and sizing.
Contaminant Holding Capacity
- Holding capacity evaluation
- Monitoring of filter plugging and changes in ΔP during testing
- Comparison of different filter media or technologies
- Support for filter service life assessment
Evaluation of the filter’s capacity to retain contaminants throughout use.
Filtration Trials
- Evaluation of filter behavior under conditions representative of the application
- Performance analysis before and after filtration
- Support in selecting the appropriate solution for the application
Trials to evaluate filtration solution performance under defined conditions.
Some of the Ways the FILTR Lab Adds Value
Food & Beverage
Supports customers and products by extending shelf-life, improving clarity, confirming spoilage organism retention, and alleviating extractables/leachables concerns.
Pharmaceutical & Bioprocess
Validation of our product’s integrity, endotoxin reduction, and compatibility with WFI/HPW.
Micro‑electronics / UPW
Analytical instrumentation (TOC, Particle sizer) and media selection evaluations to meet trace impurity levels.
Industrial & Chemical
Media chemical compatibility screening, and flow vs dP, life and efficiency to optimize Cost of Ownership.
Our Laboratories
Filtration Group SAS Laboratory – Orange, France
Filtration Testing & Performance
- Integrity testing
- Flow rate and pressure drop (ΔP) measurements
- Contaminant holding capacity evaluation
- Filtration trials
Filtration Group SAS – Global Filter
Mas d’Auriac D237
84100 Orange, France
FILTR Lab – Beverly, United States
Analysis, Testing & Validation
- Porous media characterization
- Filtration performance testing
- Materials analysis
- Biological filtration testing
- Biological testing
- Customized test protocols
48 Dunham Ridge, Beverly, MA 01915 – États-Unis
Tél. : 1-877-603-1003
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