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. 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.
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
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.
A modern, 4,000 sq. ft. facility containing state of the art filtration performance & analytical equipment staffed by expert scientists & engineers
Secure area for customer trials outside production with confidentiality
Equipment & tools in‑hand for validation & applications development
Located in Beverly, MA USA (30 miles north of Boston, MA USA)
Contact
48 Dunham Ridge, Beverly, MA 01915
Office: 1‑877‑603‑1003