Lenticular Filter Modules
Lenticular modules offer reliable and efficient filtration across a wide range of filtration applications and are characterised by:
- Large filtration surface area
- High flow rates
- Consistent filtration performance
- Options with activated carbon media
Lenticular Modules for industrial liquid filtration
Lenticular modules are high-performance depth filter elements designed for fine, controlled, and reproducible liquid filtration. Installed in a Lenticular Filter Housing, they provide a large filtration surface area within a compact and hygienic system.
Thanks to their layered depth filtration structure, lenticular modules combine high dirt-holding capacity with consistent filtration performance and excellent product quality. This makes them ideally suited to critical applications in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
Various Filter Media and Retention ratings
Lenticular modules are available in a wide range of filter media and retention ratings, allowing the filtration system to be tailored to specific process requirements and product quality objectives.
Available filtration levels include:
- Coarse pre-filtration (typically 10–20 micron)
- Fine filtration (typically 1–5 micron)
- Very fine depth filtration (<1 micron)
- Microorganism-reducing filtration (application dependent)
By selecting the appropriate filter media, retention rating, and module configuration, the filtration system can be optimised for the contamination level, flow rate, and required product quality.
Activated Carbon lenticular modules
In addition to standard depth filtration media, activated carbon lenticular modules are available. These combine depth filtration and adsorption in a single filter module, enabling the removal of both suspended particles and dissolved contaminants.
Typical applications include:
- Removal of colour compounds
- Odour and taste correction
- Adsorption of dissolved organic compounds
- Removal of chlorine and other oxidising agents
- Reduction of trace contaminants
Activated carbon lenticular modules are widely used in:
- Beverage production for colour and flavour stabilisation
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes
- Cosmetic manufacturing
- Chemical and fine chemical processing
By combining mechanical filtration and adsorption within a single module, process integration is simplified and the need for a separate activated carbon treatment stage can often be reduced or eliminated.
Various materials and construction options
Depending on the application and process conditions, lenticular modules are available in a range of media compositions and construction materials, including:
- Cellulose-based depth filtration media
- Combinations of cellulose and inorganic filter aids
- Activated carbon integrated within the filter matrix
- Polypropylene support and drainage layers
- Polymer or stainless steel support components (depending on module design)
The choice of filter media and construction materials influences chemical compatibility, temperature resistance, filtration performance, and suitability for cleaning and sterilisation procedures such as CIP and SIP.
Lenticular modules are typically available in standard diameters, including:
- 12-inch modules
- 16-inch modules
The effective filtration area per module typically ranges from approximately 1 m² to 3.5 m², depending on the module diameter and filter media configuration.
By stacking multiple modules within a single lenticular filter housing, the total filtration area can be significantly increased. This allows higher flow rates, greater dirt-holding capacity, and longer service life while maintaining consistent filtration performance.
- Large filtration surface area per module
- High dirt-holding capacity
- Depth filtration with excellent particle retention
- Optional activated carbon media for adsorption applications
- Compact and hygienic design
- Closed filtration system with minimal product loss
- Easy installation and module replacement
- Suitable for CIP and SIP procedures (depending on configuration)
- Reduced operator exposure to the process fluid
Thanks to these characteristics, lenticular modules provide a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for demanding filtration applications where product quality, process reliability, and consistent filtration performance are essential.
Depending on the application and process conditions, lenticular modules can be selected based on:
- Filtration objective (pre-filtration, fine filtration, or adsorption)
- Flow rate and allowable pressure drop
- Process fluid viscosity
- Operating temperature
- Chemical compatibility
- Required service life
By selecting the appropriate module configuration, an optimal balance can be achieved between filtration performance, operating costs, and maintenance intervals.
Need help selecting the right Lenticular Module?
Whether you require fine filtration, microorganism reduction, or activated carbon adsorption, Techno Filter can help you identify the most suitable lenticular module for your application. We provide expert advice on filtration grades, filter media, housing configurations, and process optimisation to ensure reliable, efficient, and reproducible filtration performance.
Contact us for technical support or a no-obligation quotation.
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