Cobetter, UFCFLA030B055P, Consieve UFC Ultrafiltration Cassettes RC Membrane Pilot, 1/pk

Check this product with a package size of 0.50 m² / 30 kDa / Tight Screen on Iright. Consieve UFC tangential flow filtration cassette is made of RC (Regenerated Cellulose) membrane, which provides extra low protein bindings and wide chemical compatibility. It can be compatible with organic solutions as well. Which make it suitable for ultrafiltration of various biological products such as antibodies, recombinant proteins, and blood product, etc. The TFF cassette is easy to clean, install and has a high retention efficiency, with low working volume and high efficiency which ensures product yields.
Consieve UFC Ultrafiltration TFF cassettes are available in a wide range of molecular weight cut-offs from 1 kDa to 300 kDA. It can be easily scale-up from Lab, Pilot to Process scale with a wide volume range from 0.5L to 20,000L. They are widely used in separation, concentration and diafiltration in downstream bioprocessing.
The cassettes should be used with Cobetter Stainless Steel TFF Cassette  Holder:
EFA 0.01m² or 0.02m² cassettes use with Ultrafiltration Cassette Holders (0.01m²)
EFA 0.02m² or 0.11m² cassettes use with Ultrafiltration Cassette Holders (0.11m²)
EFA 0.5m²or 2.5m²cassettes use with Ultrafiltration Cassette Holders (0.5m²)
Specifications

Materials
Membrane material
RC

Screen
PP
Seals(internal)
Silicone
Encapsulant
White polyurethane Silicone
Gaskets
Platinum cured silicone
Physical Properties
MWCO
1/3/5/8/10/30/100/300 kDa
Throughput
>50L
Dead Volume
50mL
Pressure Drop
0.3-0.6 bar (Circulation Flow Rate 6L/min/m²)
Effective Filtration Area
0.5 m² (5 ft²)
Diffusion Flow @0.1Mpa
≤50 mL/min
Corssflow rate @0.2Mpa
3.5-7 L/min
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature Range
4-50°C
Max. Operating Pressure
6.0 bar @ 25 °C
pH range
2.0-13.0
Sterility
Delivery Condition
Nonsterile
Package
Pack Size
1 pcs
Packaging
Individually packed in PE bag

Screen Difference

Screen Type
Flow Resistance
Flow Rate (LMM@dp 15psi Water)
Applications
Tight Screen
High
5~6
Generates the strongest turbulence on the membrane surface. Tight Screen can achieve relatively high tangential flow velocity at a relatively low inlet flow rate, but has a high pressure drop (dp) and is easily clogged by particles. Tight screen cassettes are suitable for samples without particles, low viscosity, and low concentration.
Standard Coarse Screen
Medium
8~11
Generates moderate turbulence on the membrane surface, reducing clogging. Standard Coarse Screen requires a higher inlet flow rate to match the appropriate tangential flow velocity. The pressure drop (dp) is significantly lower compared to Tight Screens. Standard coarse screen cassettes are suitable for clarified samples with medium to high viscosity.
Suspended Screen
Low
≥40
Generates the weakest turbulence and low shear force on the surface, but still significantly reduces clogging. Theoretically, Suspended Screen requires a very high inlet flow rate. Due to its open screen structure, it can accommodate more particles (cells, cell debris) without clogging. Suspended screen cassettes are suitable for unclarified samples with high particle content or high viscosity, and samples that are sensitive to shear force.
Features
Extra-low protein binding
Wide chemical compatibility
Compatible with organic solutions
High product yield
No glue used, resulting in low extractables
pH range: 2-13
Applications
Concentration and desalting of proteins, peptides or nucleic acids
Buffer exchange
Fractionation and purification
Sample preparation before chromatography
Remove pyrogens from water, buffers, media solutions Q: What is tangential flow filtration (TFF)?
Tangential flow filtration (TFF) is a method in which the feed flows along the membrane surface, generating tangential shear to reduce membrane fouling and clogging. TFF is commonly applied as ultrafiltration (1–1000 kDa) or microfiltration (0.1–0.65 µm).
Q: How to choose the appropriate ultrafiltration membranes?
For most ultrafiltration and dialysis applications, both PES and RC membranes are suitable choices.
PES membranes can meet a wide range of application needs for most protein and small-molecule products, such as antibodies, APIs, and vaccines.
RC membranes should be considered when preparing high-concentration formulations, applications containing organic solvents (e.g., ADC products), or concentration/exchange of linear molecules including oligonucleotides and peptides.
For new target molecules, it is recommended to test both membrane types during standard sample handling and process optimization.
Q: How to select the appropriate cut-off for ultrafiltration cassettes?
Choose the membrane cut-off based on the size or molecular weight of the substance to be separated or retained:
Antibody proteins: 30 kDa or 50 kDa
Viral or vaccine products: 100–1000 kDa
For API products, an appropriate molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) can be selected from the range of 1 kDa, 2 kDa, 3 kDa, 5 kDa, 8 kDa, and 10 kDa according to the process objectives.
If the molecular weight of the target substance is unknown, preliminary testing can be performed using ultrafiltration centrifugal devices with different cut-offs to identify the most suitable molecular weight retention.
Q: What materials and cut-offs are available for Cobetter cassettes?
Ultrafiltration cassettes are available in PES and RC membranes, with cut-offs ranging from 1–1000 kDa.
Microfiltration cassettes are available in PES and PVDF membranes, with pore sizes ranging from 0.1–0.65 µm.
Q: Can ultrafiltration cassettes be reused?
Yes. Ultrafiltration cassettes can be reused by selecting appropriate cleaning methods. However, due to changes such as declining membrane flux and increased permeation, the cassettes should be replaced periodically as needed.
Q: How should ultrafiltration cassettes be cleaned?
They can be cleaned by circulating 0.1-0.5 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. If cleaning effectiveness is insufficient, adjustments can be made by either of the following methods:
Increasing the cleaning solution temperature (<45 °C)
Adding sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, 500 ppm)
Extending the cleaning time
For difficult-to-clean feed components, alternative cleaning solutions such as acidic solutions, alcohols, or surfactants may also be used.
Q: Are Cobetter ultrafiltration membrane cassettes compatible with hardware from other companies?
Yes. They can be installed in holders from Merck, Pall, and similar manufacturers. But it is necessary to ensure proper torque and perform integrity testing.
For Sartorius holders, a specific adapter plate is required for proper installation.