Product Data
Minimate™ Tangential Flow
Filtration Capsule
Introduction
The easy to use Minimate TFF capsule is a valuable tool for
any laboratory requiring tangential flow filtration of small
process volumes. Sample batch sizes of up to one liter can
be reduced to as low as 5 mL with little user intervention.
Sample concentration and diafiltration (desalting) can take
place sequentially using the same device and system, saving
time and avoiding product loss associated with transfer steps.
The Minimate TFF Capsules contain a robust, polyethersulfone,
ultrafiltration (UF) membrane. The Omega™ UF membrane
offers low non-specific adsorption characteristics resulting
in high product recovery. The Minimate TFF capsules are
available with a wide range of molecular weight cut-offs.
They can be used in a variety of biological applications in
biotechnology, molecular biology, protein chemistry,
microbiology and immunology.
Features and benefits
• Plug-n-play – Minimate TFF capsule includes all
fittings and tubing to simplify installation into filtration
setups. This versatile, self-contained device works
with any laboratory pump.
• Cost-effective design – For non-critical applications,
the plastic construction of the Minimate TFF capsule
and chemical compatibility of the Omega membrane
facilitate cleaning and reuse.
• Scalable – Several Minimate TFF capsules may be
connected in parallel for increased membrane area.
The Minimate TFF capsules have the same path length and
materials of construction as larger Centramate™ and
Centrasette™ cassette systems used in pilot and
production plants. Predictable performance saves time
when scaling up a process.
• High Product Recovery – Optimized flow path design
coupled with low protein binding Omega membrane
minimize non-specific binding.
• Efficient – Concentration and desalting processes can
be performed on the same system with minimal user
intervention. Achieve high concentration factors in a
single processing step due to the low hold-up volume
of the device.
• Disposable – This economically priced device can be
dedicated to a single batch or process eliminating the
time required for cleaning validation.
• Confidence – Each pharmaceutical grade Minimate
capsule is 100% integrity tested during manufacture to
ensure reliable performance. For critical applications
the user can re-test the integrity after initial use. A
Certificate of Quality is included with each capsule.
Applications
• Concentrate and desalt proteins, peptides, or nucleic
acids (DNA, RNA, oligonucleotides)
• Concentrate viruses or gene therapy vectors
• Prepare samples prior to column chromatography
• Recover antibodies or recombinant proteins
from clarified cell culture media
• Concentrate samples after gel filtration
• Process metal sensitive enzymes and molecules
• Depyrogenate water, buffers, and media solutions
• Separate (fractionate) large from small biomolecules
Technical Data
Effective Filtration Area:
Recommended crossflow:
Operating temperature range:
Maximum operating pressure:
pH range
Product Hold up Volume (feed/retentate)
Forward flow air integrity value
Dimensions (LxWxH nominal)
50 cm2 (0.05 ft2)
30-40 mL/min (0.6-0.8 Liters/min/ft2)
5 °C (41 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F)
4 bar (400 kPa, 60 psi)
1-14
approx 1.6 mL
≤ 7/mL/min @ 0.75 bar (10 psi)
20 cm x 3.8 cm x 1.8 cm (8 in x 1.5 in x 0.7 in)
Materials of Construction:
Filter media
Housing:
Screens, housing, housing sealing ring, fittings
Membrane plate/filtrate channels
Internal gasket
Omega™ membrane (m-polyethersulfone)
polypropylene, glass reinforced
polypropylene
polyethylene
Ethylene propylene elastomer
Ordering Information
Minimate TFF capsules; Self contained Ultrafiltration Tangential Flow Filtration capsule with Luer Connectors
Product No.
Description
Product No.
Description
OAD65C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/650 dalton Omega
OA100C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 100Kd Omega
OA001C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 1Kd Omega
OA300C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 300Kd Omega
OA003C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 3Kd Omega
OA500C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 500Kd Omega
OA005C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 5Kd Omega
OA990C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 1000Kd Omega
OA010C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 10Kd Omega
88216
OA030C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 30Kd Omega
OA050C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 50Kd Omega
OA070C12
Minimate TFF Capsule w/ 70Kd Omega
Minimate Fittings kit, Contains: Male luer to
3.2 mm (1/8") hose barb, Female luer to
3.2 mm(1/8") hose barb, 3.2 mm (1/8") i.d.
tubing, Tubing screw clamp, Tubing
clamps, Adhesive strips (loop and hook)
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