Autofil™ is available as either a complete system or as a bottle-top filter.
Both options have an upper filter funnel with a dust cap that contains a 0.22μm (sterilizing
grade) or 0.45μm
(clarification grade) asymmetric PES membrane filter. Our membrane is low protein
binding and surfactant-free. The complete system includes a Roush Life Sciences'
patented SECUREgrasp™ bottle and SECUREgrasp™ bottle
cap. Additional SECUREgrasp™ bottles are available as accessories. The
Autofil™ bottle-top filter is also designed to attach to a user supplied,
sterile, vacuum-safe receiver bottle for filtrate storage.
The Autofil™ system is designed for sterilization or clarification of aqueous
laboratory fluids. A stable, low-profile pedestal base or a low cost ring-stand
cradle is available. Each Autofil™ holder provides a stationary vacuum hose
connection that makes set-up and use quick and efficient while preventing spills
and tissue culture hood contamination. These holders also allow for hands-free operation
of the filter unit. After removing the filter devices from their packaging, the
operator places the unit onto the cradle engaging the vacuum port, removes the dust
cover, and pours liquid into the secured filter funnel. No holding of the base during
operation is required. Both cradle options have an integrated vacuum on/off switch.
Roush Life Sciences' Autofil™ is the next generation of laboratory filtration
devices.