The Significance of Steam
Steam is an essential utility used for heating, cleaning, and sterilisation. It’s valued for its capacity to carry substantial potential energy and can be easily distributed across facilities, whether used directly or indirectly. Steam’s sterility makes it perfect for applications in food and pharmaceutical production, as well as in hospital and laboratory sterilisation.
Filtration is crucial to ensure steam quality based on its specific application:
Process Steam:
- Typically filtered to 5 microns.
- Primarily used as a heat source without direct product contact.
Culinary Steam:
- Filtered to 2 microns in line with sanitary standard 3A-609-03.
- Directly contacts food or food processing equipment.
Clean Steam:
- Filtered to 0.2 microns, as specified by HTM 2031:1997.
- Comes into direct contact with healthcare and pharmaceutical products.
Filtration Products to Address Steam Challenges
Process Steam for Filter Sterilisation: Sintered Stainless Steel filters protect from pipework debris.
- Stainless Steel Sintered Filters
- Gas Filter Housings
Culinary Steam Filtration: Pleated Stainless Steel filters ensure steam is safe for food contact.
- Stainless Steel Pleated Fibre Filters
- Gas Filter Housings
Clean Steam Filtration: PTFE membrane cartridges meet the HTM 2031:1997 clean steam standard.
- PTFE Gas Cartridge Filters