Microplastics Detection Filters — 5 Micron Inline Screens

Inline screen gaskets rated at 5 microns serve as a practical detection and capture method for microplastics in process lines. When installed, the screen retains particles for subsequent analysis or removal. While not electronic sensors, these tri clamp screens provide a validated, regulatory-compliant interception point that supports microplastics monitoring protocols in sanitary systems.

Artesian Systems offers tri clamp screen gaskets in three gasket materials: VITON/FKM (excellent for petroleum derivatives, alcohols, and glycols), PTFE/Teflon (superior chemical resistance for aggressive or corrosive media), and BUNA-N/Nitrile (compatible with petroleum derivatives, oils, greases, and mildly acidic salt solutions). All are FDA and USDA compliant.

Artesian Systems supplies tri clamp screen gaskets in 5 micron, 20 micron, and 100 micron ratings. The 5 micron screen is the finest, designed for microplastics detection and high-precision filtration. The 20 micron and 100 micron options suit coarser straining applications in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing lines.

Screen gaskets are available in standard sanitary tri clamp sizes including 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", and 6" depending on the gasket material selected. This range accommodates most industrial and sanitary process piping configurations from pilot-scale to full production systems.

All tri clamp screen gaskets from Artesian Systems comply with FDA 21CFR177.2600 and 21CFR177.1550, are approved by 3A Sanitary Standards and USDA, and have passed U.S.P. Class VI Cytotoxicity testing. The company also holds ISO 9001 approval, ensuring consistent quality across all components.

VITON/FKM and BUNA-N gasket variants support an operating temperature range of -40°F to +250°F, making them suitable for both refrigerated and elevated-temperature process environments. PTFE gaskets offer similarly broad temperature capability. Always verify suitability against your specific process conditions, particularly for pressurized connections using PTFE above 1".