LABEXACT
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about LABEXACT from 3G Electric.
What pore size and thickness are LABEXACT E grade glass fiber filters available in?
The LABEXACT E grade glass fiber filters in the 3G Electric catalog are listed with a 1.5 µm pore size and a 0.35 mm thickness. Diameters in the line include 2.4 cm, 3.7 cm, 4.25 cm, 5.5 cm, 7 cm, 11 cm, and 15 cm, each with its own manufacturer part number. Because the part number changes with diameter, buyers should order against the specific MPN for the disc size their filtration apparatus or method requires. The 1.5 µm retention range is suited to fine-particle capture in gravimetric analysis, air monitoring, and sample preparation.
What is the LABEXACT PES membrane filter used for?
The LABEXACT polyethersulfone (PES) membrane filter is a 47 mm diameter disc with a 0.45 µm pore size, supplied non-sterile. It is used in laboratory filtration of aqueous and solvent-based samples. PES is chosen where a low-binding, hydrophilic membrane is needed and where the sample chemistry is compatible with polyethersulfone. The 0.45 µm pore size is a common retention point for particulate removal ahead of analysis. Buyers should confirm solvent compatibility with PES before use, and confirm that 47 mm is the correct diameter for their filter holder or manifold.
How do I choose between LABEXACT glass fiber filters and PES membrane filters?
The two media serve different retention and flow requirements. LABEXACT E grade glass fiber filters are depth filters with a 1.5 µm pore size and 0.35 mm thickness, used where high particle loading and fine retention are needed, such as gravimetric analysis and air monitoring. The LABEXACT PES membrane filter is a 0.45 µm surface membrane at 47 mm diameter, used for aqueous and solvent filtration where a defined pore size and low extractables matter. Selection depends on the method's specified pore size, the sample matrix, and the filtration format. Where a written method names a grade or membrane type, follow that specification.
What diameters are available in the LABEXACT E grade glass fiber filter line?
The LABEXACT E grade glass fiber filters listed by 3G Electric cover diameters of 2.4 cm, 3.7 cm, 4.25 cm, 5.5 cm, 7 cm, 11 cm, and 15 cm. All share the same 0.35 mm thickness and 1.5 µm pore size; only the disc diameter and the corresponding manufacturer part number differ. This range covers small syringe-type and holder formats through larger discs used in air monitoring and gravimetric work. Buyers should match the disc diameter to the filtration apparatus and order by the MPN for that diameter.
Can 3G Electric supply LABEXACT filtration media outside Singapore?
Yes. 3G Electric distributes industrial and laboratory equipment with global shipping, so LABEXACT filtration media and lab consumables can be quoted and delivered to laboratory, plant, and field locations outside Singapore. Orders can combine LABEXACT filters with other catalog items. Because LABEXACT part numbers are diameter- and grade-specific, provide the manufacturer part number or the exact diameter, pore size, and material when requesting a quote so the correct item is supplied.
What should I check before ordering a LABEXACT filter?
Confirm four parameters against your method or apparatus: material (glass fiber or PES), pore size (1.5 µm for the E grade glass fiber filters, 0.45 µm for the PES membrane filter), diameter (2.4 cm to 15 cm for the E grade line, 47 mm for the PES disc), and sterility where relevant, since the PES membrane filter is supplied non-sterile. Also confirm chemical compatibility between the sample or solvent and the filter material. Ordering against the LABEXACT manufacturer part number avoids ambiguity where multiple diameters share the same grade and pore size.
