Gillain & Co

Visual clarity of many soft drinks is a prerequisite for many consumers. The clarity of a soft drink can be influenced by a number of factors, including: quality of raw water, particulate content of the sugar or sweeteners, haze content in the flavourings and essences, and bacterial contamination from CO2 and storage vents.

Raw water filtration
Porvair filters can provide clarity, bioburden reduction and sterility. Suitable filter cartridges include Klearfil™ and Polyfil™ II depth filters, and the Biofil™ PES membrane filter.

Cryptosporidium filtration
Our Cryptofil™ filter is a fully validated filter for the removal of Cryptosporidium oocysts from water.

Sugar syrup filtration
Porvair filters can provide optical brightness of sugar syrups and artificial sweeteners. Suitable filter cartridges include Klearfil™ and Polyfil™ II depth, these filters can be regenerated by flushing with hot water.

Gas filtration
Porvair Fluorofil™ and Fluorofil™ Plus filters can ensure the removal of spoilage organisms from CO2, N2 and air, and can also be used for sterile venting and blanket transfer.

Final filtration
The removal of spoilage organisms such as yeast and bacteria is assured with the use of the Porvair integrity testable membrane filter, the Porvair Biofil™ PES.

Tanker transfer
Porvair filters can provide the assurance of quality during transfer from tank to tank, or tank to process. Suitable filters include Porvair Klearfil™, Polyfil™ II or Biofil™ PES depending on the requirements.

Bottle rinsing filtration
The removal of spoilage organisms such as yeast and bacteria from glass and PET bottles is assured with the use of our integrity testable membrane filter, the Porvair Biofil™PES.