{"product_id":"heatable-filter-housing-integrity-testing","title":"Heatable Filter Housing for Integrity Testing | Water Intrusion Test (WIT) Filter Housing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA heatable filter housing is used during integrity testing of hydrophobic membrane filters, particularly when performing water intrusion tests (WIT). The housing allows the filter element to be maintained at a controlled temperature during testing, ensuring stable and reproducible test conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHydrophobic membrane filters such as PTFE filters are often tested using the water intrusion method. During this test the filter must be maintained within a defined temperature range to ensure accurate measurement of water penetration through the membrane.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA heatable filter housing provides controlled heating of the filter element and surrounding housing, allowing reliable testing of cartridge filters under standardized conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating principle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDuring water intrusion testing, the hydrophobic filter is exposed to water under controlled pressure conditions. The test measures the amount of water that penetrates the membrane structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTemperature has a significant influence on the physical properties of water and the membrane. The heated housing maintains stable test conditions, allowing accurate measurement of water intrusion values.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe heating system ensures the filter housing remains within the required temperature range throughout the test procedure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeatable filter housings are typically manufactured from materials compatible with pharmaceutical and industrial filtration processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel housing construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated electrical heating elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal insulation components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial temperature control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMaterial selection depends on process compatibility and operating temperature requirements.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable micron ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe housing itself does not determine filtration performance. 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