On Filter

Filtration is an integral part of the finishing process in almost every brewery. Using advanced milling technology, PQ Corporation has developed a range of Permeability Controlled (PC) products which can be applied on the filter. A synergy is achieved by this one stage filtration and stabilisation.

The controlled permeability of filter grades of LUCILITE offers the possibility of partial replacement of diatomaceous earth filter aid. The lower solids loading on the filter may lead to extended filter runs, savings on diatomaceous earth and reduced filter stoppage time. However it should be noted that it is also possible to use non-permeability controlled silica xerogels and hydrogels.

PQ Corporation's products range of permeability-controlled silicas for on-filter application:

  • Lucilite
  • Lucilite PC5
  • Lucilite PC6
  • Lucilite L10
  • Lucilite XLC
  • Lucilite XLC6
  • Chill-Garde

  Standard Silica Lucilite PC5
Filter Run Length 7,000 hl 10,000 hl
Body Feed Filter Aid (g/hl) 100g/hl 60g/hl
Silica (g/hl) 80g/hl 80g/hl

PQ Corporation will be pleased to advise on the optimum product for silica stabilisation for your specific beer types and brewing operation at the filter.