Perlite
Ecologically sound and safe for health
Vulcanic glass: belongs to the rocks, has a natural origin
Kieselguhr-free filtration
Why breaking away from kieselguhr?
The IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) classified crystalline kieselguhr as carcinogenic in 1997. Since January 2014the DüMV(Fertiliser Regulation) has prohibited the application on agricultural land.
Our solution
- Filter aids on the basis ofcellulose and perlites
- Can be used for all breweries with Steinecker TFS filters
- Can also be adapted to other candle filter technologies
- Can be used as fertilizer
Erbslöh, our project partner, provides an ideal product which can even increase the performance of your existing TFS.
Specific applications
First precoating with Erbslöh VarioFluxx Precoat 1
- Mixture from specially treated cellulose fibre and perlites
- For targeted adjustment of the filter cake permeability
- Forms a well-structured and stable filter cake layer
Second precoating with Erbslöh VarioFluxx Precoat 2
- Builds up a fine clarifying layer for an increased reduction of turbidity
Continuous dosing
- Mixture of specific perlites
- Adapted to the special requirements of beer filtration
Filter aids
Cellulose
Main constituent of plant cell walls
The most common biomolecule
Most significant raw material in the industry
Kieselguhr
Powdery substance
Classified as a carcinogen
Application on agricultural land is no longer permitted throughout the EU
Our partners in the project
Erbslöh Geisenheim GmbH
- International company from the Rheingau
- Solutions for the beer, fruit processing, brandy and wine industries
- Steinecker cooperation partner since November 2023
Product portfolio
- Biotechnology: enzymes, yeasts and yeast nutrients
- Stabilisation: PVPP, tannins, silica gels, silica brines, bentonites, etc.
- Filter aids: kieselguhr, perlite, cellulose, mixed products, filter layers, filter candles
Benefits to you
Safe use and simple disposal
VarioFluxx filter aids by Erbslöh do not contain any harmful substances and are unproblematic to use. It can be disposed of through the usual channels.
Clear filter results
Precoat filtration with VarioFluxx Precoat results in the same beer qualities as those achieved with kieselguhr.
Sustainable raw material
Through its use of cellulose as an integral component, the resource on which the filter aid relies is both natural and sustainable.
Easy to retrofit
This process can be implemented in all breweries that are currently already using a Steinecker TFS filter or candle filters from other suppliers.
Accumulated expert knowledge
The system for precoat filtration with an alternative filter aid was developed by Steinecker experts. The breweries are supplied with the VarioFluxx Precoat filter aids by Erbslöh, the expert for consumables.
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