Sintered Porous Metal Micro Sparger for Bioreactor Oxygenation and Fermentation Aeration

Micro Spargers

CMI Porous Metal Micro Spargers are precision-engineered to maximize gas-liquid mass transfer in critical cell culture and fermentation processes. By generating millions of uniform, ultra-fine bubbles, these spargers significantly increase the surface area for gas exchange, ensuring superior dissolved oxygen (DO) levels and efficient carbon dioxide removal for demanding organisms.

Available in optimized pore sizes from 2μm to 15μm, our micro spargers are manufactured from high-purity materials like 316L Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Hastelloy. The rigid sintered structure prevents media migration and particle shedding, making them ideal for sterile pharmaceutical environments. Fully compatible with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Steam-in-Place) protocols, CMI micro spargers provide a durable, zero-contamination aeration solution for everything from lab-scale R&D bioreactors to full-scale industrial fermentation and ozone water treatment.

Maximizing Oxygen Mass Transfer for Bioreactors & Fermentation
Optimizing gas-liquid mass transfer is one of the most critical challenges in cell culture and fermentation. CMI porous metal micro spargers are precision-engineered to improve dissolved oxygen transfer and efficient gas dispersion performance.

By generating millions of uniform fine bubbles, these spargers significantly increase the surface area between the gas and liquid medium, ensuring superior dissolved oxygen (DO) levels and efficient carbon dioxide removal for demanding biological and industrial processes.

CMI micro spargers are widely used in bioreactors, fermentation systems, ozone aeration, industrial wastewater treatment, and high-purity gas diffusion applications.

Technical Data & Specifications

Pore Size (Media Grade) 2 μm to 15 μm (optimized for fine bubble generation)
Material Availability SS316L, Titanium, Hastelloy C-22/C-276, Inconel, Monel, Pure Nickel
Operating Conditions High-pressure and high-temperature stable (up to 600°C+ depending on alloy)
Connector Types NPT/BSP threaded, compression fittings, flanged, or custom tips
Structural Integrity Rigid sintered structure prevents media migration and particle shedding

Versatile Aeration Solutions

Precision Bio-Processing

Ideal for laboratory bioreactors, pilot-scale fermenters, and cell culture drug delivery systems where precise bubble size control is critical.

Environmental Sterilization

Ozone aeration for mineral water systems and high-purity water treatment applications.

High-Challenge Environments

Engineered for high-viscosity fluids, scaling-prone processes, and degreasing aeration in produced water treatment systems.

Industrial Waste Treatment

Efficient aeration solutions for domestic sewage and aggressive industrial wastewater treatment tanks.

Why CMI Micro Sparging Technology?

Superior Gas Solubility

Our micro-pore technology improves gas dissolution efficiency, reducing gas consumption and optimizing nutrient delivery.

Cleanability & Longevity

Fully compatible with CIP and SIP processes. Can be back-flushed or ultrasonically cleaned for repeated use.

Zero Contamination

The rigid sintered metallic structure is abrasion-resistant and prevents secondary contamination in high-purity systems.

Custom Engineering

CMI designs complete sparging assemblies tailored to vessel geometry, flow distribution, and process requirements.

Improve Your Mass Transfer Rates Today

Partner with CMI to find the optimal bubble size and sparging configuration for your specific organism and process conditions.

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