PLUS means more – greater performance, greater possibilities

With an expanding PLUS range, Atlas Copco continues to raise performance standards in process filtration. Designed to support food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical processes, the portfolio delivers dependable reliability, improved efficiency, and long-term value across critical filtration stages. The PLUS lineup includes SME⁺, SME⁺ P, BME⁺, SME-X⁺, SME-X⁺ P, and
SME⁺ BW, with each solution developed to address specific application and process requirements.

Discover the next step in filtration performance. Built to handle demanding operating conditions, the PLUS range offers durable construction, consistent protection, and stable filtration performance that helps safeguard downstream equipment and final product quality. Across every application, PLUS stands for practical performance and confidence in your filtration process.

SME⁺ marks the next generation of Atlas Copco’s PES membrane technology. Now available in two specialized grades - Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical - it’s designed to provide safe, reliable, and efficient bioburden control and sterilization of valuable liquids. The filters feature a single-layer asymmetric, hydrophilic PES membrane with low extractables and minimal protein binding. PET support layers and nylon end supports enhance wettability compared to polypropylene alternatives. Each grade is constructed with materials tailored to its application, ensuring optimal compatibility and compliance. The cartridge is integrated into a robust cage making it suitable for nearly all operation, service and cleaning conditions with improved number of SIP cycles versus the SME.

Applications

Due to the excellent chemical compatibility, SME+ filters are ideal for a wide range of food, beverage, and general liquid processing applications:
• Retention of particles and micro-organisms in liquids
• Bioburden control and sterilization
• Edible liquids including bottled water, beer, wine, spirits, juices, soft drinks, and non-carbonated beverages

SME-X⁺ builds on the proven PES membrane platform with a double-layer design, delivering robust bioburden control and sterilization for both standard and pharmaceutical-grade applications. Like other filters in the PLUS line, SME-X⁺ is engineered for broad chemical compatibility, high durability, and a minimal extractables footprint, making it a dependable choice for aggressive processing environments.

Together, SME⁺, BME⁺ and SME-X⁺ strengthen the PLUS portfolio with targeted solutions that support industry-specific challenges while maintaining consistency in quality, material design, and long-term performance.

Atlas Copco’s process filters optimize your productivity while protecting your process, product, and consumers. Our diverse portfolio of process filtration solutions, which includes cartridges, housings, filter bags, and capsules, covers all your filtration needs. The products are made from proven, high-quality materials from reputable suppliers and manufactured in a controlled environment, subjected to strict QA/QC procedures

With the new PLUS range products, you're not just upgrading filtration - you’re unlocking better process reliability, product safety, and long-term performance. Discover how this next-generation PES membrane filter can support your goals for productivity, quality, and peace of mind.

Download the SME⁺, BME⁺ and SME-X⁺ product overview for a closer look at specifications, materials, compatibility data, and key performance features.