2025 Product of the Year Award - Filter Device

🏆 UNICAT Catalyst Technologies Wins WFI’s 2025 Product of the Year Award for Filter Device

The World Filtration Institute is delighted to honor UNICAT Catalyst Technologies, LLC as the winner of the 2025 Product of the Year Award – Filter Device for their groundbreaking MagAFS catalyst protection system. This innovation represents a major leap forward in safeguarding industrial processes, particularly within hydrotreating and hydroprocessing operations.

⚙️ Why MagAFS Is a Game-Changer

The MagAFS system delivers exceptional performance by removing ultra-fine particles smaller than 100 nm from both gas and liquid streams—an area where traditional filtration technologies consistently fall short. Through a patented configuration enhanced by an external magnetic field, MagAFS effectively captures:

• Ferromagnetic particles

• Paramagnetic solids

• Diamagnetic contaminants

These extremely fine particulates are among the leading causes of catalyst fouling, pressure drops, and unplanned shutdowns. By reliably eliminating them, MagAFS ensures catalyst beds remain protected and fully functional.

🔧 Operational Benefits that Matter

Industrial users adopting MagAFS gain significant advantages:

• Extended catalyst life cycles

• Reduced pressure drop across reactors

• Fewer operational interruptions

• Increased reliability of hydroprocessing units

• Lower overall operating costs

• Higher profitability in refining and petrochemical operations

This next-generation system raises the standard for catalyst protection by merging advanced physics with practical engineering—delivering measurable value from day one.

🌍 Recognized at WFI 2025

The award was presented on December 2, 2025, at the World Filtration Institute’s annual conference, themed “Filtration for a Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable World.” Among a competitive field of innovations, MagAFS stood out for its technical excellence, industrial impact, and contribution to long-term operational sustainability.

Congratulations to UNICAT Catalyst Technologies, LLC on this outstanding achievement!