Tech Notes
A hidden filtration performer with applications that are simply everywhere
Nitto Denko Corporation’s TEMISH engineered porous PTFE membrane has applications ranging from ULPA and HEPA clean rooms to industrial uses, such as dust collection in power plants and protection for offshore gas turbines. A huge additional market is in often tiny high-performance filters as venting materials for many consumer devices. No compromise The water repellency …
Toray develops energy-saving, virus-removing UF membrane
Toray Industries announced it has developed a new polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration (UF) membrane with exceptional virus removal rate and high water permeability for water treatment. It can thereby contribute to safe and economical water supplies treated with minimal energy for various applications, from food and beverages through wastewater reuse. Toray is accelerating application testing …
ANDRITZ launches PrimeFilter D disc filter
The PrimeFilter D disc filter from ANDRITZ is designed for thickening and fiber recovery. It is suitable for all system applications for a variety of pulp types. It offers HHW technology for feeding and flow conditions within the filter, allowing for a higher feed consistency and higher-freeness pulp. The PrimeFilter D also features CC bagless …
Nanocoating technology prevents SARS-CoV-2 in HVAC systems
A new nanocoating from Curran Biotech, based in Houston, Texas, professes to effectively and cheaply stop the spread and lingering impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus when applied to the filter fabrics in common HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems. Curran’s Capture Coating permanently bonds to the porous materials within a filter, stopping viruses, bacteria …
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches TenderGuard functional and sustainable facemask portfolio
Ahlstrom- Munksjö’s TenderGuard, including BioBased and BioFilter fabrics, is designed for civil use and source control for infectious disease. The technology is biodegradable and compostable under controlled conditions according to European Norm EN13432. TenderGuard Natural and Smooth fabrics are designed for medical facemasks. They are protective, hypoallergenic, and environmentally friendly. TenderGuard BioBased can be used …