Overview of Filter Media
We provide a list of filter media used to make filter bags for different applications:
FIBER TYPE | TEMP LIMITS* °C | RESISTANCE TO ACIDS | RESISTANCE TO ALKALIS | RESISTANCE TO HYDROLYSIS | RESISTANCE TO OXIDATION |
POLYPROPYLENE | 90°C | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
NYLON | 110°C | Poor | Excellent | Good | Good |
HOMOPOLYMER ACRYLIC | 125°C | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
POLYESTER | 150°C | Good | Poor | Poor | Good |
PPS | 190°C | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
META-ARAMIDE | 190°C | Poor | Excellent | Poor | Fair |
POLYIMIDE | 240°C | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
PTFE | 260°C | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
FIBERGLASS | 260°C | Good | Fair | Excellent | Excellent |