With many filtration media options available, it is imperative to choose the correct filter fabric that will cover all the variables for any particular application. There are multiple options for filter materials and we can assist in finding the longest lasting and most suitable fabric. The graph below is a quick guide to help you make the choice.
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Polypropylene Polyester Acrylic Fiberglass Nomex Ryton P84 Teflon Max. Continuous Operation Temperature170 °F
(77 °C)
275 °F
(135 °C)
265 °F
(130 °C)
500 °F
(260 °C)
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400 °F
(204 °C)
375 °F
(190 °C)
500 °F
(260 °C)
500 °F
(260 °C)
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Abrasion Excellent Excellent Good Fair Excellent Good Fair Good Energy Absorption Good Excellent Good Fair* Good Good Good* Good Filtration Properties Good Excellent Good Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Moist Heat Excellent Poor Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Excellent Alkalines Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good Excellent Fair Excellent Mineral Acids Excellent Fair Good Poor** Fair Excellent Good Excellent Oxygen (15%+) Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor Excellent Excellent Relative Cost $ $ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$$ Non-Fiberglass Finish Purpose Available For Singed Recommended for improved cake release Polyester, Polypropylene, Acrylic, Nomex®, Procon, Ryton®, P84 (felts) Glaze / Eggshell Provides short-term improvements for cake release (may impede airflow) Polyester, Polypropylene (felts) Silicone Aids initial dustcake development and provides limited water repellency Polyester (felt and woven) Flame Retardant Retards combustibility (not flame-proof) Polyester, Polypropylene (felt and woven) Acrylic Coatings (Latex base) Improved filtration efficiency and cake release (may impede flow in certain applications) Polyseter and Acrylic Felts PTFE Penetrating Finishes Improved water and oil repellency; limited cake release Nomex® (felt) PTFE Membrane For capture of fine particulate, improved filtration efficiency, cake release and airflow capacity Nomex®, Polyester, Acrylic, Polypropylene (felt and woven), P84, Procon, Ryton®