Membranes Disc Filters
| Material | Features | Applications | Pore Size (μm) |
| Silver Membranes | Inorganic, chemical and temperature resistant | X-ray diffraction, SEM, and HPLC analyses (RCD, bromine, silica, asbestos) | 0.2-5 |
| Aluminum Oxide Membranes | Inorganic, transparent when wet | Light microscopy HPLC analysis Synthesis of nanostructures | 0.02-0.2 |
| Cellulose Acetate Membranes | Low protein binding, high throughput, low extractables | Biological fluid sterilization Protein/enzyme filtration Automotive cleanliness testing | 0.22-5 |
| Ceramic Membranes | Inorganic, chemical and temperature resistant | UF and MF separations Filtering with aggressive chemicals | 1 kDa -1.4 um |
| Glass Fiber Filters | High flow rate, high purity, high operating temperatures | Common prefilter Sediment/coarse particulates Air particulate filtration | 0.3-2.7 |
| MCE Membranes | High protein binding, high flow rate | Biological sample sterilization and contamination testing Medical assays SDI kits | 0.1-8 |
| Nylon Membranes | Superior strength, high protein binding, chemically compatible | Microbial sterilization HPLC analysis Hydraulic fluids particulate analysis Cleanliness testing | 0.1-5 |
| PAN (Polyacrylonitrile) Membranes | Fast flow at low pressures, 6-log bacterial load reduction | Drinking water purification Food/beverage processing | 0.2 |
| PCTE (Polycarbonate) Membranes | Translucent, flat/smooth surface, low non-specific binding. Also available in black, gold, gray and PVP-Free. | Liposome extrusion Schistosome testing Cell culture SEM | 0.01-30 |
| PES (Polyethersulfone) Membranes | Low protein binding, durable, uniform results, high throughput, fast flow rate | Food/beverage/pharma processing and sterilization OEM medical devices | 0.03-8 |
| PETE (Polyester) Membranes | Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic, track-etched pores, flat/smooth surface, solvent resistant, Gold Coated | Blood plasma filtration, Cell culture and microscopy, particulate and gravimetric analyses, Venting, characterizing particles, can be gamma sterilized | 0.1-10 |
| PE (Polyethylene) Membranes | Highly hydrophobic, excellent chemical resistance, compatible with gamma irradiation sterilization | Vent and air filtration, filtration of compatible non-aqueous chromatography, substitute for 3M polypropylene membranes | 0.1, 0.2, 0.45 |
| Polypropylene Nominal Prefilters | Composed of polypropylene fibers with nominal pore size rating | Recommended for prefiltering aqueous, acid, and solvent solutions, final filtration step to remove large particles | 0.2-10 |
| PTFE Membranes | Chemical and pH resistance, laminated or unlaminated | Filtration of strong acids and aggressive solutions Venting, Phase separations | 0.1-10 |
| PVDF Hydrophilic Membranes | Hydrophilic, low extractable/protein binding | HPLC and GV analyses Aggressive solvent filtration | 0.2, 0.45 |