Filter Media Selection Guide

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Filter Media. SUITABLE APPLICATION. Cotton. Excellent Selection in ventilation type collector. Nylon. Rugged fiber with
Filter Media Selection Guide Temperature C

Filter Media Polyester

Max. operating temperature Dray Moist

Surges

135 92 162 Polypropylene 92 92 92 Nomex 202 174 118 P - 84 257 202 285 Ryton (PPS) 188 183 232 Acrylic 114 108 126 Nylon 119 106 121 Dralon 125 125 137 Teflon 232 232 260 Fiberglass 257 257 288 Ceramic 862-1135 1200 Cotton 82 81 107 Wool 93 86 121 N/A Poor *

Chemical Resistance Corrosion Shaking

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Moisture Absorption

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Elasticity

Strong acids

Week acids

Strong Alkalis

Week alkalis

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Solvents

Oxidizing agents

Hydrolysis thermal humidity

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Filter Media

SUITABLE APPLICATION

Cotton

Excellent Selection in ventilation type collector

Nylon

Rugged fiber with excellent resistance to abrasion and alkalis.

Wool

Superior filtration characteristics

Teflon

Can be used at temperatures up to 450 F and possesses excellent chemical resistance

Fiberglass

Can be used at high temperatures and has high tensile strength.

Polypropylene

Strong fiber, low moisture absorption and possesses excellent chemical resistance.

Polyester

High tensile strength, good dimensional stability, heat resistant at 275 F.

Nomex

Excellent heat resistance at 375F and excellent resistance to abrasion.

P - 84

Stable operation to 500 F, excellent efficiency characteristics.

Ryton

Excellent resistance to chemical conditions and abrasion. Excellent heat resistance at 375F.

Fahrenheit (°F) = 1.8 × (°C) + 32