Filter bags are main part of the filter system, the function is to keep the hold over solids during the filtration process.
Kinds material filter fabric can be find in market, Polyester(PET), PP(Polypropylene), PA(Polyamide), Nomex(Aramid), PPS(Ryton), Polyimide(P84), Acrylic, Fiberglass, PTFE is mostly used filter media.
Temperature, Chemical Attack, Effective Filtration Area, Right Pore Size must be considered in proper filter media selection. COX Filter Cloth will be able to suggest you to select the media according the application filter bag will be used for.
| Fiber Type | Max Temp | Resistance to | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acids | Alkalis | Hydrolysis | Oxidation | ||
| Polypropylene(PP) | 90° | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| PA(Nylon) | 110° | Poor | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Acrylic | 125° | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
| Polyester(PET) | 150° | Good | Poor | Poor | Good |
| PPS(Ryton) | 190° | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Nomex(Aramid,Kevlar) | 204° | Poor | Excellent | Poor | Fair |
| Polyimide(P84) | 235° | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
| PTFE | 260° | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fiberglass | 285° | Good | Fair | Excellent | Excellent |