Monthly Archives: April 2015

Sterlitech is proud to offer Synder Filtration’s recently developed ultrafiltration membranes, the PX, PY, and PZ Polyacrylonotrile (PAN) membranes, as pre-cut test coupons, sheets, and disks.  Designed to be ideal for oil removal in wastewater treatment applications, these new membranes can fill critical process requirements where the presence of oils in industrial effluent hinder downstream processes. “New regulations on industrial wastewater discharge and quality requirements for water reuse make it increasingly necessary for companies to find an efficient and cost-effective method to separate emulsified oils from wastewater,” said Sterlitech President Mark Spatz. “We added the PX, PY, and PZ membranes to provide our customers an alternative to existing standards and help them find the best fit for their application.” The new PAN membranes have molecular weight cut-offs (MWCO) of 400 kDa (PX), 100 kDa (PY), and 30 kDa (PZ) and, in addition to excelling at oil removal, Synder’s PAN membrane

As part of our continuing commitment to provide the latest innovations in filtration technology, Sterlitech will soon be introducing polycrylonitrile (PAN) membrane filters.  These new membranes are made from electro-spun PAN nano-fibers on a polyethylene substrate layer. Their unique construction and PAN's hydrophillic nature gives our new membranes a high flux rate without sacrificing selectivity, even under low pressures.  If you're looking for a fast-flowing 0.2 micron filter, then keep an eye out for these on our website in the coming weeks.  You can also contact us directly to learn more about them.

Next month, from May 30 to June 2, Sterlitech heads back to New Orleans for the 115th General Meeting of the American Society of Microbiologists.  Join us at Booth #945 to see the latest in membrane filtration technology. Also, on the same dates, we'll also be at the annual meeting of the North American Membrane Society in Boston.  This marks our first time at NAMS and our first time attending two trade shows at once.  We hope to see you there!