Page 7 - Product News
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August 09, 2018
Sterlitech is introducing flat sheet membranes from Fluid Technology Solutions to expand our line of Forward Osmosis membrane products. The FTSH2O™ flat sheet membranes are constructed from low-fouling cellulose triacetate (CTA) material. They also present the benefit of being able to backwash to restore membrane performance.
FTSH2O™ FO membranes are ideal for applications where the feed stream contains high levels of suspended solids or high salinity. Use of FO membranes enables the treatment of these feed streams using osmotic pressure, therefore eliminating the need for the extensive pre-treatment and high hydraulic pressures involved in pressure-driven treatment processes. This results in both lower capital and operating expenditure for the filtration system.
These new membrane additions are available in large sheet format, as well as in precut coupons for use in the Sepa, CF042 and CF016 Forward Osmosis filtration cells.
Our full selection of Forward Osmosis membranes can be found
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July 13, 2018
Sterlitech is launching new flat sheet membranes from Synder Filtration to expand our line of ultrafiltration products. The MQ and MQ MAX models are polyethersulfone (PES)-based membranes designed for ultrafiltration separations in the food & dairy industry. Beverage clarification and specialty protein separation are two common applications for this membrane line.
Both new models offer robust pH and temperature tolerance along with high resistance to fouling. They also exhibit similar permeate flux and separate proteins at 50 kDa MWCO. The MQ is supported by a polyester backing layer, while the MQ MAX has a polyester support. The MQ MAX has extended pH tolerance for increased resistance.
[1] GFD stands for Gallons per square Feet membrane active area per Day.
These new additions are available in large sheet format, as well as in precut coupons for use in the Sepa CF filtration cell, CF042 filtration cell, and most stirred cells*. The MQ membrane is also available in an 1812 Sanitary
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June 14, 2018
Our new Convertible Skid system is specifically designed as a high-pressure system for pressure driven membrane filtration (such as Reverse Osmosis) that can be conveniently converted to perform as either an osmotically driven (such as Forward Osmosis) or a temperature driven process (such as Membrane Distillation) without the need for any additional parts or equipment. This unique capability creates versatility for both industry and academia where research priorities evolve over time.
Features and benefits of the Convertible skid:
- Designed to operate at high and low pressures
- Convertible to an osmotically driven or temperature driven process
- Customizable for compatibility with harsh or corrosive chemicals
- Available in both digital and analog options
The skid is modular and can be custom designed for use with a combination of membrane test cell types and flow configurations. Applications include: processing of water and wastewater, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, removing organic and heavy
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June 14, 2018
In September 2017, SUEZ Water Technologies and Solutions acquired GE Water Division. As a result, starting this July, we will follow the branding transition putting in place by the manufacturer and will update GE membranes branding and packaging to SUEZ branding. This transition will not affect the product quality or the specifications, it will be only a branding transition. We will clearly mark the changes on our website and the product packaging to make sure there won’t be any confusion on our customer side. If you have any questions, please let us know.
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April 05, 2018
Sterlitech is launching new flat sheet membranes; TriSep MF01 and TriSep UB70.
The MF01 microfiltration membrane has various applications, especially for the food and dairy industries. Specific applications include clarification, fat removal, product concentration in sweeteners, whey processing, and fermentation broth filtration. It is also used industrially for concentration of macromolecules and large organic solutes.
For ultrafiltration, the UB70 membrane is designed for use in food & beverage, dairy, and wastewater treatment applications. This material is also suitable for treating produced water, MBR peak flow management, tertiary wastewater, and phosphorous removal.
*GFD: Gallons per square foot membrane active area per day
These new additions are available in large sheets or precut coupons for use in the Sepa CF or CF042 cells and most stirred cells. Custom membrane sizes are also available upon request.
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March 29, 2018
Sterlitech would like to notify our customers that SG flat sheet membranes from SUEZ (GE Osmonics) are being discontinued by the manufacturer. Limited quantities of SG flat sheet membranes in various sizes are currently available.
Product: SG
Manufacturer: SUEZ (GE Osmonics)
Type: Chlorine Resistant
pH Range: 1-11
MWCO: N/A
Polymer: TFCOur complete selection of membranes for reverse osmosis can be viewed on the flat sheet membrane page.
For more information about available RO membranes, or if you would like product selection assistance for your specific application, please contact us at 1-877-544-4420 or [email protected].
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December 07, 2017In a recent article, we described how environmental DNA (eDNA) has been used to detect the presence of aquatic species in lakes and rivers. eDNA studies have demonstrated great potential for surveillance of rare, endangered, and invasive species by simply collecting and analyzing water samples from target habitats. Dr. Caren Goldberg, of Washington State University, is one researcher using a unique combination of Sterlitech filters in her investigations of Yangtze giant softshell turtles in southeast Asia, tiger salamanders in California and Arizona, and fairy shrimp in southern California.
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October 18, 2017Cytoclear Glass Slides have been discontinued by the manufacturer due to lack of commercial interest, and are no longer available for purchase. These slides were previously used to enhance microscopic visualization with PCTE and PETE membrane filters, using a special light diffusing coating that significantly reduces the appearance of the pore edges by minimizing pore edge shadows.
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October 17, 2017Nobuto Blood Filter Strips are the bloodiest product in Sterlitech’s catalog; get some in time for Halloween sample testing! Made from high-purity cellulose fibers, these strips are structured for uniform sampling. Each strip holds approximately 0.1 mL of blood or 0.04 mL of serum.
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October 17, 2017Sterlitech has a new option to consider for your vent filter applications: hydrophobic polyester track-etch (PETE) membrane vent filters. The PETE membrane has been modified using a proprietary process to be rendered permanently hydrophobic. These filters may be considered for vent applications where PTFE or polyolefin membrane filters have been traditionally used. The PETE membrane filters have superior dimensional stability compared to unsupported PTFE membrane filters and have better thermal resistance than polyolefin membrane filters. Additionally, the PETE membrane filters typically have greater water entry pressures than similar pore size rated PTFE and polyolefin membrane filters while maintaining reasonable air flow rates. Finally, the inherently uniform pore structure resulting from the track-etch manufacturing process ensures that PETE membrane filters have exceptional lot to lot consistency.
