New filter medium for compressed air filtration
July 01st 2010 The latest advancements in filtration technology are based on new developments in filter media technology and filter media processing. Innovative filtration products enable plant managers to decrease their operating costs, while they lead to significant energy cost savings, provide a performance increase and comply with the highest quality standards.
One example for the current results of the intensive research and development work in this field is the high-performance filter media Synteq XP®.Compared to previously available filter media, Synteq XP® increases the efficiency significantly while simultaneously reducing the energy consumption due to a much lower differential pressure. By this up to 40 % additional energy savings can be achieved.
The new filter medium combines two innovations in one product: A unique fibre blend filtration media and a new manufacturing technology. Conventional filter media have been produced for decades by adding binder.With the new technology polyester fibres and micro-fine borosilicate fibres are thermally melted together without using binder. The use of the polyester fibres creates a longterm stable structure, which sustainably supports the high filtration efficiency and dirt holding capacity of the borosilicate fibres. Synteq XP® thereby combines highest filtration performance by the extraordinary depth of the fibre bed with an optimal dirt holding capacity and great stability.
The performance data of the Synteq XP® compressed air filters, which are offered for various applications as micro and sub-micro filters, are tested and validated according to the international filter standard ISO 12500-1. The compatibility of the media with all standard contaminants in compressed air (mineral and synthetic compressor oils, their residue and other lubricants, water and solids) was intensively tested in the Donaldson laboratories and in real applications. More articles from Donaldson Filtration Deutschland GmbH: | 
