Depth Filter Elements

Depth filter elements trap contamination within the porous matrix of the filter media. By varying the pore size distribution within the media and choosing the optimum media material, undesirable contamination can be removed covering a wide range of particle sizes.

The two main particle removal mechanisms are Mechanical Sieving and Adsorption. Mechanical sieving traps particles larger than the pore channel size causing pore blocking and a subsequent increase in pressure differential. Adsorption retains particles using electrostatic charges or other physio-chemical methods. Adsorption causes no discernable increase in differential pressure, and the capture life depends on the number of available binding sites within the filter media.

Whether to use depth filter or surface filter technology is very much process and application dependent, and

Filtersource

can assist in helping to choose the optimum media for your needs.

Filtersource

supplies a comprehensive range of depth filter elements, and Filtersource will ensure the correct choice of filter elements to provide optimum economics, ease of use, safety and efficacy.