Filter cloths
The right choice of filter element is important for the efficiency of filtration. The raw materials differ mainly in terms of their resistance to chemicals, temperature and mechanical stress.
We must consider not only permeability, but also type of fiber, yarn, weave pattern and finishing treatments of the material.
But always to remember: it is the quality of processing and
therefore the quality
of obtained crystals, that make our filtration easy, or difficult.
Resistance to PH and temperature for different type of fibre

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Material |
Density |
Moisture absorption |
Resistance to U.V. |
Abrasion Resistance |
Creasing Resistance |
Type of yarn |
| Cotton |
1,50 |
7 % |
Poor |
Very Poor |
Very poor |
F |
| Polyester |
1,38 |
0,4 % |
Average |
Good |
Average |
C,F,M |
| Polyamide 6.6 |
1,14 |
4 % |
Poor |
Excellent |
Excellent |
C,F,M |
| Polyamide 11 |
1,04 |
0,5 % |
Poor |
Excellent |
Good |
M |
| P.T.F.E |
2,30 |
0 % |
Good |
Poor |
Average |
C,F,M |
| Polypropylene |
0,91 |
0 % |
Poor |
Average |
Poor |
C,F,M |
| P.V.C. |
1,40 |
0 % |
Excellent |
Average |
Very poor |
F |
| P.V.D.F. |
1,75 |
0 % |
Average |
Poor |
Average |
C,M |
| C : Continuous multifilament yarn |
| F : Staple Fibre |
| M : Monofilament |
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The type of yarn refers to the physical way the fibre is spun or extruded
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Monofilament : Single yarn |
Multifilament : consisting of several individual fibres |
Staple fibre : cut and assembled multifilament |
Weave Pattern
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Plain |
Twill |
Chevron |
Satin |
Fabric Properties |
Weave pattern |
Type of yarn |
Plain |
Twill |
Satin |
Staple Fibre |
Multi |
Mono |
| Flow rate |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Medium |
Low |
High |
| Retention |
High |
Medium |
Medium |
High |
Medium |
Low |
| Blinding resistance |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Low |
Medium |
High |
| Cake release |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Finishing treatment |
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- Thermal stabilization
- Singeing
- Pre-stretching
- Chemical treatments
- Calendering
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Before calendering |
After calendering |
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