SECTION II

FILTER MEDIA
 FILTER MEDIA

Filter media may be classified into two most common classes :

1. Surface Filtration Media
Surface filter type media are distinguished by the fact that the solid particles of suspension on separation
are mostly retained on the medium’s surface . That is, particles do not penetrate into the pores.
Common examples of this type of media are filter paper, filter cloths, and wire mesh. Dust cake on top
of the medium makes it possible to clean the filter medium by means of backwash or backpulse.

2. Depth Filtration Media

Depth filter type media are largely used for liquid clarification. The are characterized by the fact that the
solid particles penetrate into te pores were they are retained. The drain of such media are considerably
larger than the particles suspension. The depth-type media could be cleaning by ultrasonic cleaning,
chemical cleaning, pyrolysis and hydrolysis.

Surface Filtration Media Depth Filtration Media

Classical weave Sintered metal fiber

Woven Wire
Dutch weave
Cloth
Sintered metal powder
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Multipor

Filling Sand
Perforated plate

Wedge wire

Sintered mesh
A. SURFACE MEDIA
Woven Wire Cloth
Perforated Sheet
Wedge Wire
Sintered Mesh
 A.1. Woven Wire Cloth

Wire cloth is a general term for a woven material made from a metallic wire. Traditional wire cloth
(Wire Mesh, Wire Screen, Woven Mesh) is made in rolls on a loom.
It consists of a warp and shute wire and the openings can be made in many geometric shapes and
sizes. The wire is generally crimped during the weaving process and the openings are controlled during the
weaving process.

Woven Wire Cloth Classification

Woven Type Picture Description

Shute wires are woven over one

Plain and under one warp wire.

CLASSICAL /
SQUARE WEAVE
Each shute wire typically passes
Twill over two warp wires and under
two, producing square openings.

Woven with a larger wire diameter

in the warp direction and a
Plain relatively smaller wire in the shute
direction.

DUTCH WEAVE
Shute wires are passed
alternately over and under two
Twill warp wires forming a fine mesh.

Similar with dutch weave but the

MULTIPOR WEAVE warp wire diameter is extra small
compare to the shute wire
diameter.
A.1.1. Classical Weave
Also called "square weave" is the most simple woven wire cloth. Square weave meshes are used for dirt
removal at low pressure differentials and for backwash filtering. Available for 3 mm – 30 micron opening.

1. Type of classical weave

¾ Plain square
Each shute wire is woven alternately over and under the warp wires
through the cloth at 90 degree angle.

¾ Twill square
Each shute wire typically passes over two warp wires and under two,
producing square openings. Twill weave can be made from larger
diameter wires than would be possible in plain square weave to obtain
greater strength, density, or corrosion resistance.

2. Square Weave Identification

Square weave is identified by :

a. Aperture size (w), Wire diameter (d) and Pitch (P)

The aperture size (w) describes the distance between to neighboring warp or weft wires, measured in the
centre of the aperture.
The wire diameter (d) given in the specification always refers to the measurement taken before weaving.
The weaving process may have a slight effect on the wire diameter.
Pitch (t) consists of the sum of the aperture size and the wire diameter: P = w + d.

The aperture is obtained by formula:

w (mm) = 25,4mm - d (mm)

mesh

b. Mesh
Mesh count is calculated upon the number of apertures per inch (25.4 mm).
Wire cloth with square or right angled apertures should be described using actual aperture size (w) and wire
diameter (d).
Example :

4 MESH 8 MESH 10 MESH

B = DIN Norm: Square weave is identified by a number of openings per square cm

called M/Qcm and by a wire diam.

c. Open area Ao (%)

The open area (Ao) describes the sum of all apertures as a percentage of the entire surface area.

2
 w 
Ao % =   x 100 %
 w+d 

Or

2
 mesh × w 
Ao % =   × 100 %
 25,4 

d. Mesh Thickness Controling

Mesh thickness is a controlling factor in screen printing. It is based on the wire

diameter and the weaving process. Thickness measurement is carried out prior to
tensioning using a sensor, measured pressure 1/8N, on a rigid, flat substrate.
e. Theoretical ink volume Vth

Theoretical ink volume Vth describes the volume of the open apertures,
converted into the substrate area.

f. Weight

For square weave mesh in plain or twilled weave :

weight (kg / m 2 ) = d 2 × 0.5 × Mesh

4. Specification
Here below you find a list of the most important square weaves with their technical characteristics .

Opening Weight
Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) M/qcm Material
(kg/m2)
w (µm) Ao (%)
1 3 SS 304 22400 77.8 4.5
1 0.62 SS 304 11700 84.9 1.0
2
2 SS 304 10700 71.0 4.0
1 1.4 SS 304 7470 77.8 1.5
1.1 SS 304 7370 75.7 1.8
3
1.5 SS 304 6970 67.7 3.4
1.8 SS 304 6670 62.0 4.9
0.8 SS 304 /SS 316 5550 76.4 1.3
1.19 SS 304 5160 66.0 2.8
4 1.2 SS 304 5150 65.8 2.9
1.5 SS 304 4850 58.3 4.5
1.6 SS 316 4750 56.0 5.1
0.73 SS 304 4350 73.3 1.3
5 1 SS 316 4080 64.5 2.5
1.5 SS 304 3580 49.7 5.6
0.89 5.58 PS 3340 62.4 2.4
6 0.9 PS/ SS 304 3330 62.0 2.4
0.62 SS 304 3610 72.9 1.2
6.5 0.9 SS 316 3010 59.2 2.6
0.5 Galva mesh 2680 71.0 1.0
0.6 9.92 SS 304 2580 65.8 1.4
0.65 SS 304 2530 63.2 1.7
8 0.7 SS 304/SS 316 2480 60.8 2.0
0.71 SS 304 2470 60.3 2.0
0.9 SS 304 2280 51.3 3.2
1 SS 316 2180 46.9 4.0
9 1 Welded mesh 1820 41.7 4.5
 Opening Weight
Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) M/qcm Material 2
w (µm) Ao (%) (kg/m )

0.45 Galvanish 2090 67.7 1.0

0.5 SS 304 2040 64.5 1.3
0.55 SS 304 1990 61.4 1.5
0.6 SS 304 1940 58.3 1.8
10 0.63 SS 304 1910 56.5 2.0
0.64 Galvanish 1900 56.0 2.0
0.8 SS 304 1740 46.9 3.2
0.9 SS 304 1640 41.7 4.1
1 SS 304 1540 36.8 5.0
0.5 Galvanish 1810 61.4 1.4
11
0.75 18.8 PS 1560 45.6 3.1
0.56 22.3 PS 1560 54.1 1.9
0.584 PS/ SS 304 1530 52.4 2.0
12
0.6 SS 304 1520 51.3 2.2
0.8 SS 304 1320 38.7 3.8
0.5 30.4 SS 304 1310 52.5 1.8
0.508 SS 304 1310 51.8 1.8
14
0.7 SS 304 1110 37.7 3.4
0.8 PS 1010 31.3 4.5
0.24 34.9 SS 304 1450 73.7 0.4
0.25 SS 304 1440 72.7 0.5
15
0.65 PS 1040 38.0 3.2
0.7 PS 990 34.4 3.7
0.45 39.7 SS 304 / SS 316 1140 51.3 1.6
0.457 PS / SS 304 1130 50.7 1.7
0.46 SS 316 1130 50.4 1.7
0.5 SS 316 1090 46.9 2.0
16
0.57 SS 304 / SS 316 1020 41.1 2.6
0.63 SS 304 / SS 316 960 36.4 3.2
0.71 PS 880 30.6 4.0
0.8 PS 790 24.6 5.1
17 0.5 44.8 PS 990 44.3 2.1
0.4 50.2 SS 304 1010 51.3 1.4
0.5 SS 304 910 41.7 2.3
18
0.7 SS 304 710 25.4 4.4
0.25 62 SS 304 1020 64.5 0.6
0.3 SS 304 970 58.3 0.9
0.34 SS 304 930 53.6 1.2
0.35 SS 304 920 52.5 1.2
20
0.4 PS/SS 304/ SS 316 870 46.9 1.6
0.47 SS 304 800 39.7 2.2
0.5 SS 304 770 36.8 2.5
0.56 PS 710 31.3 3.1
 Opening Weight
Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) M/qcm Material 2
w (µm) Ao (%) (kg/m )
0.28 SS 304 780 54.1 0.9
0.3 89.3 SS 304 760 51.3 1.1
24 0.35 PS/SS 304 710 44.8 1.5
0.36 PS/ SS 304 700 43.5 1.6
0.4 Galvanish/SS 304 660 38.7 1.9
25 0.4 96.9 SS 304 620 36.8 2.0
0.25 122 SS 304 660 52.5 0.9
0.28 SS 304 630 47.8 1.1
28
0.4 SS 304 510 31.3 2.2
0.42 SS 304 490 28.8 2.5
0.23 SS 316 620 53.0 0.8
0.26 Galvanish 590 48.0 1.0
0.28 140 PS 570 44.8 1.2
30
0.3 140 PS/ SS 304 550 41.7 1.4
0.33 140 PS 520 37.2 1.6
0.4 140 PS 450 27.8 2.4
32 0.25 159 SS 304 540 46.9 1.0
0.279 190 PS 450 37.9 1.4
35
0.28 SS 304 450 37.7 1.4
0.2 201 SS 304/ SS 316 510 51.3 0.7
36
0.22 PS 490 47.4 0.9
37 0.2 212 SS 304 490 50.2 0.7
38 0.14 224 SS 304 530 62.5 0.4
39 0.25 236 PS 400 38.0 1.2
0.17 SS 304 470 53.6 0.6
0.18 248 SS 316 460 51.3 0.6
0.195 SS 316 440 48.0 0.8
0.2 SS 304 440 46.9 0.8
40
0.22 SS 302 420 42.7 1.0
0.23 SS 316 410 40.7 1.1
0.25 SS 304 390 36.8 1.3
0.254 PS/ SS 304 380 36.0 1.3
42 0.28 273 320 28.8 1.6
45 0.241 314 PS 320 32.8 1.3
48 0.125 357 SS 316 400 58.3 0.4
0.17 SS 304 340 44.3 0.7
0.2 388 SS 304 310 36.8 1.0
50 0.22 SS 304/ SS 316 290 32.1 1.2
0.229 PS/ SS 304 280 30.2 1.3
0.23 SS 304 280 29.9 1.3
0.14 SS 304 280 44.8 0.6
0.15 SS 304 270 41.7 0.7
60 0.16 558 SS 316 260 38.7 0.8
0.165 SS 304 260 37.2 0.8
0.19 SS 316 230 30.4 1.1
 Opening Weight
Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) M/qcm Material 2
w (µm) Ao (%) (kg/m )
60 Twilled 0.25 SS 316 170 16.8 1.9
78 0.125 943 300 49.7 0.5
0.12 992 SS 316 200 38.7 0.6
0.125 SS 304 190 36.8 0.6
80
0.14 SS 304 Panel 180 31.3 0.8
0.18 SS 304/SS 316 140 18.8 1.3
0.1 1550 SS 304 150 36.8 0.5
100 0.11 SS 304 Panel 140 32.1 0.6
0.112 AISI 304 140 31.3 0.6
0.089 2232 SS 304 120 33.6 0.5
120
0.09 SS 304/SS 316 120 33.0 0.5
130 0.09 110 29.1 0.5
140 0.08 100 31.3 0.4
150 0.065 3488 SS 316 100 38.0 0.3
160 0.071 90 30.6 0.4
0.052 5022 SS 304 90 39.9 0.2
180
0.053 SS 304 90 39.0 0.3
0.04 SS 304/ SS 316 90 46.9 0.2
200
0.05 6200 SS 316 80 36.8 0.3
220 0.05 70 32.1 0.3
250 0.04 9688 SS 316 60 36.8 0.2
270 0.04 11300 SS 316 50 33.0 0.2
300 0.036 13950 SS 316 50 33.0 0.2
320 0.035 15872 SS 304 40 31.3 0.2
325 0.035 16372 SS 316 40 30.5 0.2
350 0.03 40 34.4 0.2
0.025 SS 316 40 36.8 0.1
400 0.029 24800 SS 316 30 29.5 0.2
0.03 SS 316 30 27.8 0.2
445 0.025 30694 SS 316 30 31.6 0.1
0.025 SS 316 30 31.0 0.1
450
0.026 31388 SS 316 30 29.1 0.2
0.023 38750 SS 316 30 29.9 0.1
500
0.025 SS 316 30 25.8 0.2
A. 1.2. Dutch Weave
Dutch Weave Wire Cloth is woven with a larger wire diameter in the warp direction and a relatively
smaller wire in the shute direction. This weave has great strength and is available in wide range of micron ranges.
It is primarily used to filter a wide range of liquid and slurry products. Its high density of wires gives it a higher
mechanical tensile than square wire mesh.

1. Type of dutch weave

• Plain Dutch
Woven in an over and under pattern, but warp wires are heavier -- larger in diameter -- than shute wires
which are driven very close to create a high density wire mesh with much lower flow rates and much
higher particle retention than plain square weaves.

These meshes have a lightly textured surface area and are particularly notable for their high flow rate
and reduced pressure drop.

• Twill Dutch
Similar to Plain Dutch except woven in the Twill Style. Each wire passes over two wires then under two
wires, still utilizing a smaller-diameter shute wire, allowing an even tighter weave and even finer filtration
than Plain Dutch Weave

For monofilament, twilled weaves achieve the smallest pores and a smooth mesh surface. The larger
material cross section allows for greater mesh stability.

• Reverse dutch weave

A Dutch weave can also be woven reversed : that means that the big wire is in the warp direction,
and the small one in shute direction. This type of Dutch weave gives more resistance for the same
opening.
2. Identification

Dutch weave is identified :

™ either by its mesh counts and wire diameters in each directions.
For example :
24 x 110 mesh 0.35 x 0.25
indicates a Dutch weave , with :
24 warp wires of 0.35mm diam. per linear inch,110 shute wires of 0.25mm diam. per linear inch.
™ or by its aperture .
This is given by the diameter of the smallest sphere tangent to the three sides of a curvilinear triangle
formed by a warp wire (D) and two shute/weft (d) wires as shown on drawing. This theoretically
calculated and is so called nominal opening. This opening varies from 300 to 10 microns.

To calculate the weight of dutch weave media :

 d 2 × 0.5 × mesh   d 2 × 0.5 × mesh 
weight (kg / m 2 ) = warp direction   + weft / shute direction  
 2   2 

Example :

12 x 64 14 x 88 24 x 110 40 x 200
3. Specification

Plain Dutch Weave

Nominal Opening Weight

Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) 2
(µm) (kg/m )
5 x 32 1.25 x 0.8 700 5.2
12 x 64 0.58 x 0.4 300 3.8
12 x 64 0.58 x 0.43 300 3.5
12 x 64 0.6 x 0.42 300 3.9
12 x 70 0.6 x 0.4 300 4.1
14 x 88 0.5 x 0.34 250 3.2
24 x 110 0.35 x 0.25 150 2.3
40 x 200 0.18 x 0.14 85 1.1
50 x 250 0.14 x 0.11 65 1
80 x 330 0.12 x 0.08 50 0.7
132 x 17 0.2 x 0.4 170 4.65
152 x 24 0.27 x 0.33 155 2.85
260 x 40 0.16 x 0.25 130 2.25

Twilled Dutch Weave

Nominal Opening Weight
Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) 2
(µm) (kg/m )
20 x 270 0.25 x 0.2 160 2.9
60 x 58
80 x 700 0.1 x 0.076 35 1.21
110 x 900 0.09 x 0.06
165 x 800 0.07 x 0.05 25 0.7
165 x 1400 0.07 x 0.05 20 0.65
200 x 600 0.058 x 0.046 20 0.49
200 x 1400 0.07 x 0.04 12 0.81
325 x 2300 0.035 x 0.025 8 0.47
400 x 2800 0.025 x 0.02 5 0.45

Reverse Dutch Weave / Auto screen

Nominal Opening Weight
Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) 2
(µm) (kg/m )
72 x 15 0.43 x 0.44 380 6.35
132 x 14 0.35 x 0.45 180 4.8
133 x 17 170 4.65
135 x 24 90 3.75
152 x 24 0.27 x 0.33 155 2.85
260 x 40 0.16 x 0.25 130 2.25
338 x 36 55 2.7
A.1.3. Multipor

This is a new generation of Dutch weave that offers :

ƒ a longer lifetime of your filters (till 5 times longer)

ƒ a more efficient filter giving a higher production output
ƒ a filter easy to clean

For the classical Dutch weave, the opening is given by the diameter of a sphere tangential to the three sides
of a curvilinear triangle formed by one warp wire (D) and two weft/shute wires (d).

This opening changes obviously at each weave and is also very difficult to control.
Also because of this characteristic,
- the percentual opening is very low (8-18%)
- the filter is difficult to clean

Those inconvenient are avoided by Multipor's characteristics :

Wrap wire diameter D is calculated only in function of strength
Weft wire diameter d is so that the opening left between two consecutive wires is smaller than the opening of
the curvilinear triangle described above.

Consequently :
1. The opening is given by the distance between two consecutive weft wires
This opening is constant at each weave and easy to control
2. The percentual opening is much higher (45% against 8 to 18% Dutch weave)

Advantages of multipor media :

ƒ a more accurate filtration
ƒ less pressure drop or higher flow
ƒ longer lifetime
ƒ easy to clean by back flush
Following graphics represent :
1. Pressure drop in function of viscosity
2. Pressure drop increases in function of time in same condition of flow - viscosity and temperature

∆P
Dutch weave

Multipor

Viscosity

∆P

Dutch weave
Multipor

T
Following pictures show :

1. Visual aspect of Dutch weave and Multipor

2. Visual aspect of Dutch weave and Multipor after usage.

By Multipor, the clogging appears on surface.

Multipor Specification

Multipor Wire Diameter Mesh Weight

2
(µm) Wrap Weft Thickness (kg/m )

15 0.05 0.02 0.08 0.26

20 0.06 0.02 0.1 0.32
25 0.07 0.025 0.115 0.38
30 0.08 0.03 0.146 0.45
35 0.095 0.035 0.165 0.47
40 0.095 0.04 0.16 0.45
50 0.15 0.05 0.252 0.7
60 0.193 0.06 0.28 0.84
75 0.23 0.075 0.37 1.08
90 0.28 0.1 0.446 1.25
 A2. Perforated Sheet

Perforated metal has many applications, including screening, ventilation, protection, or decoration.

• Hole Size

Hole size is the diameter of the perforation. As a rule of thumb, the hole diameter should be
at least the same size as the thickness of the perforated material or larger. Preferably, the
hole should be at least twice the size of the material thickness. As the hole diameter
approaches the material thickness, the higher probability of tool failure. For stainless
steel and similar higher-strength materials, it is preferable to specify a hole size at least
three times the thickness of the material

• Hole Center

Hole Center is the distance from the center of one hole to the center of the nearest hole
in the next adjoining row. Hole center is one of two measures of perforation spacing.
Because hole center and open area measure essentially the same property (perforation
spacing), you need specify only one or the other, not both.

• Thickness

Thickness is the measurement from the top surface to bottom surface of the material.

• Open Area

Perforated sheets contain holes and material. Open area is the total area of the holes
divided by the total area of the sheet and is expressed as a percent. In other words, open
area describes how much of a sheet is occupied by holes. If a perforated sheet has 60
percent open area, then 60 percent of the sheet is holes and 40 percent is material.

• Hole Pattern

Hole pattern is the arrangement of holes on a sheet—either staggered or straight rows. In a staggered hole
pattern, the direction of the stagger is normally parallel to the short dimension of the sheet.

The standard pattern is 60° staggered. It is the strongest, most versatile, and economical pattern of the
perforated choices. Also available are straight and 45° hole patterns, available by special order.
 Perforated Sheet Type Based On Hole Pattern

Straight Line Standart Staggered (60oC) Staggered 45oC

Round
Perforated

Square
Perforated

Rectangular
-
Perforated
 Straight Line Standart Staggered (60oC) Staggered 45oC

Round End
Slot -
Perforated

Hexagonal
- -
Perforated

To find the holes per square inch :

% Open Area % Open Area
H .P.S .I = =
Area of Hole 78.54 × D 2
 A3. Wedge Wire

Wedge wire is a welded steel structure, mainly used for filtration, separation and retention media.

It consists of surface profiles/ wire profile , usually V-shaped, that are resistance welded onto support
rod. The distance between the surface profiles is controlled very accurately, as it forms the slot through which
the filtrate flows.
In case of V-shaped surface profiles conical slots are created (as shown on figure).

In comparison with wire mesh and perforated metal, wedge wire continuous slot screens have more open
area, have very precise openings, are stronger and more durable, are virtually non-clogging and reduce media
abrasion.

Wire mesh and perforated metal may be less expensive initially, but wedge wire screens offer easier
installation and long-term operating and cost benefits. Wedge wire screens have maximum design flexibility, can
be constructed in a wide variety of shapes and sizes from a variety of corrosion resistant alloys such as type 304,
316, 316L, 321, and 410S stainless steels, as well as nickel alloys such as C-276.

Wedge wire has the following advantages:

• Non-clogging: the continuous slot formed by the V-shaped surface

wires ensures a two-point contact between the particles and the slot,
which minimizes clogging.

• High-precision slot sizes: precise slot sizes are available to meet

customer's requirements.

• Surface filtration: the V-shaped surface wires allow easy cleaning by

mechanical scraping or back flushing

• Low pressure-drop

• Strong construction: for most applications, the wedge wire screen is

self-supporting, because of the welding at each intersection.
1. Wedge Wire Screen Construction

Standart construction Invert construction

2. Wedge Wire Configuration

Standard Construction Invert

Internal External Construction

Radial /
Circumferential

Inverted radial wire

Axial

Inverted axial wire

The open area coefficient can be calculated from the following formula:

slot opening
Opening area =
slot opening + wire width
 3. Technical Description

Surface/Wire Profile
Ref. 6SC 10S 11S 12S 12SL 18S 22S 28S 28SC 34S 42S 50S 50SC ∅0.8 ∅1 ∅2

Width
0.6 0.75 0.75 1 1 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.2 2.8 3.4 3.4 3.4 0.8 1 2
(mm)
Height
1.2 1.425 1.8 2 2 2.5 3.7 4.5 4.5 5.5 6.8 7.5 7.5 - - -
(mm)
Angle 13 10 8 10 - 12.5 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 - - -

Support Rod
Ref. Q20 Q25 Q35 Q53 D45 10x3 11x5 25x3 30x3 38x3 50x3

Width
2 2 3 5 3.8 3 5 3 3 3 3
(mm)
Height
2.28 3 5 3 5.6 10 11 25 30 38 50
(mm)

All rod shapes are possible as long as the wire/rod combinations is weldable.
 B.1. Sintered Mesh

This media is composed of several layers of woven wire cloth sintered together. Typical sintered woven
material is composed of 5 layers of woven material.
The opening of the media is determined by the finest woven media included in the layers. They can be
made in flat sheets/round or tube materials. Any special composition of sintered multi-layered media can also be
made on request.
Material 304 - 316 or exotic materials

Type of sintered woven :

1. DSW
DSW is a steel filter medium consisting five layers mesh sintered together using heat and pressure.
The advantages of DSW is higher mechanical strength, greater rigidity and ease of fabrication. Typical
application include filtration of highly viscous liquid, Nutsch filters, centrifuges, fluidized bed application ,
aeration of silos and biotechnology.
is composed of :

• Protection mesh layer in classical weave

• Filter mesh layer in DW
• Drainage mesh layer in classical weave
• Two support mesh layers in DW

DSW Absolute filter rating µ Porosity % Thickness mm Weight kg/m²

2 5 45 1.6 – 1.8 9 – 10.5

5 10 45 1.6 – 1.8 9 – 10.5
10 15 45 1.6 – 1.8 9 – 10.5
15 20 45 1.6 – 1.8 9 – 10.5
20 25 45 1.6 – 1.8 9 – 10.5
30 35 45 1.6 – 1.8 9 – 10.5
40 50 45 1.8 – 2.0 9 – 10.5
50 60 45 1.8 – 2.0 9 – 10.5
60 75 45 1.8 – 2.0 9 – 10.5
75 90 45 1.8 – 2.0 9 – 10.5
2. MSW
MSW is a laminated sintered mesh similar to DSW achieving optimum flow rates with excellent
cleanability/backwashing properties. MSW is used widely in liquid and gas filtration due to its high
performance flow and backwashing properties.
MSW is composed of :

• Protection layer in classical weave

• Filtration layer in Multipor
• Drainage layer in classical weave
• Two support layers in classical weave

MSW Absolute filter rating µ Porosity % Thickness mm Weight kg/m²

2 5 62 2.4 - 2.5 8.5 – 9.5

5 10 62 2.4 - 2.5 8.5 – 9.5
10 15 62 2.4 - 2.5 8.5 – 9.5
15 20 62 2.4 - 2.5 8.5 – 9.5
20 25 62 2.4 - 2.5 8.5 – 9.5
30 35 62 2.4 - 2.5 8.5 – 9.5
40 50 62 2.5 – 2.6 8.5 – 9.5
50 60 62 2.5 – 2.6 8.5 – 9.5
60 75 62 2.5 – 2.6 8.5 – 9.5
75 90 62 2.5 – 2.6 8.5 – 9.5

Any special composition of sintered multi-layered media is available upon request.

B. DEPTH MEDIA
Sintered Metal Fiber
Sintered Metal Powder
Filling Sand
 B.1. Sintered Metal Fiber

Depth filter media composed of fine metal fibers (1.5 to 40 µm), randomly layered by air webbing,
sintered together and calendared to give the filtration characteristics required.

SFB is a multi-layered metal fibre depth filter medium with very high dirt holding capacity and gel retention
capability.

1. Basic Formulas for Bekipor Medium

• Density (δ) and Porosity (ε)

Density is the volume of fibres per volume of filter medium [m3/m3]
Porosity is the volume of air per volume of filter medium [m3/m3]
G
δ= ε = 1−δ
H ∗ρ
δ = density of medium in absolute value (not %)
G = weight of medium [kg/m2]
H = Thickness of medium [m]
ρ = specific weight of fiber [kg/m3], for stainless stell : ρ = 8000 kg/m3
ε = porosity of medium in absolute value (not %)

• Absolute filter rating of a medium or absolute pore size (A)

Absolute filter rating of a medium is the diameter of the largest spherical particle that will pass
through the filter element.

dm 37000 d
A= A= A≈
2.39 BPP 2δ
A = filter rating [micrometer]

d = diameter of finest fiber in medium [micrometer]

Remark : for mesh : A = dm (as all pores have the same dimensions)
• Maximum pore size of medium (dm)

Maximum pore size of a medium is the calculated diameter equivalent to the largest pore in the filter.

88400
dm = BPP = buble point pressure [Pa]
BPP

• Pressure loss over a filter (pressure drop)

Q H
∆P = v ∗ ∗
A k
∆P = pressure loss [Pa]
v = viscosity of filtered fluid [Pa s]
Q = flow rate [m3/s]
A = filter surface [m2]
H = thickness of medium [m]
k = constant depending from medium (permeability factor) [m2]

Remark : Q/A = fluid velocity [m/s]

The H/k value of a medium can be calculated with air permeability AP
H 6.5574 ∗ 10 9
= AP = air permeability [I/dm2/min]
k AP

• Dirt Holding Capacity (DHC)

Dirt holding capacity is mass of solid retained in filter until ∆P reaches 8 times the initial value.

DHC ≈ A ∗ G ∗ ε DHC increases with A,with G and with ε

• Total Fiber Surface

Total fiber surface is the total surface of all fibres in 1 m2 of medium [m2/m2]
4∗G
Surface =
ρ ∗d
ρ = specific weight of fiber [kg/m3]
d = diameter of finest fiber in medium [meter]
G = weight of medium [kg/m2]
 2. Types of Sintered Fiber

Min. Thickness DHC Porosity

Type Characteristic Best for
(µm) (media 10 µm) (10 µm) (10 µm)
Bekipor Two layer of fibers Liquid & polymer filtration 3 0.34 mm 6.89 78 %
2
ST AL3 High porosity both in pleated candle or g/cm
(SFBA) High DHC spin pack
Long on stream life
Bekipor Thin monolayer structure Fuel and Hydraulic filtration 5 0.2 mm 5.03 81 %
2
ST BL3 High permeability g/cm
(SFBB) Pleatable medium
Bekipor Three layer of fibers Lower pressure application 5 0.76 mm 10.3 85 %
2
ST CL3 Extremely high porosity (ex. Monomer filtration) g/cm
(SFBC) Extremely high DHC
Pleatable medium
Bekipor Three layer of fibers pre- Polymer filtration with 5 0.42 mm 9.9 g/cm2 73 %
ST CL4 compressed pleated candles or spinpack.
(SFBD) Pleated medium
Long on stream life High pressure application
Bekipor Thick monolayer fiber Economic, offer good price 10 0.26 mm 3.5 g/cm2 71 %
ST FP3 Pleatable medium and performance ratio
(SFBE) Light weight medium
Bekipor Three thick layer of fibers Polymer filtration 2 0.67 mm 7.51 72 %
ST DL4 pre-compressed. Very high pressure g/cm2
(SFBF) Strong and heavy (leaf disc)
medium
Non-pleatable
High DHC
Bekipor Similar with Bekipor DL4 Polymer filtration 2 1.02 mm 7.51 72 %
ST DL5 Thicker than ST DL4 Leaf disk application g/cm2
Bekipor Higher filtration efficiency Gas and air filtration 0.01 - - -
ST GA High porosity
Low pressure drop
 3. Sintered Fiber Specification

BPP BPP BPP Filter Air

min. Avg. max. rating Thickness Weight Porosity permeability at DHC
Type H/k [1/m]
range range range Based on [mm] [g/m2] % 200 Pa (2) [mg/cm2]
(1) [Pa] (1) [Pa] (1) [Pa] BPP [mm] [I/dm2 min]
SFBA /
ST AL3
3 AL3 10824 12300 13776 3 0.37 975 67 10 6.56E+08 7.2
5 AL3 6688 7600 8512 5 0.37 600 80 34 1.93E+08 6.51
7 AL3 4440 5045 5650 7 0.29 600 74 62 1.06E+08 5.06
10 AL3 3256 3700 4144 10 0.34 600 78 108 6.07E+07 6.89
15 AL3 2174 2470 2766 15 0.38 600 80 180 3.64E+07 10.41
20 AL3 1628 1850 2072 20 0.51 750 82 265 2.47E+07 12.06
25 AL3 1302 1480 1658 25 0.62 1050 79 325 2.02E+07 17.2
30 AL3 1087 1235 1383 30 0.62 1050 79 450 1.46E+07 21.12
40 AL3 814 925 1036 40 0.62 1200 76 620 1.06E+07 24.11
60 AL3 554 630 706 59 0.65 750 86 1350 4.86E+06 36.57
75 AL3 434 493 552 75 1.05 1200 86 1613 4.07E+06 84.18
80 AL3 407 463 519 80 1.05 1200 86 1604 4.09E+06 93.72
90 AL3 362 411 460 90 1.03 1200 85 1740 3.77E+06 101.12
100 AL3 326 370 414 100 1.16 1200 87 1900 3.45E+06 133.14
SFBB /
ST BL3
5 BL3 6160 7000 7840 5 0.18 300 79 45 1.46E+08 5.47
10 BL3 3256 3700 4144 10 0.2 300 81 125 5.25E+07 5.03
15 BL3 2174 2470 2766 15 0.17 300 78 250 2.62E+07 4.14
20 BL3 1628 1850 2072 20 0.19 300 80 400 1.64E+07 5.41
40 BL3 814 925 1036 40 0.23 300 84 1100 5.96E+06 8.66
60 BL3 554 630 706 59 0.145 300 74 1718 3.82E+06 11.94
SFBC /
ST CL3
5 CL3 6248 7100 7952 5 0.84 975 85 37 1.77E+08 12.99
10 CL3 3080 3500 3920 11 0.76 900 85 110 5.96E+07 10.3
15 CL3 2112 2400 2688 15 0.76 900 85 203 3.23E+07 9.91
20 CL3 1496 1700 1904 22 0.79 900 86 345 1.90E+07 21.42
25 Cl3 1298 1475 1652 25 0.82 900 86 385 1.70E+07 17.23
30 Cl3 1082 1230 1378 30 0.8 900 86 650 1.01E+07 19.05
40 Cl3 814 925 1036 40 0.8 900 86 675 9.71E+06 28.14
SFBD /
ST CL4
5 CL4 6512 7400 8288 5 0.42 900 73 32 2.05E+08 6.43
7 CL4 4488 5100 5712 7 0.42 900 73 54 1.21E+08 9.5
10 CL4 3256 3700 4144 10 0.42 900 73 75 8.74E+07 8.9
15 CL4 2112 2400 2688 15 0.42 900 73 180 3.64E+07 9.29
20 CL4 1628 1850 2072 20 0.42 900 73 230 2.85E+07 12.32
25 CL4 1320 1500 1680 25 0.48 1050 73 294 2.23E+07 12.06
 BPP BPP BPP Filter Air
min. Avg. max. rating Thickness Weight Porosity permeability at DHC
Type H/k [1/m]
range range range Based on [mm] [g/m2] % 200 Pa (2) [mg/cm2]
(1) [Pa] (1) [Pa] (1) [Pa] BPP [mm] [I/dm2 min]
SFBE / ST
FP3
3080 3500 3920 11 0.26 600 71 90 7.29E+07 3.5
10 FP3
15 FP3 2288 2600 2912 14 0.32 600 77 140 4.68E+07 7.5
20 FP3 1584 1800 2016 21 0.28 675 70 240 2.73E+07 6
40 FP3 814 925 1036 40 0.29 675 71 625 1.05E+07 9
60 FP3 484 550 616 67 0.29 675 71 1200 5.46E+06 12

SFBF / ST
DL4
2 DL4 15840 18000 20160 2 0.38 1500 51 3 2.19E+09
3 DL4 10824 12300 13776 3 0.69 1500 73 13 5.04E+08
5 DL4 6776 7700 8624 5 0.67 1500 72 24 2.73E+08 7.74
7 DL4 4400 5000 5600 7 0.67 1500 72 43 1.52E+08 10.5
10 DL4 3538 4020 4502 9 0.67 1500 72 53 1.24E+08 7.51
12 DL4 2816 3200 3584 12 0.67 1500 72 85 7.71E+07 12.8
15 DL4 2121 2410 2699 15 0.67 1500 72 135 4.86E+07 9.13
20 DL4 1672 1900 2128 19 0.67 1500 72 165 3.97E+07 13.42
25 DL4* 1302 1480 1658 25 0.84 2055 69 220 2.98E+07
30 DL4 1082 1230 1378 30 0.76 1500 75 350 1.87E+07 12.75
40 DL4 814 925 1036 40 0.75 1500 75 625 1.05E+07 24.52
ST DL5
2 DL5 SS 15840 18000 20160 2 0.57 2260 50 3 2.19E+09
3 DL5 - 10824 12300 13776 3 0.69 1500 73 13 5.04E+08
3 DL5 SS 9944 11300 12656 3 1.1 2260 74 19 3.45E+08
5 DL5 SS 6688 7600 8512 5 1.02 2260 72 26 2.52E+08 7.74
7 DL5 SS 4620 5250 5880 7 1.02 2260 72 45 1.46E+08 10.6
10 DL5 SS 3256 3700 4144 10 1.02 2260 72 68 9.64E+07 7.51
15 DL5 SS 2156 2450 2744 15 0.96 2260 71 150 4.37E+07 9.13
15 DL5 - 2121 2410 2699 15 0.67 1500 72 135 4.86E+07 9.13
15 DL5 N*N* 2112 2400 2688 15 1.05 2650 68 130 5.04E+07 11.94
20 DL5 SS 1628 1850 2072 20 1.05 2260 73 194 3.38E+07 13.42
30 DL5 N*N* 1082 1230 1378 30 1.2 2646 72 390 1.68E+07 12.75
40 DL5 N*N* 814 925 1036 40 1.05 2646 69 425 1.54E+07 24.52
* Only with meshes

Remarks :
(1) Bubble point pressure (Pa): determined according to ASTM E128-61 equivalent ISO 4003
(2) AP : air permeability : determined according to NF A-95-352 equivalent ISO 4022
(3) Dirt holding capacity : determined according to Multipass method ISO 4572 –∆ p = 8 ∆ p
initial, using AC fine test dust.

Bekaert New Sintered Fiber

 ™ Bekipor ST GA

The GA series is specially developed to be used in gas and air filtration. Because of its higher filtration
efficiency, the heavier GA types can be used for HEPA applications.

Because of the high porosity, high efficiency is combined with low pressure drop.

Specification :

Air Permeability DOP Efficiency

Thickness Weight Porosity dP
Type at 200 Pa (1)
[mm] [g/m2] [%] [Pa]
[I/dm2 min] 0.01 µm 0.07 µm 0.1 µm 0.2 µm 0.3 µm 0.4 µm
3 AL3 0.37 975 67 10 99.995 97.656 96.679 96.805 98.747 99.484 1951
GA4 0.195 600 62 99.908 98.417 98.249 99.379 99.89 99.96 3870
GA5 0.27 900 58
GA6 0.42 1200 64
GA7 0.5 600 85 23 99.974 95.054 92.503 89.2 93.864 95.683 604
GA8 1 1200 85 11 99.97 99.929 99.828 99.695 99.809 99.938 1530
GA9 2.15 2400 86 6 100 100 99.999 99.996 99.999 100 2619
GA10 0.54 600 86 80 99.939 99.939 59.296 42.319 57.351 58.777 255
GA11 1.2 1200 88 35 99.996 99.996 90.398 81.438 86.874 89.044 520
GA12 1.82 2400 84 16 99.994 99.994 99.111 97.393 98.311 98.824 981
Remarks :
(1) Bubble point pressure (Pa): determined according to ASTM E128-61 equivalent ISO 4003
(2) AP : air permeability : determined according to NF A-95-352 equivalent ISO 4022
(3) Dirt holding capacity : determined according to Multipass method ISO 4572 –∆ p = 8 ∆ p
initial, using AC fine test dust.

™ Bekipor WB

Bekipor WB is a web of loose metal fibers, uniformly laid to form a three-dimensional non woven
labyrinth structure.

Specification :

Weight
Type Fibre Diameter µm
g/m2

WB 02/150 2 150
WB 04/150 4 150
WB 6.5/150 6.5 150
WB 08/300 8 300
WB 12/300 12 300
WB 22/300 22 300
WB 30/300 30 300
3. Material Specification :

Standard material : 316 L

Possible : Hastelloy - Inconel 601 - Fecralloy (but only 20µ and higher)

AISI 316 L Inconel 601 Alloy HR Fecralloy

Min. Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
C 0.03 C 0.10 C 0.01 C 0.03
Mn 2.00 Mn Mn 0.05 Mn 0.35
P 0.05 P P 0.02 P 0.04 0.04
S 0.03 S S 0.01 S 0.01
Si 0.75 Si Si 0.10 Si 0.35
Chemical Cr 16.00 18.00 Cr 21.00 25.00 Cr 22.00 24.00 Cr 19.50 20.50
analysis Ni 10.00 14.00 Ni 58.00 63.00 Ni balance Ni 0.35
Mo 2.00 3.00 Mo Mo 15.00 16.50 Mo
Fe Balance Fe balance Fe 1.50 Fe balance
Al 1.40 Al 0.10 0.40 Al 4.55 4.95
Co 0.30 Co
Cu 0.15
Y 0.25 0.3
Max.
Temperature 350 - 380 oC 560 oC 600 oC 1000 oC
Corrosion No HCl/HF Good vs. sulphur
resistance No Cl-/ Br-/ F- No H2SO4 Good in H2SO4 and its components
 B.2. Sintered Metal Powder

Depth filter media composed of calibrated metal particules, rounded shaped or

shattered sharp shaped, randomly layed and sintered.

Stainless steel powder

SP is a multi-layered metal powder depth filter medium with high shear rates and small opening on request
down to 0.2µ

Standard material : 316 L

Exotic alloys on request

Sintered Metal Powder Specification

Mean BPP Thickness Nominal Rating Based Initial Removal Ratings (µm)
Media Grade
(Pa) (mm) on BPP (µm) 90 % 99 % 99.9%
0.2 20250 1 2 0.5 0.9 1.4
0.5 11750 1 3 1 1.7 2.2
1 7650 1 5 1.5 2.2 3.3
2 5100 2 7 4 5.5 9
5 3700 2 10 5 8 13
10 2250 2 16 10 16 20
20 1493 3 25 20 26 35

(1) Bubble point pressure (Pa): determined according to ASTM E128-61 equivalent ISO 4003
(2) AP : air permeability : determined according to NF A-95-352 equivalent ISO 4022
(3) Dirt holding capacity : determined according to Multipass method ISO 4572 –∆ p = 8 ∆ p
initial, using AC fine dust test.
 B.3. Filling Sand

Filtration sands are typically used in the spin block for production of synthetic fiber and yarn.

The purpose of this sand is to :

• Create an even distribution of heat and pressure before spinning
• Shear the gels contained in the polymer.

Depending of the material hardness and shapes of particles, the shearing effect will be high or low. The
shearing effect of filtration sand is mostly ended when polymer has found a preferential way through the sand;
this is called the channeling effect. The more irregular are the shapes of sand, the later appears he channeling
effect.

We are able to supply you with filtration sand in different materials such as :

Type Characteristics Properties Size

Metal Sand austenitic stainless steel
High shearing From 2.000 mm to 50
P01 Iron base Cr 20 % Ni 12 % Si 3 % & Mo 2 %
Low channelling microns
giving a high resistance to oxidation
Metal Sand nickel-based alloy (type IN 600) Very high shearing
From 2.000 mm to 50
P02 Ni base Cr 15 % Iron 8 % & Si 2.5 % High resistance to
microns
Developed for nylon yarn oxidation
Metal Sand stainless steel AISI 316 L
Good shearing From 1.700 mm to 50
P03 Iron base Cr 17 % Ni 12 % Mo 2.5 % & Si 0.5
Low channelling microns
%
Metal Sand nickel-free not austenitic stainless
Very high shearing
steel From 2.000 mm to 50
P04 High resistance to
Iron base Cr 36 % & Si 3.0 % microns
oxidation
with magnetic properties
Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3)
Low shearing From 3.000 mm to 50
P10 blocky shaped fused brown
Medium channelling microns
with good abrasive properties
Very low shearing From 2.000 mm to 50
P20 Glass beads
High channelling microns
Ceramic beads
Very low shearing
Fused ZirconiumSilicate Beads From 2.000 mm to 50
P30 High resistance to
ZrO2 65 % SiO2 30% microns
oxidation
Especially recommended for fine grinding
Silica beads Low shearing From 2.500 mm to 100
P40
Quartz silica sand Sio2 Medium channelling microns

Stainless Steel Alumunium oxide Silica sand Glass/ceramics beads

Type of filling sand :
1. Metal Sand

Metal sand is used in the textile industry for the filtration of polymer melts

Sizes (µm) Sizes (Mesh) Density Porosity

Type and Characteristic
Min Max Min Max (g/cm3) (%)

MSAND/P01 44 90 170 325 2.7 55

• Austenitic stainless steel 90 125 120 170 2.3 58
• High resistance to oxidation 125 180 80 120 2.2 61
• Filtration of polyester and polyamides 150 300 50 100 1.75 73
180 250 60 80 2.0 64
180 425 40 80 1.7 74
250 350 45 60 2.0 66
250 600 30 60 1.65 74
300 700 25 35 1.6 75
350 500 35 45 2.2 71
500 850 20 35 1.8 73
700 2000 10 25 1.5 76
850 2000 10 20 1.6 75
MSAND/P02 44 90 170 325 2.7 55
• Nickel-based alloy (type IN 600) 90 125 120 170 2.3 58
• Extremerly oxidation resistant 125 180 80 120 2.2 61
• For spinning of nylon yarn 180 250 60 80 2.0 64
250 350 45 60 2.0 66
350 500 35 45 2.2 71
500 850 20 35 1.8 73
850 2000 10 20 1.6 75
MSAND/P03 44 90 170 325 2.35
• Stainless steel AISI 316 90 125 120 170 2.2
125 180 80 120 2.5
180 250 60 80 1.8
250 350 45 60 1.65
350 500 35 45 1.6
500 850 20 35 1.6
700 2000 10 35 1.5
850 1700 12 20 1.7
MSAND/P04 44 90 170 325 2.7 55
• It is a nickel-free stainless metal sand 90 125 120 170 2.3 58
with magnetic properties. 125 180 80 120 2.2 61
180 250 60 80 2.0 64
250 350 45 60 2.0 66
350 500 35 45 2.2 71
500 850 20 35 1.8 73
850 2000 10 20 1.6 75
2. Alumunium oxide
The filtration sand type P10 is a blocky shaped, fused brown Alumunium Oxide, especially produced
for the filtration melted polymers.
It’s good abrasive properties are giving moderate shearing of the polymers.

Sizes (µm) Sizes

Type and Characteristic Density (g/cm3)
Min Max (Mesh)

MSAND/P10 36 97 220 1.60 – 1.72

• Fused brown 44 115 180 1.61 – 1.73
alumunium oxide 53 137 150 1.62 – 1.74
• Blocky shape with sharp 63 163 120 1.65 – 1.77
edges
74 194 100 1.67 – 1.79
• Moderate shearing of
105 230 90 1.75 – 1.85
polymers
125 274 80 1.77 – 1.87
177 390 60 1.81 – 1.91
210 460 54 1.84 – 1.94
250 550 46 1.86 – 1.97
354 770 36 1.90 – 2.02
420 920 30 1.92 – 2.02
550 1090 24 1.95 – 2.06
710 1300 20 1.96 – 2.08
840 1540 16 1.96 – 2.08
1000 1840 14 1.97 – 2.07
1190 2190 12 1.97 – 2.07
1410 2600 10 1.98 – 2.08
1680 3090 8 2.00 – 2.10

3. Silica Sand
The filtration sand type P40 is a Quartz Silica Sand especially developed for the production of man-
made fibers. It is a natural and uncrushed Silica Sand, washed, dried and graded.

This sand is used in filtering hot, molten pre-spun textile filament. Its purpose is to fill the empty
volume of the spinpack and create an even distribution of the flow before the spinpack filter.

Sizes (µm)
Type and Characteristic Maximum Larger Than Maximum Finer Than
Min Max
MSAND/P40 90 150 150 micron is 15 % 90 micron is 15 %
• Rounded to sub-rounded shape 150 300 300 micron is 10 % 150 micron is 15 %
• Used to fill the empty volume of
spinpack. 300 600 600 micron is 10 % 300 micron is 10 %

600 1180 1.18 mm is 10 % 600 micron is 10 %

700 1200 1.2 mm is 10 % 700 micron is 10 %

1180 2360 2.36 mm is 10 % 1.18 mm is 10 %

4. Ceramic Beads
Glass/ceramic beads is a grinding media. Type of ceramic beads :

- Grinding media type P31

The grinding media type P31 is made of Fused ZirconiumSilicate Beads - fused ZrSi beads -
produced by “fusion” method which gives excellent internal crystal structure properties to the beads. With
its smooth surface, excellent hardness and impact strength, the P31 ZrSi media is one of the ideal
grinding media for high speed stirred mills.

Especially recommended for fine grinding of zirconia silicate, alumina powder, TiO2, high class
paints, inks and coatings in high speed mills. It can be also used as sand-blasting media for metal
polishing.

Technical specification :
Chemical Composition : ZrO2 : min. 65%
SiO2 : min. 30%
Other : 5
Real specific weight (kg/dmc) : 3.90
Bulk density (kg/dmc) : 2.35
Hardness (Mohs) :8
Roundness (%) : >90
Recomm. Disc speed (m/s) : 13 max.
Sizes available, dia. (mm) : from 0.2 mm to 3.0 mm
Packaging : 20/25 kg net in plastic drum, 20/25 kg net in PP-bag
Or in big bags of 500 or 1000 kg net.

- Grinding media type P32

The grinding media type P32 is made of Sintered ZirconiumSilicate Beads - sintered ZrSi beads -
produced by novel “Colloidal Injection Moulding” method which gives excellent internal crystal structure
and fine crystalline grain size to the beads. With its smooth surface, moderate hardness and excellent
impact strength, the P32 ZrSi media is one of the ideal grinding media for ultra fine grinding in high
speed stirred mills.

Especially recommended for fine grinding of engineering ceramics, zirconia silicate, alumina powder,
TiO2, high class paints, inks and coatings in high speed mills. It can be also used as sand-blasting media
for metal polishing.

Technical specification :
Chemical Composition : ZrO2 : min. 65%
SiO2 : min. 30 %
Other : 5
Real specific weight (kg/dmc) : 3.96
Bulk density (kg/dmc) : 2.35
Hardness (Mohs) : >7.2
Roundness (%) : >90
Recomm. Disc speed (m/s) : 13 max.
Sizes available, dia. (mm) : from 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm
Packaging : 20/25 kg net in plastic drum, 20/25 kg net in PP-bag
Or in big bags of 500 or 1000 kg net.
- Grinding media P33
The grinding media type P33 is made of 85% Stabilized Zirconia Beads, which features high
density, toughness and super hardness, enabling to achieve superior grinding efficiencies compared with
other conventional lower density grinding media.

The high wear-resistant property of the P33 grinding media makes it effectively to eliminate product
contamination and substantially lengthen media life. These special features make the P33 grinding
media especially suitable for sensitive products and critical applications. The P33 grinding media are
widely used for high viscosity, wet grinding and dispersion.

Technical specification :
Chemical Composition : ZrO2 : min. 85%
Al2O3 : min. 10%
Y2O3+others : 5
Real specific weight (kg/dm3) : 5.85
Bulk density (kg/dm3) : 3.4 – 3.6
Hardness (HV) : min. 1100kg/mm2
Roundness (%) : min. 90
Fracture Toughness : min. 7Mpa m1/2
Bending Strength : min. 100 Mpa
Grain Size : max. 0.8 µm
Water absorbtion :0
Sizes available, dia. (mm) : from 0.2 mm to 5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm.
Size of 3 mm and over are produces by CIP method.
Special request could be met based on order.
Packaging : 20/25 kg net in plastic drum, 20/25 kg net in PP-bag
Or in big bags of 500 or 1000 kg net.