SureVent® PVDF Membrane
The superhydrophobic PVDF membrane repels most liquids, including alcohols, protein solutions, lipid suspensions, and other solutions with low surface tension.
Typical Applications
- Bag and tubing vents
- Vial vents
- Pump vents
- IV vents
- Transducer protection
- Vent caps
- Insufflation
- Gas anesthesia monitoring
Superhydrophobic Membranes
| Pore Size ( µm ) |
0.1 |
0.22 |
0.45 |
0.65 |
1 |
2.0-5.0** |
|---|
| Thickness ( µm ) |
80-140 |
100-150 |
90-140- |
90-140 |
90-140 |
90-175 |
|---|
| Max. Operating Temp. (°C)** |
126 |
126 |
126 |
126 |
126 |
126 |
|---|
| Tensile Strength (lbs/in) |
>2.7 |
>2.7 |
>2.7 |
>2.7 |
>1.7 |
|
|---|
| Gamma Compatibility |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|---|
| Water breakthrough pressure (psi) |
73 |
45 |
25 |
15 |
7 |
2 |
|---|
| Airflow rate (slpm/cm2 at 10 psi) |
>1 |
>1 |
>1 |
>4.5 |
>12.8 |
>13 |
|---|
** Use at temperatures below 80 °C for aromatic hydrocarbons.
** Nominal size
