GORE® Membrane Technology vs. Non-Membrane Media: Industrial Baghouse Filters
![Baghouse Filtration using Membrane Technology vs Non-Membrane Media](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_full/public/2016-06/membrane-illustration-thumb.jpg?itok=ar0XgNmh 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/resource_full/public/2016-06/membrane-illustration-thumb.jpg?itok=ar0XgNmh 2x)
Technical Information, United States,
Learn the differences between membrane and non-membrane filter media. GORE Membrane Technology provides longer bag life, lower emissions rates, lower pressure drops and better has throughput.
![non-membrane](/sites/default/files/2016-05/non-membrane-Recovered_0.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-05/non-membrane-Recovered_0.png 2x)
Non-Membrane Depth Filtration
Filtering Mode
- Dust is filtered inside of filter media
- Internal dust cake buildup required
- Particles enter into filter media and can pass through
- Might not filter finest particles
- Efficiency requires careful balance between filter, particulate, and system conditions
Cleaning Mode
- Difficult to remove particles, only surface dust cake is removed
- Dust deep inside media can cause higher Dp and blinding with time
- Dust buildup inside media can lead to emissions after cleaning
![membrane](/sites/default/files/2016-05/membrane-Recovered_0.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-05/membrane-Recovered_0.png 2x)
Membrane Surface Filtration
Filtering Mode
- Dust filtered at membrane surface
- No dust cake buildup required
- No particles enter backer
- Capable of submicron filtration
- Maintains capture efficiency over wide range of system conditions
Cleaning Mode
- Almost all dust falls off membrane surface
- Particles do not build up inside backer
- Surface is hydrophobic, even wet dust cakes can still be handled
GORE™ Membrane Efficiency and Versatility
Membrane (500x)
![membrane](/sites/default/files/2016-04/membrane.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/membrane.png 2x)
Surface Filtration
Uniform membrane structure allows higher efficiency.
Non-Membrane (500x)
![Non-Membrane (500x)](/sites/default/files/2016-04/non-membrane_2.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/non-membrane_2.png 2x)
Depth Filtration
Dust still penetrates into backer and is trapped.
GORE has developed a family of membranes for use in industrial filtration applications
![Traditional Membrane for versatility](/sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik1.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik1.png 2x)
GORE® Traditional Membrane for versatility
![Membrane for rugged environments](/sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik2.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik2.png 2x)
GORE Membrane for rugged environments
![Membrane optimized for both airflow and durability](/sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik3.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik3.png 2x)
GORE Membrane optimized for both airflow and durability
![Membrane optimized for both durability and efficiency](/sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik4.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/Grafik4.png 2x)
GORE Membrane optimized for both durability and efficiency
GORE Membrane Performance Charts
GORE Membrane Filters are not just cleanable, they are also more efficient and last longer.
![Better Throughput](/sites/default/files/2016-04/bettergasthroughput-graph_0.jpg 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/bettergasthroughput-graph_0.jpg 2x)
![Lower Emissions](/sites/default/files/2016-04/Loweremission-graph_0.jpg 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/Loweremission-graph_0.jpg 2x)
![Lower Pressure Drops](/sites/default/files/2016-04/lowerpressuredrops-graph_0.jpg 1x, /sites/default/files/2016-04/lowerpressuredrops-graph_0.jpg 2x)
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.