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Membrane Backing Layer - MemBase®

Casted thin film composite membrane elements require high-strength materials capable of withstanding fast production speeds and high tensions.

Our MemBase® membrane backing layer is a high-quality support that features a unique set of material properties designed to improve runnability in the casting process.

This nonwoven solution is applicable to Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration.

Features

  • High web uniformity
  • No pinholes
  • No standing fibers
  • Less curling
  • Long uniform rolls

Benefits

  • Improved adhesion with fewer membrane defects
  • Zero bleed-through for increased membrane efficiency
  • Reduction in quality defects in membrane casting
  • Reduction of edge curl under tension
  • Fewer changeovers increasing uptime

Certifications & Compliance

With MemBase®, you benefit from a membrane backing solution built to meet global regulatory requirements:

  • NSF 58 and NSF 61 certified for verified safety and performance
  • KIWA certifiable to meet stringent international water standards
  • ACS certifiable, supporting compliance with potable water regulations in France
A world of casting processes

  • Reverse Osmosis (RO)
  • Nanofiltration (NF)
  • Ultrafiltration (UF)
  • Microfiltration (MF)
  • Spiral Wound Membranes (SWM)
  • Flatsheet Membranes
Final Applications

  • Reverse osmosis water filtration
  • Desalination & brackish
  • Water reuse & liquid reclamation
  • Waste water treatment
  • Beverage distribution
  • Microbreweries
  • Dispensing equipments
  • Small water systems
Products & Services

Introducing MemBase®: The new home for SWM’s water filtration solutions

March 6, 2024
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