Filtration

Polyphenylene Sulfide Felt, RASTEX® scrim, 543 g/m2 (16 oz/yd2)

Filtration

Polyphenylene sulfide felt with RASTEX® scrim, 543 g/m2 (16 oz/yd2)

Description

A 191°C (375°F) maximum service temperature, polyphenylene sulfide felt filter bag for use in pulse-jet style dust collectors subject to chemical attack.


Features and benefits

  • Patented GoreTM membrane technology provides an excellent combination of filtration efficiency and dust cake release
  • RASTEX® polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) scrim offers superior chemical resistance and excellent dimensional stability
  • Polyphenylene sulfide felt has excellent chemical resistance for longer bag life

Applications

  • Chemicals processing: dryer baghouses in the pigment, plastic, and catalyst industries
  • Metals processing: baghouses in the foundry, base metal production, and EAF steel production industries
  • Power generation and Incineration: incinerator baghouses and coal-fired boiler baghouses

Technical specifications

Fiber content Polyphenylene sulfide staple,
RASTEX® expanded PTFE scrim
Felt construction Supported needlefelt, RASTEX® fiber scrim
Continuous operating temperature 191°C (375°F)
Acid resistance Excellent
Alkali resistance Excellent
Weight 543 g/m2 (16 oz/yd2)
Breaking strength  
- Machine direction 1113 N/5 cm (250 lb/2 in) wide sample
- Cross-machine direction 1113 N/5 cm (250 lb/2 in) wide sample
Mullen burst 3447 kPa (500 psi) minimum
Thickness 1.78 mm (0.070 in)
Thermal stability < 2.0% shrinkage at 204°C (400°F) for 2 hours
Durability Good