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FILTRATION 

NEWS 

Your Global Source 

July/August 2012 

Volume 31 No. 4 

www.filtnews.com 

Special Reports: 

– Absorbing Filter Media 

– Removing Water from Petroleum 

– Testing Cartridge Filter Performance 

– Testing Adsorption Energies 

in Activated Carbon Applications 

A2Z Filtration Continues Improvements 

in Equipment Design and Customization 

2013 Buyers’ Guide

IN THIS ISSUE 

July/August 2012, Vol. 31, No. 4 

Association | News 

AFS 25th Anniversary – An Event to Remember 6 

Industry | Events 

Whitehouse Scientific Sponsors Filtration Society’s 2012 Conference 10 

In-Place Filter Testing Workshop Scheduled at Harvard 12 

Cover Story | A2Z Filtration 

The Importance of Design and Customization in 

Filter Production Equipment 14 

Absorbents | Adsorbents 

Absorbing Filter Media 16 

Removing Water from Petroleum with Super Absorbent Polymers 20 

Testing | Filter Performance 

Determination of Cartridge Filter Performance Via 

Rigorous Outside ISO-Challenge Testing 24 

Testing | GAED 

GAED Determines Needed Adsorption Energies in 

Activated Carbon Applications 30 

Company | News 

Quantachrome Instruments Signs Collaborative Agreement with 

South American Institutes 36 

2013 Buyers’ Guide 

Company Index 38 

Company Listing 40 

 

 

 

 

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Editorial Advisory Board 

Editorial Board Chairman 

Edward C. Gregor, 

Chairman 

E.C. Gregor & Assoc. LLC 

Tel: 1 704 442 1940 

Fax: 1 704 442 1778 

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M&A, Filtration Media 

Haluk Alper, President 

MyCelx Technologies Corp. 

Tel: 770 534 3118 

Fax: 770 534 3117 

alper@mycelx.com 

Oil Removal – Water and Air 

Peter S. Cartwright, PE 

Cartwright Consulting Co. 

Tel: 952 854 4911 

Fax: 952-854-6964 

pscartwright@msn.co 

Membranes, RO, 

Ultrafiltration 

Wu Chen 

The Dow Chemical Company 

Tel: 1 979 238 9943 

wuchen@dow.com 

Process Filtration (liquid/gas) 

Equipment and Media 

Peter R. Johnston, PE 

Tel/Fax: 1 919 942 9092 

ddandp3@aol.com 

Test procedures 

Jim Joseph 

Joseph Marketing 

Tel/Fax: 1 757 565 1549 

josephmarketing@verizon.net 

Coolant Filtration 

Dr. Ernest Mayer 

DuPont Co. 

Tel: 1 302 368 0021 

Fax: 1 302 368 1474 

ernest.mayer@usa.dupont.com 

General Solid/Liquid Separations 

in All Areas 

Robert W. Mcilvaine 

Tel: 1 847 272 0010 

Fax: 1 847 272 9673 

mcilvaine@ 

mcilvainecompany.com 

www.mcilvainecompany.com 

Mkt. Research & Tech. Analysis 

Henry Nowicki, Ph.D. MBA 

Tel: 1 724 457 6576 

Fax: 1 724 457 1214 

Henry@pacslabs.com 

www.pacslabs.com 

Activated Carbons Testing, 

R&D, Consulting, Training 

Brandon Ost, CEO 

Filtration Group 

High Purity Prod. Div. 

Tel: 1 630 723 2900 

bost@filtrationgroup.com 

Air Filters, Pharmaceutical 

and Micro-Electronic 

Gregg Poppe 

The Dow Chemical Company 

Tel: 1 952 897 4317 

Fax: 1 942 835 4996 

poppeg@dow.com 

Industrial Water, Power, 

and Membrane Technology 

Dr. Graham Rideal 

Whitehouse Scientific Ltd. 

Tel: +44 1244 33 26 26 

Fax: +44 1244 33 50 98 

rideal@ 

whitehousescientific.com 

Filter and Media Validation 

Andy Rosol 

Global Filtration Products Mgr. 

FLSmidth Minerals 

andy.rosol@flsmidth.com 

Tel: 1800 826 6461/1 801 526 2005 

Precoat/Bodyfeed Filter Aids 

Clint Scoble 

Filter Media Services, LLC 

Office: 1 513 528 0172 

Fax: 1 513 624 6993 

cscoble@filtermediaservices.com 

Fabric Filters , Filter Media, 

Baghouse Maintenance 

Tony Shucosky 

Pall Microelectronics 

Tel: 1 410 252-0800 

Fax: 1 410 252-6027 

tony_shucosky@pall.com 

Cartridges, Filter Media, 

Membranes 

Mark Vanover 

Bayer MaterialScience LLC 

Key Account Manager 

Tel: 1- 314-591-1792 

Email: 

mark.vanover@bayer.com 

Polyurethane Systems 

Scott P. Yaeger 

Filtration and Separation 

Technology LLC 

Tel/Fax: 219-324-3786 

Mobile: 805-377-5082 

spyaeger@msn.com 

Membranes, New Techn. 

Dr. Bob Baumann 

Advisory Board 

Member Emeritus 

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AFS 25th Anniversary – 

An Event to Remember 

The six AFS members who have been active since 1987. Left to right: Scott Yaeger, Don Olds, Ed Gregor, Ken Rubow, Ernie 

Mayer and Lew Osterhoudt. 

T 

he American Filtration & 

Separations Society celebrated 

its 25th Anniversary 

June 4 - 7 at its 2012 Spring Conference 

in Boca Raton, Florida. The 

conference began with its traditional 

day of Short Courses on Monday 

based on 4-hour training sessions 

covering a variety of topics, including: 

Basics in Liquid Filtration, Basics 

in Air Filtration, Microfiltration 

Membranes, Filtration Media Use 

and Markets, Gas/Solid Separation 

with Fabric Filters, Filter Media Design, 

Ultrafiltration Membranes and 

Gas/Solid Separations with Cyclones. 

Tuesday morning began with three 

plenary speakers and the topics of 

Decision Making, New Technology in 

IAQ and on the subject of Inorganic 

Membranes. The conference platform 

were two concurrent sessions each 

day including Tuesday, which covered 

New & Emerging Filtration 

Media, Water Reuse, Wastewater, Air 

Filtration, Media, Coalescing and 

Testing. Interspersed throughout the 

day was an opportunity for attendees 

to visit the many tabletop displays. 

The sessions were followed by a student 

poster session, a corporate 

sponsors meeting, a networking reception, 

and the 25th Anniversary 

Banquet. At the Banquet, Mark Willingham, 

second vice chairman of the 

AFS and banquet chairman, presented 

awards to six AFS members 

AFS officers and early involved members in March, 1988. 

involved in the founding of the Society. 

Award plaques were given to 

Ernie Mayer, Don Olds, Lew Osterhoudt, 

Ken Rubow, Ed Gregor and 

Scott Yaeger, who was the first chairman 

of the AFS in 1987. A history of 

the AFS was presented and the involvement 

of the corporate sponsors 



Engineering Merit Award, left to right: Bill Midgette, CEO, Porex Corporation; 

Ernie Mayer, Jeff Williams, VP/General Manager, Porex Filtration. 


over the years with a number of old 

photographs of early events and participants 

were also highlighted. 

Forty-six AFS Corporate Sponsors 

were presented 2012 Sponsorship 

plaques for their continuing support 

of the Society. Will Sarni of Deloitte 

gave a compelling keynote address 

on the topic of 21st Century Water – 

Opportunities and Risks. All conference 

attendees received a special AFS 

25th Anniversary lapel pin as a memento 

of the event. 

Wednesday began with three plenary 

speakers speaking on the topics 

of Germicidal Irradiation and Surface 

Disinfection, Liquid Filters in a 

Green Environment and IP Protection 

in China. The two-track session 

platform continued Tuesday with session 

on the subjects of Liquid Filtration, 

Modeling/Design, Porous Metal 

Filters and Engine Filtration. Prior to 

the Tuesday luncheon Awards Banquet, 

Deloitte’s Will Sarni, the 25th 

Anniversary banquet speaker, hosted 

a two-hour meeting for AFS corporate 

sponsors where he went into 

greater depth and answered attendee 

question on the topic of water and its 

implications on companies and society 

in general. In what has become a 

popular and continuing program at 

each spring AFS conference, Rob 

Bender of Lydall, once again, organized 

the Latest and Best session. The 

program consisted of 10-minute fastpaced 

presentations on commercial 

products from 18 leading filtration 

industry related companies. For the 

newcomer to the industry—comments 

were made by several attendees 

that the value of the session was 

worth the price of admission to the 

entire conference. Tabletop displays 

continued to be quite busy with attendee 

traffic throughout the day. 

At the Tuesday Awards luncheon, 

recognition was given to a number of 

current and emerging industry leaders. 

They included: Young Scientist 

Award to Mathias Stolarski, Senior 

Scientist Award to Christine Sun, and 

the Fellow Member Award to Kyung- 

Ju Choi. The AFS Users Committee 

presented the New Product of the 

Year Award to IFTS Testing & Research 

for their Global Fuel Water 

Separation Filter Efficiency Test 

Stand, and the Engineering Merit 

Award to Porex Filtration for their 

TMF 61 Tube Module. KJ Choi received 

an award for serving as AFS 

Chairman in 2011. In addition, Joe 

Israel, Don Largent, Sean Meenan, 

Christophe Peuchot, Hooman 

Tafreshi and Peter Ping-Yi Tsai were 

awarded for their service on the AFS 

Board of Directors for 2010 and 

2011. 

Wednesday saw three additional 

plenary speakers on the topics of 

Membranes in our Future, 

Nanofibers in Filtration, and Indoor 

Air Quality. Sessions on Indoor Air 

Quality and Nanofibers followed. 

The next AFS conference will be 

held at the Embassy Suites hotel this 

fall at the Philadelphia airport October 

15-18. The theme of the conference 

is Innovation in Research and 

Applications with a heavy emphasis 

on the timely topics of Shale Gas, 

Fracking and Produced Water Filtration 

and Separations. The co-chairs 

for the conference include: Mathias 

Stolarski, DuPont; Karsten Keller, 

Solae, LLC; Shagufta Patel, PECO- 

Facet; and Colin Tyrie, Clean H2O 

Services, Inc. 

The American Filtration & Separations Society 

is the largest Filtration Society in the 

world and the principal educator of the industry. 

For further information, please visit 

the AFS website: www.afssociety.org. 

FN

Xinxiang Tiancheng Aviation 

Purification Equipments Co. Ltd. 

For airplane 

For special vehicle 

For ultrafilter 

For coal machinery 

For dust 

collector 

of cement 

industry 

For fluid cleaning system 

Our company specializes in designing & manufacturing and supplying many kinds of filters, 

complete filtrating equipments and their elements with different materials according to your 

drawings or new & old samples. 

Xinxiang Tiancheng Aviation Purification Equipments Co. Ltd. 

No. 1, Chuanye Road, Dvelopment Area, Xinxiang City 453003, Henan 

P.R. China 

Contact Person in China: Mr. Li Minghao 

Tel: +86-13673735086 Fax: +86-373-3520026 Website: www.tchkjh.com 

Email: liminghao@tchkjh.com • renchenghua@tchkjh.com • niushaohui@tchkjh.com 

Contact Person in USA: Mr Liu Shengyuan 

Tel: 4015881868 • liushengyuan@tchkjh.com


Whitehouse Scientific Sponsors 

Filtration Society’s 2012 Conference 

Whitehouse Scientific is 

once again a major sponsor 

of The Filtration Society’s 

annual conference and 

exhibition, which returns on October 

2-3, 2012 at the Mercure Chester East 

Hotel, Christleton, Chester, UK. The 

main one-day event this year focuses 

on “Filter Characterization” and will 

be preceded by a Filter Testing Short 

Course. 

Dr. Graham Rideal, CEO of Whitehouse 

Scientific is a former chairman of 

The Filtration Society and currently its 

science correspondent. “Whitehouse 

Scientific is delighted to again support 

the annual Filtration Society conference. 

One of its attractions for me, is 

the way that it gives conferees the opportunity 

to raise matters related to filter 

testing that are of particular interest 

to them, thus enabling us to learn from 

one another.” 

The Filtration Society conference 

always attracts industry leaders and 

this year is no exception. On day one, 

short course presenters will include: 

Mark Crooks (TSI, UK), Danny Pattyn 

(Porometer.com, Belgium), Dr. 

Christophe Peuchot (IFTS, France), Dr. 

Steve Tarleton (Loughborough University, 

UK), and Professor Richard Wakeman 

(Consultant, UK). 

Topics covered will include particle 

size and shape analysis, porometry and 

characterizing and testing filter media. 

On day two, the main “Filter Characterization” 

event will include expert 

presentations on topics as diverse as air 

filter testing, planning lab scale filtration 

tests and the importance of particle 

statistics in challenge testing. 

Attendees will also be able to see the 

latest filtration products at the trade exhibition, 

which features the unique 

“Technology burst” session in which 

Challenge testing a filter with glass microspheres. 

exhibitors are given the opportunity to 

make 5-10 minute presentations about 

their products or services. 


ABOUT WHITEHOUSE SCIENTIFIC 

Whitehouse Scientific is a leading 

producer of glass microspheres for calibration 

and is the highest-ranking European 

certification laboratory for 

primary methods of particle size analysis. 

The company’s standards cover all 

particle-sizing techniques including 

laser diffraction, Coulter methods, optical 

sizing, and sieve calibration and 

image analysis. Most of these reference 

materials are NIST-traceable. They 

range in size from 0.1 micron to 5.0 

millimeters and are available as single 

sizes or broad distribution standards. In 

addition, Whitehouse offers a unique 

calibration procedure for NIST-traceable 

measurement of filter apertures between 

3 and 1000 microns, and also 

produces general-purpose research 

grade microspheres. 

Whitehouse Scientific has been producing 

calibration microspheres for 

more than 25 years. Founder and managing 

director Dr. Graham Rideal is a 

past chairman of The Filtration Society, 

and is now active as its Science Correspondent. 

He is a member of the Editorial 

Advisory Board for International 

Filtration News magazine. 

For more information contact: 

Dr. Graham Rideal, CEO 

Whitehouse Scientific Ltd. 

Whitchurch Road, Waverton 

Chester CH3 7PB, UK 

Tel: +44 (0) 1244 332626 

Fax: +44 (0) 1244 335098 

Email: info@whitehousescientific.com 

Website: www.whitehousescientific.com 

FN


In-Place Filter Testing Workshop 

Scheduled at Harvard 

The Harvard School of Public 

Health Center for Continuing 

Professional Education offers 

the program In-Place Filter Testing 

Workshop, August 13-17, 2012. The 

hands-on, practical solutions to inplace 

filter testing technology is taught 

by leaders in the field. Attendees will 

learn the latest air-cleaning theory, filter 

testing techniques, and regulatory requirements 

for in-place testing of HEPA 

filtration and gas adsorption systems. 

In-Place Filter Testing provides nuclear, 

safety, and industrial hygiene professionals 

with the tools to apply new 

knowledge of filter technology to their 

organizations’ projects and plants. 

Wide-ranging ventilation topics are 

covered, including nuclear and nonnuclear 

applications relevant to industries 

including anti-terrorism, 

biotechnology, hospital, clean room, 

and the military. 

“The labs, with their hands-on experience, 

are what makes this program 

the best learning I have ever had,” said 

Judith l. Healy, CIH, CSP, Industrial Hygienist, 

Department of Defense. 

Upon completion, participants will 

be able to: 

• Test and certify systems containing 

HEPA filtration and gas adsorption 

systems for nuclear and nonnuclear 

applications 

• Verify airflow in ventilation and 

air-cleaning systems 

• Operate testing equipment unique to 

these particular activities 

• Demonstrate an understanding of 

regulations issued by the Nuclear 

Regulatory Commission and the 

Department of Energy pertaining to 

air- and gas-cleaning activities 

Special Features: 

• Apply theory in interactive laboratory 

exercises 

• Discuss issues during laboratory 

breakout groups 

• Operate a variety of testing 

equipment 

No aspect of nuclear technology is 

independent of a need to maintain air 

purity with a comprehensive filter system. 

The technology crucial to nuclear 

air cleaning is rapidly changing, and 

the regulatory requirements are complex. 

This program provides theory and 

essential hands-on training that will 

provide the experience and knowledge 

one needs to meet the daily challenges 

of working with nuclear technology filtration 

systems. 


Learn the latest air-cleaning techniques 

and regulatory requirements for 

in-place filter testing. This practical 

program is an essential component of 

preparing individuals to test and certify 

systems containing HEPA filtration and 

gas adsorption systems. 

Who Should Participate: 

• Clean room designers and operators 

• Health physicists 

• Hospital physical plant and 

facilities managers 

• Industrial hygienists 

• Nuclear engineers, technicians, 

and facility managers 

• Pharmaceutical safety professionals 

• Research and development personnel 

• Safety and biosafety officers 

• Terrorism protection engineers 

Program Highlights: 

• Hands-on laboratory sessions 

• Instrument calibration and 

operations necessary for accurate 

in-place testing of filters and 

adsorbers 

• Certification of nuclear and 

non-nuclear air-cleaning systems 

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

(NRC) regulations as they pertain to 

nuclear air- and gas-cleaning systems 

• NRC regulatory impact on PWR 

and BWR power plants 

• Nuclear field testing in relation to 

ASME nuclear standards N-509 

and N-510, Regulatory Guide 1.52, 

and nuclear code AG-1 

• Airflow measurements 

• Air-filtration and adsorption theory 

• Aerosol technology 

• Various facets of ventilation systems 

For more information visit: 

https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/IPFTW 

FN

Cover Story | A2Z Filtration 

The Importance of Design and Customization 

in Filter Production Equipment 

By Digvijai Singh 

Design center at A2Z Filtration, where engineers are using 3D design software in their work. 

A2Z plays a key role in the 

development of new products 

for the filtration market, 

as it is an important conduit 

between the filter manufacturers and 

media manufacturers. Media manufacturers 

are constantly working on 

new media with superior dust holding 

capacity, increased filtration life and 

efficiency. Such Media has to be harnessed 

effectively by the filter manufacturer 

to get an efficient and 

consistent product. Further, given the 

high performance expectations from 

filters by end users, filter manufacturers 

are continuously striving to innovate 

and produce products to meet the 

end user requirements. 

There have been several developments 

in media used by such filter 

manufacturers, which enhances the 

performance of filters in various conditions. 

The ability to manufacture 

the product efficiently and take advantage 

of all improvements (provided 

by the media manufacturers) is 

a task that equipment designers such 

as A2Z excel at. The company interacts 

with the leading global filter 

manufactures, niche filter manufactures 

and media manufacturers to develop 

solutions for production. 

Equipment manufacturers such as 

A2Z Filtration Specialities Pvt. Ltd. 

have a knowledgeable team with an 

understanding of filtration, are willing 

to work with filter manufacturers 

to design production lines tailormade 

to specific requirements and 

technical details of such customers. 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MATRIX 

A2Z Filtration Specialities continues 

to expand its services to filter manufacturers 

by offering: 

• A2Z Glass fiber ribbon pleating for 

high temperature filtration 

• A2Z Cabin Filter production lines 

with a pleater, inline slitter, side 

gluing system (hotmelt) and 

Automatic Cross Cutter 


• A2Z End Cap Embedding 

Machines – developed as an 

environmentally greener option as 

the entire filter can be incinerated 

as no polyvinyl chloride or 

Polyurethane are used 

• A2Z Blade and Rotary Intelligent 

pleaters – with very versatile 

pleating and a variety of pleat 

configurations that allow Filter 

manufacturers complete flexibility 

(to offer innovative and efficient 

filtration products) 

• Media manufacturers are 

attracted by options such as “soft 

touch” for glass fiber and other 

delicate media applications on 

the intelligent blade pleater. The 

option of changing the pleat 

depth on the fly in the Intelligent 

Rotary Pleater is also a unique 

feature. This along with the auto 

media thickness compensation 

allows for maximizing the 

filtration area and makes efficient

Cabin filter 

Glass fiber ribbon spacer pleated pack 

for high temperature filtration. 

use of what are usually expensive 

media grades. This reflects just a 

snap shot of A2Z 

• A designer and manufacturer of 

filter production lines, filter 

testing equipment and filter 

components with a client base in 

over 65 countries across six 

continents. The company has 

evolved from an equipment and 

components supplier to 

developing complete customer 

solutions in the field of filter 

manufacturing lines with over 

1,000 lines working worldwide 

Pleat pitching system with hotmelt 

ribbon for air filters. 

A2Z’s components are sourced from 

leading global suppliers to ensure ease in 

availability and trouble free maintenance. 

Features such as remote access for 

servicing and up gradation of equipment 

software, coupled with pictorial manuals 

make their products easy to use, service 

and operate. 

The company has achieved this thanks 

to its dynamic work force made up of engineering 

professionals experienced in installation, 

implementation and specialized 

training for filtration equipment and complete 

turnkey projects around the globe. 

For future growth and expansion of its 

product line, A2Z’s second facility, which 

came online in fall of 2011, has helped 

double the company’s capacity. 


A2Z Filtration 

Design Centre & Manufacturing Facility D-1, 

Infocity, Phase-II, Sector-33 

Gurgaon 122 00,1INDIA 

Tel: + 91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91(124) 400 1388, + 91(11) 4166 0134 

Skype: ID:a2zfiltration 

Email: marketing@a2zfiltration.com 

a2zfiltration@vsnl.net 

a2zfiltration@airtelmail.in 

Website: www.a2zfiltration.com 

FN 

www.filtnews.com • August 2012 • 15


Absorbing Filter Media 

By Dave Hill, Business Development Manager, Technical Absorbents 

High bulk FilSAF nonwoven filter media are designed to provide excellent particulate and water removal performance. 

As a result, they reduce oil mutagenicity and the risk of contaminant damage to parts, and machinery – thus extending the 

working life of the oil. (Photo:© iStockphoto.com/4x-image) 

The presence of water in oil and 

fuels is an industry wide concern, 

which gives rise to a wide 

range of associated machinery damage 

and poor fuel/oil functionality. There 

are different methods of water extraction 

from fuels and oils, including 

gravity separation, centrifuge, polymer 

absorption, vacuum dehydration, airstripping 

dehydration and heating. All 

have their advantages and disadvantages. 

However, absorption is by far the 

simplest and most cost-effective solution. 

Here, Super Absorbents Fibre 

manufacturer, Technical Absorbents 

(TAL), provides an insight into its 

technology and how it is employed 

within this growing sector. 

Water can exist in oil/fuel in three 

different forms: dissolved, emulsified 

and free. The latter two are potentially 

hazardous in respect of impact 

and must be avoided. Super absorbents 

have been used for its removal 

for some time, and can absorb 

free and emulsified water from a wide 

range of fuels, oils and gases. 

UK-based Technical Absorbents 

provides extremely high levels of in- 


novation and product development 

expertise to the filtration media markets 

with its Super Absorbent Fibre 

(SAF TM ) technology. TAL is part 

of Bluestar Fibres Company Limited, 

a subsidiary company of China National 

BlueStar (Group) Company 

Limited, which is wholly owned by 

ChemChina. 

The basic functionality of SAF is 

its ability to absorb up to 200 times 

its own weight in water, and 60 times 

its own weight in saline, at an extremely 

fast absorption rate. Being 

fiber-based, SAF can be precisely tailored 

into a diverse range of filter 

media fabric formats that offer the 

potential for enhanced design and 

performance. Such media are designed 

to offer high levels of in use 

integrity with no shedding, to give no 

contamination of the oil/fuel itself. 

FilSAF TM (the specific product 

brand of SAF for the filtration market) 

is aimed specifically at this market. 

It is the key component for a 

wide range of enhanced nonwoven 

filter media fabrics that are designed 

for the removal of water and particulates 

from aviation fuel, automotive 

diesel and a wide range of oils. Such 

fabrics help reduce problems associated 

with water contamination in 

such situations. 

Its versatility gives rise to cost savings 

over traditional cellulosic-based 

absorption media, while offering full 

compliance potential to stringent international 

filtration standards – particularly 

in the aviation fuel and 

hydraulic oil markets. 

APPLICATIONS 

A significant reason for the majority 

of oil and fuel system failures is 

the presence of high water levels in 

dissolved, dispersed and free water. 

FilSAF-based filter media fabrics can 

remove both dispersed and free water 

to very low ppm levels at industry 

leading rates. This leads to reduced 

fuel and oil degradation and provides 

the required filter quality for efficient 

machine operation. 

MONITOR CARTRIDGES 

Monitor cartridges are based on 

either outside-to-inside, or inside-to-

outside fuel flow, and offer excellent 

filtration rate capabilities. FilSAFbased 

monitor cartridges incorporate 

a multi-layer nonwoven composite 

with a revolutionary FilSAF-containing 

nonwoven structure. 

This has an MSEP Rating of 

(ASTM D3948) – >90 and is compliant 

to IP 1583 specifications. The cartridges 

have been designed to reduce 

particulates to < 0.3mg/litre of solids 

in effluent and reduce free and dispersed 

water to


water removal performance. As a result, 

they reduce oil mutagenicity 

and the risk of contaminant damage 

to parts, and machinery – thus extending 

the working life of the oil. 

They are combined with other synthetic 

filter elements within the main 

housing unit and can be used in both 

static and portable systems. Suitable 

for use with a wide range of oil types, 

including waste oils, e.g., cooking 

oil, they can remove dispersed and 

free water to

SAF - The Chemistry 

The chemistry on which SAF is based 

has been extensively tested to establish its 

safety for use status in application areas requiring 

a high degree of toxicity and regulatory 

approval. Studies have included 

allergenicity, irritation, dermal, genetic, reproductive, 

and ingestion research. 

Technical Absorbents manufactures its 

own patented polymer system to produce 

SAF – an aqueous solution which is extruded 

into a hot air stream in order to dry 

and cure the polymer, resulting in the formation 

of SAF filaments. These are then 

cooled, and precision cut into a range of staple 

lengths before being dried, cross-linked, 

conditioned and baled for despatch. 

The manufacturing process is extremely 

versatile, allowing for precise tailoring and 

control of all required fibre parameters. Inhouse 

quality control systems ensure fibre 

is produced to exacting specifications. 

SAF can be converted into numerous fabric 

and yarn structures using the following 

web-forming processes: 

• Air-laid 

• Dry-laying – carded 

• Staple fibre manufacture 

• Wet-laid 

SAF can be blended with a full range of 

synthetic and natural fibres to meet customers 

end requirements. Following the 

web-forming process, SAF webs can be 

bonded to allow for the formation of an extremely 

diverse fabric portfolio. 

FN 



Removing Water from Petroleum 

with Super Absorbent Polymers 

By Erin L. Johnson, Gelok International 

F 

or years, society has 

been taught the benefits 

of water to support 

life and to sustain 

processes. However, for any 

number of industries that depend 

on the consumption 

and use of hydrocarbon fluids, 

water is an ever-present 

nemesis. But why is controlling 

water such an essential 

consideration According to a 

Machinery Lubrication news 

article by Martin Williamson, 

the evil effects of water are 

many. 

Water can: 

•Cause contamination of 

the oil’s base stock, encouraging 

oxidation, viscosity increase 

and foaming 

•Affect the additive package through 

water washing and hydrolysis, 

leading to acids and additive 

depletion 

•Encourage rust and corrosion 

•Cause increased wear as a result of 

aeration, changes in viscosity 

resulting in film strength failure, 

hydrogen blistering and 

embrittlement, and vaporous 

cavitation 

•Generate other contaminants in the 

oil such as waxes, suspensions, 

carbon and oxide insolubles and 

even micro-organisms 

Mr. Williamson suggests that systemic 

water contamination control is 

available utilizing one or several of the 

following five separation techniques 

shown in Table 1. 

Consequently, a series of innovative 

adjacent markets and manufactures have 

taken action to create products that mitigate 

the presence of water in hydrocarbon 

fluids. Gelok International 

Corporation is one such player. Since the 

mid 1980’s, the company has been a premier 

manufacturer of thin, low-dusting, 

super absorbent laminates and composites 

suitable for the polymer absorption 

technique specified in the table above. 

Their custom designs contain super absorbent 

polymers, which have been impregnated 

between layers of cellulosic 

substrate resulting in an absorbent, roll 

good media: 

Gelok’s roll 

products are 

ultra-thin and 

easily introduced 

into conv 

e n t i o n a l 

spin-on or cartridge 

type filters 

via co-pleating 

with other filtration 

media. 

Gelok laminate 

The 


Table 1 

benefits of using Gelok laminates include: 

• Extraordinarily thin profile 

• Customizable substrate selections 

• Customizable SAP loading values 

• Wide absorbency performance 

range (100-1500 g/sq ft) 

• Light weight input resulting in a 

compact end product 

• Provide excellent wicking direct 

to core 

• Consistent finished product profile 

• Easy-to-use commercial roll good form 

• Low start-up costs

The photo series above depicts the time lapse response of the Gelok laminate to water exposure. Unexposed Gelok laminate is 

an ultra-thin sheet of cellulosic material. However, as soon as it is exposed to an aqueous fluid (or a hydrocarbon fluid containing 

free or emulsified water), the SAP within the laminate sheet reacts and a gel is formed. Free and emulsified water stay 

locked in the gel layer and the hydrocarbon fluid can proceed through the system. 

Functionally, the Gelok media is 

capable of absorbing both free and 

emulsified water as the contaminated 

hydrocarbon fluid passes through the 

filtration element. This is accomplished 

via the super absorbent polymer 

component of the Gelok laminate 

media. Superabsorbent 

polymers are commonly made from 

the polymerization of acrylic acid 

blended with sodium hydroxide in 

the presence of an initiator to form a 

poly-acrylic acid sodium salt (sometimes 

referred to as sodium polyacrylate). 

These polymers (resembling 



table salt) can absorb and retain extremely 

large amounts of a liquid relative 

to their own mass. Additionally, 

a SAPs ability to absorb water is a 

factor of the ionic concentration of 

the aqueous solution. In deionized 

and distilled water, a SAP may absorb 

500 times its weight (from 30–60 

times its own volume), but when put 

into a 0.9% saline solution, the absorbency 

drops to maybe 50 times its 

weight. It is SAPs ability to absorb 

aqueous solutions through hydrogen 

bonding with water molecules that 

make them so attractive for water removal 

applications. This SAP affinity 

for water results in the water molecules 

becoming “trapped” as they 

contact the polymer and the SAP particle 

expands. The isolated water remains 

held in the Gelok laminate 

media layer and the decontaminated 

hydrocarbon fluid proceeds unaffected 

through the system. 

Gelok media is best suited as a 

cost-effective means of dealing with 

small systems that require polishing 

to remove or monitor moisture. It 

has the advantage of controlling two 

of the three forms of water contamination 

common to hydrocarbon fluids 

while also offering an 

opportunity to trap solid forms of 

contamination. Hydraulic system 

mobile machines or monitoring systems 

that only seek to identify and 

shut down in the presence of increased 

water are two applications 

that often employ this media type. 

Selection of an absorbent laminate 

product ultimately depends on the 

targeted requirements of the intended 

application. It is important to 

bear in mind that super absorbent filters 

can remove only a limited volume 

of water before causing the filter 

to go into pressure-drop induced bypass. 

Therefore, media identification 

to match the application is essential 

to successful filter design. The following 

table outlines just a portion of 

the considerations that Gelok must 

review with all customers when identifying 

the correct super absorbent 

polymer and substrate combinations 

for any given application. 

Application Considerations: 

• Intended use setting 

• Fluid type 

• Filter type 

• Fluid flow 

• Salinity level of the water 

• Desired response 

Polymer Considerations: 

• Speed of SAP response to water 

• Total loading of SAP (range 

from 10 gsm to 300 gsm) 

• Absorbency under load (AUL) 

which shows how the SAP 

responds under pressure 


Substrate Considerations: 

• Thickness of the layers 

• Strength of the materials 

• Ability to control downstream 

migration 

• Effect on hydrocarbon fluid 

product as the cellulosic layer 

can absorb very minimal 

amounts of hydrocarbon fluids 

Information gathered per these considerations 

can then be compiled and 

assessed by a Gelok technical representative 

to determine the Gelok offering 

or offerings capable of delivering the 

desired water removing response. 

Gelok can overcome most water removal 

challenges by optimizing the 

media via SAP type, SAP load, and substrate 

selection. Gelok has found that 

performance will vary profoundly depending 

on the unique combination of 

these three factors. 

Gelok is able to produce custom 

sheet or roll sample goods that can be 

used to test a final filter design at very 

low cost and minimal volumes. And 

once a media type reaches full approval, 

Gelok International becomes a 

full service absorbent media provider 

leveraging the following benefits to filtration 

element manufacturers: 

Technical Services 

• Superabsorbent product design 

• Equipment/system design 

• Fully equipped laboratory 

• Training and education (products 

and systems) 

• Custom services as required 

Slitting Capabilities: 

• Widths from 1 1/2” (38mm) to 54” 

(1210mm) 

• Master rolls minimum width at 

50” (1270mm) or 54” (1372 mm) 

• 3” (76mm) ID core 

• Standard OD 27” (685mm) 

Material Testing: 

• Tensile strength 

• Absorbency under load 

• Absorption rates 

• Fluid retention 

• Other testing as required 

As new challenges emerge in this 

market space, Gelok intends to play a 

pivotal role in innovating new and creative 

water removing solutions. The 

company will continue to press their 

raw material vendor base and internal 

R&D resources for new initiatives 

within the super absorbent polymer 

and substrate offerings. This will help 

Gelok to develop pertinent and effective 

absorbent media that delivers high 

quality and exceptional performance to 

the marketplace. Can water be your 

friend Yes, with Gelok technology innovating 

the way, water can be restored 

to its ever prominent and beneficial 

place in our lives and not in your hydrocarbon 

fluid 

FN 

products. 


Gelok International 

Tel: 1-419-352-1482 X303 

Fax: 1-567-203-2263 

Email: ejohnson@gelok.com 

Website: www.gelok.com 



Determination of Cartridge Filter 

Performance Via Rigorous Outside 

ISO-Challenge Testing 

By Dr. Ernest Mayer, E. Mayer Filtration Consulting, LLC 

F 

ilter cartridge manufacturers report 

various ISO test data in 

their literature per the ASTM 

F795 test procedure. However, many 

manufacturers arbitrarily change the 

test parameters to suit their individual 

needs so comparison data becomes difficult. 

As a result, the end user has trouble 

in assessing the performance of 

cartridges from different vendors, and 

usually relies on costly full-scale testing 

in their plants. This paper discusses 

a rational approach using approved 

outside testing labs under controlled 

conditions. Tests with four typical cartridges 

will be highlighted along with 

data collected from an in-house challenge 

test and PMI Capillary Flow 

Porometry (CFP) testing. 

Capillary Flow Porometry (CFP) 

has been demonstrated to be a useful 

tool in assessing filter media efficiency 

(Refs. 1, 2). In addition, CFP results 

have been extensively compared to unambiguous 

NIST glass bead challenge 

testing (Refs. 3-7), and some interesting 

correlations were developed, (i.e., 

the B.Pt. divided by the SAE 1.65 tortuosity 

factor is related to about the 

98% efficiency for a variety of flat-sheet 

media. Refs. 1, 2, and 5, and Figure 1). 

Furthermore, additional work by 

PMI, the leading CFP instrument manufacturer 

(Refs. 8, 9) has extended the 

earlier flat-sheet work to actual fullscale 

10” (or 20”) x 2 ½” D. liquid filter 

cartridges. As a result, a rather 

extensive comparison of many vendors’ 

cartridges was published (Ref. 1), 

which showed that vendors’ micron 

ratings are highly variable; and that the 

Figure I 


user was still left with expensive inplant 

testing. 

In the ensuing years since the 2004 

paper in Ref. 1, PMI has significantly 

upgraded their High-Flow CFP for cartridges 

(Refs. 8, 9), and it seemed appropriate 

to revisit this technology and 

determine how it compares to the wellpracticed 

ISO Test Dust Challenge Testing 

(per the old ASTM F795-88 & 

F316 procedures) utilizing approved 

outside labs (IBR – Ref. 10 and IFTS – 

Ref. 11). Additionally, some selected 

tests were conducted at Dow with their 

more realistic industrial-type testing 

(Refs. 12, 13). Further discussion of the 

approved European IFTS test procedures 

can be found in Refs. 14-16. 

Before the work is presented, it would 

be instructive to summarize the basic 

findings of the cartridge tests in Ref. 1 

(and subsequent work not shown 

here), namely: 

• Low-cost depth cartridges’ micron 

ratings are overly optimistic and 

cartridge-to-cartridge variation 

is significant. 

• Medium-cost depth cartridges’ 

micron ratings are far more realistic; 

and the CFP B.Pt./1.65 ratings 

compare well with the manufacturers’ 

ratings. 

• High-cost depth cartridges’ micron 

ratings compare very well at the low 

micron values, but diverge 

somewhat at the higher > 20µm 

ratings, but overall the 

manufacturers’ ratings are 

quite good. 

• High-efficiency pleated cartridge 

micron ratings also compare very 

well, as expected, since more 

uniform than the molded or spun 

depth ones. 

Thus, this paper will attempt to 

compare actual ISOCTD Challenge 

testing with both CFP and selected 

NIST glass bead data in a rigorous and 

extensive fashion. 

TEST RESULTS 

Updated Depth Cartridge Porometry 

Comparisons 

As discussed above, there were some 

discrepancies in the cartridge data (Ref. 

1) such that additional testing was 

done and Table I details the updated results, 

and shows: 

• Low-cost spun cartridges are rated 

verly optimistic by most vendors; 

and rarely do they report greater 

than 90% efficiency. 

• Medium-cost cartridges are 

somewhat better (vendor B), but 

their ratings seem to be more 

conservative than found here. 

• Absolute-rated vendor B cartridges 

are quite good and reasonably rated. 

• Generally, high cost cartridges 

(vendors A, C, D, & E) are fairly 

accurately rated; and if anything are 

conservative in their ratings. Only 

the very fine 0.5µm and very coarse 

cartridges seem to deviate. 

• A high-cost wound cartridge 

(vendor F) compares well, but their 

nominal ratings are very conservative 

and their 1 and 5µm ones were 

basically the same. This is generally 

the case for many of the wound-type 

depth cartridges. 

• A high-cost pleated cartridge 



(vendor G) added for comparison 

has quite realistic ratings. 

Thus, these additional cartridge tests 

since 2004 basically corroborated the 

earlier conclusions except that the repeat 

tests assured greater accuracy here 

since at least three cartridges from the 

same lot were tested (and averages only 

listed in Table I). In addition, the lowcost 

cartridges were found to be quite 

variable; and in some instances, the 

vendors’ ratings appeared to be reversed, 

(i.e., a higher micron rated cartridge 

was found to be tighter and 

sometimes the same as a lower micron 

one). Hence, as stated above, vendors’ 

micron ratings need to be taken with a 

“grain-of-salt” and the user needs to be 

careful in evaluating cartridges from 

different vendors. This is why large 

users usually do their own unbiased 

tests (e.g., Refs. 12, 13). 

Table 1 

Table 2 


ACTUAL F316 BUBBLE POINTS WITH IPA 

Since all the depth cartridge evaluations 

done above were done with a PMI 

High-Flow Porometer and their preferred 

Galwick wetting fluid, it was decided 

to verify these results by evaluating one 

vendor’s medium-to-high cost series via 

the standard ASTM F316 Bubble Point 

test with IPA as the wetting fluid (and of 

course, only the B.Pts. were tested and not 

the steady-stream of bubble point, which 

is extremely subjective). Table II illustrates 

the results for the 0.5 to 40µm range 

of cartridges (single tests only except that 

two 3µm ones were tested at both 1” and 

10” lengths). Basically, Table II demonstrates 

excellent agreement for the 1µm 

through 20µm cartridges with the 0.5µm 

collapsing during the test (due to inadequate 

internal support) and the 40µm one 

exhibiting a higher rating due to greater 

non-uniformity as well as possible wetting 

liquid drainage before the test started. 

More testing of these 40µm and coarser 

cartridges will be required along with 

multiple > 40µm cartridges within a particular 

vendors’ offerings. 

ACTUAL ISOCTD CHALLENGE TESTING 

Table III details an extensive series of

ISOCTD tests with four ~20µm cartridges 

from three vendors (plus an extra 10µm 

one from vendor B for comparison). 

These four cartridges were selected because 

they were an offering to two of our 

plants (at 1 gpm/10” flux) with high 

usage. Both IFTS and IBR were used along 

with the vendor’s tests (if available); and 

in one case (vendor B), an actual cartridge 

from our test lot was returned for their 

evaluation after the low DHC was discovered. 

Basically, Table III shows: 

• Vendor A’s 20µm spun cartridge 

rated at 45µm by the CFP (B.Pt./1.65) 

value compares reasonably well to 40µm 

values obtained by the vendor, IFTS, and 

IBR (except for two spurious results by 

IFTS at 40 ppm dust loading). Note also 

that the earlier 2005 CFP results showed 

much higher 70µm (Galwick) and 

72µm (IPA) values than the 45µm in 

2010 (e.g., this same discrepancy was 

found for vendor B cartridges in 2005 vs. 

2010). 

• Vendor A’s DHCs agree very well between 

testers, except that the 4 gpm/10” 

results are much lower (~85g) than the 1 

gpm/10” results (~194g), as expected. 

Also, the Dow 69g DHC at 1 gpm/10” flux 

is quite low for some unexplained reason. 

• Even though IFTS and IBR used different 

dust challenge and particle counter 

range protocols, the results for vendor A’s 

particle efficiencies are quite comparable, 

especially considering that a different cartridge 

was used in each test. 

• Vendor B’s 25µm cartridges show 

very low 18g DHC by both the vendor 

and by IFTS, but very good comparison 

to the 22µm (B.Pt./1.65) value. The low 

18g DHC was originally suspect such that 

a new cartridge (from this same test lot) 

was returned to B for their testing, and 

they also obtained 18g (vs. 35g as reported 

in their literature). As a result, the 

vendor suspected that this lot was mislabeled 

since their 10µm cartridges have a 

reported 55g DHC; and their 10µm ones 

tested here showed an equivalent 10µm 

rating by both their ISOCTD and by the 

10µm (B.Pt/1.65) value with new 2010 

cartridges. Note again that the 40µm 

value in 2005 was much higher than 

22µm value in 2010 for B’s 25µm rated 

cartridge. As a consequence of these poor 

results, vendor B’s cartridge wasn’t tested 

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by IBR and was eliminated from consideration 

(i.e., these results indicated the 

value of rigorous up-front testing before 

expensive plant testing is done). 

• Vendor C’s first offering (a pleated 

version to replace A) shows much higher 

~210g DHC at the high 4 gpm/10” flux 

than A’s ~85g; and its 71µm (B.Pt./1.65) 

value agrees well with IBR’s result, which 

is much higher than the suspect IFTS albeit 

their dust loading was much lower 

(i.e., 5 vs. 40ppm). 

• Vendor C’s 1 gpm/10” flux results 

are all quite comparable except for IFTS’s 

40 ppm/20-80µm range results. The IBR 

20-80µm range results are the most reasonable 

since a good comparison to the 

71µm (B.Pt./1.65) value for four identical 

cartridges (i.e., they incidentally only 

exhibited a 3µm standard deviation, 

which suggests that these first offering 

cartridges are fairly uniform). The low 

148g DHC apparently cannot be explained 

by cartridge variation unless an 

outlier occurred since the high 288g IBR 

DHC value compares very well to the 

259g Dow result. Also note that the flatsheet 

(B.Pt./1.65) value, which was corroborated 

by the NIST Glass Bead 

challenge test, (Ref. 7) is much higher 

than the 71µm cartridge test apparently 

due to pleating with drainage layers to 

form the final cartridge form. 

• Vendor C’s second pleated offering 

again shows much higher ~220g DHC at 

the high 4 gpm/10” flux than A’s 85g; and 

its 69µm avg. (B.Pt./1.65) value agrees 

well with the IBR results, which are much 

higher than the suspect IFTS result albeit 

their dust loading was much lower again 

(i.e., 5 vs. 40ppm) and their DHC was 

much lower at only 161g. However, with 

this cartridge offering the 11µm standard 

deviation was much higher with a 59 to 

78µm range, (compared to 3µ and a 80 

to 87µm range). Thus, some of the discrepancies 

observed here can be accounted 

for by cartridge-to-cartridge 

variation. 

• Vendor C’s 1 gpm/10” results are 

more comparable, but one IBR 20-80µm 

range result is most reasonable since a 

good comparison to the 69µm average 

(B.Pt./1.65) value and even better to the 

low 59µm low value. Note again that the 

flat-sheet 79µm (B.Pt./1.65) value (which 

was corroborated by the 78µm NIST 

Glass Bead Challenge test) is higher than 

69µm final cartridge value except that in 

this case, one cartridge exhibited 78µm 

due to the inherent wide variability of 

these vendor C’s second offering. Note 

also that one low IBR 152g DHC again results, 

but its higher 268g value compares 

well to the 299g Dow DHC result. 

Thus, these extensive ISOCTD challenge 

tests with four cartridges demonstrated 

reasonable comparison between 

IBR and IFTS considering cartridge variability; 

good agreement between IBR & 

IFTS initial efficiencies with the High- 

Flow CFP (B.Pt./1.65) values; reasonable 

DHC comparisons except for a few low 

outliers, which could be due to cartridge 

variability (but in some cases due to dust 

loading and particle counter range); that 

vendor test data isn’t very reliable since 

different test conditions are generally 

used; and that in many cases, cartridges 

are mislabeled or adjacent micron rated 

ones are essentially equivalent. 

SUMMARY 

The extensive cartridge evaluations 

with eight vendor offerings demonstrated 

the value of the PMI High-Flow 

Capillary Flow Porometer and the 

(B.Pt./1.65) correlation parameter; its 

value compared to the old ASTM F316 

Bubble Point test; the wide variation in 

manufacturers’ stated micron ratings, 

which need to be taken with a “grain of 

salt”; the validity of rigorous ISOCTD 

challenge testing by IBR and IFTS, 

which in general showed good comparisons 

between the two test labs (except 

for DHC, which could be due to cartridge-to-cartridge 

variability); reasonable 

initial efficiency comparisons to the 

CFP (B.Pt./1.65) values; and that flux, 

ISOCTD loading, particle-counter range 

all have an effect on the results, and rigorous 

up-front specification of all the 

test parameters is required. Future work 

should include CFP B.Pt. testing of 

multiple cartridges from a single offering 

followed by ISOCTD challenge testing 

of these same cartridges. 


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

The author wishes to express his thanks to J. 

G. Lynch, N. Petillon, and C. Peuchet of IFTS; S. 

Goldsmith of IBR; R. Collins and W. R. Bauer of 

Dow Chemical; and K. Gupta of PMI for their 

invaluable assistance in the data collection and 

FN 

interpretation for this paper. 


Dr. Ernest Mayer 

806 Highfield Drive 

Newark, DE 19713 

Tel: (302) 981-8060 

Email: emayer6@verizon.net 

REFERENCES 

1. Mayer, E., Paper presented at AFSS Fall Topical 

Conf. on Filter Testing, Baltimore, MD, (Nov. 14- 

16,2004); “Assessing Bag & Cartridge Filter Efficiency 

via Porometry Measurements.” 

2. Mayer, E., Paper presented at AFSS Topical Conf. – 

Filter Testing Processes & Equipment, Ann Arbor, MI, 

(Sept. 19-22, 2005); “Estimating Filter Media Filtration 

Efficiency via Porometry Measurement.” 

3. Rideal, G., Mayer, E., and Lydon, R., Filtration, 4 

(1), 29-33 (2004): “Comparative Methods for the 

Pore Size Calibration of Filter Media.” 

4. Rideal, G., Filtration, 7 (2), 132-137 (2007): “Physical 

Measurement of Pores by Glass Bead Challenge 

Testing.” 

5. Mayer, E., Paper presented at AFSS Fall 2008 

Conf. on Filter Testing, Charlotte, NC, (Sept. 22-26, 

2008): “Filter Media Pore Size Comparison Between 

Porometry and Glass Bead Challenge Testing.” 

6. Rideal, G., and Mayer, E., Filtration, 9 (1), 38-41 

(2009): “Filter Media Pore Size Comparison Between 

Porometry and Glass Bead Challenge Testing.” 

7. Mayer, E., Paper to be presented at AFSS Fall Topical 

Conf. on Filter Testing, Ellicott City, MD, (Oct. 5-7, 

2010): “NIST Glass Bead Challenge Testing – An 

Overview.” 

8. Porous Materials, Inc., (PMI) Bulletin: “The Best 

Selection for Your Filter Characterization: Capillary 

Flow Porometer.” 

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Fall Topical Conf. on Filter Testing, Baltimore, MD, 

(Nov. 14-16, 2004): “Characterization of the Pore 

Structure of Complete Filter Cartridges Using High 

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Conf. on Diesel Emissions, Ann Arbor, MI, (Oct. 

16-18, 2007): “Comparative Performance of Disposable 

Liquid Filter Cartridges: A Realistic Approach.” 

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Conf. on Emission Solutions in Transportation, 

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AFSS Fall Topical Conf. on Filter Testing, Baltimore, 

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Separation, 2 (2), (2009): “Filter Efficiency and Liquids: 

“The Advantages of Cartridge Filters.”


GAED Determines Needed Adsorption 

Energies in Activated Carbon Applications 

By Henry Nowicki, Wayne Schuliger, George Nowicki and Barbara Sherman 

Agood question for every 

manufacturer and user of 

physical adsorbents is what 

sized adsorption spaces are used in 

specific real-world applications This 

article covers the answer to this important 

question for a drinking water 

plant using granular activated carbon 

(GAC) to polish Lake Ontario water. 

All activated carbons are not the same; 

one size does not fit all applications. 

They have different ranges of adsorption 

spaces. Smaller nanometer sized 

and shaped adsorption spaces hold adsorbate 

molecules stronger than larger 

Figure 1. Volume based Carbon Characteristic Curves - Cumulative 

adsorption spaces. Most purchasers 

buy activated carbons (AC) because it 

provides physical adsorption of unwanted 

molecules from water or air 

streams passing through various forms 

of AC. AC media comes in powder, 

granular, pellet, block, fabric, composites 

and chemical impregnations of 

these forms. Gravimetric Adsorption 

Energy Distribution or GAED has 

been used on all forms of AC for both 

aqueous- and vapor-phase applications. 

The authors provide short 

courses on AC. 

Gravimetric Adsorption Energy Distribution 

or GAED 

is the best available 

test method to answer 

these questions: 

What is the 

best technical and 

cost effective AC for 

specific applications 

and when should 

one change-out the 

used AC GAED 

test method has its 

roots in the early 

1900’s largely due to Michael Polanyi. 

He developed fundamental concepts 

for heterogeneous physical adsorption, 

which are utilized in the present day 

GAED instrument and software. GAED 

provides full characterizations for AC 

and answers your questions for both 

aqueous- and vapor-phase applications. 

All one need to do to determine 

what adsorption energies are consumed 

in AC applications is to do GAED on 

the starting unused sample and its used 

sample. The starting test sample needs 

to be representative of what was used 

in the application. Comparison of the 

initial and final GAED sample runs reveals 

the adsorption spaces consumed 

in the application. This information is 

useful in improving your next AC purchase, 

when to change-out the partially 

used AC, and what options are for disposal 

of the used AC. This case study 

reported here is for two different virgin 

GAC samples or unused and their corresponding 

spent or used samples. 

Mick Greenbank capitalized on 

Polanyi’s potential adsorption energy 

model to design and build instruments 

Figure 2. Volume Based Differential Characteristic Curves 


to provide full physical adsorption 

characterizations of activated carbons 

and other sorbent materials. This robust 

and rugged instrument allows the 

activated carbon industry to solve prior 

refractory questions for clients. Also, 

GAED solves modern and classical 

problems and guides new R&D product 

developments more cost effectively, 

compared to existing test methods. 

An archival record of how GAED 

works and some applications is available 

(1). The most recent publication 

points out GAED’s use to reveal markets 

available for a particular AC or 

new material (2). The AC industry is in 

the process of transforming from an art 

to a science and GAED and other testing 

methods facilitate this important 

transformation. 

STRATEGY FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS 

GAED strategy is to use a standardized 

set of test parameters on field samples 

and known commercial 

benchmark AC samples. GAED measurements 

along with ASTM and other 

needed laboratory methods satisfy the 

lab part. Professional knowledge about 

different AC products and applications 

coupled with lab, results in a useful 

flexible problem solving strategy. 

CHARACTERISTIC CURVES AND USES 

It is important to clean the test sample 

before the GAED test is performed. 

When comparing a group of samples 

one should provide dry samples to the 

GAED laboratory. Some field samples in 

the testing group may have more moisture 

and volatile matter. The GAED provides 

these values as a measure of 

cleanliness. It is important to know the 

cleanliness of purchased AC. Do not 

pay for excess water on the carbon. 

After samples are thermally cleaned 

they are challenged with 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 

(TFE) gas at 240˚C. This 

gas was chosen because it is difficult to 

be adsorbed by AC (at 240˚C only the 

highest adsorption energy sites are able 

to capture TFE from the mobile gas 

stream), its low cost, available worldwide, 

non-toxic, and friendly to the environment. 

After the high adsorption 

energy pore volume is determined at 

240˚C the temperature program lowers 

the sample temperature hot to cold 

slowly reaching a quasi-equilibrium 

state before starting the next incremental 

temperature lowering. Physical adsorption 

is a function of temperature, 

the lower the temperature the better 

the adsorption capacity, weight of TFE 

picked up. Lowering the temperature 

until -20˚C avoids TFE condensation 

on the sample. Condensation on the 

sample is a false positive for adsorption. 

This resulting hot to cold curve is 

called the adsorption Characteristic 


Curve; it is characteristic of the sample 

when it is run thru the standard GAED 

test parameters. At the lowest temperature 

the temperature program is reversed, 

cold to hot, to obtain the 

desorption Characteristic Curve. AC 

does not demonstrate any hysterias, i.e. 

the adsorption and desorption curves 

are the same. Other physical adsorbents 

do show hysterias. 

From the graphical Characteristic 

Curves in Figure 1 polynomial equations 

are derived, see Table 5. These equations


Figure 3. Adsorption Isotherm for MTBE in Water 

Figure 4. Adsorption Isotherm for Phenol in Water 

Table 1. Carbon Characteristic Curves - Cumulative Basis 

allow user to plug in desired minimum 

adsorption energy needed to capture a 

target molecule, and calculate its corresponding 

available pore volume for that 

sample run material. 

Using the Polanyi heterogeneous adsorption 

model concepts allows the 

Characteristic Curves to be transformed 

into isotherms, see Figure 4. These three 

example isotherms cover a weakly, moderately 

and very well adsorbed molecule 

from water, i.e., Methyl-tertiarybutylether 

or MTBE, Benzene and Phenol, respectively. 

An important feature of this 

transformation from Characteristic Curve 

to isotherm is that users can get 

isotherms at any temperature they want. 

Determining classical empirical ASTM 

isotherms have limitations for the temperature 

and also cost many orders more 

than quickly GAED derived isotherms. 


UNUSED AND USED GAC CASE STUDY 

Figure 1 contains the AVolume based 

Carbon Characteristic Curves-Cumulative. 

Note that PACS sample identifications 

are: AA-686 is unused GAC, AA-687 

is its used version, AA-688 is a different 

unused starting GAC, and AA-689 is its 

corresponding used counter-part material. 

These curves provide on the Y-axis adsorption 

space volumes, classically called 

pore volumes as a function of Adsorption 

Energies on the X-axis in cal/cc. Providing 

characteristic curves in volume presentation 

eliminates the problem with the 

wide range of adsorbates and AC densities. 

When presented on an optional mass

ases, presentations are grams adsorbed 

per 100 g carbon on the Y-axis. In a drinking 

water plant and many other applications 

volume presentations are better than 

mass because the end user has a finite adsorber 

volume to fill with GAC or other 

forms of this media. 

The last of five samples presented in 

Figure 1, and shown on Table I, is a 

benchmark coal based liquid phase 

standard GAC. The standard functions 

as a quality control and assurance 

check to validate the GAED instrument 

is completely operational. The GAED 

instrument was within its statistical 

control limits during sample analysis. 

This instrument has been used continuously 

the last 15 years with no malfunctions. 

This has created a large 

database of GAED runs on a wide variety 

of sorbents. It literally runs itself. 

Interpretation of the raw data and report 

writing consumes most of the lab 

time for GAED analysis. 

Figure 1 graphical presentations are 

summarized in Table 1 as numerical 

tabular values. Table 4 uses these data 

Table 2. ASTM Apparent Densities, Iodine, Ash and Hardness Values 

values from Table 1 to let us know what 

adsorption spaces were filled with adsorbates 

in these two starting unused 

AC drinking water adsorbers. Both 

used GAC filters are near their time to 

be replaced with fresh unused AC. AC 

does not last forever. AC is also expensive 

and should not be replaced prematurely. 

When the water going in and out 

of the GAC adsorber is the same, GAC 

is exhausted, and no longer removing 

adsorbates. In a drinking water plants 

used AC is still removing particulate 

matter and reducing product water turbidity 

during the automated backwashing 

cycles. Users can do 

suspended solids test on backwash 

samples to prove this benefit. 

mg/g 

ASTM UNUSED AND USED TESTS 

American Society for Testing Materials 

Committee D or ASTM provides 

industry consensus standardized test 

methods used in the purchasing process. 

These standardized test methods are 

hallmarks of the activated carbon industry 

and need to be run regularly to 

control AC manufacturing and field 

processes and provide specification data 

for purchasing. GAED also needs to be 

added as a spec before purchase. 

As can be seen in Table 2 that the 

dry apparent densities (AD) of the used 

GAC samples are higher than its unused 

starting specimen. These AD observations 

have two sources: the 

unused adsorption spaces are filled 



Table 3. ASTM Particle Sizing Analysis and Data 

Table 3 contains the screen sizing 

calculated results and raw data. Both 

used and unused GAC samples were 

suitable for gravity water flow AC adsorbers, 

which is important for water 

plants. PACS Laboratories has developed 

and made available a software 

program to make these calculations 

from the raw sieving data and it is compliant 

with the ASTM test method. 

with raw water adsorbates and the GAC 

particle shapes have been made to be 

more efficient in packing. Unused GAC 

was free flowing and used GAC was 

water logged and agglomerated when 

received at the laboratory. GAC dry AD 

is water removed by drying at 150˚C for 

three hours. Percent oven moisture is 

the difference between received and dry 

apparent densities divided by received 

AD times 100. This calculation assumes 

weight loss is due to water loss only 

and GAC particles do not change shape 

due to 150˚C heating. There is an alternate 

ASTM definitive water test called 

Dean-Stark, which provides an absolute 

water percent on GAC. 

The ASTM iodine numbers in Table 

2 reveal that the unused values are significantly 

higher than the used samples, 

the ash values after burning off the 

carbon are lower in the used GAC compared 

to starting GAC, and the hardness 

and abrasion test numbers are 

better for the higher density used GAC 

samples. These results indicate that the 

contact adsorber process units eliminated 

some of the softer GAC particles 

or parts to increase hardness numbers 

and removed water leachable minerals, 

resulting in lower used ash values and 

increased hardness. 


CONCLUSION 

The two initial unused GAC samples 

that were applied to the two GAC contact 

adsorbers were different. They were 

different in all tests performed – total 

pore volume, pore volume used in the 

application, apparent densities, iodine 

numbers, BET surface area, particle size 

distribution and hardness number. The 

next time GAC is purchased material 

used as represented by AA-686 is superior 

over AA-688. The superior material 

has the pore sizes and adsorption energies 

volumes best suited to remove organics 

from the influent water supply. 

The most important benefit of GAED 

most of the time is to quickly obtain 

isotherms. Isotherms provide the critical 

needed information to decide if 

users have an AC application and what 

AC is best for end-users specific applications 

and when the used carbon 

needs to be changed-out with fresh AC. 

Since the iodine number is a singlepoint 

on its isotherm, it cannot provide 

the full characterization provided by 

GAED. Iodine number is the milligrams 

of iodine adsorbed by one gram of AC, 

when aqueous iodine is at saturated 

concentration. GAED provides full 

isotherms ranging over seven orders of 

adsorbate concentrations. Since many 

AC applications, like drinking water, 

have low adsorbate(s) concentrations, 

well below saturation, GAED is superior 

to iodine numbers in giving you 

critical useful decisional information. 

GAED and Iodine Numbers for carbon 

selection and change out decisions 

are often used. The GAED results in 

this case study indicate that the influent 

water contains mid-sized mole-

Table 5. Polynomial Equations from Characteristic Curves 

Filtration 

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and Divestures 

GL Capital, LLC 

cules, because most of the high adsorption 

energy 25-29 cal/cc sites have not 

been filled in the two used carbons, AA- 

687 and AA-689 compared to their respective 

starting unused carbons 

AA-686 and AA-688. The cumulative 

unused and used GAC total pore volumes, 

cc of pore volume per 100 cc carbon, 

at specific corresponding 

adsorption energies is tabulated in 

Table 4. As you see, the larger adsorption 

spaces, which have less relative adsorption 

energy compared to smaller 

adsorption spaces are selectively filled 

in this application. Since an adsorption 

space needs to be about one and a half 

times bigger than the adsorbable molecule 

this data tells us the adsorbents usable 

range in pore size distribution. 

Also, GAED provides Brunauer, Emmett, 

and Teller or BET surface area determinations. 

The used GAC samples 

had smaller remaining surface areas; 

AA-687 had 515 squared meters per 

gram and AA-689 had 545, whereas the 

unused AA-686 had 733 squared meters 

per gram and AA-688 had 630. 

These BET values are in reasonable 

agreement with the corresponding 

ASTM iodine numbers. Iodine and BET 

measurements were designed by the 

method developers to correlate. 

PACS laboratory has available methods 

to de-sorb the AC-adsorbates to determine 

their identity and quantitate 

each compound on AC. This non-routine 

method is based on competitive desorption 

to prepare samples for gas 

chromatography-mass spectrometry 

(GC-MS) analysis of the GAC desorbed 

material for its organics. GC-MS is the 

definitive analytical tool to identify what 

organics are in the aqueous- or vaporphase 

influent captured by AC. Acid extracts 

of used GAC and unused GAC can 

be used to identify the metals on GAC. 

FUTURE GAED EXPANSION NEEDED 

Many in the activated carbon industry 

are not yet informed about the advantages 

of GAED testing. To reach its 

full potential use in solving problems, 

more need to be informed and apply 

GAED to improve their AC applications 

and expand the industry into available 

needed new opportunities. 

PACS Activated Carbon Services’ 

collaboration with Ajax Water Authority 

has resulted in significant data collection 

for GAED and ASTM tests. 

These results provide the template for future 

testing programs. PACS values any 

occasion to collect additional data at different 

drinking water plants and other activated 

carbon users applications. 

FN 


PACS Testing, R&D, Consulting, 

Training, Conferences 

Tel: 1-724-457-6576 

Email: Henry@pacslabs.com 

Website: www.pacslabs.com 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT 

The first author thanks Richard Jones of Ajax 

Water Authority for taking his two-day 

course, Activated Carbon Adsorption: Principles, 

Practices, and Opportunities in Toronto, 

ON Canada and later sending the samples 

used in this case study for GAED and ASTM 

testing. 

REFERENCES 

Henry Nowicki, et. al. has documented the 

GAED technology and its applications 

(www.wcponline.com - search box: Nowicki). 

Henry Nowicki, et. Al. AGAED Revealed 

Markets Available for New International 

Activated Carbon Conference, Orlando, FL. 

March 22-23, 2012. 


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buyers to identify growth opportunities 

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Company | News 

Quantachrome Instruments Signs Collaborative 

Agreement with South American Institutes 

Q 

uantachrome Instruments of 

Boynton Beach, Florida, the 

University of San Luis and 

CONICET, both in Argentina, have 

signed a tri-lateral agreement to formalize 

collaboration and cooperation between 

all parties to further the development of 

porous materials synthesis and characterization 

both within Argentina and 

throughout Latin America. 

An agreement for scientific and technical 

collaboration between Quantachrome 

Instruments, the National 

Institute of Applied Physics (INFAP, University 

of San Luis, Argentina) and the 

National Council for Scientific and Technical 

Research (CONICET, Buenos Aires, 

Argentina) was signed by Dr. Marta 


Rovira, president of CONICET, Dr. José 

Luis Riccardo, president and Technical 

Representative of the University of San 

Luis, and Quantachrome’s President, Mr. 

Scott Lowell. 

Dr. Karim Sapag (Technical Representative 

of INFAP and CONICET) and Dr. 

Matthias Thommes (Technical Representative, 

Quantachrome) were also present 

at the signing, which took place at Quantachrome 

Instruments’ headquarters earlier 

this summer as the “Sixth 

International Workshop Characterization 

of Porous Materials From Angstroms to 

Millimeters” was being held at nearby 

Delray Beach, Florida. 

The tri-lateral agreement’s main objective 

is to regulate the level of assistance 

and cooperation between the involved 

parties to benefit the development 

and continued support of joint 

projects in the fields of synthesis and 

characterization of porous solids, and 

their use in applications such as adsorption, 

separation and storage of gases, 

water and industrial effluent filtration, 

catalysis, etc. These are all areas of interest 

for all the involved groups. 

Quantachrome Instruments, INFAP 

(the research center depending on both 

UNSL and CONICET) and UNSL will 

now move forward with a cross-collaboration 

effort, consisting of research and 

assistance efforts plus support for investigation 

centers and industry in Argentina 

and other South American countries, 

which would benefit the institutions. 

This will have the added advantage of 

helping the growth of the INFAP’s laboratory 

facilities and personnel, which will 

in turn help bring more opportunities to 

strengthen research efforts and relationships 

with other institutions, academic 

and research groups, as well as industry 

worldwide by offering technical assistance 

where needed. 

The organizations’ joint efforts will 

also be used to plan and organize workshops, 

symposiums, and conferences in 

the field of characterization of porous 

solids and their applications. Also, they 

will be able to collaborate with the development 

of new theoretical models, as 

well as software models, to be used along 

with the Quantachrome line of instruments 

in order to expand the activities 

carried out in research centers across Argentina 

as well as their sphere of influence. 

Quantachrome will provide 

technical support, instrument operational 

training, and data interpretation 

support for INFAP’s personnel. Once 

training has been completed, both Quantachrome’s 

experts and INFAP personnel 

will provide technical and after-sales 

support to instrument users in Argentina 

and other Latin American countries. 

FN

I N T E R N A T I O N A L 

FILTRATION NEWS 

2013 

BuyERS’ 

GuIdE

directory Index 

Activated Carbon. .........................................40 

PACS .....................................................40 

Adhesive/Fluid Dispens. Equip...................40 

DOPAG US Ltd......................................40 

Epic Resins. ...........................................40 

Exact Dispensing Systems. ....................40 

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers ...........40 

Graco Inc...............................................40 

Nordson Corporation............................40 

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc...40 

Air Filters & Media. ......................................40 

Air Filters Inc. .......................................40 

APC Filtration Inc. ................................40 

Koch Filter Corp. ..................................40 

Air Filtration Equipment...............................41 

Chase Machine & Engineering, Inc. .....41 

Filtration Technology Systems. .............41 

Air Filtration & Media. .................................41 

APEL International Inc..........................41 

Bag & Filter Systems....................................41 

Harmsco Filtration Products. ................41 

Rosedale Products, Inc. .........................41 

Cabin Filter Production Line ..................41-42 

A2Z Filtration Specialities................. 41-42 

Cartridge Filters.......................................42-43 



G. Bopp USA Inc. ..................................42 

Clack Corporation.................................42 

Enpress LLC . ........................................42 

FilterCor Inc..........................................42 

Global Filter Cor. ..................................42 

Graver Technologies..............................42 



Matrix Separations LLC.........................42 

Maverick Manufacturing & Filters, Inc..42 

Rosdale Products, Inc............................43 

Shelco Filters.........................................43 

Cartridge Filtration. ......................................43 


Delta Pure Filtration..............................43 

Enpress LLC. .........................................43 



Catalogs & Market Research. ....................43 

FILTERPEDIA. ......................................43 

Center Cores.............................................43-44 

Conwed Global Headquarters. ..............43 

DelStar Technologies, Inc......................43 

Industrial Netting..................................44 

Centrifuges.....................................................44 

Sefar Inc.................................................44 

Cleaning Services.........................................44 

Southern Metal Processing....................44 

Coalescers. ....................................................44 

SpinTek Filtration, Inc...........................44 

Compressed Air & Vacuum Filt. .................44 

Walker Filtration Inc.............................44 

Consulting Services. ....................................44 

Edward C. Gregor & Associates............44 

Joseph Marketing. .................................44 

World Recruiters. ..................................44 

Contract Pleating. .........................................44 


JCEM USA .............................................44 

Dust Collectors..............................................45 

IBIS International Inc. ...........................45 

Education........................................................45 

American Filtration Society. ..................45 

End Caps .........................................................45 


Engineering Services Design/Build. .........45 

A2Z Filtration Specialities.....................45 

Filtration Technology Systems ..............45 

Sigma Design.........................................45 

SpinTek Filtration Inc............................45 

Epoxies, Urethanes.......................................46 

Epic Resins. ...........................................46 

Innovative Resin Systems, Inc...............46 

Expanded Metal. ...........................................46 

Barbron Corporation. ............................46 

Dexmet Corporation. ............................46 

Fabric Filter Bags..........................................46 


Sefar Inc.................................................46 

Fabrics Suppliers..........................................46 

Dodenhoff Industrial Textiles, Inc.........46 

Process Systems & Comp. Co., Inc.......46 

Sefar Inc.................................................46 

Felts. ................................................................46 


Filter Bags/Housing.................................46-47 




Filter Bags/Liquids........................................47 

Harmsco Filtration Products .................47 


Sefar Inc.................................................47 

Filter Cans. .....................................................47 

Metcom Inc. ..........................................47 

Filter Caps.................................................47-48 

DelStar Technologies, Inc.................47-48 

Exact Dispensing Systems .....................48 

Metcom Inc. ..........................................48 

Filter Caps & Components...........................48 


Filter Cartridge Housings. ...........................48 

FilterCor Inc..........................................48 

Filter Cleaning. ..............................................48 



Filter Cloth......................................................48 

Sefar Inc.................................................48 

Unique Wire Weaving Co., Inc..............48 

Filter Elements..........................................48-50 


Barbron Corporation .............................48 

Clack Corporation.................................48 

Filter-Mart Corporation ........................49 



Keystone Filtration Solutions................49 

Matrix Separations LLC.........................49 

Reserve Filter Systems...........................50 



Sefar Inc.................................................50 

Filter Fabrics…Tubular................................50 

Sefar Inc.................................................50 

Filter Housings. .............................................50 

Enpress LLC ..........................................50 

Global Filter, LLC..................................50 




Filter Manufacturing Automation...............50 



Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc.50 

Filter Manufacturer.................................51-52 

Air Filters, Inc. ......................................51 



Custom Filter LLC. ...............................51 

FilterCor Inc..........................................51 

FlowEzy Filters, Inc. .............................51 

Global Filter Corp. ................................51 


Komline-Sanderson ...............................51 


Sefar Inc.................................................51 

United Filters International...................51 

World Recruiters ...................................52 

Filter Manufacturing. ...................................52 



Central Illinois Mfg. Co. .......................52 

Filter-Mart Corporation ........................52 


Sefar Inc.................................................52 

Filter Media..............................................52-53 

Ahlstrom Filtration................................52 

G. Bopp USA Inc. ..................................52 


Dexmet Corporation. ............................53 


Gerard Daniel Worldwide. ....................53 

Hollingsworth & Vose Co. ....................53 

Phifer Incorporated. ..............................53 

PRAB Fluid Filtration............................53 

SAATI.....................................................53 

Sefar Inc.................................................53 

Filter Products. ..............................................53 





Filter Replacement. ......................................54 

Global Filter Corporation......................54 


Filter Seal. ......................................................54 

Apple Rubber Products. ........................54 

Filter Shells....................................................54 

Metcom Inc. ..........................................54 

Filter Testing. .................................................54 

Air Techniques International.................54 


Filter Testing Equipment..............................54 

Air Techniques International.................54 

IFTS Liquid Filter Testing Services. ......54 

Filter Ultrasonic Seal. & Die Cutt...............54 

Custom Filter LLC. ...............................54

Filter Winding Machinery. ..........................54 

Maverick Manufacturing & Filters, Inc...54 

Filters Automatic...........................................55 


Tekleen Automatic Filters. ....................55 

VAF Filtration Systems, LTD.................55 

Filters Automotive.........................................55 


Filters & Strainers.........................................55 

Orival Inc. Water Filters........................55 


Sefar Inc.................................................55 

Filtration Components.............................55-56 

Conwed Global......................................55 



Interstate Specialty Products. ................56 

Sefar Inc.................................................56 

Filtration Systems. ........................................56 

Chase Machine & Engineering Inc. ......56 

Enpress LLC. .........................................56 




Parker Hannifin Racor Division ............56 



United Filters International...................56 

Glue Machines. .............................................57 

Exact Dispensing Systems. ....................57 


Potdevin Machine Company..................57 

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc. 57 

Laminating Machinery.................................57 


Laser Cutting..................................................57 

Metcom Inc. ..........................................57 

Liquid Adhesive/Sealants For 

Filter Applications .....................................57 

Epic Resins ............................................57 


Liquid Filtration........................................57-58 

G. Bopp USA Inc. ..................................57 

Clear Decision Filtration Inc.................57 

EdjeTech Services ..................................58 

Enpress LLC. .........................................58 

FilterCor Inc..........................................58 

Filter Technology Incorporated.............58 

Global Filter LLC. .................................58 



Rosedale Products, Inc......................57-58 

Sefar Inc.................................................58 

Magnetic Separation. ..................................58 

Magnetool, Inc. .....................................58 


Manufacture Flanges. ..................................59 

American Molding Technologies...........59 

Media Fabrics Woven..................................59 


Gerard Daniel Worldwide .....................59 

Sefar Inc.................................................59 

Membrane-Filtration Systems....................59 

Membrane Specialists LLC. ...................59 

Membranes...............................................59-60 

Axeon Water Technologies....................59 


Dexmet Corporation .............................59 

Enpress LLC ..........................................60 

Interstate Specialty Products .................60 

Mergers & Acquisitions ..............................60 

GL Capital, LLC ....................................60 

Metal Expander.............................................60 


Metal/Steel Components.............................60 


Meter, Mix, Dispense Equipment...............60 

Ashby Cross Company ..........................60 

DOPAG US Ltd......................................60 



Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc.60 

Mini Pleat..................................................60-61 

A2Z Filtration Specialities.................60-61 

Netting ............................................................61 

Conwed Global Netting Solutions.........61 



Nonwovens ....................................................62 


Oil Skimmers .................................................62 

EdjeTech Services ..................................62 

Perforated Products .....................................62 

Metalex..................................................62 

Perforated Tubes...........................................62 

Beverlin Mfg. Co....................................62 

Perforated Tubes, Inc.............................62 

Perforating..Custom......................................62 

VACCO Industries.................................62 

Plastic Filtration Components ....................62 




Plastic Netting & Tubing .............................63 

Conwed Netting Solutions ....................63 



Pleated Filters ...............................................63 

FilterCor Inc..........................................63 

Pleaters-Blade Type.....................................63 

JCEM USA .............................................63 

Pleating Custom.......................................63-64 

Croybilt..............................................63 

Custom Filter LLC ................................63 

FilterCor Inc..........................................63 

JCEM USA .............................................63 

Keystone Filtration Solutions...........63-64 

Pleating Machinery......................................64 


Croybilt..............................................64 


Genuine Machine Design, Inc...............64 

JCEM USA .............................................64 

Schmid Corporation..............................64 

Spati Industries......................................64 

WESMAX Custom Machinery Inc.........64 

Pleating Scoring ...........................................64 

Croybilt .............................................64 

JCEM USA .............................................64 

Pleaters Rotary Type ....................................65 


Pore Size Measurement ..............................65 

Quantachrome Instruments ..................65 

Reverse Osmosis Equipment ......................65 

Axeon Water Technologies....................65 

Enpress LLC ..........................................65 

Reverse Osmosis Pre-Filtration .................65 


Delta Pure Filtration..............................65 

Global Filter LLC ..................................65 

Rewinders ......................................................65 

Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. ............65 

Seals................................................................65 


Separators......................................................65 



Strainer In-Line .............................................66 



Testing Eng.....................................................66 

APC Filtration Inc.66 

Testing Laboratory ........................................66 

IFTS Liquid Filter Testing .....................66 

Ultrafiltration Membranes ..........................66 

Enpress LLC ..........................................66 



Ultrasonic Bonding.................................66-67 


Herrmann Ultrasonics ...........................66 

Sonobond Ultrasonics ...........................67 

Ultrasonic Custom Machinery Building. ..67 


Urethane Dispensing Equipment ...............67 



Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc..67 

Used Pleaters ................................................67 

Croybilt..............................................67 

Water Filtration........................................67-68 

FilterCor Inc..........................................67 

Global Filter LLC ..................................67 





Sefar Inc.................................................68 

VAF Filtration Systems..........................68 

Water Testing ................................................68 

Enpress LLC ..........................................68 

Water Testing Instrument............................68 

Myron L Company ................................68 

Wire Mesh......................................................68 

G. Bopp USA Inc. ..................................68 

Sefar Inc................................................68 

Wire Screens, Strainers ..............................68 

Sefar Inc.................................................68 

Wound Cartridge Machinery ......................68 

Maverick................................................68 

Woven Fabrics Wire...............................68-69 

G. Bopp USA Ine. ..................................68 

Gerard Daniel Worldwide .....................68 

Phifer Incorporated ...............................68 

Phoenix Wire Cloth, Inc. ......................69 

Sefar, Inc................................................69 

Unique Wire Weaving Co., Inc..............69 

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Activated Carbon: 

PACS 

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Testing, Consulting, and Training 

Activated Carbon Services 

409 Meade Drive 

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Tel: 724-457-6576 • Fax: 724-457-1214 

Toll Free: 1-800-367-2587 

Email: hnpacs@aol.com 

Website: www.pacslabs.com 

Contact Person: Henry Nowicki ph.D. /M.B.A. 

PACS is in its third decade of providing testing 

services: ASTM, AWWA, EPA, R&D, and advanced 

testing methods for the activated carbon 

industry. Consulting services include: activated 

carbon industry, industrial hygiene, and expert 

witness services. 

Training courses of 1 to 3 days are designed for 

scientists and engineers. Hosts the October annual 

30th International Activated Carbon Conference 

& Courses program in Pittsburgh, PA 

October 4-5, 2012 and 31st International Activated 

Carbon Conference & Courses program in 

Hawaii February 7-8, 2013. 

Adhesive/Fluid Dispensing Equipment: 

DOPAG US Ltd 

10052 Commerce Park Drive Suite 100 

Cincinnati, OH 45246-1338 

Tel: 513-881-6370 • Fax: 513-881-7010 

Email: kwalker@dopag.com 

Website: www.dopag.com 

Contact Person: Ken Walker 

DOPAG provides custom Meter/Mix/Dispensing 

systems for end cap sealing/molding and frame 

and seam sealing. Positive displacement gear, 

piston and volumetric systems provide ultimate 

precision and control at an affordable price. 

Epic Resins 

600 Industrial Blvd. 

Palmyra, WI 53156 

Tel: 1-800-242-6649 • Fax: 262-495-3410 

Email: mveenhuis@epicresins.com 

Website: www.epicresins.com 

Contact Person: Matthew Veenhuis 

Epic Resins has been a leading epoxy and 

polyurethane formulator for over 50 years. We 

know and understand the importance of on time 

delivery, prompt technical support, and consistent 

quality materials. Epic Resins has developed and 

continues to develop compounds to fit the varied 

needs of the filtration market; from fungus resistant 

polyurethanes for pool and spa filters to high 

temperature and chemical resistant epoxy resins 

designed for the aerospace markets. Our product 

line includes adhesives used in air filters (including 

HEPA filters), automotive filters, molded endcap 

polyurethanes for pool and spa filters, and 

epoxies used in various fluid filters and fluid separation 

filters. Epic Resins is proud to be the best 

materials solution provider. Please contact one of 

our Epoxy or Polyurethane experts to find the 

right solution for your material needs. 

Exact Dispensing Systems 

1130 Route 1 

Newcastle, ME 04553 

Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 

Email: sales@exactdispensing.com 

Website: www.exactdispensing.com 

Contact Person: Nancy DeWall 

Meter/Mix/Dispense systems for epoxies, urethanes 

(standard & foam) and silicones. Applications 

include end cap molding/sealing, HEPA 

frame sealing and filter gasketing. Centrifugal 

molding systems for HEPA and NIOSH filters. 

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers 

2020 Bruck Street 

Columbus, OH 43207 

Tel: 1-800-877-4583 

Email: Marketing@franklinInternational.com 

Website: www.FranklinAdhesivesandPolymers.com 

Contact Person: Jaye Schroeder 

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers’ FilterFab line of 

adhesives brings speed, strength and convenience 

to filter fabrication. 

Graco Inc. 

Tel: 800-746-1334 • Fax: 330-966-3006 

Email: info@graco.com 

Website: www.graco.com/filter 

Graco equipment for filter bonding applications 

is designed for accurate, on-ratio dispensing. 

Properly proportioned material means less 

scrap, improved yield and more confidence in 

quality end results. Global distribution support 

means quick parts and service. 

Nordson Corporation 

11475 Lakefield Drive 

Duluth, GA 30097 

Tel: 1-800-683-2314 • Fax: 866-667-3329 

Email: adhesiveleads@nordson.com 

Website: www.nordson.com/hotmelt 

Nordson dispensing systems help improve productivity 

and quality of media lamination and filter 

assembly. Whether dispensing adhesives, 

polyamides, urethanes or other high-performance 

materials, Nordson systems help reduce 

costs and make production more efficient. 


Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. 

45677 Helm Street 

Plymouth, MI 48170 

Tel: 734-459-8600 • Fax: 734-459-8686 

Email: sales@sealantequipment.com 

Website: www.sealantequipment.com 

Precision meter-mix dispense systems and dispense 

valve manufacturer for all filter bonding 

and molding applications. Dispense two-component 

polyurethanes, epoxies and one-component 

plastisol type materials. Over 45 years of 

dispensing technology experience. Expert technical 

start-up and support team. Two-year warranty 

included. ISO 9001:2008 registered. 

Air Filters & Media: 

Air Filters Inc. 

8282 Warren Road 

Houston, TX 77040 

Tel: 713-896-8901 • Fax: 713-896-8912 

Email: sales@airfilterusa.com 

Website: www.airfilterusa.com 

Looking for the right filter in exactly the right 

size Have a special application Need it now 

At Air Filters, Inc. we are committed to providing 

a “one-stop shop” for all your air filtration requirements. 

We will have it in stock or we’ll custom 

build it to your specifications. 

APC Filtration Inc. 

3-1404 Cormorant Road 

Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5, Canada 

Tel: 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 

Email: inquiry@apcfilters.com 

Website: www.apcfilters.com 

Contact Person: Russell Kelly 

APC Filtration Inc. is an ISO 9001.2008 quality 

managed manufacturer providing over 33 years 

of custom designed air filters, engineering, manufacturing 

and air filter testing to global manufacturers 

of industrial & commercial equipment 

and appliance. 

Koch Filter Corporation 

PO Box 3186 

625 W. Hill Street (40208) 

Louisville, KY 40201 

Tel: 502-634-4796 • Fax: 502-637-2280 

Email: info@kochfilter.com 

Website: www.kochfilter.com 

Contact Person: Customer Service 

Koch Filter Corporation in recognized globally for 

its durable filtration products. Koch produces a full 

line of high efficiency pleated, box-style, pockettype, 

V-bank mini-pleats, HEPA filters, cartridge filters, 

and many other specialty filtration products.

Air Filtration Equipment: 

Cabin Filter Production Line: 

Chase Machine & Engineering Inc. 

324 Washington Street • PO Box 1334 

West Warwick, RI 02893 

Tel: 401-821-8879 • Fax: 401-823-5543 

Email: guygil@chasemachine.com 

Website: www.chasemachine.com 

Contact Person: Guy Gil 

Custom machinery builders for air, liquid, and 

membrane filtration. We manufacture to precise 

specifications resulting in more efficient and 

cost-effective production. We also provide customer 

service for the life of the machine. 

Filtration Technology Systems 

4239 Earnings Way 

New Albany, IN 47150 

Tel: 812-944-9368 • Fax: 812-944-7237 

Email: brian@filtrationtech.com 

Website: www.filtrationtech.com 

Contact Person: Brian A. Morris 

From entry-level pleat & disposable lines to automated 

turnkey production we have equipment 

for every level of production or we can design to 

fit you specific needs. See what we have to offer. 

www.filtrationtech.com 

Air Filtration & Media: 

Rosedale Products, Inc. 

3730 W. Liberty Road 

Ann Arbor, MI 48103 

Tel: 1-800-821-5373, 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 

Email: filters@rosedaleproducts.com 

Website: www.rosedaleproducts.com 

Rosedale Products provides comprehensive solutions 

for every critical industry filtration need. Its 

vast array of easy-to-install and ready-to-service 

bags, baskets, housing elements and replacement 

parts answer every purification concern. 


Private Limited 

Design Centre & Manufacturing Facility 

D-1, Infocity, Phase-2, Sector-33 

Gurgaon-122001, India 

Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 

Skype ID: a2zfiltration 


Email: a2zfiltration@airtelmail.in 

Email: a2zfiltration@vsnl.net 

Need a custom design and machine builder 

LOOK NO FURTHER! 

Hollow Fiber Line 

APEL International Inc. 

11201 Ampere Court 


Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 

Email: info@apelfilters.com 

Website: www.apelfilters.com 

Contact Person: John Veeley 

APEL manufactures pleated filter elements and fabric 

filters for most brands of bag-houses, dust collectors 

and dry process equipment. Our technical 

experts will carefully assess your filtration needs, 

and construct a standard or custom filter for your 

application. Thousands of Dust Collector filters in 

stock at all times. Immediate delivery is available. 

Bag & Filter Systems: 

Harmsco Filtration Products 

P.O. Box 14066 

North Palm Beach, FL 33408 

Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 

Email: gwillis@harmsco.com 

Website: www.harmsco.com 

Harmsco Filtration Products has been a leading 

manufacturer of filtration products since 1958. 

Whether it is commercial, industrial, municipal, 

or custom product applications, Harmsco is focused 

on delivering innovative and cost-effective 

approaches to your filtration needs. Product applications 

include: Municipal drinking water, surface 

water treatment rule (LT2), ground water 

under direct influence (GUDI), and many more. 

If you produce hollow fibers or various liquid/air filters 

manufactured out of nonwoven or membrane materials, 

Chase Machine has the material handling, custom design, 

and manufacturing expertise required to offer a more efficient 

and cost-effective 

process solution. Tap 

ourvastknowledge 

and experience in web 

handling applications 

to find the perfect 

solution to your 

filtration production 

needs. 

MADE IN USA 

For more information contact Guy Gil 

(guygil@chasemachine.com). 


CHASE MACHINE 

&ENGINEERING,INC. 

324 Washington St. 


P: 401.821.8879 

F: 401.823.5543


To address the needs and the rapid growth in 

Cabin Air Filtration, A2Z has introduced an automated 

line that is flexible, fit to purpose and cost 

effective for filter manufacturers. 

Cartridge Filters: 




Toll-Free: 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 




APC Filtration Inc. is an ISO 9001.2008 quality managed 

manufacturer providing over 33 years of custom 

designed air filters, engineering, manufacturing 

and air filter testing to global manufacturers of industrial 

& commercial equipment and appliance. 




Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 











G. Bopp USA Inc. 

4 Bill Horton Way 

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 

Tel: 845-296-1065 • Fax: 845-296-1282 

Email: infousa@bopp.com 

Website: www.bopp.com 

Manufacturer of precision woven wire mesh and 

a world-class leader in weaving technology and 

filtration media. Bopp’s sintered mesh laminates 

achieve an optimum combination of stability, fine 

filtration capabilities, flow rate and backwash 

properties in filter ratings from 2 to 500 microns. 

ISO 9001:2008/DFARS Compliant. 

Enpress LLC 

34495 Melinz Parkway 

Eastlake, OH 44095 

Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 

Email: info@enpress.com 

Website: www.enpress.com 

Contact: Michael P. Mormino 

ENPRESS Cartridge Tank is a Point-of-Entry 

(POE) composite pressure vessel that is a replacement 

to small and inefficient 2.5” or 4.5” housings, 

or expensive Stainless Steel cartridge housings. 

100% non-metallic and Made in the USA. 

FilterCor Inc. 

7932 Ajay Drive 

Sun Valley, CA 91352 

Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 

Email: info@filtercor.com 

Website: www.filtercor.com 

Contact Person: Rita Valenzuela 

FilterCor is a US manufacturer of wound, carbon, 

and pleated filters, all available in standard and 

Big Blue with a wide range of end caps, lengths, 

and micron ratings. We offer private labeling. 

Global Filter LLC 

7201 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE 

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 

Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll Free: 1-877-603-1003 

Email: todd@globalfilter.com 

Website: www.globalfilter.com 

Contact Person: Todd Younggreen 

Global Filter LLC is a manufacturer of High Purity 

Pleated Filter Cartridges, Polypropylene 

Meltblown Filter Cartridges and Stainless Steel 

Filter Housings. In addition to our standard product 

line; Global Filter also offers custom filtration 

solutions for almost any type of industrial or high 

purity application. Please contact Global Filter 

LLC for your filtration needs. 


P.O. Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 













PO Box 3186 



Tel: 502-634-4796 • Fax: 502-637-2280 








and many other specialty filtration products. 

Matrix Separations LLC 

PO Box 16369 

6000 Century Oaks Drive 

Bonny Oaks Industrial Park 

Chattanooga, TN 37416-6369 

Tel: 423-267-2397 • Fax: 423-267-0298 

Email: rcloud@matrixseparations.com 

Website: www.matrixseparations.com 

Contact Person: Ron Cloud 

MATRIX is a manufacturer of liquid process cartridges 

which are engineered to serve most 

every industry imaginable. Our technology has 

been developed to extend cartridge life and thus 

reduce disposal cost. 

Clack Corporation 

4462 Duraform Lane 

Windsor, WI 53598 

Tel: 608-846-3010 

Fax: 608-846-2586 

Email: ballweg@clackcorp.com 

Contact Person: Steve Ballweg 

Manufacturer of melt blown polypropylene sediment 

cartridges for water treatment applications. 

A wide variety of standard lengths and diameters 

are available. We also have the ability to produce 

custom sizes to meet your specific requirements. 

Graver Technologies 

200 Lake Drive 

Glasgow, DE 19702 

Tel: 302-731-1700 • Fax: 302-731-1707 

Toll-Free: 1-800-249-1990 

Email: info@gravertech.com 

Website: www.gravertech.com 

Contact Person: Betty Wells 

Graver Technologies delivers products that facilitate 

and enhance separation, purification, and 

process filtration. Our product scope includes: replacement 

filter elements, pleat packs, activated 

carbon, filter cartridges, coalescers, ASME housings, 

and filtration skids. We produce products 

under our own brand names, as well as for OEMs 

and private label customers. 


Be a Maverick Wind Your Own Filters 

Amarillo, TX 

Tel: 806-383-3833 • Fax: 806-355-0105 

Email: kathy@filterwinders.com 

Website: www.filterwinders.com 

Contact Person: Kathy McAlister 

Maverick Manufacturing, manufactures continuous 

wound filter winding machines. These 

machines produce filter cartridges used in all 

aspects of liquid filtration, such as pre-filters to 

R/O membrane, units in desalination plants, petroleum, 

chemical, and water applications.

Center Cores: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373, 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 



Rosedale Products provides comprehensive 

solutions for every critical industry filtration 

need. Its vast array of easy-to-install and 

ready-to-service bags, baskets, housing elements 

and replacement parts answer every purification 

concern. 

Shelco Filters 

100 Bradley Street 

Middletown, CT 06457 

Tel: 860-854-6121 • Fax: 860-854-6120 

Email: info@shelco.com 

Website: www.shelco.com 

Leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial 

filters, including stainless steel filter housings; 

filter bags & bag filter housings; wound, 

pleated and depth style cartridges. 

Cartridge Filtration: 




Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 









application. Thousands of dust collector filters in 


Delta Pure Filtration 

11011 Richardson Road 

Ashland, VA 23005 

Tel: 804-798-2888 • Fax: 804-798-3923 

Email: sales@deltapure.com 

Website: www.deltapure.com 

Contact Person: Todd Furbee 

Manufacturer of standard and custom liquid cartridge 

filters used in a variety of industries. Products 

include wound, carbon and pleated 

cartridge filters, housings and systems. Standard 

filter cartridges can ship within 24 hours. 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 










PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 















Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Catalogs & Market Research: 

FILTERPEDIA 

P.O. Box 72 

Russellville, TN 37860 

Tel: 423-200-4360 • Fax: 866-899-8674 

Email: john.enright@filterpedia.com 

Website: www.filterpedia.com 

Contact Person: John Enright 

Publisher of filtration information, market research, 

catalogs and parts interchanges. Stay 

current with the latest news from automotive, domestic, 

industrial, environmental and medical filtration 

through our news portal www.colorfil.com 

Conwed Global Headquarters 

1300 Godward St. NE Suite 5000 

Minneapolis, MN 55413 

Tel: 1-800-426-6933 • Fax: 612-623-2589 

Email: info@conwedplastics.com 

Website: www.conwedplastics.com 

Conwed is a global company specializing in total 

netting solutions from concept to commercialization. 

Conwed manufactures a complete line of highperformance 

netting used in many liquid and air 

filtration applications. Conwed core technologies include 

extruded square, diamond and flat netting, 

extruded tubes, oriented netting, co-extrusion, bicomponent, 

knitted and elastomeric netting. 

DelStar Technologies, Inc. 

Corporate Headquarters 

601 Industrial Drive 

Middletown, DE 19709 

Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 

Email: info@delstarinc.com 

Website: www.delstarinc.com 

Contact Person: Tim Johnson 

DelStar Technologies manufactures a diverse 

collection of thermoplastic filtration products 

made from a variety of high-performance, engineering-grade 

resins. Roll-good product lines include 

Naltex® extruded netting, Delnet® 

apertured films, DelPore® meltblown nonwovens 

and Stratex® laminate composites. The 

Coretec® line includes an extensive collection of 

extruded cores, rods, tubes and machined shapes 

made from plastic and steel. Manufacturing operations 

and sales offices are located throughout 

the United States, in the UK and in China. 

DelStar International, Ltd. 

3a Osprey Court 

Hawkfield Business Park 

Bristol BS14 0BB, England 

Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 

DelStar Asia Pacific 

Room 803-804, Suite C 

Oriental International Plaza 

No. 85, Lou Shan Guan Road 

Shanghai, 200336, P.R.C. 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 


Coalescers: 

Industrial Netting 

7681 Setzler Parkway North 


Tel: 763-496-6355 • Fax: 763-496-6356 

Toll-Free: 1-800-328-8456 

Email: info@industrialnetting.com 

Website: www.industrialnetting.com 

Contact Person: Sheila Katusky 

World’s largest selection of plastic netting, rigid 

extruded mesh tubes and woven mesh custom 

converted to your specifications. Sonically 

welded tube overwraps using nonwovens, or fine 

mesh netting available upon request. 

Centrifuges: 

Sefar, Inc 

111 Calumet Street 

Buffalo, NY 14043 

Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 

Email: sales@sefar.us 

Website: www.sefar.us 

Sefar is the premier manufacturer of technical 

fabrics for liquid/solid filtration, sifting, and separating. 

Solving 

today’s process problems with the industry’s 

widest range of materials. 

Cleaning Services: 

Southern Metal Processing Co. 

Oxford, AL 

Tel: 256-831-8130 • Fax: 256-831-2103 

Baytown, TX 

Tel: 281-424-3324 • Fax: 281-424-1698 

Email: sales@southern-metal.com 

Website: www.southern-metal.com 

First and largest global commercial cleaning company 

of metal filters, filtration equipment and auxiliary 

equipment used in the Polymers, Nonwovens, 

Automotives, Chemicals and Petrochemical industries 

for over 38 years. Thermal, solvent, aqueous, 

ultrasonic and abrasive removal processes for 

polymers, oils, paints or other process contaminants, 

including passivation. 

SpinTek Filtration, Inc. 

10863 Portal Drive 

Los Alamitos, CA 90720 

Tel: 714-236-9190 • Fax: 714-236-9196 

Email: pkirk@spintek.com 

Website: www.spintek.com 

Contact Person: Patricia A. Kirk 

SpinTek specializes in engineered solutions for 

industrial, commercial and oily waste water applications. 

With hundreds of installations worldwide, 

the company designs/manufactures 

solvent extraction (SX) media filters; proprietary 

CoMatrix® filters for copper, nickel, zinc hydrometallurgy 

operations; and Aqualescer® coalescers 

for high volume organic or oily waste 

applications. 

The ST-II rotating filter using stainless steel 

membranes is suitable for extremely harsh 

wastewater or nuclear environments; for high 

solids or viscous applications where conventional 

filters typically fail. Sparkle®, a novel HF 

drinking water filter is designed for rural areas 

and developing countries. 

Compressed Air & Vacuum Filtration: 

Walker Filtration Inc. 

4748 Pacific Avenue 

Erie, PA 16506 

Tel: 814-836-2900 • Fax: 814-836-7921 

Email: usa@walkerfiltration.com 

Website: www.walkerfiltration.com 

Manufacturers and suppliers of filtration equipment 

including filter housings to suit all industrial & medical 

applications, (compressed air, gas & vacuum), 

desiccant dryers and differential pressure indicators, 

as well as an extensive range of alternative 

compressed air & vacuum filter elements. 

Consulting Services: 

EDWARD C. GREGOR & 

ASSOCIATES, LLC 

5000 Kimblewyck Lane 

Charlotte, NC 28226-6464 

Tel: 704-442-1940 • Fax: 704-442-1778 

Contact Person: Edward C. Gregor 

Our business provides Market & Business Development 

with focus on creating growth for 

companies having under-exploited technology, 

patents or manufacturing capabilities. Specialization 

in polymers, ceramics, fibers, nonwoven 

fabrics, filtration media and M&A activities in 

these markets. 


Joseph Marketing, Inc. 

120 Richmond Hill Court 

Williamsburg, VA 23185 

Tel/Fax: 757-565-1549 

Email: josephmarketing@verizon.net 

Contact Person: Jim Joseph 

Coolant filtration-comprehensive support for those 

involved with industrial liquid filtration: equipment 

and media suppliers who serve the market and 

users of filtration for their processes. The company 

maintains the status of impartiality so it can serve its 

customer with total dedication to their needs. 

WORLD RECRUITERS 

10612-D Providence Rd. 

Charlotte, NC 28277 

Tel: 704-845-3000 ext: 200 

Website: www.worldrecruiters.com 

Contact Person: Michael D. Gutowski President/CEO 

Email: mikeg@worldrecruiters.com 

Possessing over 25 years of successful recruiting 

experience in the filtration industry. Our organization 

has placed thousands of Presidents, 

Sales & Marketing Managers and Engineers 

across the globe. As a member of the Pinnacle 

Society, we are ranked in the top 1% of executive 

recruiting firms worldwide. 

Contract Pleating: 




Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 











JCEM USA 

CNC Blade Pleaters 

11201 Ampere Court • Louisville, KY 40299 

Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 

Email: chris.lyons@jcemusa.com 

Website: www.jcemusa.com 

Contact Person: Chris Lyons 

JCEM USA’s High Performance CNC Blade Pleater 

is designed for manufacturers of pleated filters who 

demand, speed, accuracy and efficiency. The CNC 

pleater is totally camless, requiring no manual adjustments 

and is Windows operated. Features include 

the ability to pleat up to 250 pleats per minute, 

with pleat heights to 5-7/8” and widths to 94-1/2”.

Dust Collectors: 

IBIS International Inc. 

PO Box 670 • Hoschton, GA 30548 U.S.A. 

Tel: 706-654-3232 • Fax: 706-654-3888 

Email: sales@ibis-usa.com 

Website: www.ibis-usa.com 

Contact Person: Steve Southern 

Specializing in handling air and fibrous material. 

Rotary Drum Filters for dust control, Air Filtration, 

Trim/Scrap Collection. Any light, fluffy, bulky material 

Process Air. Systems for Hygienic & 

Nonwoven Products, Diapers, etc. 

Education: 

The American Filtration & Separations 

Society (AFS) 

The American Filtration & Separations Society 

(AFS) AFS is the premier organization in North 

America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions 

and technology transfer in filtration and separation 

for the benefit of industrial processes, individual 

health and a clean environment. 

The AFS conferences and events bring together 

the industry leaders, presenting the greatest opportunity 

to meet and hear the newest information 

in filtration and separation technology. Over 

the past two years more than 300 organizations 

have sent representatives to AFS events. These 

companies understand the value of employees 

with knowledge of the latest information in filtration 

and separation technology. 

2012 Opportunities 

October 15, 2012 

Filtration Training – Basic Liquid and Gas Filtration 

courses and Advanced Topical courses. For 

information: http://www.afssociety.org/training. 

October 16-18 2012 

Fall Topical conference “Solid Fluid Separation - 

Innovation in Research and Applications” Embassy 

Suites Airport, Philadelphia, 9000 Bartram 

Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153 - http://www.afssociety.org 

2013 Opportunities 

May 6, 2013 

Filtration Training – Basic Liquid and Gas Filtration 

Courses and Advanced Topical Courses. 

May 7-9, 2013 

26th Annual Conference 

“Filtration & Separations in the Global Market, 

Recent Advancements - Innovative Solutions” 

Bloomington, MN 

Additional Information 

For additional information on all AFS events, including 

the short courses, technical programs, 

exhibit and conference sponsorship opportunities 

speak with Ms. Susanne Sower, Executive 

Manager for the AFS at 612-861-1277 or visit 

http://www.afssociety.org 

End Caps: 





Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 







resins. Roll-Good product lines include 













Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 

Engineering Services Design/Build: 






Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 






A2Z offers the services of its Design Team 

based at its Design Center to design and build, 

fit to purpose machines. A2Z also offer build to 

print options. The Team uses SOLID WORKS 

among other state of the art 3D design software 

to create and simulate its designs. 




Tel: 812-944-9368 • Fax: 812-944-7237 









Sigma Design Company 

200 Pond Avenue 

Middlesex, NJ 08846 

Tel: 732-629-7555 • Fax: 732-629-7556 

Web: www.sigmadesign.net 

Complex Mechanism Development 

Electonic PCB, Controls and 

Microprocessor Design 

FEA, CFD, 3D Modeling 

3D Rapid Prototypes 

Design • Build • Validate 




Tel: 714-236-9190 • Fax: 714-236-9196 












applications. 









Epoxies Urethanes: 

Epic Resins 



Tel: 1-800-242-6649 • Fax: 262-495-3410 








quality materials. Epic Resins has developed 

and continues to develop compounds to fit 

the varied needs of the filtration market; from 

fungus resistant polyurethanes for pool and spa 

filters to high temperature and chemical resistant 

epoxy resins designed for the aerospace markets. 

Our product line includes adhesives used 

in air filters (including HEPA filters), automotive 

filters, molded end-cap polyurethanes for pool 

and spa filters, and epoxies used in various fluid filters 

and fluid separation filters. Epic Resins is proud 

to be the best materials solution provider. Please 

contact one of our Epoxy or Polyurethane experts to 

find the right solution for your material needs. 

Innovative Resin Systems, Inc. 

70 Verkade Drive 

Wayne, NJ 07470 

Tel: 973-465-6887 • Fax: 973-696-9658 

Email: info@rez-cure.com 

Website: www.rez-cure.com 

Contact Person: Manny Nerantzoulis 

IRS, Inc. is a leading formulator and manufacturer 

of high performance epoxy, polyurethane 

acrylic and radiation cured systems. We have 

more than 50 years of technical expertise in developing 

and implementing new chemistries that 

help our customers optimize performance and 

maximize cost effectiveness 

Expanded Metal: 

Barbron Corporation 

8720 Dixie Highway 

Fair Haven, MI 48023 

Tel: 586-716-3530 • Fax: 586-716-3537 

Email: jhart@barbroncorp.com 

Website: www.barbroncorp.com 

Contact Person: Jim Hart 

Barbron Corporation, manufacturers of expanded 

metals, both ferrous & non-ferrous, from 

foils to 20-gage in many standard patterns and 

sizes with finished edges on strip widths to 10 

inches. We can mold, form, stamp, and fabricate 

our expanded products into a variety of filter and 

strainer assemblies, filter elements, and 

spark/flame arrestors to customer’s requirements, 

or provide them in bulk as coils or blanks. 

ISO registered 9001-2000. 

Dexmet Corporation 

22 Barnes Industrial Road South 

Wallingford, CT 06492 

Tel: 203-294-4440 

Website: www.dexmetfilter.com 

Contact Person: Ken Burtt 

Expanded Metals & Polymers for Membrane 

Support & Backing. Assures media integrity & 

pleat spacing even under dynamic flow. Materials 

laminate for co-expansion/contraction/flex. Openings 

down to 25 micron. Thickness: 0.001” to 0.2” 

Fabric Filter Bags: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 





Solving today’s process problems with the 

industry’s widest range of materials. 

Fabrics Suppliers: 

Dodenhoff Industrial Textiles, Inc. 

28045 Ranney Parkway 

Westlake, OH 44145 

Tel: 440-892-5511 • Fax: 440-892-0387 

Email: DITSales@Dodenhoff.com 

Website: www.Dodenhoff.com 

Contact Persons: 

Ellen Moltz or Martin Dodenhoff 

Woven, knit and non-woven Filter Media available 

in roll form. Strainer fabrics and precision 

screen cloths. Belt fabric. Large and small quantities. 

Polyester, Polypropylene, Nylon, Cotton 

and Specialty Fibers. With unparalleled technical 

expertise. Worldwide. 

Process Systems & Components Co., Inc. 

7150 Airport Highway 

Pennsauken, NJ 08109 

Toll-Free: 1-855-793-0325 • Tel: 609-261-4886 

Fax: 609-261-6345 

Email: processsystems@rcn.com 

Contact: John Wroblewski 

We provide non-woven and woven filtration fabric 

roll goods for dust collector bags. Our PTFE 

laminated fabric for fine filtration meets EPA regulations. 

Our plastic coated PTFE fabrics are 

suitable for chemical resistant table coverings. 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1- 800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Felts: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Filter Bag/Housing: 


PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 













Filter Caps: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 











Tel: 860-854-6121 • Fax: 860-854-6120 







Filter Bags/Liquid: 

Sefar, Inc. 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Filter Cans: 

METCOM Inc. 

PO Box 49065 

Cookeville, TN 38506 

Tel: 931-526-8412 • Fax: 931-526-1092 

Email: sales@metcomusa.com 

Website: www.metcomusa.com 

Metcom Inc. is a full service metal component 

supplier specializing in metal spinning, metal 

stamping, deep drawing and laser cutting. 





Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 





PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 















Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 











Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 


1130 Route 1 


Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 









Filter Cartridge Housings: 




Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 








Filter Cleaning: 

Unique Wire Weaving Co., Inc. 

762 Ramsey Ave. 

Hillside, NJ 07205 

Tel: 908-688-4600 • Fax: 908-688-4601 

Sales Manager: Howard Gabriel 

Email: hgabriel@uniquewire.com 

Website: www.uniquewire.com 

Filter Cloth manufacturing specialist weaving Micronique 

and Dutch weave filter cloth down to 10 

microns. Specialty metals including Hastelloy, Inconcel, 

Monel, Tantalum, and Titanium. Unique’s 

specialty is custom weaving, and maintaining a 

large weaving stock inventory. R&D and fabrication 

and prototype work welcome. 

Filter Elements: 

METCOM Inc. 

PO Box 49065 


Tel: 931-526-8412 • Fax: 931-526-1092 






Filter Caps & Components: 




Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 














Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 











A2Z Filtration 

Specialities 





Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 


Email: info@a2zfiltration.com 




A2Z offers over 1500 part numbers of filter components 

to meet customers specifications and 

drawings such as Filter End Caps, Filter Frames, 

Filter Housings, Bowls and Cover Assemblies, 

Cast and Machined Parts, Wire and Weld Mesh 

Cages, Perforated Support Tubes, Weld Mesh, 

Spinning items, Spiral Tubes, Rubber Components, 

Glass Filled Nylon 6 Moulded Caps, Expanded 

Metal Sheets in any size and pattern, 

Perforated metal Sheets, Perforated paper 

Sheets, Protective sleeves, Clamps, Plastic 

Components, variety of Sheet Metal Pressed 

Components, Fabricated parts, Aluminum Alloy 

Parts. Sheet Metal parts can be supplied in normal 

Mild Steel duly plated (White Zinc, Yellow 

Galvanized, Tin Powder coated etc) or in pre 

coated Galvanized Steel (ZINTEC). 


Oxford, AL 

Tel: 256-831-8130 • Fax: 256-831-2103 

Baytown, TX 

Tel: 281-424-3324 • Fax: 281-424-1698 



First and largest global commercial cleaning 

company of metal filters, filtration equipment and 

auxiliary equipment used in the Polymers, Nonwovens, 

Automotives, Chemicals and Petrochemical 

industries for over 38 years. Thermal, solvent, 

aqueous, ultrasonic and abrasive removal 

processes for polymers, oils, paints or other 

process contaminants, including passivation. 

Filter Cloth: 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 





Solving today’s process problems with 

the industry’s widest range of materials. 


Barbron Corporation 

8720 Dixie Highway 

Fair Haven, MI 48023 

Tel: 586-716-3530 • Fax: 586-716-3537 

Email: jhart@barbroncorp.com 

Website: www.barbroncorp.com 

Contact Person: Jim Hart 

Barbron Corporation, a manufacturer of expanded 

metals, provides molded expanded aluminum 

foil filter and breather elements in varying 

densities and almost any shape, to cover a wide 

range of filtration and vapor removal applications. 

We also stamp, form, and assemble housings, 

covers, and caps to customer 

specifications. The metal elements are cleanable, 

remanufacturable, and can be re-cycled. 

ISO registered 9001-2000. 

Clack Corporation 

4462 Duraform Lane 

Windsor, WI 53598 

Tel: 608-846-3010 • Fax: 608-846-2586 

Email: ballweg@clackcorp.com 

Contact Person: Steve Ballweg 

Manufacturers of melt blown polypropylene sediment 

cartridges for water treatment applications. 

A wide variety of standard lengths and diameters 

are available. We also have the ability to produce 

custom sizes to meet your specific requirements.

Matrix Separations LLC 

PO Box 16369 

6000 Century Oaks Drive 

Bonny Oaks Industrial Park 

Chattanooga, TN 37416-6369 

Tel: 423-267-2397 • Fax: 423-267-0298 

Email: rcloud@matrixseparations.com 

Website: www.matrixseparations.com 

Contact Person: Ron Cloud 

MATRIX is a manufacturer of liquid process cartridges 

which are engineered to serve most 

every industry imaginable. Our technology has 

been developed to extend cartridge life and thus 

reduce disposal cost. 

Filter-Mart Corporation 

2198 Fisk Road 


Tel: 1-800-487-7493 • Fax: 800-669-6303 

Email: karlaa@filtermart.com 

Website: www.filtermart.com 

Contact Person: Karla Ayers 

A leader in supplying quality filtration products for 

every industry. Founded in 1991, offering replacement 

elements for over 950,000 model numbers. 

In house manufacturing for speedy delivery and 

custom products. Service is our first priority. 




Tel: 302-731-1700 • Fax: 302-731-1707 

Toll-Free: 1-800-249-1990 






process filtration. Our product scope includes: 

replacement filter elements, pleat packs, activated 

carbon, filter cartridges, coalescers, ASME 

housings, and filtration skids. We produce products 

under our own brand names, as well as for 

OEMs and private label customers. 


PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 












Keystone Filtration Solutions 

2385 North Penn Road 

Hatfield, PA 19440 

Tel: 215-822-1963 • Fax: 215-997-1839 

Toll Free: 1-800-822-1963 

Email: filters@keystonefilter.com 

Website: www.keystonefilter.com 

Keystone Filter is a complete solution provider for 

a wide range of filtration and separation needs. 

We supply individual components such high quality 

filter cartridges, housings and custom pleating 

along with complete skidded systems. 


Filter Housing: 




Reserve Filter Systems 

2146 Enterprise Parkway 

Twinsburg, OH 44087 

Tel: 330-425-8668 • Fax: 330-425-0920 

Toll-Free: 1-800-553-2777 

Email: jhurley@reservefilter.com 

Website: www.reservefilter.com 

New Re-Launch of the Website! 

Contact Person: Jim Hurley 

Reserve Filter Systems is a leading distributor 

for Pentair, Pentek Brand Filters & Cartridges, 

Global Filters & Harmsco Filtration Products. 

Products for commercial & industrial applications, 

including bag housings, filter bags and the 

broadest line of replacement cartridge elements 

in stock & ready to ship the same day. 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 












Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Filter Manufacturing Automation: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 











Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll-Free: 1-877-603-1003 













1130 Route 1 


Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 









Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Filter Fabrics - tubular: 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531• Fax: 716-685-9469 










Tel: 302-731-1700 • Fax: 302-731-1707 

Toll-Free: 1-800-249-1990 















Tel: 215-822-1963 • Fax: 215-997-1839 

Toll-Free: 1-800-822-1963 









Tel: 1-800-683-2314 • Fax: 866-667-3329 












Tel: 734-459-8600 • Fax: 734-459-8686 



Precision meter-mix-dispense systems and dispense 




plastisol-type materials. Over 45 years of 



included. ISO 9001:2008 registered.

Filter Manufacturer: 

Air Filters Inc. 

8282 Warren Road 

Houston, TX 77040 

Tel: 713-896-8901 • Fax: 713-896-8912 

Email: sales@airfilterusa.com 

Website: www.airfilterusa.com 

Looking for the right filter in exactly the right 

size Have a special application Need it now 

At Air Filters, Inc. we are committed to providing 

a “one-stop shop” for all your air filtration requirements. 

We will have it in stock or we’ll custom 

build it to your specifications. 




Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 








Komline-Sanderson 

12 Holland Avenue 

Peapack, NJ 07977 

Tel: 1-800-225-5457 • Fax: 908-234-9487 

Email: info@komline.com 

Contact Person: Sales 

Vacuum filtration equipment for dewatering, 

clarification, cake washing, and recovery. Indirect 

heat transfer Paddle Dryer/Cooler for heating, 

drying, cooling, and reacting. Rotary 

Atomizers for spray drying. Wastewater and 

sludge: pumping, clarification, thickening, dewatering, 

and drying. 




Toll-Free: 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 

Email:inquiry@apcfilters.com 











Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 











Custom Filter LLC 

401 Hankes Ave. 

Aurora, IL 60505 

Tel: 630-906-2100 • Fax: 630-906-0136 

Email: sales@customfilter.net 

Website: www.customfilter.net 

Custom Filter provides Original Equipment Manufacturers 

with unique solutions to their filtration 

needs (concept-to-delivery). Our capabilities include 

product design, rapid prototyping, 

HEPA/ULPA testing, pleating, assembly and 

sealing of various filter types and sizes. Applications 

include respirator, medical devices, air 

cleaners, vacuum cleaner, carbon, and specialty 

markets. Please contact us with your demanding 

applications. ISO registered 9001:2008. 

Flow Ezy Filters, Inc. 

147 Enterprise Dr. 

Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA 

Tel: 1-800-237-1165 or 734-665-8777 

Fax: 1-800-252-1730 or 734-665-4332 

Email: donkrause@flowezyfilters.com 

Website: www.flowezyfilters.com 

Contact Person: Donald C. Krause, Gen. Mgr. 

Since 1945, Flow Ezy has been manufacturing 

hydraulic, pneumatic, air, oil and fuel filters. In 

addition to our standard product line we have a 

complete line of interchanges to other manufacturer’s 

filters and can custom make filters for 

most applications. 




Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll-Free: 1-877-603-1003 













PO Box 3186 



Tel: 502-634-4796 • Fax: 502-637-2280 








and many other specialty filtration products. 





Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







United Filters International 

901 S. Grant 

Amarillo, TX 79105 

Tel: 806-373-8386 • Fax: 806-371-7783 

Email: d.otwell@unitedfilters.com 

Website: www.unitedfilters.com 

Contact Person: David Otwell 

United Filters is a manufacturer/supplier of filter 

cartridges, vessels, and fluid handling devices 

used for consumer, commercial/industrial, petrochemical/gas, 

and municipal applications. Manufacturing 

locations in Texas and California are 

ideally located for domestic and offshore customers’ 

needs. Products are NSF42/61 compliant.

WORLD RECRUITERS 

10612-D Providence Rd. 

Charlotte, NC 28277 

Tel: 704-845-3000 ext: 200 

Website: www.worldrecruiters.com 

Contact Person: 

Michael D. Gutowski President/CEO 

Email: mikeg@worldrecruiters.com 

Possessing over 25 years of successful recruiting 

experience in the filtration industry. Our organization 

has placed thousands of Presidents, 

Sales & Marketing Managers and Engineers 

across the globe. As a member of the Pinnacle 

Society, we are ranked in the top 1% of executive 

recruiting firms worldwide. 

Filter Manufacturing: 




Toll-Free: 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 












Tel: 502-240-0443 • Fax: 502-240-0717 











Central Illinois Mfg. Co. 

201 N. Champaign Street 

Bement, IL 61813-1105 

Tel: 217-678-2511 • Fax: 217-678-2611 

Toll-Free: 1-888-898-7187 

Website: www.cim-tek.com 

Contact Person: Todd Oberg 

Vice President of Sales & Marketing 

Industrial lube oil filters, compressor filters, hydraulic 

filters and high-flow housings for lowpressure 

applications. Microglass media 

available for particulate removal and longer filter 

life. Get the water out with our Hydrosorb® 

media designed for particulate & water removal. 

Short-run private labeling available. 

Filter-Mart Corporation 

2198 Fisk Road 


Tel: 1-800-487-7493 • Fax: 800-669-6303 

Email: karlaa@filtermart.com 

Website: www.filtermart.com 

Contact Person: Karla Ayers 

A leader in supplying quality filtration products for 

every industry. Founded in 1991, offering replacement 

elements for over 950,000 model numbers. 

In house manufacturing for speedy delivery and 

custom products. Service is our first priority. 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 










Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Filter Media: 

Ahlstrom Filtration 

Aunankaari 4 

33840 Tampere, Finland 

Tel: +33 (0) 358-10-888-14 

Fax: +33 (0) 358-10-888-4610 

Email: filtration@ahlstrom.com 

Website: www.ahlstrom.com 

Contact Persons: Noora Blasi 

Ahlstrom is a global technology leader in design, 

development and manufacture of innovative filter 

media. Our extended technology portfolio is a proof 

of our commitment to ensure that your specific filter 

media performance requirements are met. 





Tel: 845-296-1065 • Fax: 845-296-1282 




world-class leader in weaving technology and filtration 

media. Bopp’s sintered mesh laminates 









Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679

Filter Products: 




Tel: 203-294-4440 



Expanded Metals & Polymers for Membrane Support 

& Backing. Assures media integrity & pleat 

spacing even under dynamic flow. Materials laminate 

for co-expansion/contraction/flex. Openings 

down to 25 micron. Thickness: 0.001” to 0.2”. 

Phifer Inc. 

PO Box 1700 

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-1700 

Tel: 205-345-2120 • Fax: 205-750-4890 

Email: info@phifer.com 

Contact Persons: Greg Rhoden 

Aluminum, steel, bronze, vinyl-coated fiberglass 

and polyester meshes for filtration. Broad mesh 

ranges, precision slitting and custom packaging. 

Custom annealing and epoxy, polyester and 

acrylic coatings for aluminum, steel and bronze 

mesh. ISO registered. 




Toll-Free 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 












Tel: 440-892-5511 • Fax: 440-892-0387 











Gerard Daniel Worldwide 

34 Barnhart Drive 

Hanover, PA 17331 

Tel: 1-800-232-3332 • Fax: 717-633-7095 

Website: www.gerarddaniel.com 

Contact Person: Steve Crooks 

Gerard Daniel Worldwide is the largest supplier 

of wire cloth to the Filtration, Aerospace, Automotive 

and Electronic Industries. This leadership 

position has been built on inventory, quality, 

service & competitive pricing. 

Hollingsworth & Vose Company 

112 Washington Street 

East Walpole, MA 02032 

Tel: 508-850-2000 • Fax: 508-668-3557 

Email: info@hovo.com 

Website: www.hollingsworth-vose.com 

Established in 1843, H&V is a global leader supplying 

engineered papers and nonwovens. 

H&V’s products are found in applications such 

as engine filtration, high efficiency air and liquid 

filtration, battery separators, gasket materials, 

and industrial specialties. 

PRAB Fluid Filtration 

7574 E. Michigan Avenue 

Kalamazoo, MI 49048 

Tel: 1-800-493-3462 

Email: sales@prab.com 

Website: www.prab.com 

Contact Person: Tim Hanna 

Reclaim, recycle, and reuse valuable coolant 

and wastewater. Start increasing profits today 

with our Quick-Ship option on select equipment 

and media. For more information on 

coolant/wastewater filtration, recycling, and recovery 

systems, visit www.prab.com 

SAATI 

247 Route 100 

Somers, NY 10589 

Tel: 1-800-431-2200 • Tel: 914-232-7781 

Fax: 914-232-4004 

Email: info.us@saatitech.com 

Website: www.saatiamericas.com 

SAATI provides a wide range of precision woven 

mono-filament screen media. Supplied as full or 

custom slit rolls, cut to length, fabricated into 

tubes, disks, or a variety of other shapes to meet 

your custom design. ISO 9001:2008 Certified. 

‘ 

‘ 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 








PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 















Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 











Tel: 860-854-6121 • Fax: 860-854-6120 








Filter Replacement: 

Filter Shells: 




Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll-Free: 1-877-603-1003 













Oxford, AL 

Tel: 256-831-8130 • Fax: 256-831-2103 

Baytown, TX 

Tel: 281-424-3324 • Fax: 281-424-1698 



First and largest global commercial cleaning 

company of metal filters, filtration equipment and 

auxiliary equipment used in the Polymers, Nonwovens, 

Automotives, Chemicals and Petrochemical 

industries for over 38 years. Thermal, 

solvent, aqueous, ultrasonic and abrasive removal 

processes for polymers, oils, paints or other 

process contaminants, including passivation. 

Filter Seal: 

Apple Rubber Products 

310 Erie Street 

Lancaster, NY 14087 

Tel: 1-800-828-7745 • Fax: 716-684-8302 

Email: info@applerubber.com 

Website: www.applerubber.com 

Apple Rubber’s website at 

www.applerubber.com offers complete details on 

the company’s extensive range of products and 

capabilities and provides the industry’s most 

comprehensive resource on sealing technology. 

Highlights include a new, interactive Seal Design 

Guide, an Engineering Assistance Request form, 

Request a Quote, and more, all easily navigated 

with click of the mouse. 

METCOM Inc. 

PO Box 49065 


Tel: 931-526-8412 • Fax: 931-526-1092 






Filter Testing: 

Air Techniques International 

11403 Cronridge Drive 

Owings Mills, MD 21117 

Tel: 410-363-9696 • Fax: 410-363-9695 

Email: dlargent@atitest.com 

Website: www.atitest.com 

Contact Persons: Don Largent 

Air Techniques International (ATI) is the global 

leader in testing equipment for specialized filters and 

masks. Since 1961, we’ve enabled our customers to 

improve product quality, ensure worker health and 

safety, and comply with the most stringent testing 

standards and regulations for filtration of airborne 

particulate. ATI is the trusted resource for government, 

military, nuclear and commercial industries. 




Toll-Free 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 









Filter Testing Equipment: 

Air Techniques International 

11403 Cronridge Drive 

Owings Mills, MD 21117 

Tel: 410-363-9696 • Fax: 410-363-9695 

Email: dlargent@atitest.com 

Website: www.atitest.com 

Contact Persons: Don Largent 

Air Techniques International (ATI) is the global 

leader in testing equipment for specialized filters and 

masks. Since 1961, we’ve enabled our customers to 

improve product quality, ensure worker health and 

safety, and comply with the most stringent testing 

standards and regulations for filtration of airborne 

particulate. ATI is the trusted resource for government, 

military, nuclear and commercial industries. 


IFTS Liquid Filter Testing Services 



Tel: 732-629-7548 • Fax: 732-629-7556 

Website: www.iftsusa.com 

Independent ISO 17025 Certified testing and research 

center.30+ years of filter testing experience. 

Locations in USA, Europe and Asta. Test 

all standards: SAE, ISO, ASTM, BS, CEN, DIN, 

Single Pass, Multi-Pass, Cyclic, Burst...Testing 

Filters for all Liquids: Fuels, Lubricants, Hydraulic 

Fluid, Water...Industries: Automotive, Nuclear, 

Fluid Power, Aerospace, Pharma, 

Industrial Water. 

Filter Ultrasonic Sealing & Die Cutting: 


401 Hankes Ave. 


Tel: 630-906-2100 • Fax 630-906-0136 



Custom Filter’s die cutting and ultrasonic welding 

capabilities allow us to provide a 100% edge 

seal using multi-layered media. Welded flanges, 

unusual shapes and high quality printing are 

available. If you have hard to weld material or 

unique applications requiring multiple layers, 

Custom Filter can provide an ultrasonic die cut 

and welding solution. Please contact us with 

your unique needs. ISO registered 9001:2008. 

Filter Winding Machinery: 


Amarillo, TX 

Tel: 806-383-3833 • 806-355-0105 





wound filter winding machines. These machines 

produce filter cartridges used in all 



chemical, and water applications.

Filters Automatic: 

Filters & Strainers: 

Filtration Components: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 




for every critical industry filtration need. 

Its vast array of easy-to-install and ready-to-service 



Tekleen Automatic Filters Inc. 

2672 S. La Clenega Blvd. 

Los Angeles, CA 90034 

Tel: 310-839-2828 • Fax: 310-839-6878 

Email: info@tekleen.com 

Website: www.tekleen.com 

Contact Person: Gideon Brunn 

TEKLEEN water filters will save you time and 

money that would otherwise be spent cleaning 

and replacing cartridges, bag, screens & spray 

nozzles. Rinsing lasts 5 seconds using 4 gallons 

of water without interrupting the main flow. 

VAF Filtration Systems 

5270 Marshall Street 

Arvada, CO 80002 

Tel: 303-425-4242 • Fax: 303-425-0112 

Email: sales@valveandfilter.com 

Website: www.valveandfilter.com 

Contact Person: Steve Springer 

Engineer and Manufacturer of individual, modular 

and skid mounted automatic self-cleaning filtration 

systems. 316L Stainless body and screen 

construction provides superior component 

longevity. Unlimited flows; 1500 to 10 micron filtration 

available. Made in USA. 

Filters - Automotive: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Orival Inc. Water Filters 

213 S. Van Brunt Street 

Englewood, NJ 07631 

Email: filters@orival.com 

Tel: 201-568-3311 • Fax: 201-568-1916 

Toll-Free: 1-800-567-9767 

Website: WWW.ORIVAL.COM 

Contact Person: Reuven Schwartz 

Orival Filters protect heat exchangers and prevent 

clogging of nozzles, tubes and other narrow passages 

by removing dirt particles down to micron 

size, of any specific gravity, from once-through and 

recirculating cooling water systems. Line pressure 

powered, the filter cleans itself without external 

power, and does not interrupt system flow. Installs 

easily in any position, even upside down. Individual 

units available from 10-12,000 gpm. 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 










Tel: 1-800-426-6933 • Fax: 612-623-2589 















Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




DelStar Technologies manufactures a diverse collection 

of thermoplastic filtration products made 

from a variety of high-performance, engineeringgrade 

resins. Roll-Good product lines include Naltex® 

extruded netting, Delnet® apertured films, 

DelPore® meltblown nonwovens and Stratex® 

laminate composites. The Coretec® line includes 

an extensive collection of extruded cores, rods, 

tubes and machined shapes made from plastic 

and steel. Manufacturing operations and sales offices 

are located throughout the United States, in 

the UK and in China. 





Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 





Tel: 763-496-6355 • Fax: 763-496-6356 

Toll-Free: 1-800-328-8456 









Interstate Specialty Products 

55 Gilmore Drive 

Sutton, MA 01590 

Tel: 1-800-984-1811 • Fax: 800-977-4342 

Email: info@interstatesp.com 

Website: www.interstatesp.com 

Contact Person: John Savickas 

ISP specializes in large and medium runs of die 

cut filter media including high loft, nonwoven, 

porous plastic, and a variety of membrane materials. 

Markets include water, air, and many scientific 

and medical applications. 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 










PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 












Parker Hannifin Racor Division 

3400 Finch Road 

Modesto, CA 95354 

Tel: 1-800-344-3286 • Fax: 209-529-3278 

Email: racor@parker.com 

Website: www.parker.com/racor 

Contact Person: Diane Moss 

The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin manufactures 

and markets filtration products and system 

components for engines and equipment including 

fuel and oil filtration systems, engine air filters, 

crankcase ventilation filter systems, and additives. 




Tel: 1-800-493-3462 




Reclaim, recycle, and reuse valuable coolant and 

wastewater. Start increasing profits today with our 

Quick-Ship option on select equipment and media. 

For more information on coolant/wastewater filtration, 

recycling, and recovery systems, visit 

www.prab.com 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Filtration Systems: 




Tel: 215-822-1963 • Fax: 215-997-1839 

Toll-Free: 1-800-822-1963 











Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 











Tel: 401-821-8879 • Fax: 401-823-5543 













Tel: 201-568-3311 • Fax: 201-568-1916 

Toll-Free: 1-800-567-9767 




clogging of nozzles, tubes and other narrow passages 

by removing dirt particles down to micron 

size, of any specific gravity, from once-through and 

recirculating cooling water systems. Line pressure 

powered, the filter cleans itself without external 

power, and does not interrupt system flow. Installs 

easily in any position, even upside down. Individual 

units available from 10-12,000 gpm. 

United Filters International 

901 S. Grant 

Amarillo, TX 79105 

Tel: 806-373-8386 • Fax: 806-371-7783 

Email: d.otwell@unitedfilters.com 

Website: www.unitedfilters.com 

Contact Person: David Otwell 

United Filters is a manufacturer/supplier of filter 

cartridges, vessels, and fluid handling devices 

used for consumer, commercial/industrial, petrochemical/gas, 

and municipal applications. Manufacturing 

locations in Texas and California are 

ideally located for domestic and offshore customers’ 

needs. Products are NSF42/61 compliant. 


Glue Machines: 

Laminating Machinery: 


1130 Route 1 


Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 












Tel: 812-944-9368 • Fax: 812-944-7237 







fit you specific needs. See what we have to 

offer. www.filtrationtech.com 

Laser Cutting: 


1130 Route 1 


Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 









Liquid Filtration: 




Tel: 1-800-683-2314 • Fax: 866-667-3329 









Potdevin Glue Machine Co. 

26 Fairfield Place 

West Caldwell, NJ 07006 

Tel: 201-288-1941 • Fax: 201-288-3770 

Email: jimb@potdevin.com 

Website: www.potdevin.com 

Contact Person: James Byrnes 

Cold Gluers to apply glue to the die cut chipboard 

and gluers that apply hot animal glue to 

expanded metal for bonding it to the media before 

pleating. 




Tel: 734-459-8600 • Fax: 734-459-8686 











METCOM Inc. 

PO Box 49065 


Tel: 931-526-8412 • Fax: 931-526-1092 






Liquid Adhesives/Sealants 

for Filter Applications: 

Epic Resins 



Tel: 1-800-242-6649 • Fax: 262-495-3410 








quality materials. Epic Resins has developed 

and continues to develop compounds to fit 

the varied needs of the filtration market; from 

fungus resistant polyurethanes for pool and spa 

filters to high temperature and chemical resistant 

epoxy resins designed for the aerospace markets. 

Our product line includes adhesives used 

in air filters (including HEPA filters), automotive 

filters, molded end-cap polyurethanes for pool 

and spa filters, and epoxies used in various fluid 

filters and fluid separation filters. Epic Resins is 

proud to be the best materials solution provider. 

Please contact one of our Epoxy or 

Polyurethane experts to find the right solution for 

your material needs. 




Tel: 845-296-1065 • Fax: 845-296-1282 










Clear Decision Filtration 

4571 S 1450 W 

Francesville, IN 47946 

Tel: 219-567-2008 • Fax: 219-567-2699 

Email: sales@cleardecisioninc.com 

Website: www.cdffilter.com 

Contact Person: Tony Holliday 

Clear Decision Filtration Inc. (CDF) is excited to 

announce that we continue to be the fastest 

growing Liquid Filter Bag Manufacturer in the industry 

today. 

• Maintaining 100% On-Time Deliveries over the 

past 3-1/2 years 

• Shortest Lead-Times: 1-3 days on Standard 

filter bags & 3-6 Days on Customs 

• Highest Quality (“0” PPM Reported over last 

3 years) 

• Silicone Free Manufacturing Facility 

• Sample Requests shipped with 24 hours 

• Cross Referencing Made Easy 

• Lowest Freight Rates per/bag 

• Private Labeling 

• Direct Shipping Blind (No Touch Drop Ship) 

• Competitive Discounts 

Call today and let us show you why the Decision 

is Clear. 


EdjeTech Services 

22036 Fairgrounds Road 

Wellington, OH 44090 

Tel: 1-800-242-0525 • Fax: 877-806-2400 

Email: edjetech@edjetech.com 

Website: www.edjetech.com 

Contact Person: Doug Heidenreich 

EdjeTech Services manufactures industrial fluid filtration 

equipment for the metalworking industry. 

We manufacture oil/water separators, straight oil 

filter units, central filtration/recycling systems, tube 

mill coolant filtration systems, high volume in-line 

filtration systems, and custom systems. 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 












Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 








Filter Technology Incorporated 

3150 W. 36th Place 

Chicago, IL 60632 

Tel: 773-523-7200 • Fax: 773-523-7672 

Email: sales@filter-technology.com 

Website: www.filter-technology.com 

Contact Person: Aaron Turk 

Manufactures of Liquid Bag Housings, Liquid 

and Dust Filter Bags. 

All Products Manufactured in USA. 




Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll-Free: 1-877-603-1003 















Tel: 302-731-1700 • Fax: 302-731-1707 

Toll-Free: 1-800-249-1990 













PO Box 14066 


Tel: 1-800-327-3248 • Fax: 561-845-2474 















Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Magnetic Separation: 

Magnetool, Inc. 

505 Elmwood 

Troy, MI 48083 

Tel: 248-588-5400 • Fax: 248-588-5710 

Contact Person: Chris Sulisz 

Manufacturer of magnetic coolant cleaners, inline 

magnetic filters, filter bag magnets, magnetic 

tubes, magnetic material handling and 

work holding equipment. 




Tel: 1-800-493-3462 




Reclaim, recycle, and reuse valuable coolant and 

wastewater. Start increasing profits today with our 

Quick-Ship option on select equipment and media. 

For more information on coolant/wastewater filtration, 

recycling, and recovery systems, visit www.prab.com 


Manufacture Flanges: 

Membrane-Filtration Systems: 

American Molding Technologies 

2350 E. Lunt Avenue 

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 

Tel: 847-437-6900 • Fax: 847-437-6999 

Email: tina@amtproducts.com 

Website: www.amtproducts.com 

AMT specializes in manufacturing precision-engineered 

flanges and Die cut gaskets for the filtration 

industry. We blend modern technology 

with old world craftsmanship and have perfected 

the art of creating a flange, using our high-speed 

high quality equipment - producing parts and 

components that meet the highest standards attainable. 

Call the RING LEADER for savings. 

Just Quality Flanges at excellent prices. 

Media Fabrics Woven: 




Tel: 440-892-5511 • Fax: 440-892-0387 














Tel: 1-800-232-3332 • Fax: 717-633-7095 








Membrane Specialists LLC 

2 Rowe Court 

Hamilton, OH 45015 

Tel: 513-860-9490 

Email: sales@membranespecialists.com 

Web: www.membranespecialists.com 

Contact Person: David Pearson 

Membrane Specialists supplies a full range of 

membrane-filtration equipment and process-development 

services. We develop customized 

process solutions using microfiltration, ultrafiltration, 

nanofiltration and reverse-osmosis and all 

available geometries including polymeric tubular, 

spiral-wound and hollow-fiber membranes. 

Membranes: 

Axeon Water Technologies 

40980 County Center Drive, Suite 100 

Temecula, CA 92591 

Tel: 760-723-5417 • Fax: 800-608-0829 

Email: sales@axeonwater.com 

Website: www.axeonwater.com 

Contact Person: Henry Avina 

AXEON Water 

Technologies is a 

complete solutions 

provider for membrane 

systems, elements, 

housings, 

chemicals and components 

for industrial, 

commercial 

and residential applications. 

For more 

information contact 

us at 760-723-5417 

or visit 

ww.axeonwater.com 




Tel: 401-821-8879 • Fax: 401-823-5543 












Tel: 203-294-4440 



Expanded Metals & Polymers for Membrane Support 

& Backing. Assures media integrity & pleat 

spacing even under dynamic flow. Materials laminate 

for co-expansion/contraction/flex. Openings 

down to 25 micron. Thickness: 0.001” to 0.2”. 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 








Metal/Steel Components: 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 












Tel: 1-800-984-1811 • Fax: 800-977-4342 









Mergers & Acquisitions 

GL Capital,LLC 

5000 Kimblewyck Lane 

Charlotte, NC 28226-6464 

Tel: 704-442-1940 • Fax: 704-442-1778 

Contact Person: Edward C. Gregor 

Specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions of filtration 

industry companies with sales between $10 

and $300 million. For a confidential discussion 

contact: Edward C. Gregor. 

Metal Expander: 






Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 






A2Z Metal Expanders are capable of working on 

Aluminum, Brass and Steel. These machines 

convert metal sheets into metal screens. 

Equipped with automatic counting and shearing 

devices. These machines can be preset to required 

mesh sizes with different die patterns. 





Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 

Meter, Mix, Dispense Equipment: 

Ashby Cross Company 

28 Parker Street 

Newburyport, MA 01950 

Tel: 978-463-0202 • Fax: 978-463-0505 

Email: info@ashbycross.com 

Website: www.ashbycross.com 

Contact Person: Don Leone 

Adhesive dispensing equipment for filter endcap 

molding. Systems available for processing 

flexible urethane elastomer or rigid and flexible 

foam. Bench-top, fully automated with x-y tables 

available. 

DOPAG US Ltd 

10052 Commerce Park Drive Suite 100 

Cincinnati, OH 45246-1338 

Tel: 513-881-6370 • Fax: 513-881-7010 

Email: kwalker@dopag.com 

Website: www.dopag.com 

Contact Person: Ken Walker 

DOPAG provides custom Meter/Mix/Dispensing 

systems for end cap sealing/molding and frame 

and seam sealing. Positive displacement gear, 

piston and volumetric systems provide ultimate 

precision and control at an affordable price. 



1130 Route 1 


Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 












Tel: 1-800-683-2314 • Fax: 866-667-3329 












Tel: 734-459-8600 • Fax: 734-459-8686 











Mini Pleat: 






Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 






A2Z Mini Pleaters undertake Pleating of glass

fiber & polyester filter media with hotmelt bead 

spacing Models: Range from working width 

200mm to 1500mm with Pleat Depth Range from 

12mm to 1500mm Available on both Blade & Rotary 

Pleating lines. 

Netting: 




Tel: 1-800-426-6933 • Fax: 612-623-2589 





Conwed manufactures a complete line of high-performance 

netting used in many liquid and air filtration 

applications. Conwed core technologies include 

extruded square, diamond and flat netting, extruded 

tubes, oriented netting, co-extrusion, bi-component, 






Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 




Tel: 763-496-6355 • Fax: 763-496-6356 

Toll-Free: 1-800-328-8456 










Nonwovens: 

Perforated Products: 

Plastic Filtration Components: 





Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 

Oil Skimmers: 

EdjeTech Services 

22036 Fairgrounds Road 

Wellington, OH 44090 

Tel: 1-800-242-0525 • Fax: 877-806-2400 

Email: edjetech@edjetech.com 

Website: www.edjetech.com 

Contact Person: Doug Heidenreich 

EdjeTech Services manufactures industrial fluid 

filtration equipment for the metalworking industry. 

We manufacture oil/water separators, straight oil 

filter units, central filtration/recycling systems, 

tube mill coolant filtration systems, high volume 

in-line filtration systems, and custom systems. 

Metalex 

1530 Artalus Pkwy. 

PO Box 399 

Libertyville, IL 60048 

Tel: 847-362-8300 • Tel: 800-323-0792 

Fax: 847-362-7939 

Website: www.metlx.com 

Contact Person: Rick Mathys 

North America’s largest & most versatile manufacturer 

of expanded and perforated metal for air and 

fluid filtration. Metalex offers one-stop shopping for 

a broad range of products including: expanded and 

perforated metal, perforated and louvered spiral 

tubes, perforated welded tubes & stamping products. 

Contact us for your filtration requirements. 

Perforated Tubes: 

Beverlin Mfg. Co. 

3515 Raleigh Drive SE 

Grand Rapids, MI 49512 

Tel: 616-949-5990 • Fax: 616-949-0873 

Website: www.beverlinmfg.com 

Contact Persons: Sales at Beverlin 

Perforated Tubes, Inc. 

4850 East Fulton Street 

Ada, MI 49301-9108 

Tel: 1-888-869-5736 • Fax: 616-942-2121 

Email: ddoezema@perftubes.com 

Contact Persons: Dave Doezema 

Perforated Tubes, Inc. is one of the world’s leading 

manufacturers of perforated tube technology. We 

provide quality tubes for filtration, oil and gas applications, 

well completions, automotive, and other 

manufacturing applications. For more information, 

please visit our website: www.perftubes.com 

Perforating - Custom: 

VACCO Industries 

10350 Vacco Street 

South El Monte, CA 91733 

Tel: 626-450-6428 • Fax: 626-350-0533 

Email: etch@vacco.com 

Website: www.vacco-etch.com 

Contact Person: Jeff Bjork 

Custom Fabricated Metal Perforated Screens & 

Panels. Products are custom made to meet your 

every requirement using photo etching 

processes. Prototypes to High Volume requirements. 

ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100B registered. 

Wintec product line. 






Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 




Tel: 763-496-6355 • Fax: 763-496-6356 

Toll-Free: 1-800-328-8456 












Tel: 1-800-984-1811 • Fax: 800-977-4342 








and medical applications.

Plastic Netting and Tubing: 







Tel: 1-800-426-6933 • Fax: 612-623-2589 











Pleated Filters: 




Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 








Pleaters - Blade Type: 


401 Hankes Avenue 


Tel: 630-906-2100 • Fax 630-906-0136 



Custom Filter’s pleating capabilities include a 

broad range of technologies and the ability to 

pleat difficult materials. Our state-of-the-art 

equipment is designed to meet your specific requirements, 

including mini-pleats (thread or hot 

melt separators), self supported media, multi-layered 

composites, over-the-pleat tip hot melt separators, 

etc. Water jet precision cutting is 

available. Please contact us with your pleating 

needs. ISO registered 9001:2008. 





Tel: 302-378-8888 • Fax: 302-378-4482 

Toll-Free: 1-800-521-6713 




















Tel: + 44 (0) 1454.613.991 

Fax: + 44 (0) 1454.614.700 






Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7677 or 

Tel: + (86) (21) 6278.7659 

Fax: + (86) (21) 6278.7679 




Tel: 763-496-6355 • Fax: 763-496-6356 

Toll-Free: 1-800-328-8456 






JCEM USA 




Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 




JCEM USA’s High Performance CNC Blade 

Pleater is designed for manufacturers of pleated 

filters who demand, speed, accuracy and efficiency. 

The CNC pleater is totally camless, requiring 

no manual adjustments and is Windows 

operated. Features include the ability to pleat up 

to 250 pleats per minute, with pleat heights to 5- 

7/8” and widths to 94-1/2”. 

Pleating Custom: 

CROYBILT 



Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 

Email: info@croybilt.com 

Website: www.croybilt.com 


Croybilt Pleating Equipment 

Servo controlled Rotary Pleaters 

Pusher Bar Pleaters 1”- 2” pleats 

Hot Melt Mini Pleaters 

9 used pleaters, along with other used machinery. 





Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 








JCEM USA 


11201 Ampere Court • Louisville, KY 40299 

Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 











7/8” and widths to 94-1/2”. 




Tel: 215-822-1963 • Fax: 215-997-1839 

Toll-Free: 800-822-1963 




a wide range of filtration and separation needs.




Pleating Machinery: 






Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 






A2Z Filtration manufactures a range of Blade 

Pleaters from the top of the line Intelligent Pleater 

to Cam driven Automatic and Economy model 

Pleaters. Each offers excellent value in various 

segments and for various applications in the Filter 

Industry. The intelligent Blade Pleater which is 

Servo driven allows a wide variety of pleating like 

the “W” Pleat, Step Pleat, Taper Pleat. 

CROYBILT 



Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 








9 used pleaters, along with other used machinery 




Tel: 812-944-9368 • Fax: 812-944-7237 









Genuine Machine Design, Inc. 

509 East Drexel Parkway 

Rensselaer, IN 47978 

Tel: 219-866-8060 • Fax: 219-866-5611 

Email: philgmd@centurylink.net 

Website: www.gmdmachinery.com 

Contact Person: Phil Albrecht 

Look to GMD for your machinery needs. Our 

custom made machines are designed for HVAC 

production, High-Speed pad cutting, In-cabin air 

filter production, HEPA pleating, Mini-pleat production 

or can be custom designed to meet your 

Filter production needs. 

JCEM USA 




Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 











7/8” and widths to 94-1/2”. 

Schmid Corporation 

PO Box 5523 

Spartanburg, SC 29304 

Tel: 864-595-0087 • Fax: 864-595-0089 

Email: schmid@schmidcorp.com 

Website: www.schmidcorp.com 

Contact Person: Claude Schmid 

SCHMID is the U.S. and Canadian distributor for 

A2Z Filtration Specialities Pvt. Ltd. A2Z manufactures 

a wide variety of pleating equipment 

and accessories, to include both blade and rotary 

pleaters. Machines are available in various 

widths and designs, to include fully electronic 

machines and mechanical solutions. A2Z also 

manufactures specialized filter sealing and cutting 

equipment. Various media and pleat pack 

handling equipment is available, to include unwinding 

and slitting equipment. 


Spati Industries 

10 Kenner Street 

Ludlow, KY 41016 

Tel: 859-291-1404 • Fax: 859-291-0393 

Email: info@spatiindustries.com 

Website: www.spatiindustries.com 

Contact Person: Diane Berberich 

Spati designs and builds a complete line of 

pleating machinery and associated filtration machinery 

for filter manufacturing companies 

throughout the world. As a specialist in the filtration 

industry, we combine technology and practical 

experiences to offer efficient, sturdy machinery 

that will increase productivity and enhance 

ease of operation. 

WESMAX 

Custom Machinery Inc. 

233 Warfield Avenue 

Venice, FL 34292 

Tel: 941-485-3426 • Fax: 941-485-3426 

Website: www.wesmaxpleater.com 

Contact Person: Wes Micek 

WESMAX High Performance Pusher Bar 

Pleaters - operator-friendly and built to last! Our 

pleaters combine the highest value with more 

standard features such as low base price, high 

performance and ease of operation. Our machines 

also increase productivity by reducing set 

up time from hours to minutes with our Quick 

Change features. Rely on Wesmax Machinery to 

increase your profits with equipment that offers 

98% up time. All equipment is custom-designed 

& engineered and built to your specifications. 

Pleating Scoring: 

CROYBILT 



Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 









JCEM USA 




Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 











7/8” and widths to 94-1/2”.

Pleaters Rotary Type: 

Seals: 






Tel: +91 (124) 478 8700 

Fax: +91 (124) 400 1388 






A2Z Servo Intelligent Rotary Pleater is designed 

to produce a very wide variety of pleat depths 

without changing the indenting rollers. A2Z also 

has a range of PLC Controlled Rotary Pleaters 

that can produce Conventional, Pleat Look, Dimple 

or Zig Zag type pleats. 

Pore Size Measurement: 

Quantachrome Instruments 

1900 Corporate Drive 

Boynton Beach, FL 33426 

Tel: 561-731-4999 • Fax: 561-732-9888 

Email: qc.sales@quantachrome.com 

Website: www.quantachrome.com 

Contact Person: Stephen Hubbard 

Quantachrome Instruments manufactures the 

POROMETER 3G Series of capillary flow 

porometers: fast, reliable and repeatable measurement 

of through-pore sizes in all types of filtration 

media including woven, non-woven, and 

hollow fiber membranes. 

Reverse Osmosis Equipment: 

Axeon Water Technologies 

40980 County Center Drive, Suite 100 

Temecula, CA 92591 

Tel: 760-723-5417 • Fax: 800-608-0829 

Email: sales@axeonwater.com 

Website: www.axeonwater.com 

Contact Person: Henry Avina 

AXEON Water Technologies is a complete solutions 

provider for membrane systems, elements, 

housings, chemicals and components for industrial, 

commercial and residential applications. For 

more information contact us at 760-723-5417 or 

visit www.axeonwater.com 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 









Reverse Osmosis Pre-Filtration: 

Delta Pure Filtration 

11011 Richardson Road 

Ashland, VA 23005 

Tel: 804-798-2888 • Fax: 804-798-3923 

Email: sales@deltapure.com 

Website: www.deltapure.com 

Contact Person: Todd Furbee 

Manufacturer of standard and custom liquid cartridge 

filters used in a variety of industries. Products 

include wound, carbon and pleated 

cartridge filters, housings and systems. Standard 

filter cartridges can ship within 24 hours. 




Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll-Free: 1-877-603-1003 












Rewinders: 

Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. 

475 Fame Avenue 


Tel: 717-637-5991 • Fax: 717-633-7100 

Email: eew@elsnereng.com 

Website: www.elsnereng.com 

Contact Person: Jay Roth, Regional Sales Manager 

Designers and manufacturers of special machinery 

for rewinding and folding filter media and 

other related paper and non-woven products. 

Founded in 1934, Elsner services and supports 

over 2500 machines in nearly 60 countries. 




Tel: 1-800-984-1811 • Fax: 800-977-4342 









Separators: 




Tel: 800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 




for every critical industry filtration need. 

Its vast array of easy-to-install and ready-to-service 






Tel: 714-236-9190 • Fax: 714-236-9196 












applications. 









Strainer in-line: 




Toll-Free: 1-888-689-1235 • Fax: 866-491-1236 









Testing Filtration/Laboratory: 








Tel: 201-568-3311 • Fax: 201-568-1916 

Toll-Free: 1-800-567-9767 




clogging of nozzles, tubes and other narrow 

passages by removing dirt particles down to micron 

size, of any specific gravity, from oncethrough 

and recirculating cooling water systems. 

Line pressure powered, the filter cleans itself 

without external power, and does not interrupt 

system flow. Installs easily in any position, even 

upside down. Individual units available from 10- 

12,000 gpm. 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Testing Eng: 

IFTS Liquid Filter Testing Services 



Tel: 732-629-7548 • Fax: 732-629-7556 

Website: www.iftsusa.com 

Independent ISO 17025 Certified testing and research 

center.30+ years of filter testing experience. 

Locations in USA, Europe and Asta. Test 

all standards: SAE, ISO, ASTM, BS, CEN, DIN, 

Single Pass, Multi-Pass, Cyclic, Burst...Testing 

Filters for all Liquids: Fuels, Lubricants, Hydraulic 

Fluid, Water...Industries: Automotive, Nuclear, 

Fluid Power, Aerospace, Pharma, 

Industrial Water. 

Ultrafiltration Membranes: 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 












Tel: 1-800-984-1811 • Fax: 800-977-4342 









Tel: 714-236-9190 • Fax: 714-236-9196 












applications. 








Ultrasonic Bonding: 




Tel: 401-821-8879 • Fax: 401-823-5543 









Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. 

1261 Hardt Circle 

Bartlett, IL 60103 

Tel: 630-626-1626 • Fax: 630-736-7514 

Email: info@herrmannultrasonics.com 

Website: www.herrmannultrasonics.com 

Contact Persons: Uwe Peregi 

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. offers applications for 

continuous production in the fields of bonding, 

laminating, embossing, perforating, sewing and 

cutting of nonwoven, foils, paper and filter materials. 

Superior lab capabilities are available at 

our facility in Bartlett, IL. 


Sonobond Ultrasonics 

1191 McDermott Drive 

West Chester, PA 19380 

Email: malleman@sonobondultrasonics.com 

Website: www.sonobondultrasonics.com 

Tel: 610-696-4710 • Fax: 610-692-0674 

Toll-Free: 1-800-323-1269 

Contact Person: Melissa Alleman, Vice- Pres. 

Manufacturer of ultrasonic cutting and bonding 

equipment to assemble filtration products. The 

units cut and/or seal in one pass, can be used 

on varying thicknesses or layers, and operate 

without the use of consumables. 

Ultrasonic Custom Machinery Building: 




Tel: 401-821-8879 • Fax: 401-823-5543 









Urethane Dispensing Equipment: 




Tel: 734-459-8600 • Fax: 734-459-8686 











Used Pleaters: 

CROYBILT 



Tel: 502-261-8222 • Fax: 502-261-8225 









Water Filtration: 




Tel: 319-743-0110 • Fax: 319-743-0220 

Toll-Free: 1- 877-603-1003 















Tel: 302-731-1700 • Fax: 302-731-1707 

Toll-Free: 1-800-249-1990 








carbon, filter cartridges, coalescers, 

ASME housings, and filtration skids. We produce 

products under our own brand names, as 

well as for OEMs and private label customers. 




Tel: 215-822-1963 • Fax: 215-997-1839 

Toll-Free: 1-800-822-1963 









1130 Route 1 


Tel: 207-563-2299 • Fax: 207-563-2619 












Tel: 1-800-683-2314 • Fax: 866-667-3329 












Tel: 1-800-Filter5 • Fax: 818-252-7476 













Tel: 201-568-3311 • Fax: 201-568-1916 

Toll-Free: 1-800-567-9767 




clogging of nozzles, tubes and other narrow 

passages by removing dirt particles down to micron 

size, of any specific gravity, from oncethrough 

and recirculating cooling water systems. 

Line pressure powered, the filter cleans itself 

without external power, and does not interrupt 

system flow. Installs easily in any position, even 

upside down. Individual units available from 10- 

12,000 gpm.

Water Testing Instrument: 

Wound Cartridge Machinery: 




Tel: 1-800-821-5373 • Tel: 734-665-8201 

Fax: 734-665-2214 








Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







VAF Filtration Systems 

5270 Marshall Street 

Arvada, CO 80002 

Tel: 303-425-4242 • Fax: 303-425-0112 

Email: sales@valveandfilter.com 

Website: www.valveandfilter.com 

Contact Person: Steve Springer 

Engineer and Manufacturer of individual, modular 

and skid mounted automatic self-cleaning filtration 

systems. 316L Stainless body and screen 

construction provides superior component 

longevity. Unlimited flows; 1500 to 10 micron filtration 

available. Made in USA. 

Water Testing: 

Enpress LLC 



Tel: 866-859-9274 • Fax: 440-510-0202 









Myron L Company 

2450 Impala Drive 

Carlsbad, CA 92010 

Tel: 760-438-2021 • Fax: 760-931-9189 

Email: sales@myronl.com 

Website: www.myronl.com 

Contact Person: Kathryn Robinson 

Myron L manufactures reliable high performance 

handheld instruments and inline monitor controllers 

for managing critical water quality parameters: 

Conductivity, Resistivity, TDS, pH, 

ORP/Free Chlorine, Alkalinity, Hardness, LSI 

and Temperature. SCADA integratable. Bluetooth® 

data transfer available. 

Wire Mesh: 




Tel: 845-296-1065 • Fax: 845-296-1282 










Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Wire Screens, Strainers: 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 









Amarillo, TX 

Tel: 806-383-3833 • 806-355-0105 





wound filter winding machines. These machines 

produce filter cartridges used in all 



chemical, and water applications. 

Woven Fabrics Wire: 




Tel: 845-296-1065 • Fax: 845-296-1282 













Tel: 1-800-232-3332 • Fax: 717-633-7095 








Phifer Incorporated 

PO Box 1700 

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-1700 

Tel: 205-345-2120 • Fax: 205-750-4890 

Email: info@phifer.com 

Contact Persons: Greg Rhoden 

Aluminum, steel, bronze, vinyl-coated fiberglass 

and polyester meshes for filtration. Broad mesh 

ranges, precision slitting and custom packaging. 

Custom annealing and epoxy, polyester and 

acrylic coatings for aluminum, steel and bronze 

mesh. ISO registered.

Phoenix Wire Cloth, Inc. 

585 Stephenson Hwy., P.O. Box 610 

Troy, MI 48083 

Tel: 1-800-458-3286 • Fax: 248-585-4121 

Email: pwci@flash.net 

Contact Person: Bill Holmes 

Woven or welded wire cloth of imported or domestic 

manufacture. Domestic weaving specializing 

in short run odd alloy materials. Services 

available: slitting, cut pieces, fabricated baskets, 

machine guarding. One of the largest USA 

stocks. Visit us on the web 

www.phoenixwirecloth.com 

Sefar, Inc 



Tel: 1-800-995-0531 • Fax: 716-685-9469 







Unique Wire Weaving Co., Inc. 

762 Ramsey Ave 

Hillside, NJ 07205 

Tel: 908-688-4600 • Fax: 908-688-4601 

Sales Manager: Howard Gabriel 

Email: hgabriel@uniquewire.com 

Visit our website at 

Website: www.uniquewire.com 

Wire Cloth manufacturing specialist since 1946. 

Weaving wire from 0.0008” to 0.032” diameter, in 

specialty metals including Hastelloy, Inconel, 

Monel, Nickel, Stainless, Tantalum, and Titanium. 

Unique’s specialty is custom weaving, maintaining 

a large weaving stock inventory. R&D and 

fabrication and prototype work welcome. 

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Advertiser Index 

Page Website 

A2Z Filtration Specialities 1 www.a2zfiltration.com 

AFS Conference 13 www.afssociety.org 

Ahlstrom 7 www.ahlstrom.com 

Air Filter, Inc. 5 www.airfilterusa.com 

Air Techniques International Inside Back Cover www.atitest.com 

Ashby Cross Co. 36 www.ashbycross.com 

Chase Machine and Engineering, Inc. 39 www.chasemachine.com 

Clear Decision Filtration 71 www.cdffilter.com 

Contract Pleating Services 22 www.solentech.com 

Dexmet Corporation 19 www.dexmetfilter.com 

Ed Gregor 35 ecg@edgregor.com 

Ferguson Perforating 19 www.fn.perfnow.com 

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers 3 www.franklinadhesiveandpolymers.com 

Industrial Netting 61 www.industrialnetting.com 

Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. 18 www.interstatesp.com 

JCEM-USA 25 www.jcem.ch 

Keystone Filtration Solution 49 www.keystonefilter.com 

Magnetool Inc. 59 www.magnetoolinc.com 

Matrix Separations LLC Back Cover www.matrixseparations.com 

Metalex 61 www.metlx.com 

Metcom Inc. 47 www.metcomusa.com 

Myron L Company 15 www.myronl.com 

PerCor Mfg. 12 www.percormfg.com 

Perforated Tubes 17 www.perforatedtubes.com 

Quantachrome Instruments 23 www.quantachrome.com 

Rosedale Products 11 www.rosedaleproducts.com 

Sealant Equipment 31 www.sealantequipment.com 

Solent Technology, Inc. 33 www.solentech.com 

Sonobond Ultrasonic 66 www.sonobondultrasonics.com 

Spati Industries 21 www.spatiindustries.com 

SpinTek Filtration Inside Front Cover www.spintek.com 

Whitehouse Filtration 29 www.filtsoc.org 

Xinxiang Tiancheng Aviation 9 www.tchkjh.com 

A D R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S : 

AUSTRIA, GERMANY, 

SWITZERLAND 

Bruno Fisch 

Werner Meier 

IFF Media AG 

Emmersbergstrasse 1 

CH-8200 Schaffhausen, 

Switzerland 

Tel: 41 52 633 08 88 

Fax: 41 52 633 08 99 

Email: b.fisch@iff-media.ch 

Email: w.meier@iff-media.ch 

BENELUX, FRANCE 

Sabine Dussey 

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS 

Duppelstr. 7 

D-42781 Haan, Germany 

Tel: 49 2129 348390 

Fax: 49 2129 3483910 

Email: Sabine.Dussey@dussey.de 

CHINA 

Mr. Zhang Xiaohua 

Mobile: 0086 13522898423 

Mr. Han Jiwei 

Mobil: 0086 13810778772 

Email: ifj_china@yahoo.com.cn 

Beijing, China 

INDIA 

Yogesh Jog 

BRIDGE MEDIA 

D-302, Shiromani Complex 

Nr Nehrunagar – Satellite Road 

Opp Ocean Park, Satellite, 

Ahmedabad – 380015. 

Tel: 91 79 26752628 

Telefax: 91 79 26762628 

Mobile: 98242 31895 

Email: media.bridge@gmail.com 

ITALY 

Ferruccio Silvera 

Silvera Pubblicitá 

Viale Monza 24, I-20127 Milano, Italy 

Tel: 39 02 284 6716 

Fax: 39 02 289 3849 

Email: ferruccio@silvera.it 

JAPAN 

Kenji Kanai 

3-9-25, Wakamatsudai, Sakai 

Osaka 590-0116, Japan 

Tel: 81 6 6343 4513 

Fax: 81 722 93 5361 

Email: fwpb9629@mb.infoweb.ne.jp 

KOREA 

Young-Seoh Chinn 

JES MEDIA Inc. 

2nd Fl., 

ANA Building 

257-1, Myungil-Dong 

Kangdong-Gu, 

Seoul 134-070, Korea 

Tel: 82 2 481 3411/3 

Fax: 82 2 481 3414 

Email: Jesmedia@unitel.co.kr 

TAIWAN 

Buildwell Intl. Enterprise Co. Ltd. 

No. 120, Huludun 2nd St., Fongyuan City 

Taichung County 42086, Taiwan 

Tel: 886 4 2512 3015 

Fax: 886 4 2512 2372 

Email: buildwel@ms23.hinet.net 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Judy Holland 

Textile Media Services Ltd. 

Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road 

Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT, UK 

Tel: +44 1603 308158 

Fax: +44 8700 940868 

Email: jholland@textilemedia.com 

USA, CANADA 

Bob Moore 

RAMCO 

P.O. Box 4032 

Cave Creek, AZ 85327 

Tel: 1 480 595 0494 

Fax: 1 480 595 1749 

Email: ramco@qwest.net 

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES 

Ken Norberg 

Editor, International Filtration News 

PO Box 265 

Winchester, TN 37398 USA 

Tel: 1 202 681 2022 

Email: ken@filtnews.com

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