Ultra-Filter-Tex® has a variety of uses as it pertains to stormwater and clean-up applications. It is made of a proprietary blend of fibers that are treated and naturally absorb oils and greases from water while allowing water to flow through the material. Ultra-Filter-Tex® will hold onto the oils and greases and will not release them back into the water.
Ultra-Filter-Tex® material is also an exceptional tool for oil spill clean-up. The rolled fabric is different than polypropylene in that it allows water to instantly filter through the material and pulls off the oil selectively as the material is hydrophilic. Polypropylene repels the water and this can make it take longer for the oil to be readily absorbed in a surf environment where the oil is no longer a surface sheen, rather it is being broken up in the surf.
There are many ways that Ultra-Filter-Tex can be used. Here are some standard products that are now available from UltraTech:
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all listed product measurements are L x W x H, outside dimensions, and for a single unit where quantity is more than one.
| Part # | Model | Dimensions ft. (m) | Absorption Capacity gal. (L) | Weight lbs. (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9310 | Full Roll | 250 x 5 x 0 (76.2 x 1.5 x 0) | 1.5 (5.7) per sq. yd. - 6.70 L per sq. m. | 125 (56.7) |
| 9314 | Half Roll | 250 x 2.5 x 0 (76.2 x 0.8 x 0) | 1.5 (5.7) per sq. yd. - 6.70 L per sq. m. | 63 (28.6) |
Ultra-Filter-Tex® removes oil and other hydrocarbons much faster than traditional absorbents. A polypropylene sorbent material will not allow water to freely pass through it. Oil will absorb at the surface of a polypropylene absorbent, and the polypropylene will eventually blind over and the center will not absorb any oil.
Is it though? When you simply compare the cost per foot (or inch), then yes, it is cheaper. But when you take a closer look and consider how much more Ultra-Filter-Tex® absorbs, you will quickly see that not only is Ultra-Filter-Tex® the better choice from a performance standpoint but it is also the better choice from a cost standpoint. Take a look at this example.
Ultra-Filter-Tex® material is designed for the absorption of hydrocarbons and will not absorb synthetics.
Yes, approximately 85-90 % of sorbed oils can be reclaimed from Ultra-Filter-Tex® and the media reused, through a press or centrifuge.
Ultra-Filter-Tex® is environmentally benign and user-friendly. It does not leach harmful substances into the environment and when incinerated produces minimal residue or ash.
The flow rate for Ultra-Filter-Tex® is 151 gal/ft2/min. or 6152 l/m2/min.).
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