State-of-the-art, high-performance sorbent, and filter media for both stormwater management and oil spill applications
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.
Product Highlights
- Produced from recycled synthetic fibers.
- Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, materials are blended and processed into a lightweight fiber mass with an enormous surface area and interstitial spaces creating a high-performance sorbent and filter media.
- Designed for use as a durable long lasting geotextile and filter media.
- Allows large volumes of water to pass through while sorbing liquid hydrocarbons, including petroleum, animal and vegetable oils.
- Cost effective—absorbs an average of 13 times its own weight of liquid hydrocarbons.
- Great for use in oil/water separators, stormwater and wastewater filtration systems and water "polishing" applications.
- Approximately 85-90 % of sorbed oils can be reclaimed from Ultra-Filter-Tex and the media reused.
- 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.
There are many ways that Ultra-Filter-Tex can be used. Here are some standard products that are now available from UltraTech:
- Oil Blankets are a concept that is being well received as a last line of defense along the shore and in the surf. Each 5′ x 10′ Ultra-Oil Blanket can hold up to 8.3 gallons (31.5 liters) of oil.
- Stormwater Management – Ultra-Filter-Tex is available in many of our stormwater management products.
- Rail Mat – Ultra-Filter-Tex absorbs oils and fuels around railroad tracks during railcar maintenance.
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) |
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| 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) |
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why would I use Ultra-Filter-Tex instead of the polypropylene absorbents that everyone else uses?
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.
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But polypropylene is cheaper than Ultra-Filter-Tex!
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.
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Does Ultra-Filter-Tex absorb synthetic oils?
Ultra-Filter-Tex material is designed for the absorption of hydrocarbons and will not absorb synthetics.
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Can absorbed oil be removed/extracted from Ultra-Filter-Tex?
Yes, approximately 85-90 % of sorbed oils can be reclaimed from Ultra-Filter-Tex and the media reused, through a press or centrifuge.
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Is Ultra-Filter-Tex safe for the environment?
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.
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What is the flow rate for Ultra-Filter-Tex?
The flow rate for Ultra-Filter-Tex is 151 gal/ft2/min. or 6152 l/m2/min.).
Resources & Docs
Compliance & Regs
Helps Comply with These Rules & Regulations
- EPA Hazardous Waste Discharges 40 CFR 263.30
Additional Info.
Additional Product Information
Uniform Product Codes (UPCs)
- UPC 808416093100 Ultra-Filter-Tex Full Roll (Part #9310)
- UPC 808416101447 Ultra-Filter-Tex Half Roll (Part #9314)
