DuPont FilmTec membranes serve 2 primary applications: industrial systems processing 2,300-11,000 GPD with 99.6% salt rejection and residential systems producing 24-100 GPD for point-of-use water purification across United States facilities.
DuPont FilmTec membranes operate in 28 different configurations across industrial and residential reverse osmosis applications. Industrial FilmTec membrane elements process 2,300-11,000 gallons per day with maximum operating pressures of 600-1,000 psi, while residential FilmTec RO membranes produce 24-100 GPD at 113°F maximum temperature. These polyamide thin-film composite membranes achieve 98-99.6% salt rejection rates in both commercial water treatment systems and residential home RO installations throughout manufacturing facilities.
How Do FilmTec Membrane Elements Function in Industrial RO Systems?
FilmTec membrane elements in industrial RO systems remove dissolved salts using polyamide thin-film composite technology at 600-1,000 psi operating pressure with automated fabrication processes ensuring 99.4-99.6% minimum salt rejection.
8 industrial membrane series include SW30, BW30, XLE, NF90, NF270, ECO PRO, SEAMAXX, HSRO configurations for specific water treatment applications. Technical specifications feature a maximum temperature of 113°F (45°C), pressure ranges of 600-1,000 psi operating limits, and a pH range of 1-13 for cleaning operations. Flow rate capabilities achieve 10 GPM (2,300 L/h) minimum for large-scale municipal water treatment systems with individual elements producing 2,400-11,000 GPD depending on configuration. Applications encompass power generation, steel production, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing across industrial facilities requiring high-purity water production.
Which DuPont FilmTec Membranes Handle Brackish Water Applications?
BW30 series FilmTec membranes process brackish water with 33% lower pressure requirements, delivering 11,000 GPD flow rates and excellent silica rejection capabilities.
BW30HRLE-440 operates with 33% lower operating pressure and enhanced fouling resistance for large-scale industrial systems producing 10 GPM minimum. BW30XFRLE-400/34 provides advanced treatment for challenging waters with 30% pressure reduction and improved fouling resistance capabilities. BW30XHR PRO-400/34 delivers proven performance minimizing CAPEX and OPEX costs through highest quality permeate water production. Operating parameters include SDI 5 maximum feed silt density index and pH range 2-11 for continuous operation across all BW30 configurations.
What Industrial Applications Require Seawater FilmTec Membranes?
SW30 series seawater membranes serve land-based and sea-based desalinators, processing high-salinity feedwater at 1,000 psi maximum pressure with exceptional salt rejection performance. SW30-2521, SW30-2540, SW30-4040 provide variable sizing for different capacity requirements ranging from 150 GPD to 2,400 GPD production rates. SW30HRLE-400 delivers optimized water production and permeate quality combinations with stable long-term performance. Marine applications encompass ship-based desalination, offshore platforms, and coastal treatment facilities requiring reliable seawater processing.
What Applications in Residential Home RO Systems Use FilmTec Membranes?
Residential Home RO Systems utilize FilmTec membranes producing 24-100 GPD capacity for point-of-use drinking water purification, featuring TW30-1812 series elements with polyamide thin-film composite construction.
TW30-1812 series operates as standard 1.8" x 12" residential membrane configuration with stabilized salt rejection of 98% for under-counter installations. Capacity range includes 24 GPD, 36 GPD, 50 GPD, 75 GPD, 100 GPD options engineered for different household water consumption requirements. Operating conditions specify 50 psi test pressure with 225 psi maximum operating pressure and 77°F optimal temperature for consistent performance. Installation compatibility encompasses under-counter systems and point-of-use applications for kitchen drinking water treatment units.
How Do FilmTec 75 GPD and 100 GPD Membranes Compare?
FilmTec 75 GPD membranes produce 3.1 gallons hourly while 100 GPD membranes generate 4.2 gallons hourly, with longer membrane construction enabling increased water purification capacity.
75 GPD output achieves 7.8 L/h production rate with 99% salt rejection at 50 psi operating pressure and 77°F optimal temperature conditions. 100 GPD output delivers 15.8 L/h production capacity with 98% stabilized salt rejection under identical operating parameters. Pressure tank compatibility accommodates both configurations with standard residential pressure storage systems requiring 15% recovery rate specifications. Family sizing designates 100 GPD for larger households with higher daily consumption while 75 GPD suits small-medium families with moderate water usage requirements.
What Residential RO System Components Work with FilmTec Membranes?
FilmTec membranes integrate with automatic shut-off valves, flow restrictors, check valves, and pressure tanks in residential RO configurations, ensuring optimal system performance.
Membrane housings accommodate 1.8" x 12" residential membrane housings from AXEON SUPPLY inventory with compression fitting compatibility. Pre-filtration includes sediment and carbon block cartridges protecting membrane elements from chlorine damage and particulate contamination. System accessories encompass RO faucets, feed water valves, automatic shut-off valves, and membrane replacement kits for complete system integration.
Which Membrane Elements Serve Nanofiltration Applications?
DuPont FilmTec membranes serve 2 primary applications: industrial systems processing 2,300-11,000 GPD with 99.6% salt rejection and residential systems producing 24-100 GPD for point-of-use water purification across United States facilities.
DuPont FilmTec membranes operate in 28 different configurations across industrial and residential reverse osmosis applications. Industrial FilmTec membrane elements process 2,300-11,000 gallons per day with maximum operating pressures of 600-1,000 psi, while residential FilmTec RO membranes produce 24-100 GPD at 113°F maximum temperature. These polyamide thin-film composite membranes achieve 98-99.6% salt rejection rates in both commercial water treatment systems and residential home RO installations throughout manufacturing facilities.
How Do FilmTec Membrane Elements Function in Industrial RO Systems?
FilmTec membrane elements in industrial RO systems remove dissolved salts using polyamide thin-film composite technology at 600-1,000 psi operating pressure with automated fabrication processes ensuring 99.4-99.6% minimum salt rejection.
8 industrial membrane series include SW30, BW30, XLE, NF90, NF270, ECO PRO, SEAMAXX, HSRO configurations for specific water treatment applications. Technical specifications feature a maximum temperature of 113°F (45°C), pressure ranges of 600-1,000 psi operating limits, and a pH range of 1-13 for cleaning operations. Flow rate capabilities achieve 10 GPM (2,300 L/h) minimum for large-scale municipal water treatment systems with individual elements producing 2,400-11,000 GPD depending on configuration. Applications encompass power generation, steel production, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing across industrial facilities requiring high-purity water production.
Which DuPont FilmTec Membranes Handle Brackish Water Applications?
BW30 series FilmTec membranes process brackish water with 33% lower pressure requirements, delivering 11,000 GPD flow rates and excellent silica rejection capabilities.
BW30HRLE-440 operates with 33% lower operating pressure and enhanced fouling resistance for large-scale industrial systems producing 10 GPM minimum. BW30XFRLE-400/34 provides advanced treatment for challenging waters with 30% pressure reduction and improved fouling resistance capabilities. BW30XHR PRO-400/34 delivers proven performance minimizing CAPEX and OPEX costs through highest quality permeate water production. Operating parameters include SDI 5 maximum feed silt density index and pH range 2-11 for continuous operation across all BW30 configurations.
What Industrial Applications Require Seawater FilmTec Membranes?
SW30 series seawater membranes serve land-based and sea-based desalinators, processing high-salinity feedwater at 1,000 psi maximum pressure with exceptional salt rejection performance. SW30-2521, SW30-2540, SW30-4040 provide variable sizing for different capacity requirements ranging from 150 GPD to 2,400 GPD production rates. SW30HRLE-400 delivers optimized water production and permeate quality combinations with stable long-term performance. Marine applications encompass ship-based desalination, offshore platforms, and coastal treatment facilities requiring reliable seawater processing.
What Applications in Residential Home RO Systems Use FilmTec Membranes?
Residential Home RO Systems utilize FilmTec membranes producing 24-100 GPD capacity for point-of-use drinking water purification, featuring TW30-1812 series elements with polyamide thin-film composite construction.
TW30-1812 series operates as standard 1.8" x 12" residential membrane configuration with stabilized salt rejection of 98% for under-counter installations. Capacity range includes 24 GPD, 36 GPD, 50 GPD, 75 GPD, 100 GPD options engineered for different household water consumption requirements. Operating conditions specify 50 psi test pressure with 225 psi maximum operating pressure and 77°F optimal temperature for consistent performance. Installation compatibility encompasses under-counter systems and point-of-use applications for kitchen drinking water treatment units.
How Do FilmTec 75 GPD and 100 GPD Membranes Compare?
FilmTec 75 GPD membranes produce 3.1 gallons hourly while 100 GPD membranes generate 4.2 gallons hourly, with longer membrane construction enabling increased water purification capacity.
75 GPD output achieves 7.8 L/h production rate with 99% salt rejection at 50 psi operating pressure and 77°F optimal temperature conditions. 100 GPD output delivers 15.8 L/h production capacity with 98% stabilized salt rejection under identical operating parameters. Pressure tank compatibility accommodates both configurations with standard residential pressure storage systems requiring 15% recovery rate specifications. Family sizing designates 100 GPD for larger households with higher daily consumption while 75 GPD suits small-medium families with moderate water usage requirements.
What Residential RO System Components Work with FilmTec Membranes?
FilmTec membranes integrate with automatic shut-off valves, flow restrictors, check valves, and pressure tanks in residential RO configurations, ensuring optimal system performance.
Membrane housings accommodate 1.8" x 12" residential membrane housings from AXEON SUPPLY inventory with compression fitting compatibility. Pre-filtration includes sediment and carbon block cartridges protecting membrane elements from chlorine damage and particulate contamination. System accessories encompass RO faucets, feed water valves, automatic shut-off valves, and membrane replacement kits for complete system integration.
Which Membrane Elements Serve Nanofiltration Applications?
NF90 and NF270 FilmTec membranes provide selective removal of divalent contaminants, PFAS compounds, and organic substances while maintaining high water permeability for specialized filtration applications.
Nanofiltration Specifications:
- NF90-4040: High TOC rejection with 98% PFAS removal capability and 90-98% divalent ion rejection efficiency
- NF270-4040: Selective divalent ion removal maintaining mineral balance with 89% fluoride removal at 11 bar operating pressure
- Operating advantages: Lower pressure requirements of 50-225 psi compared to RO membranes reducing energy consumption
- Target contaminants: Trihalomethane precursors, hardness minerals, nitrates, iron compounds with molecular weight above 200-400 g/mol
How Do FilmTec Membrane Installation and Maintenance Requirements Differ?
FilmTec membrane installation requires proper pre-filtration, pressure regulation, and system sanitization procedures, with maintenance schedules varying based on feedwater quality and system operating conditions in both applications.
Maintenance Protocols:
- Cleaning frequency: pH 1-13 cleaning range enables effective fouling removal with 10-15% flux decline triggering maintenance requirements
- Replacement indicators: Flow rate decline, pressure differential increases of 10-15%, salt passage elevation by 1-2% signaling membrane degradation
- Storage requirements: Dry storage preferred over wet preservation methods with 185°F maximum sanitization temperature for HSRO elements
- System compatibility: iLEC interlocking end caps reduce O-ring leak risks through axially-compressed single seal design
What Technical Specifications Define FilmTec Membrane Performance?
DuPont FilmTec Membranes' performance specifications vary between industrial and residential applications with distinct operational parameters for optimal water treatment efficiency.
Performance Specifications Table:
| Parameter | Industrial Applications | Residential Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Rate | 2,300-12,650 GPD | 24-100 GPD |
| Operating Pressure | 150-1,000 psi | 60-225 psi |
| Salt Rejection | 99.4-99.8% | 96-98% typical |
| Temperature Range | 113°F (45°C) maximum | 77°F (25°C) optimal |
| pH Range | 1-13 (cleaning), 2-11 (operation) | 6.5-8.5 typical |
NF90 and NF270 FilmTec membranes provide selective removal of divalent contaminants, PFAS compounds, and organic substances while maintaining high water permeability for specialized filtration applications.
Nanofiltration Specifications:
- NF90-4040: High TOC rejection with 98% PFAS removal capability and 90-98% divalent ion rejection efficiency
- NF270-4040: Selective divalent ion removal maintaining mineral balance with 89% fluoride removal at 11 bar operating pressure
- Operating advantages: Lower pressure requirements of 50-225 psi compared to RO membranes reducing energy consumption
- Target contaminants: Trihalomethane precursors, hardness minerals, nitrates, iron compounds with molecular weight above 200-400 g/mol
How Do FilmTec Membrane Installation and Maintenance Requirements Differ?
FilmTec membrane installation requires proper pre-filtration, pressure regulation, and system sanitization procedures, with maintenance schedules varying based on feedwater quality and system operating conditions in both applications.
Maintenance Protocols:
- Cleaning frequency: pH 1-13 cleaning range enables effective fouling removal with 10-15% flux decline triggering maintenance requirements
- Replacement indicators: Flow rate decline, pressure differential increases of 10-15%, salt passage elevation by 1-2% signaling membrane degradation
- Storage requirements: Dry storage preferred over wet preservation methods with 185°F maximum sanitization temperature for HSRO elements
- System compatibility: iLEC interlocking end caps reduce O-ring leak risks through axially-compressed single seal design
What Technical Specifications Define FilmTec Membrane Performance?
DuPont FilmTec Membranes' performance specifications vary between industrial and residential applications with distinct operational parameters for optimal water treatment efficiency.
Technical Performance Factors:
- SDI requirements: Maximum 5 for membrane configurations across all series
- Chlorine tolerance: <0.1 ppm free chlorine tolerance prevents oxidative membrane damage
- Membrane material: Polyamide thin-film composite construction delivers 7% stabilized salt rejection
- Element dimensions: Multiple configurations, including 1812, 2521, 4040, 8040 format options
Conclusion
DuPont FilmTec membranes deliver proven performance across 28 membrane configurations serving industrial RO systems producing 2,300-11,000 GPD and residential home systems generating 24-100 GPD. These polyamide thin-film composite elements achieve 99.5-99.6% salt rejection rates while maintaining operational reliability in diverse water treatment applications throughout United States manufacturing and residential installations requiring consistent water purification performance. AXEON Supply provides complete access to these premium membrane solutions.