X-TEX-AC-100
The ultimate filtration fabric using a synergistic meld of activated carbon and X–TEX. This dual purpose fabric keeps the activated carbon from fouling, by first removing oils, then allowing the activated carbon to provide a final polish for sheen and polar organic removal. Two layers of X–TEX–B12 are embedded with 100 grams of activated carbon per square yard. Rolls are 52 inches by 200 feet unrolled, 24 inch diameter, (96.5 sq. yd.), and approximately 165 pounds.
X-TEX-AC-100 Comparison Test For the Removal of Mechanical Oil Emulsions in Water
The Xextex Corporation has developed a hybrid filtration fabric that is designed to provide superior performance in the removal of stubborn oil emulsions from water, and to provide the final water polish in a variety of environmental filtration systems. This new filtration textile is called X-TEX-AC-100.
X-TEX-AC-100 incorporates a bed of activated carbon embedded between two 12 ounce layers of X-TEX oil adsorbent textile. This synergistic meld augments the capabilities of both products allowing each to perform better than they could independently and providing a rugged textile that can be shaped, cut and contoured to fit any environmental filtration application.
The effectiveness of activated carbon in removing both polar and non-polar organics and some inorganic metals is well established. The adsorbent properties are attributed to its large surface area, ionic interactions, hydrogen bonding and surface reactivity. These properties are greatly diminished when the carbon is fouled with oils, sediment or other organic debris.
X-TEX lipophillic fabric, when used as a pre-filter layer for activated carbon protects it from the fouling effects of oils and sediments. The carbon bed acts as a diffusing bed for the X-TEX, preventing channeling effects as water filters through the second layer of the X-TEX fabric. Together a synergy is made which increases the performance of each filtration media greater than they would be individually.
Environmental applications include storm drain inserts with enhanced ability to remove emulsions as well as polar organics and some metals. Filtration cartridges with a rolled layering of X-TEX-AC multiply the overall effectiveness of environmental water filtration applications and final polishing.
Xextex products are proudly produced from 100% clean post manufacturing fiber.