Produced using a unique manufacturing process, the new SupaSpun KilBac® and SupaGard Kilbac® filters harness the latest innovation in high-performance antimicrobial and antialgal additives.
With applications in water processing across many industry sectors, KilBac’s meltblown fiber construction is designed to prevent biofilm build-up on filters in both multi- and single-pass water systems.
Crucially, the underlying technology harnesses micron-sized particles containing active silver, zinc and copper. Combined with a base polymer, the metals are incorporated in different combinations to combat the growth of bacteria or algae on the filter.
Precise control of fiber diameters during manufacturing ensures that the maximum area of antimicrobial material is exposed, which optimizes performance.
The launch follows a rigorous testing program which demonstrated KilBac’s effectiveness against biofouling and the subsequent filter blockage or sloughing off of contaminants that can blind membrane systems downstream.
Key to KilBac’s success is its ability to inhibit bacterial and algal growth by disrupting metabolic activity at cellular levels. It is ideal for any application where potential biofouling of a water-based filtration system can occur.
Amazon Filters Managing Director Neil Pizzey said: “KilBac is the latest addition to our solutions portfolio and is perfect for any process water system that is stop-start and so not in continual flow. (…) KilBac prevents biofilm build-up to avoid any interruption, extending the lifetimes of water systems and so reducing operating costs for our customers.”
More detailed product information is available here.
Neuer Ansatz gegen Nitrat im Trinkwasser
Nitratdünger steigert Ernten, belastet aber das Trinkwasser. Forschende der Universität des Saarlandes und der Universität Graz entwickeln nun eine Membran, die Nitrat nicht nur filtert, sondern möglichst zu harmlosem Stickstoff umwandelt.
