{"product_id":"uf-membrane-aqu-160","title":"UF Membrane AQU-160","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAQU-160 UF Membrane – Ultrafiltration Hollow Fiber Filter\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eAQU-160 UF Membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hollow fiber ultrafiltration element used in water treatment systems where improved clarity and pathogen reduction are needed. It captures bacteria, suspended solids, and other larger contaminants while allowing clean water to pass. Because of this performance, it enhances both \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003edomestic and small commercial water purification setups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eIn addition, this membrane can be used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003epre-treatment stage\u003c\/strong\u003e ahead of fine filtration or reverse osmosis systems to protect downstream components and improve overall system efficiency. Its physical separation process does not require chemical dosing, which simplifies maintenance and reduces operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eHow Ultrafiltration Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eUltrafiltration uses hollow fiber technology with microscopic pores that trap suspended particles and microbes. As water flows through the bundle of fibers, contaminants remain outside while permeate (filtered water) moves through, resulting in significantly improved water clarity and reduced turbidity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eBecause it operates at relatively low pressures, this UF element uses less energy compared to higher-pressure membrane methods, yet still delivers reliable performance for many water treatment needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eKey Benefits of This UF Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eHollow fiber design for effective pathogen and particle removal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eImproves water clarity and reduces suspended solids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eCompatible with various \u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003ehome and commercial filtration systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eOperates at low pressure, reducing energy use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eSuitable for use before more advanced filtration stages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eDurable construction with dependable performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003e \u003cthead data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e \u003cth data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2512\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2527\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2575\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2586\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAQU-160\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2605\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2644\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHollow fiber ultrafiltration module\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2666\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eFiber Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2698\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePAN \/ PS \/ PP \/ PVDF options\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2717\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2757\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eApprox. 22–40 m² (varies by version)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2806\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eApprox. 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