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Improve the efficiency of home heating systems Engineered for use in home heating systems, POREX® oil filters are designed in various shapes, sizes, and a range of filtration efficiencies to provide high oil-flow rates. With an insert-molded polypropylene (PP) base that is threaded for ease of cartridge connection, our filters are cost-effective and easy to replace. Specifically designed for home heating efficiency, our filters: Offer high flow rate s to optimize filtration efficiency. Save replacement time – Threaded base makes it easier to connect cartridge when replacing spent filters. Improve performance of home heating systems – Designs can be customized with multiple shapes, sizes and filtration efficiency options. Request Sample ask an engineer

Reduce hydrocarbon emissions with oleophobic marine vents Manufacturers of marine and small engines around the world trust POREX ® oleophobic vents as a key system component to comply with EPA standards for reducing hydrocarbon emissions. With its functional design, these oleophobic vents will not absorb fuel or allow the passage of fuel through the vent, but will allow for optimal air-flow exchange between the fuel tank and the hydrocarbon absorbing system. Our oleophobic vents: Provide optimal air-flow exchange – Deliver optimal exchange between the fuel tank and the hydrocarbon absorbing system. Prevent fuel escape from the tank Do not absorb fuel through the vent for tighter control Features Help manufacturers comply with EPA standards for reduced hydrocarbon emissions Oleophobic and won’t absorb fuel or let fuel past the vent Allow for optimal air-flow exchange between the fuel tank and the hydrocarbon absorbing system Materials Offered PTFE membrane and molded...

Increase power and performance of small engines Highly designed filters and vents are critical for a small engine’s performance. Our filters and vents work to help small engines deliver more powerful performance. Optimized for small engines, our filters and vents: Increase engine durability– Filters are proven to withstand the harsh fuel environment Enhance performance– Filters have self-orienting ability so that performance is consistent no matter the position of the power tool. Provide optimal air-flow exchange by delivering optimal exchange between the fuel tank and the atmosphere. Features Filters are self-orienting no matter the position of the power tool Oleophobic and won’t absorb fuel or let fuel past the vent Allow for optimal air-flow exchange between the fuel tank and the hydrocarbon absorbing system Materials Offered Filters – Advanced porous materials – PE or PP Vents – PTFE membrane and molded components Formats Available PE or PP – molded shapes PTFE – Rolls or...

Keeping power tools clean and working hard Maximize efficiency of your power tools with POREX® dust canisters. Keeping the user and work environment free from hazardous dust discharge, our filters can be cleaned and reused for maximum life and cost effectiveness. Specifically designed for power tools, our dust canisters: Reduce costs – Easy-to-clean canister can be reused. Improve safety – Keep user and environment free of hazardous dust discharge by capturing dust and particulates. Offer long-lasting, durable structure to maximize tool life. Features Capture dust and particulate from power tool operation Cleanable and reusable Long lasting, durable construction Materials Offered Advanced porous materials – PE Formats Available 3D molded shape Request Sample ask an engineer

Ensure sample purity for microfluidic diagnostic systems POREX ® microfluidic media and filters provide sample filtration and absorption, particulate capture, debubbling, venting, fluid metering, and separation for real-time, PCR and molecular diagnostics systems. Our highly specialized, pure materials and media are critical to the function of lab-on-a-chip, molecular diagnostics, and POC analysis solutions by: Minimizing interference with critical samples and assays – Certified Pure POREX® materials certified by independent test labs ensure optimal performance, accuracy and reproducibility. Making manufacturing easier – Our components can be easily inserted into your device using common manufacturing techniques including press fitting, heat staking and ultrasonic welding. Providing customized material solutions – Our proprietary material technology expertise can help find the right material solution for any microfluidic component need. Applications Sample...

High-performing acoustics vents for superior sound quality Our high-performance POREX® Virtek™ IP-rated PTFE vents are designed to have low acoustic loss while providing pressure equalization and a barrier from dust, water, sweat and other contaminants. Designed for IP67 mobile electronic applications, our acoustics vents: Protect against contaminants–POREX Virtek™ materials repel dust, water, sweat, oils and other liquids from entering the enclosure. Assemble easily–Sintered structure allows material to be handled and welded without cumbersome assembly instructions. Maintain performance–POREX Virtek™ PTFE materials maintain performance through assembly process and resist degradation from handling. request sample ask an engineer

Minimize wind noise for a better user experience With more voice communication devices being used outdoors, preventing wind noise is essential to providing a quality user experience. For dampening wind noise, Porex offers multiple material options for low acoustic loss in standard and custom shapes. Available in customized three-dimensional shapes for increased design flexibility, our windscreens: Protect against contaminants–POREX® porous materials repel dust, water, sweat, oils and other liquids from entering the enclosure. Minimize wind noise - Low acoustic loss materials improve user experience request sample ask an engineer

Equalize airflow pressure within speaker chambers Our POREX® porous flow modulators provide precise airflow control between speaker chambers and to the exterior of the unit, thereby reducing air pulses caused by speaker movement. Allowing a freestanding speaker system to breathe freely during temperature fluctuations, our flow modulators equalize pressure within the unit. Designed for precise airflow control, our flow modulators: Protect sensitive electronic and acoustic components–POREX® porous materials repel dust, water, sweat, oils and other liquids from entering the enclosure. Can be custom developed in three-dimensional shapes for increased design flexibility. request sample ask an engineer

Prevent operating room infections by absorbing infectious fumes POREX ® porous fume absorbers are used for the convenient and efficient eradication of noxious fumes generated in the cement-bone mixing process during surgical procedures in hospital operating rooms. Designed with porous plastic disks that surround activated carbon material, POREX porous fume absorbers create a porous fume filter that supports balanced air flow rates, optimal back flow pressure, and out-gas residence times. Accommodating device fit requirements with its specified part geometry, our porous fume absorbers: Prevent toxic fume and gas escape in operating rooms–Effectively absorbs fumes and gases, preventing exposure in operating rooms. Balance airflow with residence time for optimal absorption within a specific device geometry. Easy press-fit assembly–Complex layered component is designed for a simple press-fit assembly into the mixing device.

Greater efficiency with innovative technology From Point-Of-Care (POC) diagnostics to large-scale automated lab-testing systems, our lateral flow media help manage sample flow quickly and efficiently. Containing highly customizable capillary action and developed using industry-leading manufacturing techniques, our portfolio of sample pads, conjugate pads, absorbent pads and waste pads: Improve test sensitivity, specificity and speed – Porex can engineer custom geometries, material formulations, and capillary structures, to enhance the performance and functionality of your test platform. Function with a wide range of sample types – Providing quick wicking, absorption, controlled delivery and precise collection of various samples including blood, serum, urine and saliva. Enhance both visual and physical indications–Diverse raw material options combined with proprietary manufacturing techniques enhance the surface energy and recovery of analytes, reduce viscosity and minimize...