Ahlstrom was at Booth 212 showcasing filtration media for a variety of industries and applications. From traditional production processes to proprietary techniques, Ahlstrom’s filtration solutions are designed to meet specific performance requirements. In addition to receiving second place for Best Booth in the large booth category at Filtration 2008, the company was also touting its recent nomination for Disruptor media as one of five consumer product finalists in the running for INDA’s 2009 Visionary Award.

Disruptor high-performance wet laid filtration media is designed to rival UF and MF membrane filters in terms of retention and efficiency with flow rates of a nonwoven filter media. Potential filtration applications include: backup filter to UF and MF membranes, pre-filter to RO membranes, point-of-entry and point-of-use potable water and boiler feed water.

The latest version, Disruptor PAC, combines the benefits of powdered activated carbon with the existing performance of the regular Disruptor media, creating a complete filter media suited for a variety of uses.

For HVAC applications, Ahlstrom offers a range of products starting with nonwoven media in the low to medium efficiency, complemented with microglass for the high to ultra-high efficiency. The company targets the dust filtration sector with a range of felts from polyester to aramid, PPS and P84 for baghouse filtration applications. These products are now manufactured on a state-of-the-art line recently installed in South Carolina.

For fuel filtration, Ahlstrom sells media manufactured from a variety of fibers, which is designed to meet the performance requirements of today’s most advanced engines. Ahlstrom sells high quality filter media for ultra low sulfur diesel and is currently developing solutions for biodiesel markets.