Ultrafiltration (UF) uses water pressure to push water through the membranes that trap particles that are larger than the membrane.
And another fact is, UF membrane filters are 1000x smaller than a piece of hair! This is why UF membranes are so powerful and used on many occasions (industrial or household). Although the filtration power is powerful, it does not sacrifice the minerals in the water.
The Basic Concept of UF Membrane Filters
Ultrafiltration can get complicated very quickly, but don’t worry, let us communicate using layman’s terms.
In essence, the UF membrane is a net trap with very small holes. It is able to catch sediments, bacteria and viruses in the water that is bigger than the hole. These sediments and bacteria will be stuck in the net, which is the membrane’s outer surface.
The UF membrane, or the “net size” has a size of 0.02 microns. This means that only fresh water and minerals (that are dissolved) are able to pass through the membrane. Here is an illustration of how ultrafiltration works.
UF Membrane Uses In Malaysia
Typically, UF membranes are used in industrial, household, and commercial contexts. Here are the in-depth elaborations of each use.
Ultrafiltration Industrial Uses
For a long time, Ultrafiltration has been used to remove particles to create potable water (potable water is drinking water). It can be used as secondary and tertiary filtration processes in various types of systems such as water treatment plants.
UF membrane filters are also widely used in protein concentration processes. UF is able to provide a concentration level that is 30x better than the traditional method.
Many businesses are starting to have a preference for ultrafiltration rather than traditional ones. However, there are pros and cons
Pros
- Minimal chemicals are needed in the process
- High water filtration quality
- Space Saving (Compact Size)
- Overqualifying the global standards of clean water
- High Efficiency (Energy)
Cons
- High Cost (Purchasing + Maintenance Costs)
- Membrane Fouling
- Pretreatment needed (Extra Costs)
In PureGen Water, we do provide bespoke and customized UF Membrane Filter Systems such as Scinor Filtration Systems. We are proud to say that we are an official partner of Scinor and we will provide customizations and installations for Scinor products in Malaysia.
Ultrafiltration Household or Commercial Uses
Ultrafiltration used to be an industry-specific technology, but now it has been commercialized and accessible to anyone in various forms such as under-sink water filters or outdoor UF water filters. This means that hospitals, condominiums, restaurants, or even landed homes are able to consume ultrafiltration-ed waters!
However, the same problem still persists – The dreaded high price tag. These ultrafiltration technologies require a substantial amount of cost in manufacturing and production.
In PureGen Water Sdn Bhd, we believe that ultrafiltration is affordable, which is why we have the PureGen Super Ultra Filter 2500SL (UF). It is the most affordable outdoor UF filter you will ever find in the market. Don’t worry, its low price does not compromise its quality of it, and it remains one of the popular choices in our product line!
Want an indoor water filter with ultrafiltration power? We got you covered with our Cleansui Series. It uses a hollow fiber membrane technology that filters out not just viruses and bacteria, but also weird odors and tastes.
Price Estimates
Heads up, the prices of UF membrane filters are not very friendly as they require an extensive amount of time and effort to manufacture. These are just merely estimates and prices might fluctuate.
The price estimates are as below :
Industrial (Scinor Filtration System)
The Scinor Filtration System consists of multiple UF membranes in a system. Depending on the quantity, the prices might vary.
| 1-4 UF Membranes | 5 & Above UF Membranes | |
| Scinor UF Systems Industrial Use | Est RM 2,500+ per unit | Est RM 2,200 per units |
Household / Commercial
The prices given are according to the different variations of UF membrane filters available commercially for commercial or home use.
| UF Product Variation | Est Starting Price |
| Undersink | RM 1,800 |
| Table Top | RM 800 |
| Faucet | RM 200 |
| Outdoor | RM 1,500 |
Final Words
You might be really flustered because of all the choices. Don’t worry, fill up the form and we will happily provide a free consultation session, for both industrial and household uses.
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