The rising demand for efficient and sustainable filtration solutions is driving significant growth in the global industrial filtration market in the coming years. Within this sector, analysts expect the air-oil separator market to expand at an annual growth rate of over 5% throughout the next decade.
Air-oil separators play a critical role in various industries, including compressors, vacuum pumps, and oil and gas systems. Companies like Ahlstrom are contributing to this growth by offering innovative filtration solutions that meet the increasing demand for sustainability and efficiency.
These separators effectively remove residual lubricating oil from air or gas, ensuring optimal equipment performance, extended lifespan, and reduced environmental emissions. Additionally, they facilitate the recycling of lubricating oils, contributing to a more sustainable approach.
PFAS-Free Filtration Platform
To meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions, Ahlstrom, a global leader in innovative filtration technologies, has unveiled a groundbreaking PFAS-free filtration platform.
Designed specifically for air-oil separation applications, this new platform combines water-repellent properties with high performance, offering a sustainable alternative for filter manufacturers facing stringent regulatory and performance requirements.
Advanced Technology for Enhanced Filtration
The air-oil separation market requires materials that can efficiently separate fine oil and water aerosols from air streams. These materials must achieve this without compromising filtration performance.
Ahlstrom’s PFAS-free materials address these challenges by utilizing advanced water-repellent properties that eliminate the need for fluorochemicals.
In multilayer filter structures, this innovation enhances the coalescing effect. It ensures the media remains stable and avoids increased wet pressure drops.
The stability preserves filtration efficiency even in demanding operating conditions.
Ahlstrom supports these developments with a dedicated test bench. This enables collaboration with customers to develop and qualify high-performance, multi-layer air-oil separation solutions.
Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
“Our new PFAS-free solution underscores our commitment to innovating sustainable solutions,” said Tamara Quatrano. She is the Vice President of R&D and Product Development at Filtration.
Quatrano added, “We are proud to support the transition to environmentally responsible alternatives without compromising performance. By collaborating closely with our customers’ R&D teams, we continue to optimize PFAS-free filtration media.”
Ready for Industrial Applications
The PFAS-free filtration media is now available through Ahlstrom’s glass microfiber production platform in Fabriano, Italy.
As per the press release, this innovative solution is designed for industrial applications. It reinforces Ahlstrom’s dedication to providing reliable, sustainable, and high-performance filtration options for diverse sectors.
