The technology was born out of demanding Chemical Defense applications and patented under US 5,486,410 and many other US and foreign patents. The core technology uses bi-component fibers to build a stable, robust fibrous structure. No adhesive is used. Functional particles, such as activated carbon, zeolites, ion exchange agents, and many others are arranged in a three-dimensionally spaced configuration within the fibrous structure with controlled, tortuous void space. Functional particles are secured, yet fully accessible.
Maximum accessibility is optimized with fluid flow through the material.
The pictures at the right show the distribution of particles within the fibrous structure and the bond between fiber and particle. AQF Media for filters is pleatable yet stiff, and has minimal dust shedding. CPS Technology excels where space is limited and pressure drop must be minimized. Many different physical forms, coupled with multiple active materials provide design flexibility for different applications. Filters with AQF media are used for the removal of molecular contamination from fluid streams.