​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Membrane types and applications​

The heart in any membrane filtration process is the membrane itself, and choosing the best membrane for a given process is often a complex task. Membrane type, plant design and processing parameters should be carefully matched to meet the desired performance and cost-efficiency of the overall process. 

Tetra Pak is one of the world's largest providers of membranes for dairy applications, and we offer supply and replacement of membranes and all types of spare parts for membrane filtration systems.

After-sales and replacement membranes.​

 

​Membrane material​​​

​Type

​Typical application (products)

​Polymer

 


Spiral-wound


WPC/WPI, MPC/MPI, MCC, DWP, lactose free milk​, fromage frais,  dairy- and plant-based ingredients​, coconut water, egg whites, water recovery
 

Plate & Frame

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Cream cheese, greek yoghurt, labneh​, skyr, quark

​Ceramic

​Tubular

ESL milk, greek yoghurt, dairy- and plant-based ingredients, coconut water​

Polymer Spiral-wound

Features

The SW membrane element is a unique design, where a large membrane area is wound into a compact element. A number of membrane elements are fitted into a stainless steel housing to form a module, and a number of modules are built into a plant.

Benefits
  • Low cost
  • Compact design
  • Cost-effective processing economy
  • Offers a wide range of applications for the dairy industry
Membrane types

Polymer Plate & Frame

Features

In Plate & Frame systems, membranes are laid on top of a plate-like structure, which in turn are mounted on PSO support plates. Used for UF of highly viscous products.

Benefits
  • Handles high viscosity products
  • Highly defined flow dynamics
  • High temperature resistance
  • Possibility of isolation of individual membranes
  • High configuration versatility
Membrane types

Ceramic Tubular

Features

  • Ceramic membrane and support structure
  • Specific accurate pore size
  • 3 and 4 mm diameter flow channels
Benefits
  • Chemical and temperature resistant for easy CIP, excellent hygienic properties
  • Durable for long membrane life
  • High temperature resistance
  • Sanitizable
  • Defined flow conditions
Membrane types