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            PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Membrane

            GVS Polycarbonate Track Etched (PCTE) Membrane is made from a thin polycarbonate film with precisely defined pores.

            It is ideally suited for use in cellular-based filtration assays as well as filtration applications where high purity is required.

            The membrane is produced through a two-step, proprietary manufacturing process that employs high-quality standards.

            In the first step, polycarbonate film is exposed to ion particles that pass through it.

            As the ions pass through the film, they create “tracks” where the polymer is damaged.

            The beamed film is then exposed to a chemical that etches out the tracks creating precise, cylindrical pores.

            Pore density is controlled by the number of tracks per unit area, and pore size is controlled by varying the temperature, strength and time of exposure to the etching solution.

            This unique process allows for increased control over pore size and density to ensure the physical properties of each membrane precisely fit your specifications. The resulting membrane is a thin, translucent polycarbonate film with a smooth, flat surface. All particles larger than the pore size are captured on its surface.

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            Properties

            To optimize the suitability of PCTE, we offer a variety of products with unique characteristics:

            • PVP Polyvinylpyrrolidone treated for a hydrophilic membrane 
            • AOX-certified for applications requiring extremely low extractables
            • Black-dyed membrane for staining applications
            • PVP-free for a hydrophobic membrane

            GVS PCTE Membrane is available in roll widths from 1/4 inch (0.63 cm) to 20 inches (50 cm) as well as in sheets and cut disks that can be customized to meet your application and size requirements.

            Features & Benefits

            (of all PCTE variations)

            • Absolute pore size and density allows for precise size separation
            • Direct thickness and pore size measurements provide accurate characteristics 
            • Smooth, thin, glass-like surface is suitable for microscopy and cellular applications
            • Superior strength allows for aggressive handling
            • Low protein binding ensures clean results
            • Resists chemical staining to ease microscopic visualization
            • Passes USP VI Class toxicity testing for use in medical devices 
            • low cytotoxicity offers biocompatibility

            Characteristics

            Membrane thickness
            5-12μm
            Maximum operation temperature
            284°F (140°C)
            Autoclavable
            Yes
            Broad sealing compatibility
            including ultrasonic, heat, radio frequency and insert molding

            Applications

            • see the single PCTE

            Product Variants

            Multiple versions of PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Membrane are available.

            Product Variants

            54 available results

            1. 1230457
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.2
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥10
              Bubble Point
              ≥20psi; ≥1.38bar
            2. 1234432
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.4
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥33
              Bubble Point
              ≥12psi; ≥0.83bar
            3. 1240068
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              12
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1250
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.4psi; ≥0.027bar
            4. 1268123
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.1
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥2.5
              Bubble Point
              ≥30psi; ≥2.07bar
            5. 1268124
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.2
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥10
              Bubble Point
              ≥20psi; ≥1.38bar
            6. 1268125
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.4
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥33
              Bubble Point
              ≥12psi; ≥0.83bar
            7. 3029942
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              12
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1250
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.4psi; ≥0.027bar
            8. 3029943
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              8
              Thickness (µm)
              7
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1000
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.7psi; ≥0.048bar
            9. 3029944
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 5µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              5
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥700
              Bubble Point
              ≥1.2psi; 0.08bar
            10. 3029945
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 3µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              3
              Thickness (µm)
              9
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥440
              Bubble Point
              ≥2psi; ≥0.137bar
            11. 3029946
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 1µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              1
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥130
              Bubble Point
              ≥6psi; ≥0.41bar
            12. 3059226
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.01µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.01
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            13. 3059227
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.01µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.01
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              12''(30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            14. 3059228
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.01µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.01
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            15. 3059229
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.01µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.01
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            16. 3059230
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.03µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.03
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            17. 3059231
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.03µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.03
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            18. 3059232
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.03µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.03
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            19. 3059234
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.05µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.05
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.4
              Bubble Point
              ≥50psi; ≥3.4bar
            20. 3059235
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.05µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.05
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.4
              Bubble Point
              ≥50psi; ≥3.4bar
            21. 3059236
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.05µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.05
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.4
              Bubble Point
              ≥50psi; ≥3.4bar
            22. 3059237
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.05µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.05
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              0.4
              Bubble Point
              50psi; 3.4bar
            23. 3059239
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.08µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.08
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.6
              Bubble Point
              ≥38psi; ≥2.62bar
            24. 3059240
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.08µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.08
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              12''(30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.6
              Bubble Point
              ≥38psi; ≥2.62bar
            25. 3059241
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.08µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.08
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.6
              Bubble Point
              ≥38psi; ≥2.62bar
            26. 3059242
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.08µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.08
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥0.6
              Bubble Point
              ≥38psi; ≥2.62bar
            27. 3059244
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.1
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥2.5
              Bubble Point
              ≥30psi; ≥2.07bar
            28. 3059245
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.1
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              12''(30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥2.5
              Bubble Point
              ≥30psi; ≥2.07bar
            29. 3059246
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.1
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥2.5
              Bubble Point
              ≥30psi; ≥2.07bar
            30. 3059248
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.2
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              12''(30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥10
              Bubble Point
              ≥20psi; ≥1.38bar
            31. 3059249
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.2
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥10
              Bubble Point
              ≥20psi; ≥1.38bar
            32. 3059251
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.4
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥33
              Bubble Point
              ≥12psi; ≥0.83bar
            33. 3059252
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.4
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥33
              Bubble Point
              ≥12psi; ≥0.83bar
            34. 3059254
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.6
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥60
              Bubble Point
              ≥9psi; ≥0.62bar
            35. 3059255
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.6
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥60
              Bubble Point
              ≥9psi; ≥0.62bar
            36. 3059256
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.6
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥60
              Bubble Point
              ≥9psi; ≥0.62bar
            37. 3059258
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.8µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.8
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥90
              Bubble Point
              ≥7psi; 0.48bar
            38. 3059259
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.8µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              0.8
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥90
              Bubble Point
              ≥7psi; 0.48bar
            39. 3059276
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 5µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              5
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥700
              Bubble Point
              ≥1.2psi; 0.08bar
            40. 3059279
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              8
              Thickness (µm)
              7
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1000
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.7psi; ≥0.048bar
            41. 3059280
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              8
              Thickness (µm)
              7
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1000
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.7psi; ≥0.048bar
            42. 3059282
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              10
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1150
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.5psi; ≥0.034bar
            43. 3059283
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              10
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1150
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.5psi; ≥0.034bar
            44. 3059284
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              10
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1150
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.5psi; ≥0.034bar
            45. 3059285
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              10
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1150
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.5psi; ≥0.034bar
            46. 3059287
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              12
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1250
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.4psi; ≥0.027bar
            47. 3059288
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              12
              Thickness (µm)
              8
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1250
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.4psi; ≥0.027bar
            48. 3059290
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              14
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1400
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.2psi; ≥0.013bar
            49. 3059291
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              14
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              12'' (30.5cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1400
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.2psi; ≥0.013bar
            50. 3059292
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              14
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1400
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.2psi; ≥0.013bar
            51. 3059293
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              14
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
              Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
              ≥1400
              Bubble Point
              ≥0.2psi; ≥0.013bar
            52. 3059295
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              20
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              13'' (33cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            53. 3059296
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              20
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              10'' (25.4cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650
            54. 3059297
              PCTE Hydrophilic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
              Pore size (µm)
              20
              Thickness (µm)
              10
              Width
              6'' (15.2cm)
              Lenght (ft)
              650

            PCTE AOX (Hydrophilic)

            GVS PCTE AOX-certified membrane is made from the same thin, microporous polycarbonate film that is the base for our standard PCTE products.

            AOX-certified membrane is further tested to provide a PCTE membrane with the level of trace volatile, chlorinated organics in the base film at or below 0.03μg/cm (or 0.15μg for a 25mm membrane) by EPA method 8010.

            It is ideally suited for use in groundwater and wastewater testing to determine the level of organic halides.

            Halide levels are often regulated and their presence is frequently used as a pollution indicator.

            Typical Applications

            • AOX-certified for halide measurement using regulated tests
            • Low levels of trace volatile, chlorinated organics eliminates interference with result

            Typical Applications

            • Groundwater testing
            • Wastewater testing 
            • Food and dairy testing 
            • Legionella testing 

            PCTE PVP-Treated (Hydrophilic)

            Typical Applications

            • General filtration
            • Removal of red blood cells from plasma
            • Flow control of reagents through assays
            • Precise filtration and prefiltration 
            • Fuel testing
            • Cytology
            • Microscopy

            PCTE Black (Hydrophilic)

            GVS PCTE Membrane is available with a black surface for staining applications.

            Treatment of GVS PCTE with a proprietary black dye makes this membrane appear dark gray.

            The membrane exhibits essentially no autofluorescence and is ideal for direct microscopy applications.

            Typical Applications

            • Epifluorescence
            • Observation of microorganisms
            • Direct counting of microorganisms
            • Water testing