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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.

        Product Specifications

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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