PATENTED
5-10 µm
Microfiber
Polyamide (PA) with Silver Particles
R+F Bioactive 5 Micron Microfiber Pile Filter Cloth
PATENTED — Silver particle technology for biofouling reduction
The R+F Bioactive 5 Micron Microfiber Pile Filter Cloth represents a significant advancement in pile cloth filtration. This PATENTED technology integrates silver particles directly into the microfiber structure, providing continuous biofouling reduction without chemical treatment. With a filtration grade of 5-10µm, it delivers significantly enhanced particle removal compared to standard media — making it the ideal choice for demanding phosphorus removal and advanced tertiary treatment.
Download Fact SheetTechnical Specifications
Filtration Grade
5-10 µm
Fiber Type
Microfiber
Material
Polyamide (PA) with Silver Particles
Application
Advanced Tertiary / 4th Treatment Stage
TSS Removal
< 2 mg/L achievable
Biofouling Protection
Integrated silver particles (patented)
Chemical Cleaning
Not required
Service Life
≥ 4 years
Applications
- Advanced phosphorus removal (<0.1 mg/L TP)
- Fourth treatment stage (micropollutant pre-filtration)
- Microplastic removal
- High-quality effluent for water reuse
- Sensitive receiving water protection
- Pre-treatment for membrane filtration
- Retrofit upgrades for existing pile cloth systems
Key Benefits
- PATENTED silver particle technology — unique market differentiator
- Continuous biofouling prevention without chemicals
- Minimized fouling potential
- Superior filtration performance (5µm)
- Extended backwash intervals
- High solids loading capacity
- Excellent backwash capability through 3D pile structure
- Reduced operational costs through lower chemical usage
- Service life ≥ 4 years
- Compatible with standard pile cloth filter housings