I've been talking a lot about the traditional filters, those filters that attach to something, are part of something, are high tech, sterile, or so many other types of filters. However there's another filter that I'd like to add to my blog; Knitted Tubing.
Although knitted tubing may be part of the many other filters, such as the covering on pleated filters, it it one of those very simple designs that are completely versatile and inexpensive. Also called stockinette, knitted tubing can make your more advanced filters last longer by catching the large particles before they get to the fine filtration.
But that's not it! Here are some examples of other knitted tubing uses:
Chemical - chemical manufacturers use tubing to purify product throughout process
- Fire Safety - flame retardant sleeves and cuffs as protective layers
- Medical - non-sterile utility items
- Filtration - filter bags, filter tubing, and filter covers
- Paint - manufacturers use long filter bags to remove paint particulate before packaging
- Paint spray booths - protective sleeve, cap, or skin cover
- Manufacturing plants - use abrasion resistant sleeves to protect employees
- Construction - use wide tubing to filter solids out of run-off
- Automotive After Market - to protect parts in transit
