Ahlstrom Introduces PFAS-Free Filtration Platform for Sustainable Air-Oil Separation Solutions

Ahlstrom Introduces PFAS-Free Filtration Platform for Sustainable Air-Oil Separation Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The global industrial filtration market is experiencing significant growth, with the air-oil separator sector projected to grow at over 5% annually over the next decade. These separators are critical in applications such as compressors and vacuum pumps, where they remove lubricating oil to enhance machinery performance and reduce environmental impact. Ahlstrom has introduced a PFAS-free filtration platform with water-repellent properties, specifically designed for air-oil separation. This sustainable solution offers improved durability and performance without compromising on efficiency, addressing growing environmental concerns. Ahlstrom’s PFAS-free materials are now available through its glass microfiber production facility in Italy.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 6-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The global industrial filtration market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing need for more efficient and sustainable filtration technologies. Within this expanding sector, the air-oil separator market is set to grow steadily, with an annual growth rate of over 5% projected for the next decade. Air-oil separators are essential components in compressors, vacuum pumps, and oil and gas systems, where they remove residual lubricating oil to enhance machinery performance and ensure impurity-free, high-quality final products. These separators are critical across industries, improving equipment longevity, aiding in oil recycling, safeguarding machinery, and reducing environmental emissions.

In response to this growing demand for effective filtration solutions, Ahlstrom, a global leader in innovative filtration technologies, is proud to launch a groundbreaking PFAS-free filtration platform specifically tailored for air-oil separation applications. This new solution offers filter manufacturers an eco-friendly alternative that meets rigorous regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional performance, durability, and reliability.

The air-oil separation market requires advanced materials that can efficiently separate fine oil and water aerosols from air streams while maintaining excellent filtration performance. Water-repellent treatments applied to multi-layer filter media enhance the coalescing effect, ensuring that the media remains stable and efficient, even under high-pressure conditions. Traditionally, these performance needs were addressed using PFAS-based technologies. However, Ahlstrom’s new PFAS-free filtration media eliminates the need for fluorochemicals while providing water-repellent properties that ensure consistent, robust performance in demanding environments. The company’s dedicated test bench supports the development and qualification of these innovative filtration solutions in close collaboration with customers.

“We are proud to introduce our PFAS-free filtration solution as part of our commitment to delivering sustainable technologies that drive the transition toward environmentally responsible alternatives without compromising performance,” says Tamara Quatrano, Vice President of R&D and Product Development, Filtration. “We are actively working with our customers’ R&D teams to refine and optimize these PFAS-free filtration media.”

Ahlstrom’s PFAS-free filtration media is now available through its glass microfiber production facility in Fabriano, Italy, and is designed for use across a wide range of industrial applications and sectors.

Ahlstrom in brief  
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more www.ahlstrom.com

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Katja Ollila
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katja.ollila@ahlstrom.com

SOURCE: Ahlstrom