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        PCTE Hydrophobic 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.

        PCTE PVP-Free (Hydrophobic)

        GVS PCTE Membrane is also available as a hydrophobic membrane ideally suited for cellular assays, bioprocessing, and diagnostics.

        This membrane is not treated with PVP, so it retains its natural hydrophobicity.

        Other characteristics and specifications are similar to those of the PCTE membrane.

        Product Specifications

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        Properties

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

        Features & Benefits

        • 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;
        • Resist 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
        140°C (284°F)
        Autoclavable
        Yes
        Compatibility
        Broad sealing compatibility, including ultrasonic, heat, radio frequency and insert molding

        Applications

        • Cellular assays
        • Tissue culture
        • Chemotaxis
        • Diagnostics

        Product Variants

        Multiple versions of PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Membrane are available.

        Product Variants

        55 available results

        1. 3029947
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          10
          Bubble Point
          20psi; 1.3bar
        2. 3059305
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          2.5
          Bubble Point
          30psi; 2bar
        3. 3059306
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          2.5
          Bubble Point
          30psi; 2bar
        4. 3059307
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.1µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          2.5
          Bubble Point
          30psi; 2bar
        5. 3059309
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          10
          Bubble Point
          20psi; 1.3bar
        6. 3059310
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          10
          Bubble Point
          20psi; 1.3bar
        7. 3059311
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.2µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          10
          Bubble Point
          20psi; 1.3bar
        8. 3059313
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.4
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          40
          Bubble Point
          11psi; 0.7bar
        9. 3059314
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.4
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          40
          Bubble Point
          11psi; 0.7bar
        10. 3059315
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.4
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          40
          Bubble Point
          11psi; 0.7bar
        11. 3059316
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.4µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.4
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          40
          Bubble Point
          11psi; 0.7bar
        12. 3059318
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.6
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          60
          Bubble Point
          9psi; 0.6bar
        13. 3059319
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.6
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          60
          Bubble Point
          9psi; 0.6bar
        14. 3059320
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.6
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          60
          Bubble Point
          9psi; 0.6bar
        15. 3059321
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.6µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.6
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          60
          Bubble Point
          9psi; 0.6bar
        16. 3059323
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.8µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          90
          Bubble Point
          7psi; 0.4bar
        17. 3059324
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.8µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          90
          Bubble Point
          7psi; 0.4bar
        18. 3059325
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.8µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          90
          Bubble Point
          7psi; 0.4bar
        19. 3059326
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 0.8µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          0.8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          90
          Bubble Point
          7psi; 0.4bar
        20. 3059328
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 1µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          130
          Bubble Point
          6psi; 0.4bar
        21. 3059329
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 1µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          130
          Bubble Point
          6psi; 0.4bar
        22. 3059330
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 1µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          130
          Bubble Point
          6psi; 0.4bar
        23. 3059331
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 1µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          1
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          130
          Bubble Point
          6psi; 0.4bar
        24. 3059333
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 2µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          200
          Bubble Point
          3psi; 0.2bar
        25. 3059334
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 2µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          200
          Bubble Point
          3psi; 0.2bar
        26. 3059335
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 2µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          200
          Bubble Point
          3psi; 0.2bar
        27. 3059336
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 2µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          2
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          200
          Bubble Point
          3psi; 0.2bar
        28. 3059338
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 3µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          3
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          440
          Bubble Point
          2psi; 0.1bar
        29. 3059339
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 3µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          3
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          440
          Bubble Point
          2psi; 0.1bar
        30. 3059340
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 3µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          3
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          440
          Bubble Point
          2psi; 0.1bar
        31. 3059341
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 3µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          3
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          440
          Bubble Point
          2psi; 0.1bar
        32. 3059342
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 5µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          5
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          700
          Bubble Point
          1.2psi; 0.08bar
        33. 3059343
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 5µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          5
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          700
          Bubble Point
          1.2psi; 0.08bar
        34. 3059344
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 5µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          5
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          700
          Bubble Point
          1.2psi; 0.08bar
        35. 3059345
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 5µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          5
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          700
          Bubble Point
          1.2psi; 0.08bar
        36. 3059346
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1000
          Bubble Point
          0.7psi; 0.7bar
        37. 3059347
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1000
          Bubble Point
          0.7psi; 0.7bar
        38. 3059348
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1000
          Bubble Point
          0.7psi; 0.7bar
        39. 3059349
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 8µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          8
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1000
          Bubble Point
          0.7psi; 0.7bar
        40. 3059351
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          10
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1150
          Bubble Point
          0.5psi; 0.03bar
        41. 3059352
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          10
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1150
          Bubble Point
          0.5psi; 0.03bar
        42. 3059353
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          10
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1150
          Bubble Point
          0.5psi; 0.03bar
        43. 3059354
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 10µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          10
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1150
          Bubble Point
          0.5psi; 0.03bar
        44. 3059356
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          12
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1250
          Bubble Point
          0.4psi; 0.02bar
        45. 3059357
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          12
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1250
          Bubble Point
          0.4psi; 0.02bar
        46. 3059358
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          12
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1250
          Bubble Point
          0.4psi; 0.02bar
        47. 3059359
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 12µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          12
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1250
          Bubble Point
          0.4psi; 0.02bar
        48. 3059361
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          14
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1400
          Bubble Point
          0.2psi; 0.01bar
        49. 3059362
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          14
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1400
          Bubble Point
          0.2psi; 0.01bar
        50. 3059363
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          14
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1400
          Bubble Point
          0.2psi; 0.01bar
        51. 3059364
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 14µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          14
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
          Water Flow Rates (ml/min/cm²)
          1400
          Bubble Point
          0.2psi; 0.01bar
        52. 3059366
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 13'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          20
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          13'' (33cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
        53. 3059367
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 12'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          20
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          12'' (30.5cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
        54. 3059368
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 10'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          20
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          10'' (25.4cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650
        55. 3059369
          PCTE Hydrophobic Track Etched Roll Membrane, Pore Size 20µm, Width 6'', Length 650ft
          Pore size (µm)
          20
          Thickness (µm)
          5-12
          Width
          6'' (15.2cm)
          Lenght (ft)
          650