Discover the Versatility of Porex’s Porous Plastic Sheets
Porex offers a comprehensive selection of porous plastic sheets using both our sintered plastic and bonded fiber technologies. Sheets are available in various materials, thicknesses, sizes, and pore sizes, making them suitable for a wide range of industries, including healthcare, industrial, electronics, and consumer goods. Available in both standard and customizable options depending on order quantity, our products are designed to meet your specific specifications.
Our porous plastic sheets are available in both hydrophobic and hydrophilic options, providing adaptability for various applications. These sheets can be easily converted through processes like die-cutting, digital knife-cutting, and rotary die-cutting. This adaptability ensures that our porous plastic sheets can meet your specific needs, no matter how unique they may be.
Porous Plastic Sheet Options
Porex manufactures sintered polyethylene (PE), sintered polypropylene (PP), and porous fiber sheets in multiple global locations and ships around the world. The below tables show various standard options manufactured in both Europe and the United States, but all options are available to ship globally. If you are looking for PTFE sheets, please check out our PTFE membranes page.
Conversion and Assembly Options
When it comes to converting our sintered polymer or bonded fiber sheets, many options are available to suit your specific needs. Porex has a network of preferred converters who are equipped to assist with both large and small projects. These converters have the expertise to guide you through the conversion process and stock some of our products for added convenience.
Converting & Assembly Method | Sintered PE/PP | Bonded Fiber |
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Die cutting | Yes | Yes |
Digital knife cutting | Yes | Yes |
Rotary die cutting | Yes | No |
Slitting | No | Yes |
Overmolding/injection molding | No | No |
Laminating | Yes | Yes |
Thermal and ultrasonic welding | Yes | Yes |
Press Fit | Yes | Yes |
Adhesive bonding | Yes | Yes |
Compression seal | No | No |
In addition to standard items, products may be customized to meet specific geometrical and performance requirements, including high temperature performance, custom air-flows, custom materials and dimensions.
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