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Porous Plastic Sheets 

Meet Your Needs with Our Wide Range of Porous Plastic Sheets

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.

Polyethylene (PE) Sheets 

The below sintered PE sheets are manufactured in Europe but are able to be shipped globally.

Part Number     Hydrophobicity   Thickness (mm)    Pore Size (µm)   W x L (m) 
XS-96193  Hydrophobic 0.6  7-12  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49003  Hydrophobic   0.6  20-60  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49033  Hydrophobic 0.6  40-100  0.9 x  1.0
XS-96192  Hydrophobic  1.0  7-12  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49002  Hydrophobic 1.0  20-60  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49032  Hydrophobic 1.0  40-100  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49132  Hydrophobic 1.0  80-150  0.9 x  1.0
XS-96190  Hydrophobic 1.5  7-12  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49000  Hydrophobic   1.5  20-60  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49030  Hydrophobic 1.5  50-90  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49130  Hydrophobic  1.5  80-130  0.9 x  1.0
XS-96191  Hydrophobic  2.0  7-12  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49001  Hydrophobic   2.0  20-60  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49031  Hydrophobic  2.0  40-100  0.9 x  1.0
XS-49131  Hydrophobic   2.0  80-130  0.9 x  1.0
XS-99480  Hydrophobic 3.0  7-12 0.9 x  1.0
XS-49010  Hydrophobic 3.0  20-60 0.9 x  1.0
XS-49040  Hydrophobic 3.0  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49060  Hydrophobic  3.0  80-130   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49020  Hydrophobic   5.0  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49050  Hydrophobic   5.0  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49070  Hydrophobic  5.0  80-130   0.9 x  1.0
XS-82593  Hydrophilic   0.6  7-12   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48973  Hydrophilic 0.6  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48993  Hydrophilic 0.6  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-82592  Hydrophilic  1.0  7-12   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48972  Hydrophilic   1.0  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48992  Hydrophilic   1.0  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49162  Hydrophilic 1.0  80-150    0.9 x  1.0
XS-8259  Hydrophilic   1.5  7-12   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48970  Hydrophilic 1.5  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48990  Hydrophilic 1.5  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49160  Hydrophilic  1.5  80-130   0.9 x  1.0
XS-82591  Hydrophilic  2.0  7-12   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48971  Hydrophilic 2.0  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48991  Hydrophilic 2.0  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49161  Hydrophilic  2.0  80-130   0.9 x  1.0
XS-82594  Hydrophilic 3.0  7-12   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48980  Hydrophilic 3.0  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-47410  Hydrophilic 3.0  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-47440  Hydrophilic  3.0  80-130    0.9 x  1.0
XS-48930  Hydrophilic  5.0  20-60   0.9 x  1.0
XS-48940  Hydrophilic 5.0  40-100   0.9 x  1.0
XS-49170  Hydrophilic 5.0  80-130   0.9 x  1.0

 

 

Polyethylene (PE) Sheets (US) 

The below sintered PE sheets are manufactured in the USA but are able to be shipped globally.

Part Number     Hydrophobicity    Thickness (in)   Pore Size (µm)  W x L (in)
X-41210 Hydrophilic .025″ 60-120 12.5″ roll
X-4588 Hydrophilic .024″ 75-110 12.5″ x 1200′
X-4711 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 50-120 42” x 44”
X-4712 Hydrophilic 1/8″ 50-120 42″ x 44″
X-4741 Hydrophilic 1/8″ 50-90 42″ x 44″
X-4744 Hydrophilic 1/8″ 90-170 42″ x 44″
X-4774 Hydrophobic .095″ 80-120 42″ x 44″
X-4894 Hydrophilic 1/4″ 50-90 42″ x 44″
X-4896 Hydrophobic .035″ 55-120 42″ x 44″
X-4897 Hydrophilic 1/16″ 15-50 42″ x 44″
X-4898 Hydrophilic 1/8″ 15-50 42″ x 44″
X-4899 Hydrophilic 1/16″ 50-90 42″ x 44″
X-4900 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 15-45 42″ x 44″
X-4901 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 15-45 42″ x 44″
X-4902 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 15-45 42″ x 44″
X-4903 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 50-90 42″ x 44″
X-4904 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 50-90 42″ x 44″
X-4905 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 50-90 42″ x 44″
X-4906 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 90-130 42″ x 44″
X-4907 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 90-160 42″ x 44″
X-4913 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 90-160 42″ x 44″
X-4917 Hydrophilic 1/4″ 90-160 42″ x 44″
X-4920 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 15-45 42″ x 44″
X-4925 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 15-45 42″ x 44″
X-4930 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 15-45 42″ x 44″
X-7744 Hydrophobic .025″ 7-12 36″ x44″
X-9619 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 7-12 36″ x44″
X-9948 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 7-12 42″ x  44″

 

Polypropylene (PP) Sheets (US)

The below sintered PP sheets are manufactured in the USA but are able to be shipped globally.

Part Number     Hydrophobicity    Thickness (in)    Pore Size  (µm)  W x L (in)
X-102074 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 100-175 42″ x 76.5″
X-4107 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 140-200 42″ x 44″
X-4908 Hydrophobic 1/16″ 100-175 42″ x 44″
X-4909 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 100-175 42″ x 44″
X-4910 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 100-175 42″ x 44″
X-4911 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 125-195 42″ x 44″
X-4912 Hydrophobic 1/4″ 125-195 42″ x 44″
X-7757 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 100-175 42.75″ x 63.5
X-7758 Hydrophobic 1/8″ 100-175 42.75″ x 76.5

Porous Fiber Sheets

Porex porous fiber sheets are available to ship globally out of Europe.

Item Length (mm) Width (mm) Thickness (mm) Density g/cm3
442116 640 181 0.50 0.100
442117 640 181 0.50 0.200
442118 640 181 0.50 0.300
442119 640 181 1.00 0.100
442120 640 181 1.00 0.200
442121 640 181 1.00 0.300
442122 640 181 1.50 0.100
442123 640 181 1.50 0.200
442124 640 181 1.50 0.300
442125 640 181 1.60 0.400
442126 640 181 2.00 0.100
442127 640 181 2.00 0.150
442128 640 181 2.00 0.200
442129 640 181 2.00 0.300
442130 640 181 2.50 0.100
442131 640 181 2.50 0.200
442132 640 181 2.50 0.300
442133 640 181 3.00 0.100
442134 640 181 3.00 0.200
442135 640 181 3.00 0.300
442136 640 181 5.00 0.100
442137 640 181 5.00 0.200
442138 640 181 5.00 0.300
442139 640 181 10.00 0.100
442140 640 181 10.00 0.200
442141 640 181 10.00 0.300
442142 640 181 12.00 0.100
442143 640 181 12.00 0.200
442144 640 181 12.00 0.300

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 
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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