HYDRAcap®MAX60 Ultrafiltration Membrane for Metallurgical Water Treatment Hydranautics Equivalent

Product Introduction

HYDRAcap®MAX60 Ultrafiltration Membrane is a premium-grade module engineered to address the complex water filtration requirements in the metallurgical industry, providing an ideal replacement for Hydranautics’ original MAX60 membrane systems. Known for its ability to manage large volumes of high-turbidity water, this membrane offers advanced separation performance, mechanical durability, and stable operation under harsh industrial conditions.

Water treatment in metallurgical operations—such as steel, aluminum, and metal processing—often involves dealing with oily residues, suspended particles, metal hydroxides, and high concentrations of solids. The HYDRAcap®MAX60 equivalent is optimized to treat such challenging influents efficiently, enhancing water reuse, protecting downstream systems, and reducing regulatory risk.

Its hollow fiber PVDF membrane design ensures robust fouling resistance and consistent filtrate quality, even with fluctuating influent compositions. It is well-suited for integration into centralized treatment facilities or plant-level reuse systems, helping metallurgical plants move toward cleaner and more sustainable production.

Product Specifications

Application Areas

The HYDRAcap®MAX60 equivalent UF module is a powerful solution for metallurgical water treatment systems that require high solids loading capacity, minimal maintenance, and stable performance. It is widely applied in:

-Process Water Recycling: Filters cooling tower blowdown, rolling mill effluent, and rinsing water for reuse in the production cycle.

-Pre-treatment for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD): Removes bulk contaminants and solids before brine concentration and crystallization.

-Effluent Clarification: Enhances treated water quality before discharge or further treatment, ensuring compliance with strict discharge limits.

-Heavy Metal Removal Support: Works alongside chemical precipitation units to remove suspended solids and residual floc.

-Protection for RO and Ion Exchange Units: Serves as an upstream barrier, preventing scaling and fouling of sensitive downstream membranes.

Whether installed in new systems or retrofitted into existing plants, this membrane module supports operational efficiency, reduces sludge generation, and helps plants meet environmental and resource recovery goals.

FAQ

Q: Can the HYDRAcap®MAX60 equivalent be used in continuous operation?

A: Absolutely. It is built for industrial-scale systems and performs reliably under continuous duty cycles with regular backflushing and CIP.

Q: Does it require frequent cleaning in high-solid applications?

A: Thanks to its outside-in flow and strong fouling resistance, it has longer operational cycles between chemical cleanings compared to conventional UF membranes.