Alumina Tubular Ceramic Membrane

Alumina Tubular Ceramic Membrane is manufactured from high-purity alumina through high-temperature sintering to form a robust asymmetric multi-layer structure consisting of a porous support layer, transition layer, and separation layer. Designed for crossflow filtration, it provides stable solid-liquid separation, concentration, clarification, and purification under demanding operating conditions.

Compared with conventional polymer membranes, alumina ceramic membranes offer superior mechanical strength, excellent chemical resistance, high-temperature stability, and a significantly longer service life. They are widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, food and beverage processing, chemical production, water treatment, and industrial wastewater recycling.

• High filtration accuracy with uniform pore size distribution
• Excellent permeability for high processing efficiency
• Outstanding resistance to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents
• High mechanical strength and pressure resistance
• Excellent thermal stability up to 300°C
• Anti-fouling surface for longer cleaning intervals
• Compatible with high-pressure backwashing and chemical cleaning (CIP)
• Long service life of 5–10 years under proper operating conditions
• Available in multiple pore sizes, channel configurations, and dimensions
• Suitable for continuous crossflow filtration systems

The membrane operates using inside-out crossflow filtration.

Feed liquid flows through the inner channels of the ceramic membrane at high velocity. Small molecules and solvent pass through the membrane layer as permeate, while suspended solids, bacteria, proteins, colloids, and other larger particles are retained inside the channels and continuously concentrated.

The crossflow design minimizes membrane fouling and maintains stable filtration performance during long-term operation.

• Single Channel
• 3 Channels
• 7 Channels
• 19 Channels
• 37 Channels
• 61 Channels

• 100 mm
• 250 mm
• 500 mm
• 1000 mm
• 1200 mm

Custom dimensions are available upon request.

The precisely controlled pore structure enables efficient separation of suspended solids, bacteria, colloids, proteins, emulsified oil, and other contaminants while maintaining high permeate flux.

The inorganic ceramic structure maintains stable performance in strong acidic, alkaline, oxidizing, and solvent environments where polymer membranes often fail.

The rigid ceramic body withstands high operating pressure, backwashing, and abrasive feed streams, making it suitable for continuous industrial applications.

The membrane can be regenerated repeatedly through chemical cleaning or high-pressure backwashing, reducing replacement frequency and lowering total operating costs.

Unlike organic membranes, alumina ceramic membranes resist swelling, aging, and thermal deformation, ensuring reliable filtration performance over extended service periods.

• Pharmaceutical Filtration
• Fermentation Broth Clarification
• Antibiotic Production
• Enzyme Recovery
• Protein Concentration
• Fruit Juice Clarification
• Beverage Filtration
• Vinegar and Wine Processing
• Dairy Processing
• Chemical Filtration
• Catalyst Recovery
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment
• Oily Wastewater Treatment
• Mining Wastewater Recycling
• Process Water Purification

The alumina tubular ceramic membrane can be integrated into customized membrane housing systems.

• SUS304 Stainless Steel
• SS316L Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• PP
• UPVC

• 0.6 MPa
• 1.0 MPa
• 1.6 MPa
• Higher pressure available upon request

• Online CIP Cleaning
• High-Pressure Backwashing
• Custom Membrane Loading
• Complete Filtration Skid Integration

• High-purity alumina ceramic material
• Uniform membrane pore distribution
• Stable filtration performance
• Excellent chemical and thermal resistance
• High mechanical strength
• Long service life
• Customizable membrane dimensions and pore sizes
• Complete membrane module and filtration system solutions
• Technical support from laboratory testing to industrial-scale production

We provide complete engineering support, including:

• Membrane selection
• Process evaluation
• Pilot testing
• Customized membrane modules
• Filtration system design
• Installation guidance
• Commissioning assistance
• After-sales technical service