Where it fits
Nylon membrane discs are mainly an analytical preparation tool: HPLC samples and mobile phases must have particulates removed before they reach the column, otherwise the column inlet gradually blocks and back pressure climbs. They are also used in diagnostic kit manufacturing and gene probe work, where the membrane binding affinity for nucleic acids is exactly the property required.
Key characteristics
Nylon-6 is naturally hydrophilic, so aqueous, alcohol and most organic solvent samples filter without any pre-wetting — mount the disc in the holder and go. One fewer wetting step is one fewer chance of carrying wetting fluid residue into the sample, which for work that depends on a clean baseline matters more than flow rate.
Two support options are offered: unsupported, and on a PET substrate. The PET support is structurally stronger and suits higher differential pressure or frequent handling, while the unsupported version favours flow rate.
Choosing between options
Choose a disc on wettability first and temperature second:
| Membrane | Wettability | Max temp | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon (this) | Hydrophilic; no pre-wetting | 80 °C | HPLC preparation, aqueous and alcohols, diagnostic kits |
| PTFE | Hydrophobic; aqueous needs pre-wetting | 250 °C | Gas and vent sterilisation, aerosol sampling, aggressive solvents |
Operation & change-out
Use directly with no pre-wetting. Being hydrophilic it also wets with water for a bubble point test, which makes integrity checking simpler than on a hydrophobic membrane. Temperature ceiling is 80 °C.

