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To: scion who wrote (106)	2/26/2004 10:15:20 AM
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Every day, Donaldson makes tens of thousands of square meters of electrospun nanofiber filter media using several production machines. tinyurl.com Donaldson has research, pilot and production capabilities to support co-development projects. Q6: How are the nanofibers made? Donaldson makes nanofibers using proprietary electrospinning processes that have been developed and enhanced since the 1970’s. Every day, Donaldson makes tens of thousands of square meters of electrospun nanofiber filter media using several production machines. Q7: Are nanofibers patented? Yes, Donaldson’s nanofiber technologies are patented and patent pending in the U.S. and around the world. Q8: I didn’t know that Donaldson manufactured filter media. Isn’t Donaldson Company primarily a filter systems manufacturer? Yes, but … Filter media is the heart of any filtration system. Donaldson maintains a leadership position in filtration technology research and development. In cases like nanofiber products and Tetratex® PTFE membranes, we have developed proprietary filter media for some of the world’s most demanding filtration applications. This filter media technology differentiates Donaldson’s filtration systems from others that use commodity filter media. We also sell our proprietary nanofiber media and Tetratex® PTFE membranes for other applications where Donaldson doesn’t provide complete filtration systems. Q9: What new applications exist for nanofibers? Donaldson is forming technical and commercial relationships to develop and market nanofiber technology for a wide range of new applications, including HVAC and liquid filtration, highly permeable barrier fabrics, ultra-lightweight non-wovens applications, and as an enabling technology platform for in applications in medical, drug delivery and rheology modification. As the field of nanoscale materials and nanotechnology advance, several additional uses for nanofibers will emerge. Donaldson has research, pilot and production capabilities to support co-development projects. Contact us with your ideas for new nanofiber applications. ragingbull.lycos.com