Lear Corporation
PILLAR STITCH - PERMEATE CARRIER

Abstract:

A permeate carrier for reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, or microfiltration systems is provided. The permeate carrier includes a tricot knitted fabric sheet which includes synthetic yarns knitted into pillars formed by a 1-0, 0-1 lapping pattern or a 0-1, 1-0 lapping pattern and cross ribs formed by a 2-3, 1-0 lapping or a 1-0, 2-3 lapping pattern. The permeate carrier is configured for placement between adjacent filter membranes in a water filtration system.