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	Kuss Releases StrataPore™ High Capacity Gradient Density Depth Media for Automotive Fuel Applications
	18 JUL 06 -- Kuss Filtration, global manufacturer of specialty fuel filtration products for the automotive market, has again responded to customer needs by developing a fuel filter media tailored to survive in high contamination fuel tank environments and "dirty" fuel regions found around the globe. Kuss™ recent release of StrataPore™ High Capacity Gradient Density (HCGD) media provides the fuel system with optimal filter dirt-holding capacity. This performance level provides increased fuel filter, pump and system life. "HCGD media tailors filter media efficiency to optimal system requirements for high contamination fuel environments," said Julie Graber, Senior Product Development Engineer for Kuss. "This approach focuses on system balance and permits the capture of dirt particles in stages in order to realize full system component potential." StrataPore™ HCGD is the latest offering in Kuss™ array of evolutionary fuel system media. Modifications were made to Kuss™ current industry standard filter media, StrataPore™ Gradient Density, by optimizing the distribution of the layered depth media to achieve the necessary filter life in challenging fuel regions. HCGD is currently being introduced globally and replacing standard woven media filters on many automotive applications. High Capacity Gradient Density Depth Media joins Kuss™ palette of medias, including Gradient Density (GD) and High Efficiency Gradient Density (HEGD) depth media. Another addition to this list is a patent pending media derivative tailored for use in alternative fuels and high alcohol and water based fuels. The following test data prove the performance superiority of these three specialty depth medias: Filter Test Data . Gradient Density Depth Media High Capacity Gradient Density Depth Media High Efficiency Gradient Density Depth Media Test Peformed . . . Apparent Dirt Capacity, in grams 3.32 6.00 1.49 Pressure Differential, in millibars 0.274 0.229 1.32 Efficiency, 98% nominal, in microns 35 68 15 Frazier Airflow @ 0.5" water, in cfm 90 260 35 *All tests except the Frazier Airflow conducted with Stoddard solvent (Viscor 4264V-96) at 160 liters per hour. Capacity and pressure data based on a square filter with 12.6 sq cm of media area. Capacity and Efficiency Tests were conducted using ISO Coarse test dust. Capacity Test conducted to 37.2 kPa net pressure termination. Kuss is a division of Cummins Filtration. For more information on Kuss products, call Customer Assistance at 1-800-252-5877 or 1-419-425-7218.