Toray TMH20A-440C Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element
Toray's reverse osmosis elements use cross-linked fully aromatic polyamide composite membrane, manufactured under ISO 9001 for consistent quality and long membrane life. The TMH20A-440C is built for reliable performance in brackish and industrial water treatment.
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Performance Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toray Industries |
| Series | TMHA Series |
| Element Size | 8040 |
| Membrane Type | Cross-linked fully aromatic polyamide composite |
| Active Membrane Area | 440 ft² (41 m²) |
| Nominal Salt Rejection | 99.3% |
| Minimum Salt Rejection | 99.0% |
| Product Flow Rate | 12,100 gpd (45.7 m³/d) |
| Minimum Product Flow | 9,700 gpd (36.7 m³/d) |
| Feed Spacer | 28 mil |
| Shipping Weight | ~40 lbs (boxed) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 10" × 44" × 10" (boxed W × L × D) |
| HS Code (Tariff) | 8421.21.0000 — water filtering/purifying apparatus |
Operating & Limiting Conditions
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 365 psi (2.5 MPa) |
| Maximum Feed Temperature | 113 °F (45°C) |
| Maximum Feed Water SDI | 5 |
| Free Chlorine Tolerance | Not detectable |
| pH Range — Continuous | 2–11 |
| pH Range — Cleaning | 1–12 |
| Max Pressure Drop / Element | 15 psi (0.10 MPa) |
| Max Pressure Drop / Vessel | 50 psi (0.34 MPa) |
Physical Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 40 in. (1,016 mm) |
| Diameter | 7.9 in. (201 mm) |
| Permeate Tube | 1.125 in. (29 mm) |
| Fits Pressure Vessel | nominal 8-inch I.D. |
Performance based on Toray standard test conditions: Feed water pressure 100 psi (0.69 MPa); Feed water temperature 77 °F (25°C); Feed water concentration 500 mg/L as NaCl; Recovery rate 15%; Feed water pH 7. Individual element flow may vary. Reference: official Toray (water.toray) Product Data Sheet.
Typical Applications
- Municipal drinking water
- Industrial process water
- Water reuse
- Brackish water purification
- Industrial process and boiler feed water
- Water demineralization
- Cooling tower make-up
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Toray TMH20A-440C?
A 8040 brackish water reverse osmosis membrane element from Toray Industries, producing up to 12,100 gpd (45.7 m³/d) at 99.3% nominal salt rejection.
What is the product flow rate?
Up to 12,100 gpd (45.7 m³/d) at Toray standard test conditions (Feed water pressure 100 psi (0.69 MPa); Feed water temperature 77 °F (25°C); Feed water concentration 500 mg/L as NaCl; Recovery rate 15%; Feed water pH 7).
What salt rejection does it achieve?
99.3% nominal, 99.0% minimum.
What pressure vessel does it fit?
A nominal 8-inch I.D. RO pressure vessel.
What is the price of the TMH20A-440C?
Contact ForeverPure at 408-969-2688 or sales@foreverpureplace.com for current pricing and availability.
