3M Scotchpro Film Media Strips
3M Scotchpro Film Media Strips earns a best-in-class spot for polymer ribbon and film media by combining 3M's advanced adhesive and film engineering to deliver exceptional dimensional stability and low particulate generation on high-speed lines. Compared with the other offerings in this list it provides a lower total cost of ownership through reduced scrap and downtime, making it the economically smart choice for high-throughput converting and lamination applications.
Ultra-thin ninja
Easy-peel magic
Ultra-thin ninja
Easy-peel magic
Review Summary
"Buyers praise 3M Scotchpro Film Media Strips for consistent film quality, easy handling, and reliable adhesion in repeated use. Common complaints are higher cost and occasional supply shortages."
Precision cling
Thin, flexible polymer strips designed for surface sampling, masking, and light barrier applications
Precision cling
Thin, flexible polymer strips designed for surface sampling, masking, and light barrier applications
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
3M Scotchpro Film Media Strips earns a best-in-class spot for polymer ribbon and film media by combining 3M's advanced adhesive and film engineering to deliver exceptional dimensional stability and low particulate generation on high-speed lines. Compared with the other offerings in this list it provides a lower total cost of ownership through reduced scrap and downtime, making it the economically smart choice for high-throughput converting and lamination applications.
Ultra-thin ninja
Easy-peel magic
Precision cling
Thin, flexible polymer strips designed for surface sampling, masking, and light barrier applications
Good chemical resistance to common solvents and adhesives used in assembly and testing
Ultra-thin ninja
Easy-peel magic
Precision cling
Thin, flexible polymer strips designed for surface sampling, masking, and light barrier applications
Good chemical resistance to common solvents and adhesives used in assembly and testing
$50-120 USD
Purolite SST60 Polymer Ribbon
Purolite SST60 Polymer Ribbon is a market leader where chemical robustness and long in-service life are required, delivering strong tensile properties and resistance to degradation in demanding processing environments. While its upfront price can be higher than commodity films, SST60 typically reduces replacement frequency and lifecycle spend versus thinner film strips, making it attractive for installations that prioritize longevity over initial cost.
High-capacity titan
Chemistry champ
High-capacity titan
Chemistry champ
Review Summary
"Purolite SST60 Polymer Ribbon is reported to offer strong exchange capacity and good chemical stability with solid lifecycle performance. Some users note fouling in high-turbidity applications and a premium price point."
Long-life hero
High-capacity polymer ribbon engineered for industrial ion-exchange and separation tasks
Long-life hero
High-capacity polymer ribbon engineered for industrial ion-exchange and separation tasks
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Purolite SST60 Polymer Ribbon is a market leader where chemical robustness and long in-service life are required, delivering strong tensile properties and resistance to degradation in demanding processing environments. While its upfront price can be higher than commodity films, SST60 typically reduces replacement frequency and lifecycle spend versus thinner film strips, making it attractive for installations that prioritize longevity over initial cost.
High-capacity titan
Chemistry champ
Long-life hero
High-capacity polymer ribbon engineered for industrial ion-exchange and separation tasks
Uniform film structure provides consistent flow, low pressure drop, and predictable performance
High-capacity titan
Chemistry champ
Long-life hero
High-capacity polymer ribbon engineered for industrial ion-exchange and separation tasks
Uniform film structure provides consistent flow, low pressure drop, and predictable performance
$600-1,000 USD
Lanxess Lewatit MonoPlus TP260 Film
Lanxess Lewatit MonoPlus TP260 Film stands out for technical precision and uniformity, offering highly consistent film properties that suit critical polymer ribbon processes requiring tight tolerances. Its premium performance and predictability justify a higher capital expenditure compared with commodity resin-based films, and it outperforms several competitors on process reproducibility and fine-application yield.
Selective specialist
Stable performer
Selective specialist
Stable performer
Review Summary
"Lanxess Lewatit MonoPlus TP260 Film is consistently praised for stable performance and long service life in ion-exchange duties. A few users mention the need for careful regeneration protocols to maintain optimal capacity."
Quick-regeneration
Strong-base anion-exchange film offering high selectivity for target anions in process streams
Quick-regeneration
Strong-base anion-exchange film offering high selectivity for target anions in process streams
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Lanxess Lewatit MonoPlus TP260 Film stands out for technical precision and uniformity, offering highly consistent film properties that suit critical polymer ribbon processes requiring tight tolerances. Its premium performance and predictability justify a higher capital expenditure compared with commodity resin-based films, and it outperforms several competitors on process reproducibility and fine-application yield.
Selective specialist
Stable performer
Quick-regeneration
Strong-base anion-exchange film offering high selectivity for target anions in process streams
Excellent chemical and mechanical stability across wide pH and temperature ranges
Selective specialist
Stable performer
Quick-regeneration
Strong-base anion-exchange film offering high selectivity for target anions in process streams
Excellent chemical and mechanical stability across wide pH and temperature ranges
$400-800 USD
ResinTech SIR-700 Polymer Media
ResinTech SIR-700 Polymer Media is positioned as a value-oriented, engineered media that balances capacity, durability, and price for bulk polymer ribbon and film media applications. Compared to the higher-cost specialty films on this list, SIR-700 delivers strong performance per dollar and simpler replacement logistics, making it a preferred option for large-volume operations where marginal cost savings scale into significant financial advantage.
High-exchange ace
Rugged endurance
High-exchange ace
Rugged endurance
Review Summary
"ResinTech SIR-700 Polymer Media receives good marks for selectivity and performance in specialty separations. Some purchasers report variability in particle size and occasional shipping damage or fines."
Easy-regeneration
Macroporous strong-acid cation polymer media delivering high exchange capacity
Easy-regeneration
Macroporous strong-acid cation polymer media delivering high exchange capacity
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
ResinTech SIR-700 Polymer Media is positioned as a value-oriented, engineered media that balances capacity, durability, and price for bulk polymer ribbon and film media applications. Compared to the higher-cost specialty films on this list, SIR-700 delivers strong performance per dollar and simpler replacement logistics, making it a preferred option for large-volume operations where marginal cost savings scale into significant financial advantage.
High-exchange ace
Rugged endurance
Easy-regeneration
Macroporous strong-acid cation polymer media delivering high exchange capacity
Fast kinetics and low fouling tendency suited to hard-water and industrial feedwaters
High-exchange ace
Rugged endurance
Easy-regeneration
Macroporous strong-acid cation polymer media delivering high exchange capacity
Fast kinetics and low fouling tendency suited to hard-water and industrial feedwaters
$350-700 USD
Dow AMBERLITE PWA15 Film Cartridge
Dow AMBERLITE PWA15 Film Cartridge leverages Dow's established resin chemistry in a cartridgeized film format to provide reliable, easy-to-install media for industrial polymer ribbon and film applications. It offers broad compatibility and a mature supply chain that can reduce procurement risk relative to niche suppliers, and while its operating profile can be slightly less optimized for ultra-high-precision film processes, its predictable lifecycle and regeneration economics are advantageous for many cost-conscious users.
Cartridge-ready pro
Compact powerhouse
Cartridge-ready pro
Compact powerhouse
Review Summary
"Dow AMBERLITE PWA15 Film Cartridge is widely regarded as a market-leading cartridge with high capacity, durability, and predictable regeneration behavior. Primary downsides are its premium cost and limited distributor stock in some regions."
Low-maintenance charm
Premium polymer film cartridge engineered for high throughput and consistent ionic control
Low-maintenance charm
Premium polymer film cartridge engineered for high throughput and consistent ionic control
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Dow AMBERLITE PWA15 Film Cartridge leverages Dow's established resin chemistry in a cartridgeized film format to provide reliable, easy-to-install media for industrial polymer ribbon and film applications. It offers broad compatibility and a mature supply chain that can reduce procurement risk relative to niche suppliers, and while its operating profile can be slightly less optimized for ultra-high-precision film processes, its predictable lifecycle and regeneration economics are advantageous for many cost-conscious users.
Cartridge-ready pro
Compact powerhouse
Low-maintenance charm
Premium polymer film cartridge engineered for high throughput and consistent ionic control
Low leakage, tight specification tolerances, and sustained performance over long cycles
Cartridge-ready pro
Compact powerhouse
Low-maintenance charm
Premium polymer film cartridge engineered for high throughput and consistent ionic control
Low leakage, tight specification tolerances, and sustained performance over long cycles
$900-1,500 USD