ECLSS Filters
Safeguarding Crew Health and Mission Success with Flight-Proven Porous Metal & Mesh Filtration Technology
Human spaceflight missions require Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) that perform flawlessly in some of the most demanding environments ever encountered. Mott’s porous sintered metal and wire mesh solutions help ensure reliable air, water, and fluid management by providing precision filtration, gas distribution, phase separation, silencing, and contaminant control across critical life-support functions.
Download the ECLSS Filtration or Flow-Control Datasheet
Engineering Performance Specifications
| Specification | Capability |
|---|---|
| Filtration Technology | Porous Sintered Metal & Wire Mesh |
| Primary Functions | Filtration, Gas Distribution, Phase Separation, Silencing, Contaminant Control |
| Media Grades | 0.1–100 μm |
| Particle Removal Efficiency | Up to 99.999% |
| Operating Pressure | Vacuum to 10,000 psig |
| Differential Pressure | Up to 3,000 psi |
| Leak Rate | ≤1×10⁻⁶ sccs He |
| Operating Temperature | -100°F to 700°F |
| High-Temperature Alloy Capability | Up to 1,700°F |
| Configurations | Custom Components & Assemblies |
Design & Manufacturing Capabilities
| Material | Key Advantages |
|---|---|
| 316L Stainless Steel | Excellent corrosion resistance and long-life performance |
| Titanium | High strength-to-weight ratio |
| Nickel 200 | High-purity and broad chemical compatibility |
| Inconel | High-temperature and oxidation resistance |
| Hastelloy | Superior corrosion resistance |
| Niobium | Oxygen system compatibility and aerospace applications |
| Specialty Alloys | Mission-specific performance requirements |
Why Mott for ECLSS Applications
Mission-Proven Spaceflight Heritage
Mott filtration and flow-control technologies support NASA, commercial space, defense, and scientific missions where reliability and contamination control are mission critical. Mott’s components are designed to perform in oxygen systems, water recovery loops, atmosphere management systems, and crew-support applications.
Precision Engineered Porosity
Unlike conventional filtration media, porous metal structures provide tightly controlled pore-size distributions that deliver:
- Predictable flow characteristics
- High filtration efficiency
- Consistent gas diffusion
- Uniform gas distribution
- Long service life
Aerospace Manufacturing & Validation
Mott supports aerospace programs with:
- Flow characterization
- Leak testing
- Cleanliness verification
- Burst testing
- Pressure testing
- CFD-supported engineering
- Rapid prototyping
Download the ECLSS Datasheet
Download the ECLSS datasheet for specifications, materials, and performance information.
- Filtration performance data
- Material compatibility information
- Available configurations
- Aerospace manufacturing capabilities
ECLSS Applications
Air Revitalization & Oxygen Generation
Protect oxygen generation systems and maintain breathable cabin environments with engineered porous metal filtration and gas distribution media.
Applications
- Oxygen Generation Systems (OGS)
- Oxygen Enrichment Modules
- Crew Cabin Air Circulation
- Spacesuit Air Management
- CO₂ Removal Systems
- Trace Contaminant Control
Atmosphere Sampling & Scientific Payloads
Maintain stable flow rates and protect sensitive instrumentation with precision flow-control and filtration technologies.
Applications
- Atmosphere Sampling Systems
- Instrument Protection
- Scientific Payload Support
- Precision Flow Restrictors
- Analytical Systems
Water Recovery & Reclamation
Support closed-loop water recovery systems with filtration technologies engineered for particulate removal, fluid cleanliness, and long-term reliability.
Applications
- Water Recovery Systems
- Wastewater Reclamation Loops
- Potable Water Treatment
- Recycled Water Filtration
- Fluid Purification Systems
Thermal Management & Phase Separation
Porous metal wick structures and phase-separation media enable advanced thermal management systems used in crewed spacecraft and habitat platforms.
Applications
- Loop Heat Pipe (LHP) Wicks
- Phase Separation Devices
- Evaporator Structures
- Thermal Control Systems
- Humidity Management Systems
Crew Safety & Contaminant Control
Protect crewed systems from contamination, ignition hazards, and particulate intrusion through robust porous metal safety components.
Applications
- Flame Arrestors
- Ignition Mitigation Components
- Microbial Barrier Filtration
- Particulate Control Systems
- Safety-Critical Gas Handling Systems
Made in the USA
Manufactured in Mott’s AS9100-certified facility in Farmington, Connecticut, supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
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