Industrial
Perlite for Industrial
High-Temperature Stable
Chemically Inert
Filter Aid Performance
Why Industrial Leaders Trust Perlite
Perlite plays a critical role in industrial processes where filtration efficiency, thermal insulation, and chemical stability are required.
It is widely used as a filter aid in food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and water treatment. Perlite is also used for cryogenic insulation in LNG facilities, storage tanks, and piping systems.
Its lightweight, chemically inert properties make it a reliable and cost-effective material across a range of industrial applications.
Perlite is used where filtration performance, thermal stability, and chemical inertness are critical to system reliability.
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Common Applications
Available Formats
- Bulk
- Super sacks
- Bagged (multiple sizes available)
Sizes and Gradations
Different industrial applications require specific particle sizes and performance characteristics. Whittemore offers a range of perlite grades designed for filtration efficiency, insulation performance, and process consistency. Contact our team for detailed specifications and application guidance.
Filter Aid
Controlled particle size range optimized for efficient filtration, high throughput, and consistent filter cake formation
Ultra-fine powder used in filter aids, cryogenic insulation, and high-purity filtration where maximum surface area is required.
Cryogenic
Typical size: ~0.15–1.2 mm
Engineered for cryogenic insulation systems in LNG storage, transport, and industrial gas applications. This fine fraction provides low thermal conductivity and stable performance at extremely low temperatures.
Fine
Typical size: ~0.5–1.5 mm
Used in loose-fill cryogenic insulation, foundry applications, and fine filtration processes requiring consistent particle distribution.
Medium
Typical size: ~1.5–3 mm
General-purpose industrial grade used in insulation fills, absorbents, and lightweight aggregate applications across processing industries.
