Fold protection and spiral filtration modules utilizing UV cured adhesive and method of providing same

摘要

The present invention encompasses a leaf packet useful in forming a spiral filtration module, wherein the fold area of the leaf packet is reinforced with a UV cured adhesive. The invention further encompasses a spiral filtration module wherein the fold line, side seams and/or axial seams of the membranes utilized in the module are reinforced with a UV curable adhesive. The present invention further encompasses the method for making such leaf packet and such spiral filtration modules.