Ceramic membrane removal tool.

摘要

A tool for removing filter membranes from a filter housing without breaking the membranes. The tool comprises a threaded screw means (27) for pressing the membrane (60) though holes in opposing sides of the housing (48) and a guide means (21) for maintaining the screw means (27) in alignment with the holes. The guide means (21) has a threaded hole for receiving the threaded screw means (27) therethrough. The guide means (21) is slidably retained along a beam (3) and disposed between removable fastening means (9, 12) used to clamp the tool to the filter housing (48).