Anthracite Filter Media

OUR PRODUCT Puracite is a top quality anthracite filter media. A unique natural product comprising of 90% carbon - washed, dried and precisely sized to individual customer specifications. The finest available Welsh anthracite from a single seam which is then crushed and washed prior to the processing into Puracite. The high carbon anthracite is then dried and accurately sized to produce Puracite. Each bag is sampled and subjected to full laboratory analysis prior to shipment. Used in the treatment of potable water, process water and effluent A proven dual filter media with sand A product for use in gravity and pressure filters Puracite has a large surface area and angular shape providing the perfect flow path ensuring efficient water filtration. LOW BULK DENSITY MEANS MORE VALUE FOR MONEY Compared to other filter media of the same size, Puracite can: Lower backwash rates by 35% Decrease backwash volume Decrease intermixing Improve compatibility in dual media design Reduce tonnage requirement by 20% Replacing existing filter Anthracite with Puracite can: Produce longer filter runs Reduce headloss Provide greater solids holding capacity Puracite filter Anthracite is carefully selected for its: Consistency â?? 100% Welsh Anthracite Inertness Filtration Characteristics Backwash Characteristics Retention of Particle Shape PRODUCED TO THE HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARD Produced to BS EN12909;1999 (Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption anthracite). BS standard is the leading European standard. STANDARD VARIANCES Oversize 5.0% Undersize 5.0% Fines 0.5% Effective size + or - 0.05mm (typical) OTHER SIZES Other sizes are available to special order dependent upon quantity, please CONTACT US.