Speciality Filtration Media

Targeted media for specific water treatment challenges

Specialist filtration media for treatment applications where standard filter sand is not enough.

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Stand-alone speciality media category

When the treatment target is specific, the media needs to be specific too.

Speciality filtration media is used where the treatment duty goes beyond general solids removal. Different media types can support targeted reduction of contaminants, improve water quality or assist with process-specific treatment outcomes.

This category may include media used for iron, manganese, arsenic, odour, colour, adsorption or other specialist treatment requirements depending on the application.

Absorb can help review the water quality issue, system design and operating conditions to support appropriate media selection.

Iron & Manganese

Targeted Removal

Specialist media options for common groundwater and process water treatment challenges.

Adsorption

Contaminant Capture

Media selected for adsorption-based treatment and specific contaminant reduction.

Polishing

Final Water Quality

Media used to support clarity, finishing treatment or targeted polishing stages.

Project Supply

Application Matching

Media selection supported by application details, system design and project requirements.

Application guidance

Speciality media should be selected around the contaminant, process and operating conditions.

The right media depends on what needs to be treated, the incoming water quality, the filter vessel or system design, contact time, flow rate, backwash process and any upstream or downstream treatment stages.

For replacement work, it is helpful to know what media is currently installed, how the system has been performing, and whether the treatment target has changed.

If you are unsure what media is required, send through the water quality issue, any available lab results, system details and photos, and Absorb can help narrow down suitable options.

Available products

Browse speciality filtration media below.

Select a product to view details. For treatment-specific advice, request a quote and include your water quality issue, flow rate, system details and any available lab results.

Tip: Speciality media selection should be based on the actual treatment target, not just the product name. If you are unsure, send through what you are trying to remove or improve and Absorb can help guide the next step.

Bayoxide E33 (Potable)

Bayoxide E33 is designed with significantly higher absorption capacity, making it an exceptional choice for water treatment applications. One of its key advantages is its increased mechanical stability, which ensures consistent performance even under severe stress.

With Bayoxide E33, you can expect clear water that remains free from discoloration throughout the treatment process. This specialty product not only enhances filtration efficiency but also maintains the aesthetic quality of treated water, making it ideal for various water treatment needs.

E33

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Bayoxide E in 20 (Non-Potable)

Bayoxide E in 20 is specially formulated to effectively remove phosphates from fresh water. Its large specific surface area allows for rapid and long-lasting phosphate bonding, making it an efficient choice for water treatment applications.

Compared to conventional adsorption media, Bayoxide E in 20's high iron content significantly boosts its absorption capacity, which in turn extends filter life. This innovative product is ideal for maintaining optimal phosphate levels and ensuring clean water across various freshwater environments.

BE20

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FS5 Artificial Sports Turf Sand

Our dried & graded Synthetic Turf Sand is designed to provide support for synthetic turf bristles keeping them upright whilst blending into the background and anchoring the turf to the ground.

FS5
Greensand Pus

Greensand Plus is a nodular granule that is a blackish-green filter media used for removing soluble iron, manganese, hydrogen sulphide, arsenic and radium from groundwater supplies.

GS5

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SS1 Medium Silicon Sponge

Silicon sponge is a valuable alternative to anthracite, offering superior filtration and purification capabilities in water treatment applications. This porous material, made from silicon, is prized for its high surface area, chemical stability, and exceptional durability, making it effective at removing a wide range of contaminants from water.

The unique porous structure of silicon sponge allows water to flow freely while efficiently trapping and adsorbing impurities, including organic compounds, heavy metals, and microorganisms. It is often utilized in advanced water treatment systems designed to target specific pollutants or in applications requiring high-purity water.

SS1
SS2 Fine Silicon Sponge

Silicon sponge is an alternative to Anthracite. It is a porous material made from silicon that is used in water treatment for filtration and purification. It is valued for its high surface area, chemical stability, and durability, which make it effective at removing contaminants from water. The porous structure of the silicon sponge allows water to flow through while trapping and adsorbing impurities such as organic compounds, heavy metals, and microorganisms. Silicon sponge is often used in advanced water treatment systems, including those designed for the removal of specific pollutants or for applications requiring high-purity water.

SS2
Anthracite

Anthracite is a type of hard, high-carbon coal that is used in water treatment processes, primarily as a filtration media. It is known for its high density and hardness, making it an effective material for removing suspended particles, turbidity, and other impurities from water. Anthracite's angular shape and porous structure allow for efficient filtration, as it provides a large surface area for trapping contaminants. It's commonly used in both industrial and municipal water treatment systems, often in combination with other media like sand and gravel, to enhance water quality and clarity.

ANT

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