Clack Filter Sand: Premium Filtration Media for Industrial, Municipal, and Residential Applications
Clack Filter Sand is a naturally occurring, river-washed, glacial deposit product renowned for its excellent chemical properties and high performance in water filtration systems. With a high silica content and low soluble calcium, magnesium, and iron compounds, Clack Filter Sand meets the rigorous AWWA-B100-96 specifications, ensuring reliable and consistent filtration. For over 80 years, this filter sand has been the preferred choice for professional engineers across the globe due to its precision sizing, uniform grading, and superior quality.
Key Features: High-Quality Filtration Sand
- Natural Composition: Sourced from naturally occurring, river-washed glacial deposits, providing superior quality.
- Chemical Properties: High silica content with low levels of soluble calcium, magnesium, and iron compounds, ensuring optimal filtration performance.
- Precision Sizing: Uniform grading and precision sizing to meet strict engineering specifications.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for use in municipal, industrial, and residential water filtration systems.
- NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Certified: Ensures compliance with safety and performance standards.
Physical Properties
- Color: Light tan to reddish brown
- Density: 100 lbs./cu. ft.
- Mesh Size: 18x35
- Effective Size: 0.45-0.55 mm
- Uniformity Coefficient: 1.6 or less
- Acid Solubility: 0.3-1.6%
- Specific Gravity: 2.65-2.75
Operational Conditions
- Bed Depth: Recommended 18-30 inches for optimal filtration.
- Freeboard: Minimum 20% of bed depth.
- Backwash Flow Rate: 15-20 gpm/sq. ft. to maintain filter efficiency.
- Backwash Bed Expansion: 20% of bed depth for effective cleaning.
- To determine if your media filter backwash rate is adequate consider installing our device. Incorrect filter backwash rates can cause filter plugging (too low) or media loss (too high).
- Service Flow Rate:
- Municipal: 1.5-2 gpm/sq. ft.
- Industrial: 3 gpm/sq. ft.
- Domestic: 5 gpm/sq. ft.
Advantages of Clack Filter Sand
- Superior Filtration Performance: Meets and exceeds the stringent requirements for water filtration, ensuring clean and clear water.
- Durable and Long-Lasting: With a specific gravity of 2.65-2.75, Clack Filter Sand is dense and durable, offering a long service life.
- Engineered for Precision: Carefully graded to provide consistent performance, minimizing the need for frequent replacements.
- Widely Used: Trusted by industrial, municipal, and residential users for its reliability and effectiveness in sediment filtration.
Ideal Applications
- Municipal Water Treatment Plants: Ensures high-quality water filtration for large communities.
- Industrial Filtration Systems: Provides robust performance in demanding industrial applications.
- Residential Water Filtration: Ideal for homeowners seeking reliable sediment filtration in their water systems.
Invest in Reliable Water Filtration
Clack Filter Sand is an essential component for any water filtration system that demands high performance and reliability. Whether used in municipal, industrial, or residential applications, this filter media offers exceptional sediment removal and long-lasting durability. Invest in Clack Filter Sand today to ensure the highest quality water filtration for your needs.
