Activated Carbon

Activated carbon comes in many forms; do your homework before diving in

By J. Simonetta

Activated carbon is widely used as a filtration and purification medium in medical, environmental, industrial and manufacturing applications including air and water filtration, chemical processing, groundwater remediation, spill cleanup, sewage treatment, odor reduction, de-chlorination, gas purification, alcoholic beverage filtration and metal processing.

Depending on the intended application, the activated carbon product best suited for your business may come by the bulk carload, in small proprietary filters or in medical-grade antiseptic containers. Not surprisingly, activated carbon price points vary drastically depending on the application.

For the best activated carbon experience:

1. Define the main applications for which you’ll be using activated carbon.

2. Peruse the Internet for industry-specific activated carbon manufacturers and activated carbon suppliers.

3. Contact activated carbon suppliers who are willing to provide guidance and answer questions.

Define exactly what you want from the activated carbon product you select

You can't find the best activated carbon manufacturer unless you know what you need. Determine exactly what your requirements are before you start searching for activated carbon sources. The clearer you are about your desired outcome the more effectively you'll be able to search for activated carbon products and activated carbon suppliers.
Try: Delve into the full range of activated carbon products and applications particular to your field of interest. Nichem has a handy chart. However, there are suppliers of more remedial industrial activated carbon on the Internet.

Browse online for industry-specific activated carbon manufacturers and activated carbon suppliers

Now that you have a fuller appreciation for activated carbon's potential in your business, narrow down your candidates before going more in-depth. Get a ballpark idea of activated carbon prices relevant to your field.
Try: Find everything from pet-related activated carbon products to industrial and environmental carbon applications on line and save time and money when you negotiate drop shipment and volume discounts.

Contact activated carbon suppliers who are willing to provide guidance and answer questions

Buy activated carbon from someone you can work with as your business grows. Ask questions. Find out if a spherical activated carbon filter or activated carbon paper best for your application. Ask people in your industry who they consider to be the best activated carbon manufacturer and supplier.
Try: Major suppliers such as Siemens, Ecologix Environmental Systems and Jacobi Carbons can answer any questions about industrial requirements and practices.

Pay attention to the activated carbon manufacturer's usage recommendations: Activated carbon loses its effectiveness with use over time, and you'll have to replace it periodically. If applicable, stress this to your customers and offer bulk discounts on replacement products.

Activated Carbon