Activated Carbon Filter Media

Clean-Link supplies activated carbon filter media designed for integration into custom filter assemblies, carbon modules, and air handling systems where targeted gas removal is required.

What Is Activated Carbon Filter Media?

Activated carbon filter media consists of porous carbon materials with a high internal surface area, engineered to adsorb gaseous pollutants from airflow. Contaminants are captured on the carbon surface through physical adsorption and, where applicable, chemical interaction.

Unlike finished carbon filters, carbon filter media is supplied as a functional material that can be incorporated into various filter designs and housings to meet specific application requirements.

Types of Activated Carbon Media

Activated carbon filter media may be supplied in different forms depending on system design and performance needs, including:

• Granular activated carbon (GAC)

• Carbon-loaded nonwoven or fiber media

• Impregnated carbon media for specific gases

• Blended media combining particulate and gas-phase filtration

Media selection is based on target contaminants, airflow conditions, and required contact time.

Contaminants Addressed by Carbon Media

Activated carbon filter media is commonly used to remove:

• Odors from industrial and commercial sources

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• Solvent vapors and chemical fumes

• Acidic or alkaline gases (with impregnated media)

• Trace gaseous pollutants affecting indoor air quality

The adsorption performance depends on carbon type, media thickness, and exposure conditions.

Typical Applications

Activated carbon filter media is widely used in:

• HVAC systems for gas-phase air purification

• Commercial buildings and public facilities

• Healthcare and laboratory environments

• Data centers and technical rooms

• Industrial exhaust and process air systems

• Waste treatment and odor control applications

It is often applied where particulate filtration alone is insufficient to control air quality.

Integration into Filtration Systems

Carbon filter media is typically integrated into:

• Custom carbon filter panels or cassettes

• Deep-bed carbon modules

• Multi-stage filtration systems

Upstream particulate filtration is recommended to protect the carbon media from dust loading and extend its effective service life.

Performance and Selection Considerations

When selecting activated carbon filter media, key factors include:

• Target gas composition and concentration

• Required adsorption capacity and efficiency

• Airflow rate and residence time

• Environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity

• Expected service life and replacement strategy

Proper media selection ensures stable adsorption performance and predictable maintenance intervals.

Manufacturing and Quality Control

Clean-Link activated carbon filter media is produced with controlled material consistency and uniform distribution to support reliable performance in air filtration applications. Media options are designed for compatibility with a wide range of filter constructions and system designs.

Technical Support

For assistance with selecting activated carbon filter media or designing gas-phase filtration solutions, please contact Clean-Link with details of your application, contaminants of concern, and operating conditions.