Clack Anthracite is a select coal, mined and processed for use in

water filtration. It is ideal for single bed, dual bed or multi-media

filtration systems.

Anthracite
Although its potential for water treatment
ADVANTAGES
has been recognized since ancient
• Higher service flows and longer filter
times, anthracite coal was not used for
runs than equivalent sand filters
this purpose until the beginning of the
• Close attention to gradation, 20th century. Crushed Anthracite makes
hardness and purity assures an excellent medium density filtration
consistent and reliable performance media. Clack Anthracite is mined from the
• Unique density allows Clack finest Pennsylvania coal. It is specifically
Anthracite to be combined with selected for water treatment, and during
other filtration media in multi-media its production goes through several sizing
filters inspections. Representative samples
• Lower uniformity coefficient has less are randomly chosen for a complete
oversized and undersized particles laboratory quality control analysis for
resulting in a highly uniform bed effective size, uniformity coefficient,
specific gravity, acid solubility and
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES hardness.
• Color: Black
Because of its angular shape, some of the
• Bulk Density: 50 lbs./cu. ft.
sediment penetrates deeper into the bed.
• Hardness: 3.0-3.8 (Mohs scale) When compared to equivalent filter sands,
• Effective Size: this means longer filter runs and less head
#1 Anthracite: 0.6-0.8 mm loss. Backwash rates are also reduced.
#1½ Anthracite: 0.85-0.95 mm
Because of its unique density, Clack
#2 Anthracite: 1.7-2.0 mm
Anthracite can be used in multi-media
• Uniformity Coefficient:
filters. At 50 lbs/ft³, it will hydraulically
#1 Anthracite: <1.7
classify and remain above heavier
#1½ Anthracite: <1.7
media such as Filter Sand or Manganese
#2 Anthracite: <1.6
Greensand, providing a prefiltration layer.
• Mesh Size:
#1 Anthracite: 14x30
#1½ Anthracite: 10x20
#2 Anthracite: 4x12
• Acid Solubility: <1%
• Caustic Solubility: <1%
• Apparent Specific Gravity: 1.6 gm/cc
• Meets AWWA Standard B100-01

CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION

• Bed depth: 24-36 in., 10-18 in multi-
bed filters
• Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.)
• Service flow rate: 5 gpm/sq. ft.
or higher depending upon local
conditions
• Backwash flow rate:
#1 Anthracite: 12-18 gpm/sq. ft.
#1½ Anthracite: 18-25 gpm/sq. ft.
#2 Anthracite: use air scour
• Backwash bed expansion: 20-40%
of bed depth
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Certified
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Anthracite
AnthraciteFilter
FilterMedia
Media
is ismanufactured
manufacturedbyby
Xylem F.B.
Water Leopold Co.,Zelienople
Solutions Inc. LLC

ORDER
ORDERINFORMATION
INFORMATION
Part
PartNo.
No. Description
Description Cu.
Cu.Ft./Bag
Ft./Bag Wt./Cu.
Wt./Cu.Ft.*
Ft.* Bags/Pallet
Bags/Pallet Weight/Pallet
Weight/Pallet Pallet
PalletDimensions
Dimensions
A8029
A8029 Anthracite #1 (0.6-0.8 mm)
Anthracite #1 (0.6-0.8 mm) 1 1 5050lbs.
lbs. 5050 2550
2550lbs.
lbs. 40”
40”x x48”
48”x x56”
56”
A8030
A8030 Anthracite
Anthracite#1½#1½(0.85-0.95
(0.85-0.95mm)
mm) 1 1 5050lbs.
lbs. 5050 2550
2550lbs.
lbs. 40”
40”x x48”
48”x x56”
56”
A8031
A8031 Anthracite #2 (1.7-2.0 mm)
Anthracite #2 (1.7-2.0 mm) 1 1 5050lbs.
lbs. 5050 2550 lbs.
2550 lbs. 40” x 48” x 56”
40” x 48” x 56”
*Weight per cubic foot is approximate.
*Weight per cubic foot is approximate.

The information and recommendations in this publication are based on data we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but do not imply
any warranty or performance guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. As such, Clack makes no express
or implied warranties of any kind with respect to this product, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
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