AFM® (Activated Filter Media) is a premium-grade filtration media manufactured from specially processed recycled green and brown glass. Unlike conventional silica sand, AFM® is chemically activated to create a catalytic, self-sterilizing surface that provides superior filtration performance, improved water quality, and a longer service life.
Designed for residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment systems, AFM® efficiently removes suspended solids, fine particles, organic matter, and microorganisms while reducing biofouling and minimizing the need for chemicals.
Key Features
- Manufactured from high-purity recycled glass
- Chemically activated catalytic surface
- Superior filtration down to 1 micron (with optimized systems)
- Resists bacterial growth and biofilm formation
- Long service life with minimal media replacement
- Lower backwash water consumption compared to sand
- Chemically inert and environmentally friendly
- Suitable for potable water applications
Applications
- Drinking Water Treatment Plants
- Swimming Pool Filtration
- Commercial & Industrial Water Filtration
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) Pre-Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Cooling Towers
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Pharmaceutical Water Treatment
- Municipal Water Treatment Systems
Advantages
- Provides finer filtration than conventional silica sand
- Reduces turbidity and suspended solids effectively
- Prevents channeling and media clogging
- Minimizes bacterial contamination and biofilm formation
- Improves water clarity and quality
- Reduces chemical consumption and maintenance costs
- Longer lifespan than traditional sand filter media
- Eco-friendly and made from recycled materials
Working Principle
- Raw water enters the filter vessel containing AFM® glass media.
- Suspended particles, dirt, algae, and organic matter are trapped within the media bed.
- The activated catalytic surface inhibits bacterial growth and reduces biofilm formation.
- Clean, filtered water exits the vessel for further treatment or direct use.
- Periodic backwashing removes trapped contaminants and restores filtration efficiency.
Typical Applications
- Multimedia Filters
- Pressure Sand Filters
- Swimming Pool Filters
- Industrial Process Water
- Pre-Filtration for RO Systems
- Municipal Water Treatment Plants
- Irrigation Water Treatment
Why Choose AFM® Instead of Sand?
- Filters finer particles than silica sand
- Self-sterilizing catalytic surface reduces biofouling
- Longer operational life
- Lower operating and maintenance costs
- Improved water quality and filtration efficiency
- Environmentally sustainable due to recycled glass composition
