Garnet filtration multimedia for water treatment | SWFI

Product overview

Indian Garnet Sand is an alluvial Almandine-family garnet filtration media supplied in the documented #20/40 grade for suitable water-filtration applications. SWFI can review the application and help match the product to the required duty. Final selection should be verified against the applicable manufacturer datasheet and actual site conditions.

Key features

Almandine-family garnet sand
Documented #20/40 particle-size analysis
Garnet mineral content reported at 98% in the supplied technical sheet
High specific gravity and hardness for filter-media applications

Applications

Multimedia water filtration
Pressure filtration systems
Fine filtration media layers where the selected grade is suitable

Technical information

Supplied technical sheet reports Grade #20/40 with most retained material between 0.425 and 0.840 mm; garnet (Almandine) 98%; specific gravity 3.8–4.3; Moh hardness 7.5–8; bulk density 2.27 MT/m3; conductivity 10–15 mS/m; reddish-purple natural grains; water-soluble chlorides less than 15–20 ppm. Confirm current batch data before use.

Selection information

Required garnet grade and particle size
Filter vessel dimensions
Media bed configuration
Hydraulic loading and backwash design

Frequently asked questions

What is Garnet used for?

Indian Garnet Sand is an alluvial Almandine-family garnet filtration media supplied in the documented #20/40 grade for suitable water-filtration applications.

How do I select the right Garnet?

Start with the application and required duty, then confirm the relevant size, capacity/range, material, operating conditions and manufacturer specification for this product type. Required garnet grade and particle size is a key starting point.

What information should I provide when requesting a quotation for Garnet?

Provide the product name/model, quantity, application and relevant size, capacity, range or operating requirement. A datasheet, specification, drawing or photograph is useful where available.

Is Garnet suitable for water treatment applications?

It can be considered for suitable filtration multimedia applications where its stated function matches the process requirement. Final suitability depends on the application, operating conditions and the manufacturer's technical data.

Can SWFI source another filtration multimedia product if this model is not suitable?

Yes. Send SWFI the required function, brand or model, specification, quantity, application, datasheet or photograph where available. We can review the requirement and assist with suitable special-order sourcing, subject to technical suitability, availability and supplier confirmation.

Discuss this product with SWFI in Kota Kinabalu

Can't find the exact Garnet model or grade? Send SWFI the brand, model, part number, specification, datasheet or photograph. We can review the requirement and assist with suitable special-order sourcing, subject to technical suitability, availability and supplier confirmation.

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