Custom Activated
Carbons
CarbonMax manufactures custom-engineered activated carbon tailored for process-specific performance, regional compliance needs, private-label supply, and technical trials.
Custom-engineered carbons for process-specific performance
We collaborate with OEM, EPC, and industrial clients to optimize parameters including mesh size, CTC, iodine, pH, ash, acid-wash, impregnation, and pore structure to meet demanding process requirements.
Where Custom Performs
CarbonMax Custom supports:
- Process-specific purification targets
- Regulatory compliance optimization
- High-purity trials and technical research
- Tailored gas-phase or liquid-phase adsorption
- Private label specifications & packaging
Why CarbonMax Custom
- Flexible sizing, pelletizing, and particle size distribution (PSD) profiles
- Custom chemical impregnation (catalytic, sulfur, copper, etc.)
- Dedicated technical trial support and custom pilot-batch sample prep
- Rigorous testing aligned with AWWA, ASTM, and EN standards
- Tailored commercial packaging formats and private-label printing
Process Collaboration Direction
We work directly with your engineering team to define target parameters, produce pilot batches, verify performance, and scale up to commercial supply. Contact us with your process parameters, target contaminants, and commercial requirements to begin a grade-definition project.
| Parameter | Custom Range | Process Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine Number | 900-1800 mg/g | Tailored activation level |
| CTC Activity | 40%–120% | Pore volume customization |
| Moisture (as packed) | 2%–5% | Standard or ultra-dry |
| Total Ash | 1%–5% | Feedstock and washing selection |
| Parameter | Custom Range | Process Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| pH Range | 3.0–11.0 | Washed or chemically adjusted |
| Impregnation | Cu, Ag, KI, KOH, S | Target gas adsorption |
| Particle Size (PSD) | Custom Mesh / Pellets | Tailored size cuts |
| Water-Soluble Ash | < 0.2% | Ultra-pure applications |
Recommended Applications
Specialized Gas Cleaning
Acid gas, ammonia, and mercury removal in gas masks, scrubbers, and industrial air filters.
High-Purity Catalyst Support
Custom noble metal carriers, ultra-pure process media, and supercapacitor carbon feedstock.
Industrial VOC Abatement
High-activity recovery grids for solvent, vapour recovery, and chemical stack polishing.
Fine Chemical Processing
Trace impurity polishing, colour extraction, and low-leachable catalyst purification.
Private Label Supply
Distributor-specific packaging formats, customized specification sheets, and batch tracing.
Need the Right Carbon for Your Process?
Share your target contaminant, flow rate, phase, temperature, pH, contact time, and current media. CarbonMax will recommend a suitable grade, documentation package, and commercial supply format.
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