MetSorb Atlas
The removal of lead,mercury, arsenic and other heavy metals from drinking water is necessary due to their detrimental impact on human health and the environment. Adding to this,individual consumers, community systems, municipalities, and schools in the US are mandated to achieve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's stringent standards for drinking water. MetSorb® Atlas, developed by Graver Technologies, is a state-of-the-art lead and mercury removal adsorbent product engineered for use in carbon block and cartridge filtration applications. It enables water filtration manufacturers to produce NSF/ANSI 53-certified water filters that meet rigorous industry standards.
Proven Lead and Mercury Removal for NSF-Certified Water Filtration
Typical MetSorb® Atlas Properties
The below key physical and chemical properties define the performance and effectiveness of MetSorb® Atlas in various water filtration applications:
- Media Chemical Designation: Titanosilicate
- Physical Form/Color: White Powder
- Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
- Average Particle Size: 30-40microns (d50)
- Bulk Density: 0.8-1.2 grams/cc
MetSorb® Atlas Features and Benefits
MetSorb®Atlas offers several advantages that make it the preferred choice for watertreatment filter manufacturers:
- HighAdsorptive Capacity: MetSorb® Atlas demonstrates industry leading performance in removing mercury and lead from drinking water,effectively addressing the challenges of heavy metal contamination and ensuring adherence to the EPA mandate.
- Easeof Integration: MetSorb® Atlas integrates effortlessly with current filtration systems, particularly carbon block filters, which are widely used in water treatment. Its compatibility with existing carbon-poly binder formulations means that manufacturers can incorporate it into their systems with minimal changes. This reduces the complexity of product development and enhances production efficiency. By using MetSorb® Atlas, manufacturers canachieve greater filtration performance while keeping their production processes streamlined.
- Supply Chain Stability: MetSorb®Atlas serves as a reliable heavy metal removal adsorbent, ensuring a steady supply to meet the growing demand of water filtration manufacturers.
- Compliancewith Industry Standards:MetSorb® Atlas is NSF/ANSI Standard 42 certified, which ensures its safety incontact with drinking water.
Technical Performance of MetSorb®Atlas and the MetSorb® Team
The following data highlights the exceptional adsorption capabilities of MetSorb® Atlas for mercury and lead removal, demonstrating its superior performance when compared to competitive adsorbents under specified test conditions:
- Adsorption of Mercury (Hg)
- Test conditions: CO = 66.8 ppm, vfm = 1000
- Adsorption of Lead (Pb)
- Test conditions: CO = 480 ppm, vfm = 1000
In addition to proven product performance, customers value the support of our technically knowledgeable team, who work closely with manufacturers to meet application-specific needs and help address the stringent quality and compliance expectations of today’s drinking water market.
Applications of MetSorb® Atlas
Our MetSorb® Atlas is used in a wide range of water filtration applications to help customers achieve NSF/ANSI Standard 53 claims for lead and mercury reduction. It offers flexible integration options for enhanced contaminant removal performance:
• Cartridges:
Incorporated into nonwoven or fabric media, the adsorbent is well-suited for pleated filter cartridge designs, enabling efficient flow dynamics and high-capacity metal reduction in both residential and commercial systems.
• Carbon Block Filters:
Blended directly with carbon and binder materials, Atlas enhances standard carbon block filters by adding targeted lead and mercury reduction capabilities. Replacing competitive adsorbents that are often in short supply.
Unlock Consistent Supply with MetSorb® Atlas – Tailored for High-Demand Manufacturers
MetSorb®Atlas is available in bulk for large-scale manufacturers, ensuring that waterfiltration providers can source the necessary materials to meet theiroperational demands. Graver Technologies is committed to maintaining a stableand reliable supply chain, ensuring the long-term availability of MetSorb®Atlas for customers worldwide.
Formore information or to request a sample of MetSorb® Atlas, please contact ourcustomer support team today. You can mail us at [email protected] call +1-800-533-6620. Let Graver Technologies help you provide cleaner,safer water for your customers with the power of MetSorb® Atlas.
Products
ZTEC™ P Series
ZTEC™ P Sterilizing Grade membrane cartridges are validated for complete bacterial retention to yield product sterility in biopharmaceutical final filtration applications.
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- 100% flushed with ultrapure DI water
- Meets ASTM Standards for Sterility
- Repeatably Steamable/Sanitizable
- 100% Integrity tested prior to release
- Pore size, lot and serial number are stamped on each filter element for identification and traceability
- Complete validation guide available
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QSL™ Filter Series
The QSL™ cartridge has a polypropylene microfiber media over a polyethersulfone membrane. It's design offers excellent retention characteristics and extended life.
- Serial layered design — enhances capacity and simplifies prefiltration requirements
- Absolute rated (99.98%) — an ideal prefilter to 0.2, 0.45 and 0.65 micron membrane filters
- Fixed pore construction — resists dirt unloading at maximum differential pressure
- High surface area — high flow rate, and long service life — minimize maintenance cost
- Available with various gasket/Oring materials — compatible with many fluids
QCR™ Series
An absolute rated filter designed to meet or exceed the minimum log reduction credit of >3.0 for cysts.
- Constructed of polypropylene or polypropylene and polyethersulfone — compatible with most fluids
- Double ORing style ends for the highest seal integrity
- 7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) of effective filter area
- Various ORing materials and configurations — easily retrofits most systems
- High surface area — high flow rates and long online service
ZTEC™ WB Series
ZTEC™ WB cartridge filters use PES membrane to remove spoilage organisms and inorganic particulate to protect beverages.
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- 100% flushed with ultrapure DI water and integrity tested
- Low adsorption of protein, color and flavor components
- Steamable/sanitizable for cleaning and reuse
- High log reduction values for spoilage organisms
- PES membrane provides high capacity contaminant loading
- Complete qualification guide available
- Quick wet treatment available
ZTEC™ G Series
This pleated, disposable filter element is constructed of absolute rated, hydrophilic, asymmetric polyethersulfone membrane with extended filter area.
- 7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) of membrane surface area per 10" element — High throughput, longer online service reduces costly maintenance time
- Absolute rated membrane from 0.1 to 0.65 μm
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment
- 100% flushed with 18 MΩ cm DI water and gross integrity tested
- Fixed pore construction eliminates dirt unloading as differential pressure increases
- Low extractables
ZTEC™ E Series
The ZTEC™ E microelectronics grade cartridges by Graver are designed for ultrapure water filtration, and are hydrophilic and free of added surfactants to avoid contamination of water streams.
- Manufactured, flushed, tested and packaged, in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- Filters are 100% flushed with 18 MΩcm DI water and integrity tested
- Resistivity rinse up to 18 MΩcm and single digit ppb TOC levels with minimal throughput
- Available in a variety of end cap/adapter configurations to fit all industry standard housings
- Pore size, lot and serial number are stamped on each filter element for identification and traceability
- Complete qualification guide available
ZTEC™ B Series
ZTEC™ B Bioburden Reduction grade membrane cartridges provide highly consistent performance for bioburden reduction and particle removal across a wide range of beverage, pharmaceutical and biological fluids.
- Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Environment
- 100% flushed with ultrapure DI water and integrity tested
- Repeatably steamable/sanitizable
- High retentions up to 107/cm2 challenged for bacteria and yeast
- Pore size, lot and serial number are stamped on each filter element for identification and traceability
- Complete qualification guide available
WaterTEC™ Series
The WaterTEC™ filter series is constructed of absolute rated, hydrophilic, asymmetric polyethersulfone membrane and polypropylene components.
- Low pressure drop reduces energy costs
- High dirt holding capacity minimizes changeouts and down time
- All thermal bonded construction with no adhesives
- Available in all common configurations to allow use of existing filter housings
- Cost effective absolute filtration
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