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Activated Carbon Factory in China

20+ years manufacturing. 30,000+ tons annual capacity. Coconut shell, coal-based, wood-based & specialty activated carbons. Factory direct — no middlemen.

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20+
Years in Business
50+
Countries Served
3
Production Bases
30K+
Tons / Year
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Our Products

All products customizable — iodine value, mesh size, packaging, branding. Tell us your specs.

Coconut Shell AC

Coconut Shell AC

Iodine 1000–1300 mg/g | Size: 6-12, 8-16, 8-30, 12-40 mesh etc | Customisation available

Gold recovery, water purification, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, drinking water, air purification, solvent recovery, catalyst carrier

  • 99%+ hardness — lasts 2–3x longer in CIC/CIL/CIP circuits
  • Food & pharma safe — low ash, no metallic taste
  • Proven in 50+ gold mines across Africa & South America
  • Free 1kg sample with full lab report
Coal-Based AC

Coal-Based AC

Iodine 500–1100 mg/g | Size: 6-12, 8-16, 8-30, 20-40 mesh etc | Customisation available

Municipal water, industrial wastewater, amine solution purification, air purification, solvent recovery, flue gas treatment

  • 30–40% cheaper than coconut shell at same iodine value
  • Handles high-flow municipal systems (100K+ m³/day)
  • Batch-to-batch consistency — SGS verified every shipment
  • Stock available: ship within 5–7 days
Wood-Based AC

Wood-Based AC

High methylene blue value | 200 mesh, 325 mesh etc | Customisation available

Sugar refining, pharmaceutical, food processing, MSG, citric acid, wine decolorization, marine protein purification

  • 90%+ decolorization rate in single-pass treatment
  • Meets FDA & EU food contact standards
  • Reduces processing time vs. traditional bleaching agents
  • Powder & granular — matched to your process
Powdered AC (PAC)

Powdered AC (PAC)

200 mesh, 325 mesh etc | Customisation available

Wine decolorization, marine protein purification, emergency spill response, municipal water plants, wastewater, oil & grease removal, dye decolorization

  • Works in minutes — ideal for peak contamination events
  • Drop into existing dosing systems, no retrofit needed
  • Effective at low doses — reduces chemical costs
  • Emergency stock program: 48-hour dispatch
Pellet / Columnar AC

Pellet / Columnar AC

CTC 20–100% | Dia 0.8mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm etc | Customisation available

VOC removal, H₂S scrubbing, biogas purification, indoor air quality, industrial exhaust, air filter cartridge

  • 40% longer bed life vs. standard pellets
  • KOH-impregnated option removes H₂S to <1 ppm
  • Low dust & pressure drop — less maintenance downtime
  • Custom impregnation for your specific gas mixture
Granular AC (GAC)

Granular AC (GAC)

Iodine 500–1300 mg/g | Size: 6-12, 8-30, 12-40 mesh | Customisation available

Drinking water filtration, municipal drinking water treatment, seawater purification, aquarium & pool, solvent recovery, CTO/UDF cartridges, point-of-use purifiers

  • NSF 61 certified — ready for drinking water systems
  • Pre-washed & de-dusted — plug into your filter line
  • Consistent sizing for uniform flow distribution
  • OEM packaging with your brand available

How It Works

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STEP 01

Send Inquiry

Tell us your product, specs, quantity. We reply within 24 hours.

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STEP 02

Get Quote & Samples

Detailed quotation + free samples shipped to you for testing.

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STEP 03

Confirm & Produce

After sample approval, production with real-time progress updates.

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STEP 04

QC & Ship

Full lab testing before shipment. FOB/CIF/CFR to your port.

Why Source from ACF?

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Factory Direct = Best Price

No middlemen, no trading companies. You buy straight from our factory floor. Save 20–40% on every order.

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Lab-Tested Every Batch

In-house QC lab tests iodine value, CTC, moisture, ash, hardness, pH. Support SGS / third-party inspection.

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On-Time, Every Time

100% on-time delivery record. 3 production bases ensure stable supply. Stock items ship within 5–7 days.

Real Orders, Real Results

See how we solve real challenges for buyers worldwide.

Gold recovery with coconut shell activated carbon
🇬🇭 Ghana · Gold Mining

Coconut Shell GAC for Gold Recovery

Challenge

A gold mining operation in Ghana needed high-hardness coconut shell activated carbon for their CIL circuit. Previous supplier's carbon had low abrasion resistance, causing excessive losses during elution cycles.

Solution

Premium ACF-Gold19 coconut shell GAC (6×12 mesh) with iodine value 1100+ mg/g and hardness 98.5%+. Free samples for pilot testing before full production.

Results

  • • Gold loading capacity increased by 12%
  • • Carbon loss rate reduced from 15% to under 5%
  • • Client placed repeat orders within 1 year
ProductACF-Gold19 Coconut Shell GAC 6×12SpecsIodine ≥1100 mg/g, Hardness ≥98.5%Quantity2×40HQ (44 tons)Packing500kg jumbo bags, palletizedPortTema Port, GhanaProduction10 days
Municipal water treatment plant
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Water Treatment

Coal-Based GAC for Municipal Drinking Water

Challenge

A municipal water treatment plant in Saudi Arabia was expanding capacity for a new 200,000 m³/day filtration system. Required consistent iodine value across batches and full documentation.

Solution

ACF-GC950 coal-based GAC (8×30 mesh) with iodine 950 mg/g, produced under ISO 9001 system with batch-by-batch QC reports and SGS test reports.

Results

  • • Residual chlorine removal rate >98%
  • • Consistent quality across 4 shipments
  • • Passed third-party lab verification first attempt
ProductACF-GC950 Coal-Based GAC 8×30SpecsIodine ≥950 mg/g, Ash ≤8%, Moisture ≤3%Quantity4×40HQ (104 tons)Packing25kg PP bags, palletized, shrink-wrappedPortJeddah Port, Saudi ArabiaProduction22 days
Biogas desulfurization with pellet activated carbon
🇮🇹 Italy · Biogas Plant

Coal Pellet AC for Biogas Desulfurization

Challenge

An Italian biogas plant processing agricultural waste needed activated carbon pellets for H₂S removal. Existing media reached saturation too quickly, requiring frequent replacement.

Solution

KOH-impregnated coal-based pellet carbon (4mm diameter, CTC 60%) specifically designed for H₂S adsorption. Higher impregnation ratio extends service life significantly.

Results

  • • Service life extended by 40%
  • • Annual replacement cost reduced by ~€15,000
ProductKOH-Impregnated Coal Pellet AC, 4mmSpecsCTC ≥60%, H₂S capacity ≥150 mg/gQuantity1×20' FCL (22 tons)Packing25kg kraft paper bags, palletizedPortGenoa Port, ItalyProduction20 days

What Our Clients Say

We switched from a trading company to Activated Carbon Factory and saved over 30% on costs. Quality has been consistently excellent across 12 shipments.

Mohammed A.

Procurement Manager🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Their team responded within hours and sent free samples. The iodine value matched the specs exactly. We've been ordering regularly for 2 years now.

Marco R.

Water Treatment Engineer🇮🇹 Italy

The coconut shell carbon we sourced for gold recovery performed better than our previous supplier. Great communication and on-time delivery every order.

Kwame O.

Mining Operations🇬🇭 Ghana

Inside Our Factory

3 production bases in Fujian, Ningxia & Xinjiang. Factory visits welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?+

1 ton for trial orders. Regular orders typically start from 5 tons (LCL) or 20 tons (FCL).

Can I get free samples?+

Yes. We provide free samples (500g–1kg) for quality testing. You only pay the courier fee.

What payment terms do you accept?+

T/T (30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy), L/C at sight, or T/T + L/C combination.

How long is the delivery time?+

Stock items: 5–7 days. Custom orders: 15–20 days. Shipping to most ports: 15–35 days.

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