Features
• Higher solids loading capability
• Superior filtration performance
• Reduced backwash frequency
• Removes finer particles
• Reduces pressure drop & shipping costs
• Provides higher flow rates
• Light weight & easy to handle
Physical Properties
• Color: Light green
• Bulk density: 55 lbs. per cu. ft.
• Specific gravity: 2.2 gm/cc
• Mesh size: 14x40
• Uniform coefficient: 1.9
• Hardness (Mohs scale): 4
Conditions Operations
• Recommended bed depth: 36"- 48"
• Recommended freeboard: 50% of bed depth
• Service flow rate 12-20 GPM/sq. ft.
• Backwash flow rate 12-18 GPM/sq. ft.
• Backwash bed expansion 30-40 percent
*Note: Allow bed to soak overnight before initial backwash
Micro-Z Loading Information | ||||
| Vessel Diameter (inches) | Media Quantity- A700 (cubic feet) | Under Bed- A7005 (lbs.) | Service Flow Rate | Backwash Flow Rate (GPM) |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 5-9 | 5-8 |
| 10 | 1.5 | 15 | 7-10 | 7-10 |
| 12 | 2 | 25 | 9-15 | 10-14 |
| 14 | 3 | 40 | 13-21 | 13-19 |
| 16 | 4 | 55 | 17-28 | 17-25 |
| 21 | 7 | 100 | 30-50 | 29-43 |
| 24 | 10 | 200 | 38-62 | 38-56 |
| 30 | 15 | 300 | 59-98 | 60-88 |
| 36 | 20 | 500 | 85-140 | 85-127 |
| 42 | 30 | 700 | 115-190 | 115-175 |
| 48 | 35 | 900 | 150-250 | 150-225 |
MICRO-Z vs. Conventional Filter Media | ||
| Media | Nominal Micron Rating | Solids Loading Capacity |
| Sand | 20 | 1.0 X |
| Sand & Anthracite | 15 | 1.4 X |
| Multimedia | 12 | 1.6 X |
| Micro-Z | < 5 | 2.8 X |
| Part Number | Description | Cubic Feet Per Bag | Container Weight (lbs.) | Package | Quantity |
| A7200 | Micro-Z | 1 | 55 | Bag | 40/Pallet |
| A7200-B | Micro-Z Bulk Bag | 40 | 2200 | Bag | 40/Pallet |


















