Carbon Filters
Greenly is Chennai’s manufacturer and supplier of advanced activated-carbon filters for water, air, and kitchen-ventilation systems.
- Manufactured in Ambattur, Chennai
- Sized to your site and water
- Installation and service support
What Is an Activated Carbon Filter?
An activated carbon filter is a cartridge or bed packed with carbon that has been treated at high temperatures to create millions of microscopic pores. These pores increase surface area—often well above 2,000 m² per gram—allowing the carbon to attract and hold impurities through a process called adsorption. The result is cleaner, clearer water and air with odors, tastes, and many chemicals removed.
How Do Carbon Filters Work?
When contaminated fluid passes over activated carbon, molecules such as chlorine, pesticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and cooking odors are drawn to the carbon surface and locked in place. Unlike simple sieving, adsorption relies on chemical attraction, so even dissolved gases and organics that slip through standard sediment filters are captured.
To maximize carbon life and system flow, we combine our products with:
Pre-filters that stop rust, silt, or grease before they reach the carbon bed.
Post-filters (often ultrafiltration or RO membranes) that polish the fluid, ensuring compliance with BIS drinking-water standards or IAQ guidelines.
Adsorption Explained
Multistage Filtration (Pre- & Post-Filters)
Types of Carbon Filters
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
Loose carbon granules offer low pressure drop and high flow, ideal for large-volume water plants and whole-house filter housings.
Carbon Block
Carbon powder is compressed into a solid block, delivering sub-micron filtration and superior chlorine or pesticide removal—perfect for under-sink purifiers and point-of-use filters.
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)
Fine carbon powder dosed into municipal water treatment basins acts fast on taste-and-odor events and reduces trace organics before clarification.
Impregnated Carbon
Carbon treated with silver, iodine, or potassium permanganate targets bacteria, mercury, or hydrogen sulphide, making it valuable in pharmaceutical air handling and specialty gas masks.
Key Applications
RO Systems
Adsorbs chlorine, protecting delicate RO membranes.
Removes organic foulants, extending clean-in-place intervals.
Improves taste for bottled-water lines.
Domestic Water Purifiers
Strips sediment, rust, and odor from municipal supply.
Boosts TDS reduction efficiency of RO/UV units.
Fits standard 10-inch and 20-inch housings.
Air Purifiers
Captures VOCs from paints, carpets, and cleaners.
Neutralizes pet, smoke, and curry odors common in Indian kitchens.
Pairs with HEPA filters for PM2.5 control.
Industrial Water Treatment
Removes dissolved organics and trace solvents from process water.
Meets PCB-manufacturing rinse-water specs.
Ensures compliance with CPCB discharge norms.
Kitchen Chimneys
Absorbs smoke, oil aerosols, and aromatic compounds released during tadka and deep-frying.
Reduces grease buildup inside ducts, cutting cleaning costs.
Keeps indoor air fresher in restaurants and home modular kitchens.
Advantages of Greenly Carbon Filters
Eco-Friendly Materials
We use renewable coconut-shell carbon wherever performance allows, reducing the product’s carbon footprint.
High Efficiency
Laboratory tests show chlorine removal and > 90 % VOC reduction at rated flow.
Versatile Formats
From 2-inch inline capsules to 48-inch industrial vessels, we customize dimensions, end-cap styles, and media blends.
Durable Construction
Food-grade polypropylene housings resist 6 bar pressure; stainless-steel shells available for higher-temperature lines.
Low Cost of Ownership
Long media life and simple cartridge changes cut downtime and maintenance spend.
Choose with confidence
Choosing the right filtration systems
- Identify the problem: turbidity, iron, smell, colour or chlorine.
- Match the filter size to flow rate (m³/hour) rather than tank size.
- Plan backwash water and a drain point near the filter.
- Use filtration ahead of RO or softeners to protect them.
- Agree a media replacement schedule at installation.
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Filtration Systems you can order online
Prices and stock shown in the shop. For bulk orders or help choosing, ask us.
How we work
From first message to running system
- 01
Tell us the need
Share your requirement, site details and any water report or photos.
- 02
We review and size
We ask the right questions and size the system for your site.
- 03
Clear quotation
You get a quote with scope, specification and timelines.
- 04
Build, install, support
We manufacture, install, commission and stay available for service.
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Questions, answered
FAQs about Carbon Filters
Still unsure? Ask us directly or call +91 95000 55565.
What is a carbon filter used for?
Activated carbon filters remove chlorine, chemicals, tastes, odors, and many volatile organic compounds from water and air, improving safety and comfort.
How does a carbon filter work?
Contaminants are adsorbed onto the carbon’s porous surface as fluid passes through, trapping unwanted molecules while allowing purified water or air to exit.
Can a carbon filter remove chlorine?
Yes—our filters eliminate of free chlorine, protecting RO membranes and enhancing flavor.
How often should I replace my carbon filter?
For domestic use, replace every 6–12 months or after treating around 4,000 litres. Industrial change-out depends on flow and contaminant load; our service team provides data-driven schedules.
Are carbon filters eco-friendly?
Coconut-shell carbon is renewable and biodegradable. Spent carbon can be re-activated or safely disposed of according to local regulations.
What contaminants can a carbon filter remove?
Chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, phenols, benzene, toluene, smoke particles, and cooking odors are common targets.
Can carbon filters be reused?
Cartridge-style filters are designed for single use. Large industrial beds can be regenerated or re-activated off-site.
Are carbon filters safe for drinking water?
Yes—our filters use food-grade materials and comply with BIS 10500 standards for potable water.
Do carbon filters remove bacteria?
Standard carbon does not kill bacteria. For microbial control, choose our silver-impregnated carbon or pair with UV/UF post-treatment.
What contaminants do activated carbon filters remove?
Activated carbon filters effectively remove chlorine, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), pesticides, herbicides, and unpleasant tastes and odors. They do not remove dissolved minerals or heavy metals.
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- +91 95000 55565
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- greenly@greenly.co.in
- 101, 102 & 103 Tass Industrial Estate, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai 600058
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