Clay Granules

Description

Product Overview
Clay Granules are a high-performance, engineered adsorbent media manufactured from thermally activated natural clays, delivering exceptional oil, grease, and hydrocarbon removal efficiency. Primarily used in industrial wastewater treatment and soil remediation, they provide a cost-effective, low-dust alternative to activated carbon or diatomaceous earth. Their strategic value lies in enabling B2B buyers to meet stringent environmental discharge regulations while reducing total operational expenditure.

Competitive Advantage Spotlight
Superior crush strength and controlled bulk density ensure 30% less product loss during backwashing, backed by ISO 9001-certified production and just-in-time global logistics.

1. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Calcined attapulgite/montmorillonite clay >92%, inert binder balance

• Purity level: ≥98% active adsorbent content; free from crystalline silica

• Physical characteristics: Rounded granules, tan to light brown, particle size 0.5–2.0 mm / 2–5 mm / 5–8 mm, bulk density 750–850 kg/m³, specific surface area 180–220 m²/g

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-wall paper bags, 1 MT big bags, or bulk pneumatic tanker

• Shelf life: 36 months in dry, covered storage (≤15% relative humidity exposure)

2. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Petrochemical refineries, metal finishing plants, automotive parts manufacturing, industrial laundries

• Specific use cases: Oil-water separator polishing, heavy metal flocculant carrier, hazardous spill solidification, paint booth wastewater pre-treatment

• Performance advantage: 4x faster oil sorption kinetics versus expanded perlite, and regenerable up to 3 cycles via thermal desorption, reducing consumables cost by 40% annually

3. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot pH and attrition loss monitored via in-house SPC lab at 6-sigma level

• Supply reliability: 3 dedicated production lines with 15,000 MT/month capacity and safety stock held in Rotterdam, Houston, and Shanghai

• Logistics capability: 48-hour dispatch for urgent orders; door-to-door Incoterms 2024 (CIF, DAP, EXW)

• Price competitiveness: LME-indexed pricing with volume tier discounts (12, 18, and 24-month contracts)

• Sustainability benefit: 100% natural feedstock, non-hazardous waste classification (EEC 2008/98), and carbon-neutral shipment option available

• Technical support: Full MSDS, batch-specific TDS, and on-site pilot testing by application engineers

4. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (single product grade)

• Loading capacity: 24 MT per 20ft dry container (palletized big bags) or 28 MT per 20ft open-top container (pneumatic loading)