KATALOX LIGHT® Advanced Filtration Media

KATALOX LIGHT® is a high-performance catalytic filtration media engineered in Germany for the removal of iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and a wide range of heavy metals and contaminants in drinking water systems. The media utilizes a unique manganese dioxide (MnO₂) coating process that enhances oxidation, catalytic reactions, and filtration performance.

Designed for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial applications, KATALOX LIGHT® combines high filtration efficiency with long service life and reduced operational costs. Its lightweight structure and advanced catalytic surface allow it to outperform many traditional filtration media used for iron and manganese removal.

FILTRATION PERFORMANCE

KATALOX LIGHT® provides filtration down to less than 3 microns and effectively removes:

Suspended solids
Sediment
Turbidity
Organic contaminants
Color and odor

The media is widely used in water treatment systems where high contaminant loads require strong catalytic oxidation and mechanical filtration.

CONTAMINANTS REDUCED

KATALOX LIGHT® is designed for removal or reduction of:

Iron (Fe)
Manganese (Mn)
Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)
Arsenic
Radium
Heavy metals
Radionuclides

When paired with an oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, or potassium permanganate, the catalytic surface accelerates oxidation reactions that convert dissolved contaminants into filterable particles.

KEY FEATURES

High manganese dioxide coating (~10%) that provides powerful catalytic oxidation.

Filtration capability down to approximately 3 microns for improved removal of suspended solids and turbidity.

High iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide removal capacity.

Lightweight media compared to traditional manganese greensand and other filtration media.

High resistance to oxidants and chemicals commonly used in water treatment.

Long service life typically ranging from 7 to 10 years under proper operating conditions.

Lower backwash water requirements compared to many competing media.

Free of crystalline silica.

No mandatory chemical regeneration requirements.

SYSTEM OPERATING CONDITIONS

Inlet Water pH: 5.8 – 10.5
Minimum Bed Depth: 29.5 inches (75 cm)
Optimal Bed Depth: 47 inches (120 cm)
Service Flow Rate: 4 – 12 gpm per square foot (10 – 30 m/h)
Backwash Rate: 10 – 12 gpm per square foot (25 – 30 m/h)
Backwash Time: 10 – 15 minutes
Rinse Time: 2 – 3 minutes

Actual system performance may vary depending on water chemistry and contaminant concentration.

LOADING CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)

Iron (Fe²⁺): up to 3000 mg/L
Manganese (Mn²⁺): up to 1500 mg/L
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S): up to 500 mg/L

REGENERATION / DOSING (WHEN OXIDANT IS USED)

Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)

Iron: 0.9 mg/L
Manganese: 1.8 mg/L
Hydrogen sulfide: 4.5 mg/L

Potassium Permanganate or Chlorine

Iron: 1.0 mg/L
Manganese: 2.0 mg/L
Hydrogen sulfide: 5.0 mg/L

These oxidants accelerate the catalytic oxidation process when higher contaminant concentrations are present.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mesh Size: 14 × 30
Particle Size: 0.6 – 1.4 mm
Uniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.75
Bulk Density: ~66 lb/ft³ (1060 kg/m³)

CERTIFICATIONS

NSF/ANSI 61 Certified for drinking water applications
NSF/ANSI 372 Lead Free compliant

PACKAGING

Standard Packaging:
1 Cubic Foot Bags (approximately 66 lbs)

Pallet Quantity:
40 bags per pallet

Bulk packaging options are available upon request.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Residential well water filtration
Commercial water treatment systems
Municipal water treatment plants
Industrial water treatment
Pre-filtration for reverse osmosis systems
Iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide removal systems