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A.C. CARBONE is canada’s only manufacturer of activated carbon. So when you need it we will certainly have it.

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A.C. Carbone Canada Inc. is the only Canadian manufacturer of Activated Carbon and has been in operation since 1979, taking over the operations from Barnebey-Cheney Ltd. (later and more commonly known as Barnebey-Sutcliffe Corp.) in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (Canada).

Mr. Karl Mertn, now co-owner and President of A.C. Carbone Canada Inc., was chief designer and Director of technical operations, from 1962 to 1979, for Barnebey-Cheney Ltd.  In 1967 Mr. Mertn, single-handed, designed and built Barnebey-Cheney’s largest rotary activator, that furnace was the only one of it’s type in the world. Mr. Rudolf Mertn, also co-owner and Vice-President of A.C. Carbone Canada Inc., who has also worked for Barnebey-Cheney Ltd., as the Assistant Lab Technician, Director of quality control and Production manager from 1958 to 1979.

For 28 years now, we have compiled a background of application experience and technical knowledge.

This experience and commitment has backed our state-of-the-art products quality and customer relations. In addition our R & D department ensures that our products remain among the highest in quality available.

At A.C. Carbone Canada we offer a wide range of products capable of providing solutions for virtually any water, wastewater, gas and air contamination problem. We can ship products quickly and economically. Our non-hazardous carbon recycling service provides activated carbon users with a restored and recycled product at a cost-effective price. In addition we can also custom tailor most spent carbons to suite our customers’ requirements.

The success of a company depends on more than the excellence and consistency of its products; it also lies on the company’s genuine commitment to focus on meeting each customer’s unique needs, quickly, accurately and efficiently.

At  A.C. Carbone Canada Inc., we provide more than product superiority backed by a time-proven commitment to service... we provide confidence.

Commercial activities

Products

ACTIVATED CARBON

A.C. Carbone Canada Inc. offers a wide range of activated carbons to solve virtually any adsorption problem. No matter what the application - whether it’s gas phase, liquid phase or process application we can offer a solution based on knowledge and experience. “We know what we sell.”  

• Standard carbons

We manufacture and distribute coconut shell, coal, and some wood-based carbons in granular, pelletized, and powder form. Internal pore structure, activity level, mesh size, and packaging can be tailored to specific contaminants, adsorption equipment and/or customer requirements.

• Impregnated carbons / Specialty products

These specialty activated carbons have been chemically treated or coated to remove compounds from gas streams and some liquid phase applications, chemical adsorption and/or catalytic reaction. Formulations have been developed for removal of specific contaminants such as Acid gases (H2S, SO2, HBR, Fluorine, etc...) Ammonia, Amines, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Formaldehyde and Mercury.  In addition we also carry the  Oilsorb™ Media, Zeolites, Bone Char, special blended organoclays and other carbons. We have products that cover higher solubility contaminants as well as heavy metals removal.

• Activated Carbon Filter Fiber Media

Used for both filtration and and purification. Easy to use, flexible, pliable, disposable. Available in 2mm and 4mm thicknesses.

• Solvent Recovery Carbons

A variety of granular and pelletized activated carbons are available for control of organic emissions and economical recovery of valuable process solvents. These specialty carbons exhibit high working capacities, low energy consumption, low retentivity, and low pressure drop characteristics. Standard solvent recovery carbons are also available.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Low-cost, CANSORBER adsorbers are widely used for short-term or long-term air and water purification. Available in drum canister, F.R.P., carbon steel, stainless steel, and pressures up to 150 PSI. Easily installed units permit high flexibility in most any treatment system design. Can be installed in passive or non passive modes and run in single, parallel, series or multiple parallel/series adsorption units can be used to accommodate contact time and flow rates required. 

• Cansorber Vapor-Phase

Contaminated air can simply be ducted to one or more CANSORBER VP carbon adsorbers which contain specially selected activated carbon or media. The carbon adsorbs the pollutants or odour producing chemicals, allowing clean air to be vented to atmosphere. 

• Cansorber Liquid-Phase

The liquid phase adsorption system is both efficient and flexible. The CANSORBER LP provides a simple solution to most liquid phase problems with activated carbon, organoclays and other specialty media. Single, parallel, series or multiple parallel/series adsorption units can be used to accommodate contact time and flow rates required. Custom vessels are also available.

AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEMS

Today’s research continues to indicate that the best, most effective method of removing odours, irritating vapours and broad spectrum of contaminants from areas is through the use of activated carbon filters. Activated carbon air purification is commonly used to clean and improve the air in hospitals, conference rooms, smoking areas, manufacturing plants, refrigerated storage areas, warehouses and homes among other occupied spaces where superior air quality is desired. You can find a wide variety of air purification equipment for residential, commercial and industrial use. Our selection includes portable air purifiers, panel adsorbers and deep bed carbon systems.

• Portable Air purifier

Simple, portable, functional and self-contained, the units can be located near odour sources for intermittent use, or installed in one area for continuous air clean-up. Using an electric blower drawing contaminated air through its activated carbon-filled canister or panel, recirculating pure, odour-free air throughout the area. We have different models of air purifiers with different type of carbon. Our experienced staff will help you select the types which are most applicable to your specific needs.

• Cansorber Canister Filters and Custom Made Durable 16-18 gauge panel filters

These are of a radial flow design. Each canister contains a 2-1/2 inch thick bed of activated carbon for effective control of odours and vapours. Galvanized steel construction is used for air purification.  Consult your A.C. Carbone Canada representative to determine which type of carbon media is appropriate for your special filtration needs. Custom sizes are also available for virtually any application, from kitchen hoods to industrial heavy equipment (farm tractors, loaders, etc.) where worker protection, health and safety are priorities.

• Permanent filters and deep bed carbon systems

Perfect for commercial and industrial duty application, these activated carbon refillable filters are designed to improve IAQ by removing odours and irritants associated with cigarette smoking, cooking, car and truck exhaust and manufacturing processes. In most cases, the purified air can be re-circulated resulting in reduced make-up air requirements and energy savings.

Technical assistance

Our technical department can help you in selecting the right equipment and/or activated carbon grades/types to meet your specific needs. Whether its gas phase, liquid phase or process application, we can offer a solution based on knowledge and experience.

Laboratory services

Testing and analytical functions including remaining life testing on samples of installed carbon or new carbons.

Reactivation service

Activated carbon eventually becomes saturated and must be reactivated or can be replaced. A.C. Carbone Canada has the ability to reactivate non-hazardous spent carbon or filters. Our reactivation service can also be tailored to your needs.

Service life of your adsorber panels or filters is dependent on the odours, vapour or liquid concentrations being removed. To assist you in this procedure, A.C. Carbone offers the options of recharging your spent panels or filters with new or reactivated carbon.

A.C. Carbone offers its quality activated carbons to users in quantities and packaging to suit most requirements and demands. You can choose the method most convenient for your needs including boxes, bags, drums, pails and bulk bags. Weights depend on carbon types and grades. Custom packaging and private labeling are also available, call for details.

Boxes: 12,7 kg - 20,4 kg (#28 to 45 lb)
Bags: 20,2 kg - 25,0 kg (#44 to 55 lb)
HDPE Pails (20 - 30 liter): 8 kg -  22,7 kg (#18 - 50 lb)
55 gallon drums (250,03 liter) : 81,7 kg - 90,7 kg (180 - 300 lb)
Bulk Bags: 500 - 1000 kg (#1,000 - 2,000 lb)

*Weights above are typical. Each product has a different density. Packaging weights are dependent on product densities.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Our products are among the highest quality available. A.C. Carbone Canada’s R & D department ensures that our products remain at a state of the art level and have produced specialty R. & D. carbons with surface areas over 2800 m2/g.

Our R & D department is continuously working with different Universities and Specialized Government departments on developing new products for gas storage, environmental protection, public health and safety.  

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