This section provides an overview for iron removal equipment as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 iron removal equipment manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked iron removal equipment companies as of November, 2024: 1.FLW, Inc..
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Iron removal equipment are devices that remove iron from well water.
Chemicals are used to oxidize and extract the iron contained in the water, and the filtered well water can be used as drinking water or domestic water.
You can choose the size of iron removal equipment that best suits your site, from small to medium-sized facilities to large facilities such as educational facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals. Iron removal equipment capable of removing iron, manganese, and hardness components is also available.
Iron removal equipment allows a wide range of uses for well water, including general drinking water, miscellaneous water, and industrial water. In cases where well water cannot be used due to high iron concentrations, iron removal equipment can be installed between the well pump and indoor piping to make the water even safer to use.
In particular, ion-exchange iron removal equipment can soften all the water used in daily life. In addition to iron removal and manganese removal from well water, hardness components are removed, and water softening is possible with only one iron removal equipment.
Unlike the conventional system installed at the faucet, the Iron removal equipment can be installed between the well and indoor piping to soften all the water in the home, making it possible to supply soft water for cooking, bathing, washing clothes, and all other daily water needs.
There are two types of iron removal methods: ion exchange and contact oxidation, and the principle of each method differs.
Ion exchange resin is a water treatment system that uses ion exchange resin. Ion exchange resins are a type of synthetic resin, also called ion exchange polymers. It has a molecular structure that ionizes as an ion exchange group and can adsorb and treat iron ions contained in water. At the same time, it can remove hardness components and soften water.
When iron, manganese, and hardness components adsorbed on the ion exchange resin become saturated, the removal performance decreases. Therefore, the regeneration cycle should be considered depending on the water quality.
Regeneration refers to the cleaning of the inside of the equipment, which is essential for all ion-exchange systems. The iron, manganese, and hardness components are stripped from the adsorbed components by using a displacement agent, such as special boiler salt. Regeneration of removal capacity through filter material cleaning ensures long-term stability of operation and provides water treated by iron removal equipment.
Iron can be removed by adding sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) to force the iron in the water to react and then filtered through a device such as a sand filter. Sand, anthracite, berm, and ceramic grains can be used as filter media.
Iron in groundwater exists primarily as ferrous bicarbonate. The reaction of ferrous bicarbonate with sodium hypochlorite produces Fe(OH)3 and Fe2O3-3H2O, which are insoluble substances (English: suspended solids).
Insoluble Fe(OH)3 and Fe2O3-3H2O are also formed when iron in groundwater comes into contact with oxygen in the air or dissolved oxygen in raw water.
The choice should take into account the advantages and disadvantages of ion exchange and contact oxidation methods.
Iron removal equipment can be used even with high iron concentrations, and water softening is possible with only one unit. It can be applied to small amounts of water, regenerates in a short time, and does not use chlorine, making it safe and corrosion-free. It does not take up much space for installation, can be regenerated according to the amount of water, and saves boiler salt. However, it cannot be sterilized and requires a separate sterilizer depending on the situation. It also does not remove oxidized iron.
Chlorine is used to remove iron and sterilize the water at the same time. The chlorine used is inexpensive, but it is difficult to remove iron at concentrations higher than 2 ppm, and a separate water softener is required to soften the water. It takes a lot of space for installation, requires a large amount of treated water, and takes a long time for back washing and regeneration. The use of highly concentrated chlorine causes corrosion of pipes, etc., and maintenance of the filtration system is costly.
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Ecologix Environmental Systems, LLC, founded in 2002 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of wastewater treatment systems and equipment. The company's products include activated carbon, glass filtration media, bag filters and vessels, and floc tubes. Ecologix Environmental Systems complete systems include BIO-CLEAR packaged treatment plants, floctube and chemical reaction tanks, integrated bio-reactor biological sewage treatment systems, and moving bed biofilm reactors used for the treatment of wastewater for the oil and gas, food, manufacturing, and automotive industries.
FLW, Inc., established in 1971 and based in Southern California, United States, is a supplier of industrial physical measurement, control, and calibration products. The company supplies 40 categories of products such as accumulators, air amplifiers, air capture hoods, airflow monitors, air velocity meters, and more as well offering calibration services for instrumentation. The company holds ISO 9000 certification and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. All the vendors from the company's procurement centers operate in compliance with ISO regulations.
Nikka Densok Limited, founded in 1978, is a manufacturer of inspection equipment headquartered in Kawagoe City, Saitama. It specializes in producing and selling a range of products, including metal detectors, weight sorters, pinhole inspection equipment, as well as magnet iron removal equipment, and security equipments such as handy high sensitivity metal detector and gate metal detector. The company offers a rental service of its numerous equipments, and also has several branches all over Japan, and some of which are in Osaka, Nagoya, Kyushu, and Hokkaido.
Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited, founded in 1995, is a manufacturer in Xiamen, China, specializing in lithium battery equipment and technology. Their product portfolio includes battery production equipment lines, lithium battery machines, and battery materials. The battery equipment and technology offered by the company are used in the manufacturing, testing, and research of lithium batteries used in consumer electronics like smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), and renewable energy solutions. With ISO9001:2008 certification, Xiamen Tmax serves clients globally collaborating with companies including Apple, Tesla, BMW and universities such as California University and the University of Sydney.
Xiamen Lith Machine Limited, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian, China, is a manufacturer of battery laboratory and production equipment. Its product offerings encompass lithium battery production line machines and battery pack assembly line machines for battery manufacturing, laboratory machines for research and testing, battery materials for production, prismatic cell production machines, and cylindrical cell laboratory machines. The company has been verified on-site by SGS Group, an inspection company, and holds more than 16 patent rights.
Great Magtech Xiamen Electric Co. Ltd was established in 2000 and is based in Xiamen, China, and is a supplier of magnets and magnetic solutions for industrial, research, and engineering applications. The company's product folio includes rare earth magnets, flexible magnets, magnetic assemblies, magnetic separators, and magnetic chucks that have wide applications in construction, mining, machinery manufacturing, electronics, and, material handling sectors. The company was awarded the Venture Capital Award by High-tech Development Park and it has ISO9001, ISO14001, and TS16949:2002 Quality System Certifications.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | FLW, Inc. |
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The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the iron removal equipment page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 3 | 33.3% |
United States of America | 2 | 22.2% |
India | 2 | 22.2% |
Japan | 1 | 11.1% |
Italy | 1 | 11.1% |