JAMES CUMMING & SONS

Australian Manufacturer of

Premium Filter Coal
& Activated Carbon

icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon
icon

History meets
innovation

We are a family-owned and operated manufacturer and supplier with over 115 years of expertise in pioneering the use of Australian coal for various industries and applications.

Since the 1980s, we have been market leaders in utilising bituminous coal for water and wastewater filtration, and activated carbon for air, water and soil adsorption.

Our products enable millions of people in Australia and throughout the world to enjoy clean, safe water every day.

Our product range

Activated Carbon

Granular & Powdered Forms
  • High internal surface area
  • Rapid diffusion kinetics
  • Greater loading capacity
  • Customisable particle sizing
  • Manufactured by an ISO9001 accredited Quality system

Support Filter Media

Silica & Garnet Gravels
  • Ideal specific gravity
  • Low acid solubility
  • Optimal hardness
  • Consistent particle sizing
  • Select raw material bodies

Graded Coal

Glass Colourisation
  • Consistent particle sizing
  • Reliable fixed carbon content
  • Strict quality control
  • Low inherent moisture
  • Cost effective glass colourisation

Coal Dust

Iron Foundries
  • Thermal and calorific properties
  • Consistent volatiles content
  • No foreign impurities
  • Very low sulphur
  • Creates a fine lustrous iron cast

Australian Zeolite

Ammonia Removal
  • Naturally occurring mineral body
  • Turbidity and ammonia removal
  • Heavy metal removal
  • Clinoptilolite largest component
  • Wide range of applications

Australian Filter Coal

C&S Brand
  • Superior durability
  • Optimal uniformity coefficient
  • Consistent particle sizing
  • Low specific gravity
  • Ideal filtration quality

Australian Filter Coal or anthracite

At James Cumming & Sons, we’ve identified an Australian bituminous coal seam that outperforms imported anthracite coals, meeting or even exceeding the AWWA B100 standards.

The two key factors for filtering suitability are coal hardness and acid solubility. Our extensively tested Australian Filter Coal, with a proven track record in thousands of treatment plants, is a superior choice for potable, wastewater or pretreatment desalination. Anthracite coal is not essential.

LEARN MORE

Australian
manufacturing
capability

We use only the highest grades of Australian coal, ensuring uncompromising quality. Our integrated systems and end-to-end processing ensure premium products that are fit for purpose, packaged reliably and delivered safely and cleanly.

Learn More

Grade

Quality raw materials selection and critical trademarked mineral preparation.

Learn More   

Crush

Ensuring product is fit for purpose, whether granulating or pulverising.

Learn More   

Screen

Specialist equipment for compliance and exact sizing requirement.

Learn More   

Logistics

On time delivery, robust packaging, national and international freight.

Learn More   

Projects

Sydney Desalination
Plant

In response to declining water levels, Sydney Water obtained approval for a Seawater Desalination Plant. Pilot testing favoured coarse dual-media filtration. We supplied C & S Brand Australian Filter Coal, on time and to exact specification.

Qurayyat Desalination
Plant

This plant is in operation to address water shortages in Muscat, Oman and surrounds. We supplied 2,210 cubic metres of C & S Brand Australian Filter Coal, delivered on time, to exact specifications.

Dungog WTP

This was the first contact filtration plant in Australia to use large effective size media, after pilot plant work by the Hunter Water Corporation. It was also the first to use C & S Brand Australian Filter Coal and remains an industry frontrunner with long-term results, durability and consistency.

 

Barangaroo Lendlease
Grand Casino

We supplied premium C&S Brand Australian Activated Carbon while transforming a former gas works site into a modern casino and hotel, effectively eliminating odours and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and adding to Sydney’s evolving skyline.

Mt Crosby
Eastbank

This refurbishment project included converting 20 mono-media sand filters to dual-media filters with C&S Brand Australian Filter Coal. It extended filter run times, reduced backwashing frequency and improved plant performance, surpassing client expectations.

Articles

Optimising Media Filtration: Best Practices for Enhanced Performance and Longevity

Media filtration is a crucial process in water treatment, ensuring the removal of suspended solids, pathogens, and other contaminants. To achieve optimal performance, it is essential to choose the right filter media, maintain its quality, and rebuild filters when necessary. In this blog, we will explore the best practices for media selection and filter rebuilding, drawing insights from our experience and products available at James Cumming & Sons.

Read More   

Ensuring Excellence: Quality Control in Carbon Product Manufacturing at James Cumming & Sons

In the highly competitive manufacturing industry, quality control is more than just a necessity; it is a steadfast commitment to excellence. James Cumming & Sons, with over a century of expertise, exemplifies this commitment through its stringent quality control processes. In this blog, we explore the critical role of quality control in the production of carbon products and how James Cumming & Sons ensures consistently top-tier products for its clients.

Read More   

The History of Anthracite Coal in Water Filtration

Anthracite coal has been a cornerstone in water filtration for over a century due to its high carbon content and durability. The discovery of Australian Filter Coal, which is a bituminous based coal, now offers even greater efficiency and performance.

Read More   

Contact us

for your Filter Coal, Activated Carbon and Carbon additive needs

    Which James Cumming products are of interest?