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
History meets Innovation
JAMES CUMMING & SONS
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
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
- Proven 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.
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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.
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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.
Contact us
for your Filter Coal, Activated Carbon and Carbon additive needs
Reach us through
James Cumming & Sons
319 Parramatta Road,
Auburn NSW 2144 Australia
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