Australian Filter Coal
engineered for
superior filtration performance

– Industry leading Uniformity Coefficients – Creating superior void spaces and porosity within a filter bed, leading to longer filter run times and higher filtration rates
– High Hardness & Durability – HGI < 50 - Low specific Gravity - 1.45 - Competitive Pricing for Australian and Export Projects - Quick Availability and lead times - Robust and Safe Packaging - Technical Service & Experience, responsive staff

Anthracite is a classification of Coal. Filter Coal is our Australian Made product that is bituminous coal based that aims to supply the Water Filtration market with a superior alternative to Anthracite by rank. Not all coals were created equal. We source a particular seam of Australian Coal for washing, drying, crushing, screening to effective size and uniformity coefficient for the water industry. The necessity came from the early 80s when Australian water authorities started upgrading plants to dual-media configurations due to rising water quality concerns and needing to get greater filtration rates from their treatment plants. Since there are no available anthracite seams in Australia’ geology, James Cummings’ Managing Director, John Cumming, identified a suitably hard, chemically stable and light coal, suitable for water filtration and had it rigorously tested in bench and pilot scale before supplying water filtration plants, now across the country.

Yes. We understand the importance of having detailed information for informed decision-making. Please reach out to us with your requirements, and we’ll be happy to provide you with comprehensive data sheets for our Australian Filter coal. Our team can discuss your delivery needs in detail.

While anthracite is often considered a higher grade of coal due to its higher fixed carbon content, our experience across thousands of projects delivering potable water, wastewater and desalination applications has consistently demonstrated the distinct advantages of our select bituminous based coal.

Our Australian Filter Coal has a lower fixed carbon content than Anthracite Coal. However, this is proven to not affect filtration ability. Our Australian Filter coal superior hardness also contributes to greater resistance to abrasion and breakdown, ultimately prolonging the lifespan of the operating filter. Choosing bituminous coal can also be a more cost-effective solution, given the relative scarcity and higher cost of imported anthracite.

Lead times for Australian Filter Coal orders vary depending on factors such as order size, specific product requirements, current stock levels and your location. However, we strive to fulfil orders as quickly as possible. We can provide you with a precise delivery timeframe upon request. We manage the delivery process along the way, from formal quotation to confirmation of order and prompt shipment. We typically aim to keep 100m3 of each standard sizing grade in stock to ensure our customers’ orders are fulfilled promptly. With this in mind, typically we can deliver or despatch within a couple weeks of order placement.

Yes. We have a proven track record of providing effective Australian Filter Coal across industries. To learn more about how we have helped organisations like yours, we encourage you to visit our Projects page. There, you’ll find detailed case studies showcasing our successfully delivered projects.

Yes, we have exported our Anthracite type filter media for over 3 decades. Completed large desalination projects in the middle East, exported to PUB in Singapore, Hong Kong Water Supplies Department, and across the SE Asian Countries through our network of distributors in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, India, Pakistan and many other countries. Enquire with us for your project specific requirements.

At James Cumming & Sons, our Australian Filter Coal generally adheres to American Water Works Association B100-16, the standard for granular filter media. This provides comprehensive guidelines for coal filters’ physical and chemical characteristics, including grading, density and impurities. By adhering to AWWA B100-16, we ensure that our product consistently meets the performance and safety requirements for water treatment and other critical applications. In addition, we conduct rigorous internal quality control checks throughout our production process to guarantee the reliability and effectiveness of our products. Each of our products has a detailed quality system that is covered under our Quality manual.

James Cumming & Sons is an ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accredited organisation ensuring that we are upholding the highest standards of Quality, safety and environmentally sustainable practices throughout our business to ensure we deliver for our customers.

Our Australian Filter Coal is also covered under the Australian Made Campaign. We hold Halal and Kosher Certifications, and we also hold NSF-61 certification for potable drinking water applications on our Australian Filter Coal which is a similar standard to AS4020 for non-leachability.