{"id":3752,"date":"2026-08-26T13:40:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morselt.com\/?post_type=waterenindustrie&#038;p=3752"},"modified":"2026-08-26T13:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:42:18","slug":"gravel-and-sand-filter-system","status":"publish","type":"waterenindustrie","link":"https:\/\/www.morselt.com\/en\/afvalwaterzuivering\/overige-producten\/gravel-and-sand-filter-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravel and Sand Filter System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787745060262{margin-top: 32px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gravel and sand filter system<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787745056048{margin-top: 8px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;composiet_section&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;composiet_section_text&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Solid mechanical foundation for water treatment<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our gravel and sand filter systems reliably remove high concentrations of dissolved solids, sediments and turbidity-causing substances from water. Whether classical depth filtration for source water or protection stage for ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis systems &#8211; we ensure the water quality you need.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Prevention of costly contamination and wear<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The filter bed stops sand, rust and suspended solids before they reach pumps, valves and membranes. This prevents clogging, deposits and premature replacement of expensive downstream systems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Automatic operation without manual intervention<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sensor-controlled backwashing with water and air restores full filter capacity. No manual intervention, no continuous chemical addition. Pure mechanical separation so you can focus on your core process.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;composiet_section_img&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3806&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; image_alt=&#8221;Gravel and sand filter system&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787744986297{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;eigenschappen_getest_section&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;eigenschappen_section_item&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of Morselt Gravel and Sand Filter System<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highly effective removal of solids<\/strong>: Protects pumps, valves and membranes against wear and clogging<\/li>\n<li><strong>High dirt-holding capacity<\/strong>: Multiple layers in the filter bed provide long operating periods between backwash cycles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economical and chemical-free<\/strong>: Pure mechanical process without continuous chemical consumption<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic regeneration<\/strong>: Pressure-controlled backwashing restores filter capacity without intervention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible applicability<\/strong>: Can be used as a standalone system or as a protection stage for ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliable removal<\/strong>: Stops sand, silt, clay, rust and manganese particles, flocs and colorants<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term reliability<\/strong>: Robust pressure vessels in stainless steel, GRP or plastic-lined steel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;getest_section_item&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications (standard)<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating principle<\/strong>: Depth filtration in layered filter bed (top to bottom)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filter medium<\/strong>: Quartz sand, filter gravel or hydro-anthracite, individually tailored to your raw water analysis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure vessels<\/strong>: High-quality stainless steel, corrosion-resistant GRP or plastic-lined steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic control<\/strong>: Backwashing based on differential pressure or time control via pneumatic and electric valves<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air-water backwashing<\/strong>: Integrated blower for intensive filter bed cleaning and optimal backwash effect<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grain size and layer thickness<\/strong>: Tailored to concentration and composition of contamination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787744552965{margin-top: 16px !important;padding-top: 32px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morselt.com%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787744913429{margin-bottom: 96px !important;padding-top: 64px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761911295859{margin-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Configurations and options<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1780386696538{margin-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Single filter (standard)<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Uniform grain distribution of filter sand or filter gravel. 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