FILTEC AC systems are designed for the requirements of beverage production. They ensure consistently high product water quality and support taste-neutral, clean water – protecting downstream processes and plant components .
 

 
 What will be reduced/removed?
 
 FILTEC AC selectively reduces or removes substances and trace elements in water, including:
 
 
 
 free chlorine
 
 
 Odor and color
 
 
 organic substances (e.g. humic acids, TOC )
 
 
 anthropogenic contaminants (e.g. sweeteners , pesticides , drug residues )
 
 
 Disinfection byproducts (e.g. trihalomethanes / THMs , chloramines )
 
 

 
 Execution & Renovation
 
 The filters are hygienically designed and intended for water treatment in the beverage industry:
 
 
 
 Material finish in stainless steel 304L or 316L
 
 
 Sanitation via hot water or steam possible
 
 
 Backflushing is internal or external, depending on the model.
 
 
 Operation is manual or automated (depending on the level of automation)
 
 

 
 Adsorption capacity (EBCT)
 
 A defined "Empty Bed Contact Time (EBCT)" is crucial for reproducible adsorption.
 
 FILTEC AC achieves this through:
 
 
 
 high-quality, acid-washed activated carbon
 
 
 optimized flow guidance for defined EBCT and maximum adsorption performance
 
 

 
 Backwash technology – efficient and water-saving
 
 For effective cleaning with minimal waste, the standard design is based on:
 
 
 
 at least 60 nozzles per m²
 
 
 Backwash chamber at least 25%
 
 
 minimized flushing losses through efficient backwashing technology
 
 

 
 Key points
 
 
 
 High adsorption capacity thanks to acid-washed activated carbon
 
 
 Hygienic stainless steel design (304L / 316L)
 
 
 Hot water or steam sanitization possible
 
 
 Minimal flushing losses thanks to efficient backwashing technology
 
 
 Flexible and adaptable – manual or automated
 
 
 Complies with international standards for beverage water treatment
 
 

 
 Technical data
 
 Capacity: Flow rate 4 – 180 m³/h
 
 Filter diameter: 800 – 2,800 mm
 
 EBCT: 3 – 16 minutes
 
 Material (filter bowl & piping): 1.4301 / AISI 304; 1.4404 / AISI 316L
 
 Equipment: magnetic-inductive flow meters, PP filter nozzles, hygienic fittings, AC filter material, control valves
 
 Standard design: hygienic, ≥ 60 nozzles/m², backwash chamber ≥ 25%, minimal flushing losses
 
 Sanitization: Hot water or steam
 

 
 Options (depending on the version / project-specific)
 
 
 
 Trap Polisher Filter
 
 
 Analytical instruments (chlorine, redox)
 
 
 Differential pressure measurement
 
 
 backwash pump
 
 
 Overpressure valve
 
 
 Stainless steel filter nozzles
 
 

 
 contact
 
 For design, automation level and suitable configuration, please use the contact form below.
 

 
 Modular design & extensions
 
 FILTEC M – Media Filtration
 
 DGS – Membrane water degassing
 
 DeGaS-Cold – Column water degassing (cold)
 
 DeGaS-Hot – Column water degassing (hot)
 
 IONTEC – Water Softening & Demineralization