{"product_id":"afm®-dryden-aqua-activated-filter-media","title":"AFM® Dryden Aqua Activated Filter Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAFM® (Activated Filter Media)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dryden Aqua is a next-generation pool and spa filter media that doubles the performance of traditional sand filters — verified by IFTS — without any additional infrastructure investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from upcycled post-consumer green and brown glass bottles, AFM® undergoes a unique 3-step activation process to become biofouling-resistant with superior filtration properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose AFM® Over Sand?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilters \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;95% of all particles \u0026gt;1 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e — far superior to standard sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiofouling-resistant surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — does not support bacterial growth, eliminates clumping and channelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces backwash water by up to 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower operating costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10+ year lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e — long-term value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdsorbs oil, hydrocarbons, and microplastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly — made from recycled glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 Fine (NG)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Activated Filter Media NG Grade 1 Fine. Best for fine particle and organics removal. Hydrophobic \u0026amp; non-polar surface. Suitable for gravity and pressure filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2 Medium (NG)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Activated Filter Media NG Grade 2 Medium. Ideal for dual media filtration and high-flow applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with single or dual media filtration systems using gravity or pressure filters, for the treatment of pool, spa, ground, surface, and wastewater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-babc30c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eBiofouling-resistant surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec3262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/track.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3666\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f219e55 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/resistant-surface.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5923\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b0406 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icon_akar-circle-check\" width=\"28.386\" height=\"28.386\" viewbox=\"0 0 28.386 28.386\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_109\" d=\"M12,18.508l4.258,4.258,7.1-8.516\" transform=\"translate(-3.484 -3.605)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#30b841\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_110\" d=\"M31.386,17.193A14.193,14.193,0,1,1,17.193,3,14.193,14.193,0,0,1,31.386,17.193Z\" transform=\"translate(-3 -3)\" fill=\"rgba(48,184,65,0.17)\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eDoes not support bacterial growth, eliminates clumping and channeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icon_akar-circle-check\" width=\"28.386\" height=\"28.386\" viewbox=\"0 0 28.386 28.386\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_109\" d=\"M12,18.508l4.258,4.258,7.1-8.516\" transform=\"translate(-3.484 -3.605)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#30b841\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_110\" d=\"M31.386,17.193A14.193,14.193,0,1,1,17.193,3,14.193,14.193,0,0,1,31.386,17.193Z\" transform=\"translate(-3 -3)\" fill=\"rgba(48,184,65,0.17)\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eReduces backwash water up to 50%, improving operation cost savings (OPEX).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb911f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eIncreased surface area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ac61e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/track.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3666\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7c41d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFM Grade 1 = 50.000 m² \/ 1‘000 kg (245 ft² per lb) * Sand 0.4 – 0.8mm = 3.000 m² \/ 1‘000 kg (15 ft² per lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af63bdf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/increase-surface-area.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5921\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-862e4ea elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icon_akar-circle-check\" width=\"28.386\" height=\"28.386\" viewbox=\"0 0 28.386 28.386\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_109\" d=\"M12,18.508l4.258,4.258,7.1-8.516\" transform=\"translate(-3.484 -3.605)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#30b841\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_110\" d=\"M31.386,17.193A14.193,14.193,0,1,1,17.193,3,14.193,14.193,0,0,1,31.386,17.193Z\" transform=\"translate(-3 -3)\" fill=\"rgba(48,184,65,0.17)\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eThe high surface area provides for the superior mechanical filtration properties and enhances adsorption of fine particles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icon_akar-circle-check\" width=\"28.386\" height=\"28.386\" viewbox=\"0 0 28.386 28.386\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_109\" d=\"M12,18.508l4.258,4.258,7.1-8.516\" transform=\"translate(-3.484 -3.605)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#30b841\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_110\" d=\"M31.386,17.193A14.193,14.193,0,1,1,17.193,3,14.193,14.193,0,0,1,31.386,17.193Z\" transform=\"translate(-3 -3)\" fill=\"rgba(48,184,65,0.17)\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eConsistent particle size distribution, shape, sphericity, effective size and uniformity coefficient for outstanding hydraulic properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icon_akar-circle-check\" width=\"28.386\" height=\"28.386\" viewbox=\"0 0 28.386 28.386\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_109\" d=\"M12,18.508l4.258,4.258,7.1-8.516\" transform=\"translate(-3.484 -3.605)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#30b841\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_110\" d=\"M31.386,17.193A14.193,14.193,0,1,1,17.193,3,14.193,14.193,0,0,1,31.386,17.193Z\" transform=\"translate(-3 -3)\" fill=\"rgba(48,184,65,0.17)\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eProvides consistent \u0026gt;1 micron nominal particle filtration performance up to 98% and a life cycle \u0026gt;10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f1ef0e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eAFM\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNG: HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7d63e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/track.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3666\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a76b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrophobic \u0026amp; non-polar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiofouling-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilters 95% of all particles \u0026gt;1μm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for organics removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdsorbs oil \u0026amp; hydrocarbons, microplastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient filtration in hard and soft water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for backwash with air scouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9c23a elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Icon_akar-circle-check\" width=\"28.386\" height=\"28.386\" viewbox=\"0 0 28.386 28.386\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_109\" d=\"M12,18.508l4.258,4.258,7.1-8.516\" transform=\"translate(-3.484 -3.605)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#30b841\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Tracciato_110\" d=\"M31.386,17.193A14.193,14.193,0,1,1,17.193,3,14.193,14.193,0,0,1,31.386,17.193Z\" transform=\"translate(-3 -3)\" fill=\"rgba(48,184,65,0.17)\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eBest filtration \u0026amp; organics removal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a14b1a elementor-widget__width-initial e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/afm-ng-tris-.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13366\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e9c3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ng.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3721\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0778003 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\" id=\"performance\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-con-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142d063 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"\u003eAfm\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eperformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"\u003eFiltration performance of AFM® versus Sand at 20m\/hr (8gpm\/ft2) without flocculation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a07455 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b2726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eindependently verified by IFTS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac3128 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e874bc3 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eRemoval performance (%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be39c5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-scaled.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-1024x435.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3584\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-1024x435.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-1536x652.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/performance-2-2048x870.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1b3b8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de34a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eParticle Size (μm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd8ae7b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-con-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8b3f11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFM\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003es\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 0\u003c\/span\u003e removes 98% of particles \u0026gt;1μm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003eng \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e removes 95% of particles \u0026gt;1μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce093d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFM\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003es\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremoves 95% of particles \u0026gt;4μm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality silica \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e removes 95% of particles \u0026gt;20μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f599dc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eAFM\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecloses the gap between conventional media filtration and Ultrafiltration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a4fbf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1042\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drydenaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/filtration-spectrum.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3625\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-513361c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image 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