Description
The AnoxKaldnes K5 media is an advanced, innovative solution for moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR). This unique polyethylene media is specially designed for wastewater treatment, with a “wheel” shape that features both internal and external surfaces for the rapid colonization of beneficial bacteria. Kaldnes K5 is an ideal choice for both sand filters and sump boxes, ensuring effective biological filtration in various water treatment systems.
Key Features of AnoxKaldnes K5 Media:
- Large Surface Area: The surface area of AnoxKaldnes K5 media is greater than 1000m²/m³, ensuring that a substantial amount of microorganisms can colonize, leading to better treatment performance.
- Enhanced Biofilm Growth: Its design allows for optimal biofilm attachment, accelerating the treatment process by enhancing microbial activity.
- Self-Cleaning Ability: The K5 media has good self-cleaning properties, reducing maintenance needs and extending the lifespan of the system.
- Superior Filtration Performance: The Kaldnes K5 media ensures excellent filtration results, with higher efficiency compared to traditional activated sludge systems, achieving 5-10 times greater reaction efficiency.
- Energy Efficient: The media’s design promotes efficient air bubble cutting and enhances the dissolved oxygen in water, thus saving energy consumption.
- Cost-Effective: Not only does it perform efficiently, but it can also be produced at a lower cost compared to other MBBR media types, like K1 media.
Specification of Kaldnes K5 Media:

Benefits of AnoxKaldnes K5 Media:
- Energy Saving: Reduces energy consumption, making it a cost-effective solution for wastewater treatment.
- High Dirt Capacity: The K5 media offers a high dirt capacity, making it ideal for demanding wastewater treatment applications.
- No Sand Accumulation: The design ensures that no sand is left behind in the pool, preventing clogging and ensuring smoother operation.
- Low Pressure Increase: Minimizes pressure build-up within the system, resulting in lower energy use and improved efficiency.
- Clogging-Free Operation: With the AnoxKaldnes K5 media, there is no risk of clogging, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted performance.
- Excellent Filtration Efficiency: The K5 media excels at filtering wastewater, providing superior treatment outcomes.
- Long Lifespan: This durable media offers a long product lifespan, ensuring reliable performance for years.
- Non-Toxic and Easy Disposal: Kaldnes K5 media is environmentally friendly and easy to dispose of once its lifespan is over.
- Lightweight and Easy to Handle: Its lightweight design makes it easy to handle, transport, and install in various systems.
Applications of AnoxKaldnes K5 Media:
- Enhanced Denitrification and Phosphorus Removal: The AnoxKaldnes K5 media is highly effective in improving the denitrification and phosphorus removal efficiency in sewage treatment plants.
- Low Temperature Ammonia Nitrogen Removal: It is particularly effective in winter, addressing issues of high ammonia nitrogen concentrations at low temperatures.
- Expansion of Existing Treatment Plants: The Kaldnes K5 media can be used to expand and retrofit existing sewage treatment plants, increasing capacity by up to three times.
- High-Concentration Organic Matter Treatment: Ideal for treating high-concentration, toxic, and refractory organic matter in industrial wastewater.
- Advanced Sewage and Industrial Wastewater Treatment: It is suitable for both advanced sewage treatment and the treatment of industrial wastewater with complex compounds.
- Rural and Integrated Sewage Treatment: The AnoxKaldnes K5 media is also used in rural sewage treatment systems, including integrated equipment and purification tanks.
Why Choose AnoxKaldnes K5 Media for Your MBBR System?
When looking for reliable and efficient MBBR media, the AnoxKaldnes K5 stands out for its advanced design and high-performance capabilities. It offers excellent filtration, energy savings, and long-lasting durability, all while being a cost-effective option. Whether you’re upgrading an existing system, addressing specific wastewater treatment challenges, or expanding a treatment plant, the Kaldnes K5 media is the perfect choice for achieving optimal results.










