YK-AC is specifically developed for the HVAC industry, where activated carbon faces unique challenges: intermittent loading, variable humidity, and the need for long service intervals between maintenance calls. Standard water-treatment carbons often underperform in these conditions because they're optimized for continuous liquid-phase contact, not the stop-start dynamics of air handling.
We developed YK-AC with a modified activation process that creates a more hydrophobic surface chemistry. This reduces moisture competition in humid air streams, preserving adsorption capacity for the target contaminants you actually want to remove—not just water vapor.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
YK-AC
Unit
Iodine sorption value
> 1,000's
mg/g
Moisture content
< 10
% -wt
Ash content
< 3
%-wt
Stacking density
> 450
kg/m³
PH
5-8
-
Intensity
> 95
%
Specific area
> 1,000's
m²/g
Key Application Areas
Commercial building HVAC — office complexes, hotels, shopping centers
Healthcare facilities — hospital air handling units, odor control in patient areas
Food processing plants — control of food odors in production and storage areas
Cannabis cultivation facilities — odor mitigation for regulatory compliance
Waste transfer stations and composting facilities — community-friendly operation
HVAC-Specific Benefits
Low Dust Generation: Clean handling during filter replacement, protecting downstream coils and fans
Consistent Pressure Drop: Predictable fan energy consumption over the filter life
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Effective from -20°C to +50°C ambient
Compatible with Standard Frames: Fits common HVAC filter rack dimensions
Q
What makes YK-AC specifically suitable for HVAC applications?
A
YK-AC is developed for the HVAC industry where activated carbon faces unique challenges: intermittent loading, variable humidity, and long service intervals between maintenance. Standard water-treatment carbons often underperform because they are optimized for continuous liquid-phase contact, not the stop-start dynamics of air handling. YK-AC uses modified activation creating more hydrophobic surface chemistry.
Q
How does YK-AC handle humidity in air streams?
A
The hydrophobic surface chemistry reduces moisture competition in humid air streams, preserving adsorption capacity for target contaminants rather than water vapor. This is critical in commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and food processing plants where humidity levels fluctuate seasonally or due to process conditions.
Q
What temperature range does YK-AC operate across?
A
YK-AC remains effective from -20°C to +50°C ambient temperature, covering the full range of HVAC operating conditions. The consistent pressure drop ensures predictable fan energy consumption over the filter life. Wide operating temperature range makes it suitable for both heating and cooling season operation without performance degradation.
Q
What odor and VOC applications use YK-AC?
A
YK-AC serves commercial building HVAC for office complexes, hotels, and shopping centers, healthcare facilities for hospital air handling units and patient area odor control, food processing plants for food odor control in production and storage areas, cannabis cultivation facilities for odor mitigation and regulatory compliance, and waste transfer stations and composting facilities for community-friendly operation.
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging:
To meet diverse customer requirements, our activated carbon is available in multiple packaging options:
20 kg/bag – Ideal for laboratory use, pilot testing, and small-scale applications.
500 kg/bag – Bulk packaging designed for large-scale industrial production.
Customized packaging available upon request.
All packages are engineered to maintain quality and prevent moisture absorption.
