Our patented Iron Curtain Filtration Systems are designed to remove iron and hydrogen sulfide without the use of potassium permanganate, chlorine or salt, resulting in much lower operating costs and problems associated with hazardous chemicals.
10" - 72" diameter filter vessels are available in single and multi-tank designs with a wide range of controls.


Hellenbrand's commercial line of iron filters are available with the following options:
Single tank specifications - also available in twin, tri-plex, quad, five-plex, and six-plex systems
| Vessel Dimensions | Flow Rate at 3gpm/ft2 | Flow Rate at 5gpm/ft2 | PeakFlow Rate at 7gpm/ft2 | Backwash Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10" x 54" | 1.6gpm | 2.7gpm | 3.8gpm | 5gpm |
| 12" x 52" | 2.4gpm | 3.9gpm | 5.5gpm | 8gpm |
| 13" x 54" | 2.8gpm | 4.6gpm | 6.4gpm | 10gpm |
| 14" x 65" | 3.4gpm | 5.3gpm | 7.5gpm | 12gpm |
| 16" x 65" | 4gpm | 7gpm | 10gpm | 15gpm |
| 18" x 65" | 5gpm | 9gpm | 12gpm | 20gpm |
| 21" x 62" | 7gpm | 12gpm | 17gpm | 25gpm |
| 24" x 71" | 9gpm | 16gpm | 22gpm | 35gpm |
| 30" x 72" | 15gpm | 25gpm | 34gpm | 50gpm |
| 36" x 72" | 21gpm | 35gpm | 49gpm | 70gpm |
| 42" x 60" | 29gpm | 48gpm | 67gpm | 115gpm |
| 48" x 60" | 38gpm | 63gpm | 88gpm | 150gpm |
| 54" x 60" | 48gpm | 80gpm | 111gpm | 190gpm |
| 60" x 60" | 59gpm | 98gpm | 137gpm | 235gpm |
| 66" x 60" | 71gpm | 119gpm | 166gpm | 285gpm |
| 72" x 60" | 85gpm | 142gpm | 198gpm | 339gpm |