CRYSTAR® FT
Silicon Carbide Ceramic Filters
FOR RECREATIONAL WATER

WHEN THE QUALITY OF WATER MATTERS

For Recreational Water

Saint-Gobain leads the international
recreational water filtration industry
with high performance ceramichoneycomb filter technology.
• Multichannel honeycomb forengineered water flow.
• Layered membrane structure
improves filtration performance.

CRYSTAR® FT Silicon Carbide Ceramic Filters
When the quality of water assures your wellbeing to the fullest

99.996%
Cryptosporidium
RemovalSwimming pools, splash pads and other aquatic activities can be wonderful leisureexperiences for you, your family and friends. During your vacation or in your daily life,
the benefits of enjoying recreational water are undeniable.
The use of Crystar® Filtration Technology will ensure you have the best experience in yourrecreational water activities. Indeed, this revolutionary technology provides healthier andmore pleasant water thanks to:• A reduction of 30 % in chloramines (combined chlorine)
and trihalomethanes (THM) content, which eliminates thechlorine odor and reduces irritation of eyes, skin and lungs.

• Reduction of at least 40 % in turbidity, resulting in CRYSTAL
CLEAR WATER!

• The unmatched efficiency of silicon carbide microfiltration,a physical barrier to stop dangerous microorganisms(legionella, cryptosporidium...) in their tracks.

For Recreational Water
When the quality of water is cost effective

Major Benefits over Sand Filters
The benefits of Crystar® Filtration
Technology for the operation andsafety of your swimming pool cannot
be overstated:• 70% reduction in backwash
water consumption• 30% reduction in chemical usage• 20% reduction in power
consumption• 30% reduction in footprint• A maintenance-free, long life
filtration system• Reduced risk of swimming
pool closures• Able to operate automatically• Up to 40% less residual turbidity• Up to 40% less combinedchlorine (chloramines)• Up to 30% less THM(trihalomethanes)

CRYSTAR® FT Silicon Carbide Ceramic Filters
When the quality of water reflects technology innovation
An ultra-compact ceramic honeycomb structure with alternatively plugged channels:• Very high filtration area – 11 m2 for a filtration
element of 149 x 149 x 1000 mm.
• Well defined and stable path for inlet water flow andfiltrate water exit, ensuring low operating pressure and easy and fast
backwash (30 – 50 liters/filtration element, 3 seconds).
Crystar® Filtration Technology is a highly engineered product that utilizes the uniqueproperties of recrystallized silicon carbide, a special ceramic characterized by:• Very high chemical stability and abrasion resistance.
• Excellent permeability to water.
• Stable and well controlled microstructure forreliable removal of particles and microorganisms.

Multiple engineeredtransitional layersof recrystallized
silicon carbide

Designing recreational water systems is the core of your business.
You believe in the value of water quality. You believe in the strengthof technology. Nevertheless, you are having a hard time promoting
high quality filtration systems in a market dominated by low cost
solutions with poor performance.

The Market Trends Are Shifting
Increasing awarenessof recreational water
health issues

Vacuum mode configuration sports andtherapy pools, Norway – 540 m3/h

The challenge to provide
environmentally-friendly
filtration technologies

Pressure mode configurationwellness pool, Germany – 80 m3/h

Crystar® Filtration Technology is the response to the urgent need for more efficientand reliable filtration systems for recreational water.

CRYSTAR® FT Silicon Carbide Ceramic Filters

Choose which CryStar® FT Filters works for you
Crystar® HiPur - The choice for therapy and wellness pools, spas and otherchallenging pools.
• Highest retention efficiency thanks to the 250 nm membrane• Lowest chemical consumption
Crystar® HiFlo has the ideal balance between water quality and flowrate capacity, making it the preferred choice for recreational pools,
aquatic parks and splash pads.
Cost effective versus current filtration technologies.
• Less maintenance• Smaller installation footprint

Compare CryStar® FT Silicon Carbide Ceramic Filters
to sand filters
Flow rate
Operating Pressure
Water Quality
Water Consumption
Power Consumption
Chemicals Consumption
Footprint

Crystar® HiPur
6 - 10 m3/h
<0.5 bar
ExcellentMediumMediumCryStar® HiFlo
14 -18 m3/h
<0.5 bar
GoodLow
Low

Sand Filter
Variable<1 bar
PoorHighHigh

Low

MediumHigh

MediumLow

High

Crystar® Filtration Technology – Available products and comparison to sand filter basedon data from field installations.

For Recreational Water

Partner with Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s top 100 innovative companies.
Integrate the leading new technology in recreational water filtration into yoursystems. You will benefit from the support of our highly qualified technical teamto make the integration and adoption of ceramic filtration technology a success.

Pools of the future - today with Crystar® FT Silicon Carbide Ceramic Filters• Rödental (Germany, Jan 2012): swimmer pool + non swimmer, 120 m3/h
• Burgebrach (Germany, Jan 2014): swimmer pool + attractions, 85 m3/h
• Bad Windsheim (Germany, Oct 2014): school pool, 36 m3/h
• Köpmanholmen (Sweden, Sept 2016): therapy pool, 72 m3/h
• Bad Dürrheim (Germany, Jan 2017): wellness pool, 80 m3/h
• Noresund (Norway, March 2017): school pool, 50 m3/h
• Asker Holmen (Norway, May 2017): sports and therapy pools, 540 m3/h
• Annecy (France, Sept 2017): swimmer and school pool, 380 m3/h

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