Why Choose Unitika
- Customized Filter Solutions
- Tailored filtration for your unique needs: we specialize in customized filter designs to meet the specific requirements of your application. Whether you need enhanced performance, special dimensions, or unique materials, we deliver solutions that match your needs precisely.
- Compact High-Performance Filters
- Small size, big results: maximize space and efficiency with our compact filters. By harnessing the unique properties of Activated Carbon Fiber (ACF), we offer fast-flowing, space-saving filters without compromising performance.
- All-in-One Multi-Media Filters
- Multiple functions, one filter: we combine activated carbon fiber (ACF) with other functional materials to target a broader range of contaminants within a single filter.
Customized
for your requirements
Unitika’s activated carbon fiber (ACF) filters can be manufactured without the need for molds or dies.
This unique production method allows us to:
- Fine-tune filter dimensions—such as diameter and length—with sub-millimeter precision.
- Support small-lot manufacturing, even for orders of fewer than 1,000 units.
All our products are custom-made. We offer the filters that solve your challenges with close communication.
Our basic work-flow from inquiry to final specification is as follows.
-
Please let us know your application and requirements
(Target substances, flow rate, filter life, and filter dimension etc.) -
We design and provide the initial prototype based on our lab data and 30+ years of experience.
-
You evaluate the prototypes with regard to the adsorption performance and the fitting with your housing case. We will also perform in-house tests to see if the prototype works as designed.
-
We go through the test results with you and make any necessary adjustments to achieve the performance goal. Once we finalize the specifications, we start preparing the mass production.
Looking to design filters for specific shapes and sizes—like pitchers, bottles, or faucets? We're happy to help.
Contact us to discuss custom filter solutions tailored to your product.
Compact
with high performance & high flow rate
By fully utilizing the key features of ACF, the high adsorption efficiency and smooth pass through of air and water due to its fibrous structure,
we design and offer high-performance filters with a small filter volume even at a fast flow rate or in a short contact time, which conventional filters cannot achieve.
* Based on UNITIKA's internal testing
The capacity is based on 80% reduction of 2mg/L of free chlorine at 0.8LPM.
All-in-One Multi-Media Filters
for expanded claims and functionality
Our advanced filtration technology is based on activated carbon fiber (ACF) and enables multiple filtration media to be flexibly integrated into a single molded filter. By combining materials with different functions, the filter can target a wide range of specific contaminants, providing the system to achieve comprehensive water purification within a single unit.
As illustrated below, each component—including ACF and various functional media—targets different substances in water. By selecting the optimal combination of materials, this approach provides a highly efficient and versatile solution for drinking water treatment.
- Target Contaminants
-
- Chlorine
- Taste & Odor
- Herbicide
- Pesticide
- PFAS etc.
and more…
- Lead
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Copper
and more…
All-In-One Filtration Benefits
Multi-Contaminant Removal
By combining activated carbon fiber (ACF) with various filtration media, our filter enables multi-contaminant removal within a single cartridge. On its own, ACF effectively removes chlorine, taste and odor compounds, organic substances, and PFAS such as PFOA and PFOS. When combined with other functional materials—such as ion exchange media, functional fibers, and nonwoven materials—the filtration capability is significantly expanded to include heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, and copper), fine particles, and other impurities. This integrated design delivers efficient and comprehensive drinking water filtration in one unit, eliminating the need for multiple filter stages.
Stable Flow Rate and Low Pressure Drop
Our filter utilizes activated carbon fiber (ACF) as its base material. Due to its fibrous structure and our unique manufacturing process, ACF provides excellent permeability, enabling high flow rates even when combined with other filtration media.
Unlike conventional systems that stack different materials, potentially creating gaps that lead to flow loss, our all-in-one molded design ensures uniform water flow paths and minimizes flow disruption. As a result, the filter achieves a stable flow rate with low pressure drop, maintaining high performance even in multi-functional configurations.
This design supports energy-efficient and reliable drinking water filtration, reducing system load while ensuring consistent operation.
Space-Saving and Enhanced Design Flexibility
By integrating multiple filtration materials into a single unit, the system achieves a compact, space-saving design, eliminating the need for separate filter stages and reducing the installation footprint.
In addition, the unified structure allows for greater design flexibility and improved product aesthetics, supporting modern system layouts where both performance and appearance are important in drinking water applications.
We will offer certified products as follows.
