Cell-Max™ Plus
Cell-Max™ Plus media is an engineered, acid resistant, inorganic substrate designed to be highly porous with uneven shapes, thus providing a balanced combination of small pores and large spaces.
Cell-Max™ Plus-1
Cell-Max™ Plus-1 media measures ⅜″-1″ in size and is a great fit for automated irrigation systems. Open and interconnected pores guarantee fast drainage and high capillary action, which is key for the treatment of high levels of H2S in Bio-Scrubbers®.
Cell-Max™ Plus-2
Cell-Max™ Plus-2 media measures 1/16″–7/16″ in size, allowing for fast drainage and extreme aeration of blends. These stones can be blended into any soil to increase aeration and drainage and eliminate compaction in hydroponic applications.
Media Composition
Manufactured in the USA from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, Cell-Max™ Plus provides an optimized pore architecture with a carefully controlled distribution of micro-pores (to support high-density microbial colonization) and macro-pores (to maintain low static pressure drop and uniform gas distribution). This design yields a high specific surface area and an efficient gas–liquid–biofilm contact interface, supporting effective mass transfer with minimal energy penalty.
Details and Specifications
The media’s rigid, lightweight, and chemically inert structure resists physical breakdown, acid attack, and biological degradation, ensuring stable pressure drop and consistent hydraulic performance throughout long-term operation.
| Spec | Cell-Max™ Plus | Cell-Max™ Plus-1 | Cell-Max™ Plus-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density (Dry) | 10.5 lbs/ft3 | 10.9 lbs/ft3 | 11.8 lbs/ft3 |
| Bulk Density (Operating) | 12.5 lbs/ft3 | 15.6 lbs/ft3 | 22.8 lbs/ft3 |
| Water Holding Capacity | 2.0 lbs/ft3 | 4.7 lbs/ft3 | 11.0 lbs/ft3 |
| Apparent Porosity | 3.2% | 31% | 48% |
| Crushing Load (15% Strain) | 13,000 lbs/ft3 | ||
| Warranty | 20-year pro-rated | ||
Applications
Cell-Max™ Plus is particularly well-suited for applications treating elevated H2S concentrations under acidic pH conditions, where traditional organic media may degrade or compact. Its uniform shape and packing geometry also contribute to predictable empty bed retention time (EBRT) and uniform airflow distribution, critical for maintaining optimal removal efficiencies and extended operational life.
Media Selection and Design Support
To mitigate wastewater odors using biological organisms, it is paramount to understand two biochemical processes — autotrophic and heterotrophic — and their opposing requirements and ecosystems.
Autotrophic bacteria consume inorganic compounds as an energy source and receive carbon from carbon dioxide. Heterotrophic bacteria must obtain both energy and carbon from the organic food they consume. Cell-Max™ Plus uses autotrophic bacteria. Find out more
GES Biotek is pleased to offer site-specific media selection and design support to create the ideal green environment for your application.
Case Studies
Check out what GES media has done for these installations.
Bio-Scrubber® Tower System, Stockton, CA
Cell-Max™
Decontamination and remediation was required to restore this two-tower system with new Cell-Max™ media, screen, and support system.
Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA
Enhanced Cell-Max™, Crater-Max®
GES Biotek installed a dual-media ecosystem to properly distribute the foul air and remove all complex odors and VOCs.
Monte Verdi WWTP, Clovis, CA
Fiber-Max™, Crater-Max®
GES Biotek supplied and installed filtration media and components for the plant's new concrete biofilter.
Additional Products
Enhanced Cell-Max™ Plus
Lightweight, acid-resistant substrate with a proprietary, engineered nutrient and mineral matrix.
Crater-Max®
Specifically engineered and processed for chemical resistance, size, and optimum surface area for H2S removal.
Fiber-Max™
A proprietary blend of organic materials for the removal of complex odors and VOCs.
GES 1587 Super Nutrients
Enhance the growth of acidithiobacillus thiooxidans and ferroxidans microorganisms in a biological scrubber ecosystem.