As the Global Desiccant and Adsorbent Market continues its upward trajectory, driven by a projected CAGR of 10.41 percent during 2022- 2026, the role of activated carbon in water and air purification becomes increasingly paramount. Access to safe drinking water remains a fundamental human need, and activated carbon has emerged as one of the most effective methods of purification.
Amidst this landscape, Kajah Activated Carbon has established itself as a trailblazer in the industry, renowned for producing and exporting top-quality coconut shell-based activated carbon for various industrial applications worldwide. With a dedication to deliver excellence, Kajah conducts meticulous testing at each stage of the process, adhering strictly to ASTM standards, to ensure optimum output. This unwavering commitment to quality has solidified Kajah's position as a market leader.
Precision in Production
Kajah Activated Carbon is an ancillary of the Rajah Group of Companies which brings 80 years of industrial experience and excellence across sectors. Following the same basic core values, Kajah follows a value-based approach to conducting business, always putting quality and client satisfaction first. As a leading firm offering products of a sensitive nature across the globe, Kajah understands the value of maintaining the highest quality standards and consistency of products, pushing forward diverse initiatives and multi-level quality checks to ensure the same.
“We strive to maintain high standards in each and every aspect. Quality control forms the basis of our company as we are focused on providing our customers with consistent and high-quality products.
The company is located strategically in the coconut heartland of India – near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, which ensures ready access to good quality raw materials, ensuring that we are able to deliver high performance activated carbon consistently, all-round the year”, shares the Management. Kajah boasts a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with an impressive annual capacity of 4500 MT, producing a diverse range of coconut/wood-based activated carbon grades.
To ensure unparalleled product quality, the company employs the steam activation process, utilizing a cutting-edge rotary kiln to transform coconut shells into activated carbon. At every stage of the production process, Kajah's control lab conducts comprehensive tests on the activated carbon, assessing crucial parameters like IV, moisture, and hardness. From meticulously inspecting raw materials for factors such as dirt contamination, moisture, and size, to conducting final product testing for oversize and undersize, moisture, iodine value, density, and other essential criteria, the company adheres to a rigorous and meticulous production and testing procedure.
Kajah boasts a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with an impressive annual capacity of 4500 MT, producing a diverse range of coconut/ wood-based activated carbon grades
Distinctive Approach
Kajah has successfully engineered a wide array of specialty products centered around activated carbon, showcasing the team’s dedication to innovation and excellence. Among these pioneering offerings are carbon blocks designed specifically for the targeted removal of bacteria and viruses, as well as effective filtration solutions for lead and heavy metal elimination, and the efficient removal of chloramine. Notably, the firm has also developed an advanced acid washing process tailored to applications requiring low pH levels.
This commitment to continuous improvement and refinement underscores the unwavering pursuit of producing top-tier products that cater to diverse needs and environmental challenges. Keeping on this track, the firm’s future endeavors are focused on expanding the line-up of filtration products as well as a wider range of product grades and specifications. Furthermore, Kajah aims at promoting sustainability by reducing waste, as well as finding ways to reuse by-products. With an unyielding focus on research and development, the company remains at the forefront of creating cutting-edge solutions and elevating the capabilities of activated carbon in addressing crucial global concerns.