Pea Metal | Garnet

At Absorb It Ltd, we supply a full range of high-quality sands and specialty filtration products designed to optimise water treatment and industrial filtration performance. Our media range is sourced from trusted global manufacturers to deliver consistent particle size distribution, durability, and chemical compatibility across a wide range of applications.

From graded silica and garnet sands to activated carbon, anthracite, and specialty blends, each product is carefully selected to meet system design and compliance requirements. Whether for municipal filtration, process water treatment, or industrial plant operations, Absorb ensures every delivery meets stringent quality and performance standards.

Our team provides technical support, specification guidance, and tailored quotations for projects nationwide — helping you build systems that perform efficiently and reliably for years to come.

  • FS0 Coarse Filter Sand
    FS0 Coarse Filter Sand (3–5 mm, 99.1% Silica)

    FS0 is naturally occurring Filter Sand / Pea Metal ideal for a range of filtration applications. Composed primarily of silica, it is durable, chemical stability.
    FS0
  • G12 Garnet
    G12 Fine Garnet (1.2-2.4 mm, 98% Garnet)

    Garnet is 25% heavier than Pea Metal. Our garnet is a natural almandite garnet known for its natural hardness, durability and abrasion resistance. A natural, chemically inert mineral, free of toxic metals, used as a support layer for granular filter media used in water treatment. There are four sizes of Garnet available.
    G12
    Pre-order only
  • G24 Garnet
    G24 Medium Garnet (2.4-4.8 mm, 98% Garnet)

    Garnet is 25% heavier than Pea Metal. Our garnet is a natural almandite garnet known for its natural hardness, durability and abrasion resistance. A natural, chemically inert mineral, free of toxic metals, used as a support layer for granular filter media used in water treatment. There are two sizes of Garnet available.
    G24
    Pre-order only
  • PM0 Coarse Drainage Rock
    PM0 Drainage Rock (20–60 mm, 75% Silica)

    PM0 is a dark black-grey, smooth, elongated stone with rounded edges, naturally shaped over thousands of years in New Zealand. This material is commonly used as a support layer in multi-layer rapid filters for water treatment.
    PM0
  • PM1 Coarse Drainage Rock
    PM1 Coarse Pea Metal (10-20 mm, 75% Silica)

    PM1 is a dark black-grey, smooth, elongated stone with rounded edges, naturally shaped over thousands of years in New Zealand. This material is commonly used as a support layer in multi-layer rapid filters for water treatment.
    PM1
  • PM2 Medium Pea Metal
    PM2 Medium Pea Metal (5–10 mm, 75% Silica)

    PM2 is a dark black-grey, smooth, elongated stone with rounded edges, naturally shaped over thousands of years in New Zealand. This material is commonly used as a support layer in multi-layer rapid filters for water treatment.
    PM2
  • PM3 Fine Pea Metal
    PM3 Fine Pea Metal (2.5-4.6 mm, 75% Silica)

    PM3 is a dark black-grey, smooth, elongated stone with rounded edges, naturally shaped over thousands of years in New Zealand. This material is commonly used as a support layer in multi-layer rapid filters for water treatment.
    PM3