60° SLOPE : 11 m2/ m3
50° SLOPE : 13 m2/m3
120 mm X 44 mm
Pvc / Black
15 mm
1 mm ± .01 mm
Tongue & Groove
55° C
Water treatment is one of the most critical needs for industries, municipalities, and communities today. To make water treatment efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, one of the most widely adopted technologies is tube settler media. Whether it’s for sewage treatment plants (STP), effluent treatment plants (ETP), or industrial clarifiers, tube settlers improve the settling process and enhance overall water quality.
This guide explores everything you need to know about tube settler media – from its types and design to installation, benefits, and why Vasu Pharmatech is a trusted name among tube settler manufacturers.
Tube settler media is a specially designed structure made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or PP (Polypropylene) sheets, arranged in inclined tubes or channels. These tubes increase the effective settling area inside clarifiers and sedimentation tanks.
When suspended particles in water pass through the inclined tubes, they settle down faster due to reduced vertical settling distance. This allows treatment plants to handle higher flow rates with greater efficiency.
Without tube settlers, water treatment plants require large surface areas and long retention times for particles to settle. This increases land, time, and operational costs.
In short, using PVC tube settler media or PP tube settler media helps treatment plants operate more efficiently, with lower costs and improved results.
Different projects require different types of tube settler designs. The two most common types are:
Made from polyvinyl chloride, PVC tube settler media is durable, chemical resistant, and lightweight.
Applications: STPs, ETPs, drinking water treatment plants.
Advantages: Long life span, high mechanical strength, suitable for continuous operations.
Constructed from polypropylene, PP tube settler media is known for its high resistance to corrosive environments.
Applications: Industrial effluent plants, chemical industries, and areas with aggressive water chemistry.
Advantages: Higher thermal resistance, excellent chemical compatibility, easy installation.
Also called Tube Deck Settler Media, these have a honeycomb-like structure that maximizes settling efficiency.
Applications: Where compact design and high efficiency are needed.
Advantages: Uniform settling, robust construction, better performance at higher flow rates.
Below is a comparison of standard technical parameters for tube settler media offered by Vasu Pharmatech:
Parameter | Specification |
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Plan Settling Area (60° slope) | 11 m²/m³ |
Plan Settling Area (50° slope) | 13 m²/m³ |
Cross-Sectional Area | 120 mm × 44 mm |
Hydraulic Radius | 15 mm |
Material (MOC) | PVC (Black) |
Thickness | 1 mm ± 0.01 mm |
Fitting Arrangement | Tongue & Groove |
Max Operating Temp | 55°C |
These specifications ensure tube settler media size and design meet industry standards for long-lasting and efficient performance.
Tube settler media finds applications across multiple industries and municipal projects:
Municipal Water Treatment Plants – Improves drinking water quality.
Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) – Enhances primary and secondary clarification.
Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) – Removes suspended solids from industrial wastewater.
Power Plants – For cooling tower water treatment.
Mining Industry – Helps separate solids from slurry.
Food & Beverage Processing – Ensures cleaner process water.
In each of these applications, tube settler media installation improves plant efficiency while reducing operational costs.
Let’s dive deeper into why industries choose tube settlers over conventional settling systems:
Compact Design: Reduces tank volume requirement by up to 50%.
Higher Flow Capacity: Plants can handle higher inflows without affecting performance.
Improved Water Quality: Reduces turbidity and suspended solids significantly.
Cost-Effective: Saves civil construction cost and operating expenses.
Durable Materials: High-quality PVC and PP resist corrosion and chemicals.
Flexible Installation: Can be retrofitted into existing tanks.
Feature | Tube Settler Media | Plate Settlers | Conventional Basins |
---|---|---|---|
Efficiency | High (4–6x improvement) | Medium | Low |
Space Requirement | Compact | Compact | Large |
Cost | Affordable | Higher | High |
Maintenance | Low | Medium | High |
Installation | Easy | Moderate | Extensive |
This comparison shows why industries increasingly prefer tube settler PVC media over traditional methods.
When evaluating tube settler media price, several factors influence cost:
Material Type: PVC is usually more affordable, while PP offers higher chemical resistance.
Design & Size: Customized tube deck media may cost more.
Quantity Ordered: Bulk purchases lower per-unit cost.
Installation Services: Professional fitting increases upfront investment but reduces long-term issues.
Investing in quality products from trusted tube settler manufacturers like Vasu Pharmatech ensures long-lasting performance and better ROI.
Proper tube settler media installation is essential for achieving desired performance.
Tank Preparation: Clean and level the clarifier tank.
Framework Setup: Install supporting frames for tube deck media.
Tube Settler Placement: Arrange PVC/PP modules in tongue & groove fitting.
Alignment Check: Ensure 60° or 50° slope as per design.
Fixing & Sealing: Secure with clamps or adhesives.
Final Testing: Run water through system to ensure smooth flow.
Correct installation guarantees better settling, lower maintenance, and long service life.
When selecting a reliable tube settler manufacturer, it’s important to evaluate product quality, technical support, and long-term value. Vasu Pharmatech stands out because:
High-Quality Materials: Precision-engineered PVC tube settler media and PP tube settler media.
Proven Track Record: Trusted by multiple industries for water treatment solutions.
Technical Expertise: Assistance with tube settler media installation and design optimization.
Competitive Pricing: Transparent and value-driven tube settler media price.
Customization: Ability to manufacture according to required tube settler media size and plant needs.
By choosing Vasu Pharmatech, you invest in durable, efficient, and cost-effective water treatment solutions.
Imagine a municipal sewage treatment plant struggling with poor clarification. The plant was designed for a lower flow rate but now faces double the inflow due to urban growth.
By retrofitting tube deck settler media, the plant achieved:
50% higher flow handling capacity without expanding tank size.
Reduction in suspended solids by 70%, improving downstream treatment.
Lower operational cost as chemical dosing reduced significantly.
This example demonstrates how PVC tube settler media transforms plant performance with minimal investment.
Efficient water treatment is not just about compliance—it’s about sustainability, cost savings, and long-term reliability. If you’re looking for high-quality tube settler media that delivers consistent performance, Vasu Pharmatech is your trusted partner.
From PVC tube settler media to PP tube settler modules, we provide tailor-made solutions backed by technical expertise. Whether you’re upgrading an STP, ETP, or municipal water plant, our products ensure better water quality and reduced operational costs.
👉 Take the next step towards efficient water treatment—choose Vasu Pharmatech for your tube settler media needs today.
Lalit Nankani
Managing Partner, Vasu Pharmatech
Lalit Nankani has over 12 years of experience in the filtration and water treatment industry. He leads Vasu Pharmatech, a trusted name in making PP Filter Press Systems, MBBR Filter Media, and other filtration products.
Under his leadership, the company has delivered high-quality solutions to many industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, textiles, and wastewater treatment. Lalit believes in providing strong, easy-to-use, and cost-effective systems that help businesses clean and reuse water.
Tube settler media is a structure made of PVC or PP sheets arranged in inclined tubes. It increases the settling area in water treatment tanks, allowing suspended particles to settle quickly and improving water quality.
It reduces the vertical settling distance for particles. As water flows through the inclined tubes, solids settle on the surface and slide down, resulting in faster clarification.
The two most common types are PVC tube settler media and PP tube settler media. Both are used in sewage treatment plants (STPs), effluent treatment plants (ETPs), and industrial clarifiers.
PVC tube settler media is mainly used in drinking water plants, STPs, and municipal projects. It is lightweight, durable, and cost-effective.
PP tube settler media is suitable for industries with chemically aggressive wastewater, such as chemical plants, refineries, and industrial ETPs.
PVC tube settlers: Lightweight, affordable, suitable for most water treatment applications.
PP tube settlers: Stronger chemical resistance, higher temperature tolerance, used in harsh environments.
Tube deck media, also known as tube deck settler media, is a honeycomb-like structure with inclined channels that increases settling efficiency in compact tanks.
It is installed in sedimentation tanks, clarifiers, STPs, ETPs, cooling towers, and drinking water treatment plants.
Common size specifications are:
The standard hydraulic radius is 15 mm, which ensures efficient water flow and settling.
Tube settler media can operate continuously up to 55°C, making it suitable for most treatment plants.
With proper installation and maintenance, PVC and PP tube settlers can last for more than 10 years in most applications.
Consider water chemistry, operating temperature, plant size, and budget. For aggressive wastewater, PP is better; for general water treatment, PVC is sufficient.
Tube settler media price depends on material type (PVC or PP), size, slope design, and installation requirements. Bulk orders reduce the per-unit cost.
Yes, tube settler manufacturers like Vasu Pharmatech can customize based on slope, thickness, size, and material.
Yes. Tube settler modules can be retrofitted into existing tanks to improve efficiency without building new infrastructure.
Industries include municipal corporations, power plants, mining, textiles, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals.
Vasu Pharmatech offers high-quality PVC tube settler and PP tube settler media, engineered to international standards, with competitive pricing and expert installation support.
Delhi
Vasu Pharmatech se liya MBBR Media, quality top class hai aur price bhi reasonable.
Ahmedabad
Maine unka Tube Settler Media STP project ke liye liya, installation easy tha aur result superb.
Kolkata
Yahan ka Fine Bubble Diffuser bahut durable hai, paani ka treatment smooth ho gaya.
Mumbai
MBBR Media ka material strong hai aur bio growth fast karta hai, highly recommended.
Chennai
Delhi me best Tube Deck Media Supplier mujhe Vasu Pharmatech hi mila.
Delhi
FAB Reactor ka design simple hai aur efficiency outstanding, paise vasool product.
Hyderabad
Inka Filter Press Machine sludge dewatering ke liye best hai, smooth operation milti hai.
Gujarat
Maine Disc Diffuser Aerator lagaya STP me, oxygen transfer rate awesome hai.
Kerala
Unka Automatic Filter Press kaafi easy hai operate karne me, maintenance kam hai.
Delhi
Vasu Pharmatech se liya MBBR Media, quality top class hai aur price bhi reasonable.
Ahmedabad
Maine unka Tube Settler Media STP project ke liye liya, installation easy tha aur result superb.
Kolkata
Yahan ka Fine Bubble Diffuser bahut durable hai, paani ka treatment smooth ho gaya.
Rajasthan
PVC Tube Settler ka quality imported jaisa hi hai, aur delivery bhi time pe.
Punjab
MBBR STP ke liye inke pass best quality Fab Bio Pack Media milta hai.
Delhi
Maine Coarse Bubble Diffuser use kiya, wastewater aeration me zabardast output mila.
Ahmedabad
Tube Diffuser ka material strong hai aur price market se kaafi better mila.
Kolkata
Vasu Pharmatech ka Plate and Frame Filter Press long-lasting hai, kaafi satisfied hoon.
Bangalore
MBBR Reactor purchase kiya aur ab system ka performance double ho gaya.
Amritsar
EPDM Fine Bubble Disc Diffuser ka bubble size uniform hai, bilkul sahi product.
Surat
Delhi NCR me inka MBBR Media Supplier service fast aur reliable hai.
Delhi
Unka Tubular Diffuser lagane ke baad energy saving noticeable hai.
Kanpur
Hydraulic Filter Press ka design kaafi advanced hai, easy to handle.
Lucknow
FAB Media ka flow aur treatment efficiency dono hi best hai.
Mumbai
MBBR Wastewater Treatment project me inki products use karke results amazing aaye.
Indore
Filter Press Sludge Dewatering system smooth chalta hai, koi dikkat nahi aayi.
Delhi
Inka Clear PP Tube Settler STP ke liye perfect fit raha.
Ahmedabad
Vasu Pharmatech ka Diffuser Tube bilkul leakage free aur effective hai.
Delhi
Maine Membrane Tube Diffuser lagaya, performance bahut acha hai.
Jaipur
Coarse Bubble Diffuser ka aeration kaafi fast hai, kaam asaan ho gaya.
Kerala
FAB Reactor media ka biofilm growth uniform hai, kaafi achha experience.
Delhi
Tube Settler Media ka installation unke team ne jaldi complete kar diya.
Tamil Nadu
Vasu Pharmatech ka Automatic Filter Press Machine time aur labor dono save karta hai.
Hyderabad
MBBR Bio Media ka price market competitive hai aur quality high.
Gujarat
Maine unka Filter Press for Sludge Dewatering liya, full value for money hai.
Delhi
Inke Diffusers in STP reliable hai, paani ka treatment hassle free ho jata hai.
Kolkata
Tube Deck Settler ka design compact hai aur space saving solution diya.
Rajkot
Vasu Pharmatech se liya hua MBBR Water Treatment Media durable aur effective hai.
Surat
FAB Media aur Diffusers ka combination inhone suggest kiya, result best mila.
Bangalore
Vasu Pharmatech supplied us MBBR Media for our STP, and the performance has been excellent.
Siliguri
Their Tube Settler Media is durable, easy to install, and very effective in wastewater treatment.
Delhi
The Filter Press Machine from Vasu Pharmatech is reliable and works perfectly for sludge dewatering.
Haryana
Their FAB Reactor system is compact and provides excellent biological treatment.
Pune
We received PVC Tube Settler Media, and the quality exceeded our expectations.
Jaipur
The Automatic Filter Press has saved us both time and manpower – very satisfied.
Kochi
Their Coarse Bubble Diffusers work well for wastewater aeration, giving consistent results.
Delhi
The Tubular Diffusers are strong, efficient, and delivered on time.
Uttarakhand
Vasu Pharmatech provided us with EPDM Fine Bubble Disc Diffusers, and the oxygen transfer rate is outstanding.
Noida
Their MBBR Bio Media is competitively priced yet offers premium performance.
Ahmedabad
The Hydraulic Filter Press is designed very well and easy to operate.
Ludhiana
For Tube Deck Media, Vasu Pharmatech is one of the most reliable suppliers we have worked with.
Bangalore
Their Disc Diffuser Aerators are durable and perfectly suited for our STP application.
Punjab
Vasu Pharmatech products are cost-effective, reliable, and perfect for water treatment projects.
Delhi
Vasu Pharmatech ka MBBR Media liya, paani ka treatment smooth ho gaya aur maintenance bhi easy hai. Tube Settler aur Diffuser ka combination STP me highly efficient sabit hua.
Delhi
We bought MBBR Media and Tube Settler from Vasu Pharmatech for our STP. The quality is excellent, installation simple, and treatment performance outstanding.
We certify that M/s. Vasu Pharmatech, located at 66B, Pocket AD Shalimar Bagh, Delhi-110088, supplied us with a Pharmatech filter press for our 275 KLD ETP plant at M/s. Asian Colour Coated Ispat Ltd. in Bawal, Dist: Rewari (Hr.). The plant was started in January 2018 and is still working well. The product and its performance have been satisfactory up to now.
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