Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Sitra, Bahrain?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Sitra. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Khalifa Bin Salman Port in about 5–10 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Sitra needs filter aid
Island of the Bapco refinery, power stations and desalination plants. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Bahrain has a compact but industrial economy: the Bapco refinery, one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, ship repair and a busy services sector. Khalifa Bin Salman Port at Hidd handles container traffic.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Sitra
Sitra's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Sitra, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Sitra
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Sitra handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Sitra, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of filter aid to Sitra
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Khalifa Bin Salman PortIndicative transit 5–10 days (Middle East & GCC), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to SitraAbout 1 day by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Sitra
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Bahrain working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic) |
| Quotation | USD (BHD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Sitra: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sitra, Bahrain — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Bahrain working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +973 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar (BHD); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | OFOQ customs system |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Sitra
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Power & utilitiesAlso buys: Power plants, Utilities, Transmission contractors
- Water supply & treatmentAlso buys: Water utilities, Treatment plants, Irrigation schemes
Filter Aid specifications for Sitra
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Bahrain's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Goods must meet GSO and Bahraini standards; regulated items may need conformity certification.