Filter Press

Filter Press

A filter press is an industrial machine used to separate solids and liquids by pumping mud or slurry through cloth filters under high pressure. Liquid drains through the fabric while solid waste collects inside chambers, forming dry, manageable “cakes.”

TBEL supplies reliable filter press solutions designed to handle tough industrial waste and product recovery. By providing custom setups—from basic units to fully automated systems—TBEL helps plants cut down on liquid waste disposal costs, reuse clean water, and keep operations running smoothly.

AVAILABLE BRANDS:

XUDA (China)
Zhongda Bright (China)

Description

Short Description & Specifications

TypeGeneral & Automatic Hydraulic Filter Press
Open & Close DriveCentral hydraulic station driving a dedicated hydraulic cylinder
Operation ModeAutomatic PLC-controlled sequence with touchscreen operator panel
Plate Opening MethodManual & Automatic mechanical shifter
Filter Plate TypesChamber recessed plates / High-pressure polypropylene membrane plates
Hydraulic CylinderHigh-pressure double-acting cylinder with automatic pressure maintenance
Max Filtration PressureStandard 0.8 – 2.0 MPa (Squeeze pressures up to 2.5 MPa)
Filtration Area Range11 m² to 960 m² (Model dependent)
Control CabinetIntegrated PLC system, HMI color touchscreen, emergency stop, and remote diagnostics
Filtrate Discharge OptionsClosed discharge manifold or open discharge trough
Drip TrayAutomated hydraulic Bombay drip tray system with safety interlocks
Cake Washing & Air BlowingAutomated cake washing cycle and core blow feature for ultimate dryness
Automatic Cloth WashingOptional high-pressure (40-50 bar) automatic cloth washing track system
Automatic ShakingOptional pneumatic or mechanical plate shaking device for complete cake discharge

Features & Key Advantages

Option for Fully Automated Cycle

Programmable logic controller manages cake pressing, washing, core blowing, and plate shifting without manual intervention.

Advanced Membrane Squeezing

Secondary mechanical expression reduces residual cake moisture by an additional 10–20% compared to standard chamber presses.

Fast Mechanical Shifting

High-speed automatic plate shifter minimizes idle time, reducing overall cycle duration and maximizing throughput.

Integrated Drip Protection

Automatic Bombay drip trays collect residual liquid during filtration and open cleanly prior to cake discharge.

High-Pressure Cloth Washing

Optional traveling spray-bar washes filter cloths in-place to restore permeability and prevent blinding.

Enhanced Operator Safety

Features safety light curtains, emergency pull cords, and integrated hydraulic pressure monitoring interlocks.

Corrosion-Resistant Plates

Utilizes reinforced polypropylene filter plates designed for chemical resistance, high thermal stability, and long service life.

Versatile Application Use

Widely applicable in industrial wastewater treatment, chemical processing, mining tailing, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical liquid-solid separation.

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