Saturday, April 20, 2019

Key Choices When Picking A Filter Press

By Virginia Peterson


Filter presses are widely used in different applications and industries around the world for separating liquids and solids. Industries uses this equipment includes mineral processing, chemical, pharmaceuticals, aggregate processing, water and waste treatments, food and beverage and many other things. Due to its effectiveness, industries have effectively managed the materials waste separations. There are many factors to consider when choosing a Filter Press so individuals will have to conduct research in order top find the right one for their applications.

Filtrate water discharge option. The liquid when remove during the dewatering on the equipment will through filter cloths that was mounted on plate surfaces then exit through internal channels or ports. For those that has closed filtrate discharge, the liquid will pass from the surfaces of the plates to small channels with many corners.

Each plate has corner holes being milled through the whole thickness. When its being clamped together, these holes will act as pipes or pathways for the water to exit on one of each end that was stacked on the structural plates. The piping that is mounted in the structural plates which are mobile or stationary plats will direct the water into collection tanks or clarifier tanks.

Another thing to consider is the support plate designs. There are two options available which is overhead beams and side beams. The overhead beam supports the filter plates from overhead beams. It has complete access on the bottom and both sides of the filter plates. This type offers the best access for maintenance and cleaning the press.

Core blow features and dual feed. Filter presses could be fed from a single or both ends which is designed from feed piping. A large equipment has a lot of plates approximately between fifty to one hundred and require a huge flow of slurry during the first process of filtration. Feeding the equipment in both ends will allow the filtration time will dramatically decrease and have it filled faster.

Winterization is another problem that will pose a threat to many filter presses. Companies and producers that operates in cold temperatures must consider the cold climates to be a threat and can cause serious damages seriously. Even though the equipment is protected under roofs, freezing will still happen and will cause damage to the equipment.

Another one common pump for filter presses is positive displacement pump. The pump machine used will control the maximum pressure and the flow of slurry which is fed to the equipment. Higher flows and pressures will increase the capacities of the equipment.

Researching will determine the right equipment for your needs. Even though there are many choices to choose from, the best way to know the best filter presses is by spending some time in doing research. Asking some friends and family that has done the process in the past can share their opinions about the matter.

Prices will vary from one manufacturer or brand to another. With the help of research, individuals will find out which price rates are affordable for their budgets. Shopping around and checking out different equipment will make it easy for you to find the right one.




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