An industrial filter press is designed to separate suspended solids from liquids by applying pressure to material held inside filter chambers. As the slurry enters the machine, the filter cloth retains solid particles while the liquid passes through the cloth and exits through the drainage system. The collected solids gradually form filter cakes that can be removed after filtration.
For industrial processes that require solid-liquid separation, the right filter press configuration can help organize filtration, cake discharge and supporting operations. YG offers several filter press configurations, including plate-and-frame, chamber, diaphragm squeeze, hydraulic automatic and programmable automatic plate-pulling types.
Depending on the application, the equipment can be configured with filter plates, filter cloth, a hydraulic clamping system and supporting equipment such as conveyor belts, mixing tanks and filter-cloth washing systems.
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Hot-selling Industrial Filter Press Specifications
YG’s listed hot-selling automatic filter press models cover filtration areas from 100 m² to 500 m². Compare their main specifications below.
| Model | XMZ100/1000-30U | XMZ250/1250-30U | XMZ500/1500-30U |
| Chamber Volume | 1,500 L | 3,750 L | 7,500 L |
| Filtration Area | 100 m² | 250 m² | 500 m² |
| Clamping Pressure | 20 MPa | 20 MPa | 20 MPa |
| Filtration Pressure | 0.6 MPa | 0.6 MPa | 0.6 MPa |
| Overall Weight | 6,628 kg | 14,288 kg | 30,288 kg |
| Number of Movable Plates | 57 pcs | 91 pcs | 123 pcs |
| Number of Chambers | 58 | 92 | 124 |
| Filter Plate Size | 1000×1000×60 mm | 1250×1250×65 mm | 1500×1500×65 mm |
| Quantity of Filter Cloth | 57+1 (cloth for head & tail plates) | 91+1 (cloth for head & tail plates) | 123+1 (cloth for head & tail plates) |
| Overall Dimension | 5780×1500×1400 mm | 8745×1850×1600 mm | 11820×2100×1820 mm |
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How Does an Industrial Filter Press Work?
The filtration process depends on pressure, filter cloth and the arrangement of filter plates. The main steps are as follows.
1. The Filter Chambers Are Closed
The hydraulic clamping system pushes the pressing plate against the filter plates, compressing the filter cloth between them. This forms enclosed chambers for the incoming slurry.
2. Slurry Enters the Chambers
A feed pump delivers the material into the filter chambers under pressure. Solid particles that are larger than the pores of the filter cloth are retained, while liquid passes through the cloth.
3. Filtrate Leaves Through the Drainage System
The separated liquid flows through the filter plates and exits through the drainage outlets. The equipment can use either open filtrate discharge, where liquid leaves through individual outlets, or closed discharge, where filtrate is collected and conveyed through a common pipeline.
4. Filter Cake Forms Inside the Chambers
As solids accumulate on the filter cloth, they form filter cakes. The filtration process continues according to the material characteristics and operating conditions.
5. The Filter Cakes Are Discharged
Once filtration is complete, the pressing system releases the plates. Depending on the machine configuration, plate movement and cake discharge can be carried out manually or through an automatic plate-pulling system.
For diaphragm filter press configurations, water or air is introduced into the diaphragm plates after filtration. The expanding diaphragms squeeze the filter cakes to help reduce their moisture content and improve solid-liquid separation.
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Supporting Equipment and Customization Options
A complete sludge filter press installation may require more than the press itself. Supporting equipment can help organize material feeding, filtrate collection, cake discharge and routine maintenance.
- Operating platform: Provides an elevated working area for operating and inspecting the equipment.
- Belt conveyor: Supports the transfer of discharged material.
- Dosing and mixing tanks: Used for preparing or mixing process chemicals where required.
- Liquid-collection flap: Helps collect or direct discharged liquid.
- Filter-cloth washing system: Supports automatic washing of the filter cloth.
- Corrosion-protection options: The equipment can be configured with spray coating, a PP outer covering or a stainless-steel outer covering.
These options should be selected according to the material being processed, the operating environment and the customer’s process requirements.
Applications of an Industrial Filter Press
An industrial filter press is used where solid-liquid separation is required. Depending on the slurry properties and equipment configuration, potential applications include:
- Industrial wastewater treatment: Separating suspended solids from wastewater streams.
- Sludge dewatering: Forming filter cakes from suitable sludge materials.
- Mineral and material processing: Separating solids from process liquids.
- Manufacturing processes: Recovering solid materials from liquid mixtures.
- Production-line filtration: Integrating filtration with conveyors, mixing equipment and other process machinery.
Actual suitability depends on the material composition, particle characteristics, filtration behavior and required final cake condition. Buyers should provide representative material information before confirming a machine configuration.
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Automatic Filter Press FAQ
A chamber filter press separates solids and liquids through filter cloth arranged between filter plates. A diaphragm filter press adds a squeezing stage after initial filtration, using expanding diaphragm plates to press the filter cake and help reduce its moisture content.
Whole-machine spray coating, a PP outer covering and a stainless-steel outer covering. The appropriate choice depends on the material and working environment.
The filter press price depends on the selected model, filtration area, plate configuration, automation requirements, corrosion-protection options and supporting equipment. o get a quotation, scroll to the bottom or check the sidebar for our email and WhatsApp. A dedicated filter press product manager will provide one-on-one recommendations on suitable machines for your project.
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YG offers multiple filter press configurations and supporting equipment for industrial solid-liquid separation. Whether your process requires a chamber filter press, a diaphragm squeezing configuration or automatic plate-pulling equipment, the model and supporting system should be matched to your material and production requirements.
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