Filter presses are used in a huge variety of different applications The primary usage of a filter press is a “fixed volume, batch pressure filter”. As a fixed volume filter, it is built to hold a specific quantity of solids. The term “batch” refers to the fact the cycle must
Be stopped to discharge the collected “filter cake” prior to restarting a cycle. “pressure” is created by the feed pump in the separation process. This process can significantly reduce the typical elapsed time for a press cycle and produce a dryer cake product or more uniform cake dryness from cycle to cycle.
