SS 316 Filter Press

Description

An SS 316 Filter Press (Stainless Steel 316 filter press) is state-of-the-art industrial solid-liquid separation equipment engineered primarily from AISI 316 or 316L grade austenitic stainless steel. Designed to master the most challenging filtration demands, this alloy features a precise chemical composition typically containing 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum. The addition of molybdenum is critical, providing exceptional resistance to localized corrosion, aggressive chemicals, high-concentration chlorides, and harsh acids that standard SS 304 variants cannot withstand.

Operational Excellence and Performance Metrics

An industrial-grade SS 316L plate and frame filter press operates under high-pressure parameters, routinely forcing liquid slurries through specialized filter cloths to build a dense, manageable filter cake. Key performance metrics include:

High Solids Capture: Capable of achieving high capture efficiencies, frequently exceeding 99% fine particle retention.

Energy Efficiency: Intermittent energy consumption profile focused primarily during hydraulic plate clamping and initial feed pumping stages.

Reduced Downstream Costs: Delivers optimal moisture reduction, lowering subsequent thermal drying or waste hauling expenditures.

By integrating an advanced SS 316 filter press into modern processing lines, plant engineers ensure long-term durability, regulatory compliance, and maximum operational throughput.

Salient Features of SS 316 Filter Press

Perform servicing easily by lifting only the cover rather than removing the entire cartridge.
Built in strict compliance with the latest industry standards and precision craftsmanship.
Offered with a choice of centrifugal, gear, or lobe pumps.
Equipped standard with a pressure gauge, safety valve, and air vent.

Delivers crystal-clear filtration results consistently.
All product-contact parts are manufactured using high-grade SS 304, SS 316, or SS 316L.
Features a high-polish finish across all contact components to ensure hygiene and smooth flow.
Designed for minimal unfiltered slurry hold-up, significantly boosting overall output.

Working Principle of SS 316 Filter Press

The machine receives the liquid into its filter under positive pressure, forcing the fluid downward through openings located on the sides of the filter plates. While the filter media traps foreign particles, it allows only the clean filtrate to pass into a central channel formed by interlocking pressure cups connected to the outlet. This filtration process continues until the cake holding capacity is completely saturated or the filtrate flow rate drops significantly due to declining cake resistance.

Our expertly engineered filter press delivers exceptional cost-effectiveness and dependable performance, ensuring that not a single drop of liquid goes to waste.

Technical Specification of SS 316 Filter Press

Diameter of Plate	No. of Plates	Output LPH	Plate Height	Filtering Area m²	Cake Holding Space m³	Motor	Size of Pump	Plate Thickness
8	4	250	25mm	0.1507	0.002893	1 H.P.	½”	1.2mm
8	6	400	25mm	0.1886	0.004340	1 H.P.	½”	1.2mm
8	8	500	25mm	0.2260	0.00579	1 H.P.	½”	1.2mm
14	8	1000	38mm	0.6130	0.02778	2 H.P.	1″	1.2mm
14	10	1200	38mm	0.7960	003472	2 H.P.	1″	1.2mm
18S	8	2500	50mm	1.160	0.05007	3 H.P.	1 ½”	1.5mm
18D	15	5000	25mm	2.169	0.04050	3 H.P.	1 ½”	1.5mm
18D	12	4000	50mm	1.745	0.07801	3 H.P.	1 ½”	1.5mm
18S	23	7000	25mm	3.338	0.06349	3 H.P.	1 ½”	1.5mm
24D	10	9000		2.53	0.14256	5 H.P.	2″	1.5mm
24S	18	16200		4.37	0.1132	5 H.P.	2″	1.5mm
24D	13	11700		3.22	0.18533	5 H.P.	2″	1.5mm
24S	24	21000		5.75	0.15081	5 H.P.	2″	1.5mm

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

Types of Filter Press

Zero Hold Up Filter Press

Sprkler Filter Press

Stainless Steel Filter Press

Pharmaceutical Filter Press Machine

GMP Filter Press Machine

Sugar Syrup Filter Press

Applications of Other Machines

Pharmaceutical Industry
Nutraceutical Industry
Herbal Industry
Ayurvedic Industry
Biotech Industry
Cosmetic Industry
Chemical Industry

Advantages of SS 316 Filter Press

Excellent Corrosion Resistance

Hygienic and Sanitary

High Temperature & Pressure Tolerance

Compared to PP or Cast-Iron Presses

Key Features of SS 316 Filter Press

Material: Plates, frames, and often the entire structure (including head, tail, and side bars) are made of SS 316/316L for durability, hygiene, and resistance to harsh chemicals.

Types: Commonly available as plate and frame (alternating plates and frames for larger cake capacity) or recessed chamber (recessed plates forming chambers directly).

Operation: Hydraulic or manual closing mechanism presses the plates together. Slurry is pumped into chambers, filtrate passes through filter cloths/media, and solids form a dry cake.

Customization: Sizes vary, with options for gasketed/polished plates, automatic cake discharge, and GMP-compliant designs.

Pressure Rating: Typically handles high pressures, suitable for demanding filtration.

FAQ for SS 316 Filter Press

What is an SS 316 Filter Press?

An SS 316 Filter Press is a high-performance industrial solid-liquid separation system constructed primarily from AISI 316 or 316L stainless steel. It is designed to handle demanding filtration applications involving aggressive chemicals, high-concentration chlorides, and harsh acids that standard SS 304 equipment cannot withstand.

Why is SS 316 preferred over SS 304 for filter presses?

SS 316 contains 2–3% molybdenum in addition to chromium and nickel. This molybdenum content provides superior resistance to localized corrosion, pitting, and attack from chlorides and aggressive chemicals, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, chemical, and corrosive process environments.

How does the SS 316 Filter Press work?

The liquid slurry is pumped under positive pressure into the filter. The fluid is forced through openings in the filter plates, where the filter media traps solid particles and allows only the clean filtrate to pass into a central channel connected to the outlet. Filtration continues until the cake-holding capacity is reached or the flow rate drops significantly.

What are the key salient features of the SS 316 Filter Press?

Key features include easy servicing by lifting only the cover (instead of removing the entire cartridge), compliance with industry standards, options for centrifugal/gear/lobe pumps, pressure gauge, safety valve and air vent, crystal-clear filtration, high-polish finish on contact parts, and minimal unfiltered slurry hold-up for higher output.

What materials are used for product-contact parts?

All product-contact parts are manufactured from high-grade SS 304, SS 316, or SS 316L stainless steel with a high-polish finish to ensure hygiene, corrosion resistance, and smooth product flow.

What are the main advantages of an SS 316 Filter Press?

Major advantages include excellent corrosion resistance, hygienic and sanitary design, high temperature and pressure tolerance, superior performance compared to polypropylene or cast-iron presses, high solids capture efficiency (often exceeding 99%), and reduced downstream drying or disposal costs.

In which industries is the SS 316 Filter Press commonly used?

It is widely applied in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, herbal, Ayurvedic, biotech, cosmetic, and chemical industries for solid-liquid separation processes.

What performance metrics can be expected from this filter press?

It delivers high solids capture efficiency (frequently over 99% fine particle retention), energy-efficient intermittent operation, optimal moisture reduction in the filter cake, and minimal liquid waste, ensuring cost-effective and reliable filtration.

Are different models and capacities available?

Yes. The filter press is available in various plate diameters (8″, 14″, 18″, 24″), number of plates, filtering areas, cake-holding capacities, and motor sizes (ranging from 1 HP to 5 HP) to match different output requirements (from 250 LPH to over 21,000 LPH).

Is the SS 316 Filter Press easy to maintain and clean?

Yes. The design allows servicing by simply lifting the cover rather than dismantling the entire cartridge. The high-polish stainless steel surfaces and hygienic construction make cleaning straightforward and support sanitary operations.