A Beverage Application Filter Press is a specialized piece of equipment used in the food and beverage industry for solid-liquid separation, primarily to clarify and purify liquids by removing suspended solids, impurities, yeast, lees, or pulp. It ensures high product quality, brilliance, and stability in drinks like wine, beer, fruit juices, distilled spirits, and oils.
Filter Press Video
How It Works
The slurry (beverage containing solids) is pumped under pressure into chambers formed by a series of filter plates (often recessed chamber or plate-and-frame design) covered with filter cloths. The liquid (filtrate) passes through the cloths and exits via ports, while solids build up as a filter cake between the plates. Once chambers are full, pressure is released, plates are separated, and the dry cake is discharged. This batch process achieves high clarity and efficient dewatering.
In beverage production, these presses often feature food-grade stainless steel construction, FDA-compliant materials, sanitary designs for easy cleaning/sterilization, and options like membrane plates for extra squeezing or drip-free systems to maintain hygiene.
Salient Features of Zero Hold Up Filter
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Maintenance can be done without lifting the cartridge, only done has to be lifted.
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Construction follows the latest standard & engineering to perfection.
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Available models – 4, 8, 14, 18, 24 & 33 inches plate diameter.
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Available with centrifugal/gear/lobe pump.
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Fitted with pressure gauge, safety valve & air vent.
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Gives crystal clear filtration.
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All contact parts in SS 304/316/316L.
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High degree of finish to all contact parts.
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Minimum hold up of unfiltered slurry, boost in productivity.
Application of Filter Press
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Food Products
- Beverages
- Distilleries
- Oil Industries
- Dairy Industries
- Paint Industries
Process Operation of Filter Machine
The liquid is fed into the filter of the machine and it is done under positive pressure. Now, the liquid travels downwards and passes through the opening on the sides of filter plates. The filter media holds back foreign particles and enables only clear filtrate to go past the central channel. This central channel is made by interlocking pressure cups to the outlet. The filtration process continues until the cake holding capacity gets saturated or the filtrate rate gets way slower than it must be. This happens due to decreasing cake resistance.
For detailed working process of filter press please view working video in top right section of this webpage.
Optional Features in Zero Hold Up Filter Press
- Flame Proof Motor & Starter.
- Viewing Glass & Sampling Port.
- PU Wheels.
- Alfa Laval /Suzler/Rajedia/similar makes Pumps.
- Filter Media as per client’s requirements.
Technical Specification of 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 |
Note:
- The flow rate is mentioned in terms of water with 5% activated carbon with filter media as polypropylene cloth.
- Filtration rated depends on viscosity of liquids, quality of filter pads and nature of sediments in liquid to be filtered.
* 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.
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