Filter Press For Syrup Plant

A Filter Press is essential equipment in syrup production plants for clarifying and removing impurities from syrup, resulting in a clear, high-quality product. It is commonly used in two main contexts:

• Maple syrup production: To remove “niter” (sugar sand), plant debris, and minerals for crystal-clear syrup, especially important for glass bottling.

• Industrial sugar syrup processing (e.g., cane, beet, glucose, or fructose syrup): For decolorization, deproteinization, and removing suspended solids in large-scale plants.

The equipment works by pumping hot syrup through a series of plates and frames lined with filter papers or cloths, often aided by diatomaceous earth (DE) as a filter aid. Solids form a “cake” on the filters, while clear filtrate passes through.

Filter Press Video

Key Types and Recommendations

Filter presses vary by size, power source, and scale:

• Small-scale:

  • 7-10 inch plates (e.g., 3-8 frames).

  • Options: Hand pump, electric diaphragm pump, air diaphragm pump, or vacuum-assisted.

  • Popular brands: CDL, Bascom Maple Farms, H2O Innovation, Smoky Lake, LS Bilodeau.

  • Example: CDL 7″ with electric pump or vacuum round presses for easy, mess-free operation.

• Medium to large-scale:

  • 15-20 inch plates (7-11+ frames).

  • Pneumatic or electric pumps for higher volume.

  • Plate-and-frame or chamber types for efficient solid-liquid separation.

• Industrial sugar syrup:

  • Larger chamber or membrane filter presses for high-pressure filtration and minimal waste.

  • Brands like Kuosi, Adinath, or Junyi for robust, automated models.

Popular suppliers include Bascom Maple Farms, CDL USA, Roth Sugar Bush, and Alibaba for bulk options.

Salient Features of Filter Press For Syrup Plant

• Maintenance can be done without lifting the cartridge, only done has to be lifted.

• Construction follows the latest standard & engineering to perfection.

• Available models – 4, 8, 14, 18, 24 & 33 inches plate diameter.

• Available with centrifugal/gear/lobe pump.

• Fitted with pressure gauge, safety valve & air vent.

• Gives crystal clear filtration.

• All contact parts in SS 304/316/316L.

• High degree of finish to all contact parts.

• 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.

Our meticulously designed filter press is cost-efficient. And you can bet on its efficiency – it helps save every precious drop.

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

Note:

1. The flow rate is mentioned in terms of water with 5% activated carbon with filter media as polypropylene cloth.
2. 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.