Filtration Solutions - Filter Press Plates

Experienced in Knowing the Right Filter Plate for Each Application

Here are just a few reasons to work closely with Micronics on Filter Plates:

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The Micronics Engineered Filtration team offers expert Filter Plate Repair Services and carries a wide variety of Filter Plates for your industry and application. Whether you need 470mm plates for your plating operation or large 2.0mm Mining Press Plates or plates for your Alumina Red Mud Press, you can confidently turn to Micronics for the needed expertise for your slurry and operating conditions.

Experts in Repair and Refurbishment of Filter Plates

The Micronics Engineered Filtration team has the expertise and technical capabilities to Repair and Refurbish Filter Plates – that is, for all but the most damaged polypropylene filter plates – providing substantial cost-savings and reduced downtime for your press operations. Of course, Micronics will work with you in replacing the filter plates, if they cannot be repaired or refurbished. We will do an expert assessment of the wear and damage to your filter plates and determine appropriate next steps for your team’s consideration.

We employ proprietary methods for cleaning the membrane companion plate drainage surface and will remove all residue built up on the surface and porting holes. Filtrate drainage is significantly improved and – after Micronics’ Expert Filter Plate Refurbishment – numerous customers confirm that the cake moisture content is lower in service than before refurbishment! Damaged areas and cracks are plastic welded to retain the plate’s original strength.

Experts in Providing A Different Plate Design to Better Suit Customer Requirements

While we offer many configurations, every configuration is not optimal for every situation. For instance, while corner feed with no stay bosses in the filtration area provides ideal filtration in some situations, we have a high degree of experience in changing plate design to Center Feed from both Top Corner Feed and Bottom Corner Feed. By increasing the diameter of the feed hole in the center feed design, the velocity of the filtrate in this area is reduced, thereby reducing neck abrasion. Micronics specifically has experience in doing such plate design conversions while keeping your original press structure and existing press features and we look forward to discussing these sorts of opportunities for reducing neck wear/premature failure with you and your team.

Experts in Inventory Management Programs

Micronics is adept at working with customers to develop a sound Filter Plate & Filter Cloth Inventory Management Program to ensure that you are never caught without adequate replacement stock because, let’s face it, things do happen. As customers know, Filter Plates are custom-fabricated/molded items and have long lead times so proper attention to maintaining the proper inventory of replacement plates is critical to avoid costly shut-downs. For instance, aggressive Mine Tailings and Mineral Concentrate applications can result in damaged plates due to either excessive air blowdown or failed filter cloths, which can allow the feed slurry to scour the plates. Similarly, balance pressures can cause warping and cracking of the filter plates and may require them to be replaced. Did You Know, that using Filter Press Cloths of different permeabilities or filtration characteristics within the plate stack can lead to out-of-balance filter plate pressures? Learn more about out-of-balance pressures and your filter plates here.

Micronics works with every customer individually to determine the best Inventory Management Solutions, both for Filter Press Cloth and for Filter Plates. 

Close Working Relationships with All Plate Molders – Recessed Chamber, Membrane (Diaphragm Squeeze), and traditional Plate and Frame

Micronics has excellent strategic partnerships with various filter plate manufacturers and is not limited in its choices and options that customers can provide because each situation is different about process parameters, usage of chemicals, cycle time, cycles per day, squeezing pressure, cake thickness, etc. We have worked closely with plate manufacturers – and continue to do so – to develop the most innovative solutions such as our clip necks and various other custom plates.

Cost-Effective Filter Plate Solutions Due to Volume Purchases

Due to the volume of plates purchased annually from molders, the Micronics Engineered Filtration Group is a cost-effective Filter Plate & Filter Press Cloth Solutions Provider. We know the press, filter press cloth, process, site, environmental, and any number of other issues that customers have historically faced. Purchasing and Supply Chain Optimization is a core pillar of excellence under CEO Chris Cummins’ Leadership.

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Contact Ustoday for assistance with repairing and refurbishing your filter plates, purchasing new replacement plates – including both gasketed and non-gasketed, center feed, and corner feed plates – and looking at different potential filter plate designs to enhance your filter press performance. We’ll help you with the installation of Test Plates too!

You’ll get excellent customer service & sales support when you work with the team at the Micronics Engineered Filtration Group, whether in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the USA, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, or elsewhere in the world. Micronics is your Total Engineered Filtration Solutions provider.

Understanding the ins and outs of plate and frame filter press operation in this comprehensive guide. From the basic principles to practical tips, this article provides a detailed overview of how this filtration technique works.

Principles of Plate and Frame Filter Press Operation

Plate and frame filter press operation relies on a simple yet effective mechanism. The equipment consists of a series of filter plates and frames, which are alternately stacked.

A filter cloth is placed between each plate and frame, creating chambers for the filtration process. When the slurry is pumped into the press, the liquid component passes through the filter cloth, while the solids are retained, forming a filter cake.

Step-by-Step Guide to Plate and Frame Filter Press Operation

1. Preparation: Before starting the operation, ensure that the filter plates and frames are clean and in good condition. Also, check the filter cloth for any tears or damages.
2. Loading: Place a filter cloth on each side of the filter plate and secure them with the frame. Stack the plates and frames together, ensuring proper alignment and tightness.
3. Filtering: Connect the slurry feed pump to the press and start pumping the slurry into the chambers. As the slurry fills the chambers, the liquid component passes through the filter cloth, while the solids form a filter cake.
4. Drying: Once the filtration is complete, stop the slurry feed and allow the filter cake to dry. This can be done by applying air pressure or by simply exposing the filter cake to air.
5. Discharging: After the filter cake is dry, the plates and frames can be separated, and the filter cake can be discharged for further processing or disposal.

Tips for Optimizing

1. Proper Filter Cloth Selection: Choose a filter cloth material that is compatible with your slurry composition and desired filtration efficiency. Factors such as particle size, pH, and temperature should be considered when selecting the filter cloth.
2. Optimal Pumping Rate: Adjust the slurry feed rate to ensure a steady and uniform flow. This helps in achieving consistent filtration results and prevents excessive cake buildup.
3. Regular Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and cleaning of the filter plates, frames, and cloth to prevent clogging and ensure optimal performance. Replace worn-out or damaged components promptly.

Example Application of Plate and Frame Filter Press Operation

One example of plate and frame filter press operation is in the pharmaceutical industry. During the production of medicines, this filtration technique is utilized to separate solids from liquid solutions, ensuring product purity and quality.

By employing the plate and frame filter press, pharmaceutical manufacturers can achieve efficient removal of impurities, such as active ingredients or contaminants, leading to safer medications for consumers.

Conclusion

Plate and frame filter press operation is a reliable and widely used method for efficient filtration. To understand the principles, follow the step-by-step guide. And implementing optimization tips, operators can maximize the performance of this filtration equipment.

Whether in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or other industries, the plate and frame filter press offers an effective solution for separating solids and liquids, contributing to improved product quality and process efficiency.

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