FLSmidth - Vacuum Filtration

Horizontal Indexing Belt Filter

On the IBF the filter cloth is supported by a steel / plastic deck and remains stationary during the filtration step. Duration of filtration steps can be adjusted based on the process condition. After filtration, the vacuum is released by means of pneumatic actuated ball valves, the cloth is moved and washed, while the cake is discharged.

Press Belt Drum Filter

Combines a vacuum drum filter with a press filtration zone. Ideal for dewatering suspensions such as pigment, thixotropic and fibrous slurries and also materials with a tendency to form cracking cakes or containing compressible or porous substances.