What is a Filter Press

Time: Sep 12, 2025 Reading: 0
Filter press is a device used for solid-liquid separation, mainly used to separate solid particles in suspension from liquid, forming filter cake and filtrate.
Filter press is a device used for solid-liquid separation, mainly used to separate solid particles in suspension from liquid, forming filter cake and filtrate. Its core function is to drive the suspension through the filter medium (such as filter cloth) through pressure, trapping solid particles to form a filter cake, and allowing the liquid to flow out through the filter cloth. Filter presses are widely used in industries such as chemical, environmental protection, mining, food, and pharmaceuticals, particularly in areas such as sludge dewatering, mineral concentrate treatment, and chemical product filtration.