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Belt Filter Press

FTXL 4700 Belt Filter Press
FTEJ-0025 Continuous Juice Extractor
Wedge Press
Gravity Belt Thickener
DIFFERING APPROACHES TO EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF SLUDGES/SLURRIES

Frontier Technology tailored Belt Press Dewatering Systems assures you of the right equipment for the application, no one model fits all applications. Time/pressure profiles are designed to meet the application and are adjustable to maximize performance, reducing the cake solids volume to be handled. Water (moisture) in the sludge or slurry is held in different ways requiring different approaches to the efficient removal. Some applications will require polymers to break the bonding of the liquids/solids in the sludge/slurry, agglomerating the particles, releasing the inter-cellular moisture and allowing the solids to be effectively dewatered. Many other applications however, will not require any polymer addition to be efficiently dewatered, this is much of the time with more fibrous sludges/slurries. Frontier Tecnology users can look forward to high throughput capacities with the highest cake solids, trouble-free operation requiring minimal maintenance, labor savings of continuous operation and superior reliability using the highest quality design and construction.
OUR FLEXIBLE CONSTRUCTION DESIGN ALLOWS FOR EASY ADAPTATION TO YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

FTXI: Profile is tailored for delicate sludge such as municipal sludge with low solids in the product feed, utilizing increased filtration area and time under pressure for low polymer use and highest cake solids. OTHER: FTXL & FTXS

FTEX:
Profile is tailored for higher solids in the slurry/sludge product stream and fibrous products which require very short drainage time, increaed shear pressure to achieve maximum cake dryness.

FTWP:
Profile is designed for delicate product dewatering over a wide range of applications with constant automatic pressure control with no shearing pressure applied to difficult-to-dewater product streams.

FTTP: Profile is used for solids that are not pressure sensitive, dewater rapidly, and can accept nip pressure. Cantilever frame allows for the use of seamless belts which is crucial for high nip roll pressures.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS

CUSTOM BUILT TO YOUR APPLICATION Assures you of the right equipment the first time. Saving operating and capital cost, while increasing throughputs and cake solids.
SPACE SAVING DESIGNS Uses the least amount of floor space, saving building cost without sacrificing throughput capacity or filtration area.
ENGINEERED WITH EXPERIENCE Our experience with many different process and waste applications brings the benefits of maximum corrosion protection, lowest maintenance cost, reduced polymer cost, maximized service life, increased throughputs and highest cake solids.
HIGHEST QUALITY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL Long service life, reduced operating cost, best price value with no shortcuts.
COMPLETE RANGE OF SIZES No application too small or too large with sizes ranging from 0.3 meter (12") to 3.2 meters (127")
FRAME

Heavy duty, built to perform with the reliability and dependability you expect with an all welded tubular frame construction in either epoxy coated or all stainless steel construction for maximum corrosion protection and a conservative safety factor is standard for all units. The open frame design allows for easy cleaning and maintenance, saving valuable time for many years of trouble free operation.
ROLLERS

All presses are available with a choice of roll construction and materials used. Many materials are available to meet the particular requirements you may have, these are rubber coated, nylon coated or all stainless steel construction. Roll deflection is maintained to a minimum for durability and the high stresses encountered during operation.
BEARINGS

All bearings are located away from the product for cleaner operation. The split case, triple lip sealed design bearings provide for the maximum service life requiring only semi-annual lubrication with outstanding moisture protection.
OTHER QUALITY FEATURES

All presses have tension/pressure control by simple pneumatics eliminating the need for a separate hydraulic unit. Stainless steel pans and trays collect and contain all fluids during dewatering of the slurry for a cleaner and safer operation. Adjustable wedge section allows for maximization for filtration area. Gentle inclined gravity drainage section for reduced polymer requirements and higher sludge/slurry throughputs. Maximum number of press rolls for highest cake solids. Twin belt positive drive system for better control and higher cake solids.
OPTIONS TAILORED TO YOUR APPLICATION

CARBON STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL FRAMES For maximum corrosion protection.
ALL STAINLESS STEEL, RUBBER OR NYLON COATED ROLLS Matched to your application.
TIME/PRESSURE PROFILES MATCHED TO YOUR APPLICATION Higher throughputs and maximum cake dryness.
COMPLETE RANGE OF SIZES From 0.3 meters (12") to 3.2 meters (127") belt width to match exact capacities required, saving valuable capital dollars.
PRESS MOUNTED MECHANICAL THICKENERS Gravity belt or rotary screen thickeners mounted on the presses or separately for increased throghputs.
WASH WATER REUSE SYSTEM Uses filtrate and or used wash water to clean the belts.
SKID MOUNTED SYSTEMS Complete with auxillary equipment required to do the job.
MOBILE SYSTEMS Trailer mounted with required auxillary equipment for portable operation.