FP filter

Pressure filtration

Reliable dewatering solution for delivering and exceeding process performance targets

Up to 1200 m² filtration area

Up to 16 bars pressing pressure

25, 30, 40, 50, 60 mm chamber depth

Up to 174 chambers installed

Benefits

The filter presses are available with semi or fully automatic control in filtration areas of up to 1200 m2. They are designed to the latest Eurocode standards and ensure operator safety with perimeter protection and safety interlocks.

Adapts to varying process conditions
Reduces cycle times through membrane squeezing
Equalizes filter cake build up
Reduces wash liquid and cleaning time
Lowers energy consumption during cake drying
Ensures the highest specific filtration capacity through short technical times

Applications

Concentrates
Tailings
Metallurgical refineries
Industrial minerals
Bulk mining
Food, pharmaceuticals & biotechnology
Chemical process industry

Testing capabilities

Metso’s filtration expertise is built on almost one hundred years of R&D and process knowledge, and is supported by the company’s globally unique Dewatering Technology Center (DTC) in Lappeenranta, Finland. The DTC plays a crucial role in Metso’s filtration solution innovations and acts as a hub for close university cooperation related to separation technology research. Metso has performed over 14,000 filtration tests and has delivered over 5,000 filters around the world.

The Metso Filtration Services team strives to deliver the best possible availability, performance and quality whilst optimizing costs. Our filtration solutions aim to eliminate environmental and societal risks at our customer operations. Our filtration experts ensure safety and quality are built into everything we do from R&D and engineering to parts and services.