ANDRITZ sidebar and overhead filter presses are industrial filtration systems made for solid-liquid separation in a wide range of sectors. Designed for efficiency and flexibility, these filter presses are suitable for laboratory, standard, and heavy-duty use. Variations include chamber, membrane, and heated filter presses, with options for manual or fully automated operation.

  • Industrial filter press system for solid-liquid separation

  • Customisable with chamber, membrane, and heated press types

  • Manual to fully automatic operation with Metris addIQ control system

  • Adaptable to changing process parameters and regulations

  • Low power consumption and straightforward operation

  • Upgradable with modules such as safety guards, splash guards, and mobile units

  • Suitable for hazardous, food, and pharmaceutical applications

Applications

  • Food and beverage processing

  • Mining and minerals

  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals

  • Industrial wastewater and sludge treatment

  • Solid waste and biomass processing

Options and variations

  • Operation: Manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic

  • Materials: Stainless steel cladding, rubber lining, PP coating

  • Mobility: Fixed or mobile units

  • Add-ons: Safety & splash guards, scraper, vibrating device, raised press frame, second feed inlet, second filtrate outlet, various feed port positions

Performance

High separation efficiency with up to 100% separation

Low power consumption

Post-treatment filtrate capability

Maintenance

Easy operation and low training requirements

Product accreditations

ATEX and GMP compliance

Press Types

Type

Chamber

Robust, minimal peripheral equipment; 6, 15, or 30 bar; lower CAPEX/OPEX

Membrane

Flexible membrane compresses cake post-filtration; up to 30+ bar inflation

Plate & Frame (Sheet)

Quick cloth change; pre-coat filtration; up to 6 bar; suited to beverage

Heated

For temperature-sensitive or viscous media

Intelligent Filter Press / IIoT

  • Dynamic squeezing time and fill level optimisation

  • Real-time batch fault detection (filtrate quality, pressure anomalies)

  • Remote plant management

  • Coordinates with downstream equipment (dryers, mixers, extruders)