FILTRATION & SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
Fully automated
Filter Presses
Series PKF
FILTRATION & SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
Putsch Filtration & Separation
Technology(FST) provides consulting,
technical solutions, sales, manufacturing and
services for the North American process industry.
The technologies offered include Filter Presses,
automated self cleaning filters and various devices
for liquid / solid separation.
Putsch FST is a part of Putsch & Company,
Inc., based in Asheville, NC. This facility provides
services such as engineering, research,
manufacturing, spare parts and customer support
for the US, Canada and Mexico.
HISTORY
The Putsch Group was founded in 1871 by Hermann
Putsch and has become a diversified technology supplier
for the process industry. Today, Putsch products
have expanded to offer complete turn-key systems for
dependable process solutions. For example, Putsch filter
press systems have been among the standard equipment
for the sugar & sweetener industry for decades. Over
1000 filter press systems have been successfully put into
service worldwide.
Putsch products are known world wide in the filtration and
environmental technology industries, as well as in all glass
and sugar factories for their quality and dependability. Far
reaching diversification is the result of consistent company
expansion and innovation.
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Typical Applications
PIGMENTS & DYE MANUFACTURING
Many applications in this industry demand reliable service for 24 hours /
7days a week operation. Corrosive environment, elevated temperatures and
often volatile atmospheres demand suitable design. Putsch Filter Press
Systems are engineered to meet these requirements. Conventional devices
such as Drum Filters and Centrifuges have been successfully replaced by
Filter Presses.
Typical applications are:
Titan dioxide (TIO2) (finishing / desalting and waste / neutralization)
Caustic solutions
Acids
Coatings
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Putsch Filter Presses and Juice Purification Systems are the standard for
applications in the sugar industry. The robust and high performance design as
well as the high degree of automation make these filters the ideal choice for
many applications in this market.
Typical applications are:
Wine and Juices
Beer
Edible oils
Green Energies (Bio-ethanol)
Animal waste
Sugar and sweetener processes
CHEMICAL/ PETROCHEMICAL
Putsch Filter Press Systems provide large capacities with fully automatic
operation for this industry. Corrosion and abrasion resistant materials and
robust designs for continuous 24 hours / 7days a week operation duty make
our filtration systems the ideal choice for this market.
Typical applications are:
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
Barium sulphate (Completion fluid)
Silicates (product and waste)
Polymers (Fibers)
Brine solutions (Coolants recovery)
RECYCLING & ENVIRONMENT
For this industry, Putsch can provide various Filter Press designs and assist in process
development at our test laboratory.
Typical applications are:
Stone processing (cutting, polishing and gravel washing applications)
Plastic fibers (Carpet recycling)
Power plants (Flue Gas Desulphurization, FGD)
Industrial waste
Chemical waste
PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECH
Demand for precisely controlled processes and clean environments can be met with
Putsch Filter Press Systems. Our proprietary program algorithms and machine enclosures
meet this challenge.
Typical applications are:
Yeast
Bio solids
Seaweed
Blood plasma
Enzymes
PULP & PAPER
Although centrifuges are the preferred choice of dewatering equipment in this industry,
Filter Press Systems have proven to provide superior results in regard to solid capture rate,
final moisture content and salt removal (cake washing).
Typical applications are:
Green liquor (Soda Recovery)
Coatings waste treatment
MINING & MINERALS
The demand for large capacity Filter Presses for harsh environments make the Putsch
Filter Press Systems with their innovative cake discharge system an economic choice for
this industry.
Typical applications are:
Mineral concentrates
Flotation slurries
Coal
Clays (Kaolin, Bentonite, Ceramics)
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FILTRATION & SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
Putsch Filter Press Systems have been selected for decades as the main choice of technology for the
deliquifying of slurries and suspensions. Over 1000 Putsch Membrane Filter Press Systems have been
installed successfully worldwide.
Benefits of Putsch Filtration Systems:
US manufacturing and materials
Responsive US service
Fully automated operation
Robust design with minimal maintenance requirements
Custom designs and process developments specific to application
Available selection of different filter plate styles
Variety of filter media (filter cloth) optimized for the application
Flexible cake volumes
Effective cake wash
Low cake wash water consumption
Highest process rates due to short cycle times
Highest cake solids
Programmable feed controls for optimum filtration
User friendly system controls
In-house electrical design, programming and manufacturing
Communications with centralised control systems (DCS)
Low compressed air usage
Low energy consumption
Automated cloth washers
Design and supply of peripheral components
Engineering and supply of turnkey systems
Professional filtration laboratory in the US and mobile test units for field studies
TYPICAL PROCESS SCHEMATICS
Direct Filtration with Cake Washing and Continuous Discharge
Putsch PKF
Slurry
Process
Recycle
Dry Cake
Clear Filtrate
Surge Bin with Discharge Screw
Feed Tank
Cake Wash Filtrate
Pre-Thickening prior to Filtration with Conditioning
Clarifier
Slurry
Flocculant
Putsch PKF
Thickened Slurry
Dry Cake
Filtrate
The successful operation of any solid/ liquid separation technology depends on a number of key factors. These factors
include the understanding of process limitations, clearly defined application objectives, compatibility and integration of up
and down stream process components, equipment maintenance and reliable service.
The products and people of Putsch will supply you with the resources to meet your objectives. We provide application
testing at either our laboratory or at your site, the selection and design of best suited components, the manufacturing and
documentation of the selected products and reliable, professional after sales service for the duration of the operation.
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Functional Description of the Putsch PKF Series
Filling
The press is closed via the automatic, pressure controlled hydraulic. The slurry feed pump starts
to fill the press according to an optimum rate and pressure curve tailored to the application.
Filtration
As the chambers are filled with slurry, a superior filtrate quality is obtained. This step is
automatically controlled resulting in optimum filtration rates.
Pre- and Intermediate-Pressing
The filter feed pumps are turned off and the filter plate membranes compress the cake for
optimum cake washing.
Cake Wash
Dissolved solids in the filter cake can be removed or washed using a variety of wash
media depending on the application.
Final Pressing
The filter plate membranes resume compression of the filter cake at high pressures to obtain the
highest possible cake solids and best cake release.
Air Drying
Additional moisture can be removed by forcing dry air through the filter cakes.
Cake Discharge
All the filter cakes are being discharged with the Putsch block discharge system, reducing the
process down time and providing the shortest possible filtration cycles.
Cloth Wash (optional)
All filter media (cloth) has a potential for blinding after repeated usage. The Putsch automated
cloth washer cleans the filter cloth and restores them to optimum performance.
CAKE FILTRATION IN A FILTER PRESS
A slurry is pumped into a series of filtration chambers formed by the filter plates. The plates are lined
with filter media (filter cloths) that is permeable to liquids only. All suspended solids in the slurry will
accumulate on the media surface and begin to build a filter cake. Initially, the liquid from the slurry will
pass through the filter cloth only. As the cake is formed, the liquid must pass through the cake as well.
Thus, the filter cake becomes the filtration media. The liquid (filtrate) is discharged via a pipe manifold
and is virtually solid-free. Due to the building cake resistance the filtration pressure increases.
The Putsch Membrane Filter Press utilizes pumping pressure up to 100 psig. In a second step the
slurry pump is turned off and flexible membranes (diaphragms), which are part of the filter plates,
exert pressure (squeeze) up to 450 psig to the formed filter cake. A very dry cake with a residual
moisture content of less than 10 % can be achieved. The fully automated controls of the Putsch
Membrane Filter Press allow the customization of all phases of filtration and compression (squeeze)
in order to achieve optimum performance in regards to cake formation and cake washing (purging of
dissolved solids in the filter cake).
Operating pressure (psig) / Throughput (gal)
At the end of the process cycle the filter plates are automatically separated and the filter cakes are
discharged for further processing or disposal.
Filling / Filtration
Filtrate
Flux
Pre- and Intermediatecompression
Cake wash /
final compression /
air-drying
Cake discharge
Cloth wash
(optional)
Pressure
Cycle
time
FILTRATION & SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
Design Features and individual Components
The press frame consists mainly of structural members such
as head stand, hydraulic bracket, end plate (follower), and side
rails. The structure is designed to support the entire weight of the
filter plate stack and the cake. The system is manufactured to
withstand the maximum operating pressure.
The Putsch PKF series Membrane Filter Press Systems are
manufactured for standard operating pressures of 116 psig and
232psig with an option of 450 psig.
The unique side bar Pin and the swivel hydraulic bracket
connections are superior to the typical Hammer Head design
provided by other manufacturers. This feature distributes the enormous operating forces evenly, thus
guaranteeing the reliable and safe operation of the filter.
All critical frame components, including the process connections, are available with special corrosion
protection in materials suitable for the application. All Putsch PKF series Membrane Filter Press Systems
feature support frames for optimum foundation load distribution and assembled shipping.
FILTER PLATES & CLOTHS
END PLATE (FOLLOWER)
CLOTH WASHER
SAFETY CURTAINS
SAFETY DEVICE
PIN CONNECTION
CONTROL
PANEL
HEAD STAND
HYDRAULICS
SWIVEL CONNECTION
PROCESS
CONNECTIONS
HYDRAULIC BRACKET
SUPPORT FRAME
SIDE RAILS
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SWING DOORS
(BOMB BAY DOORS)
Filter Plates
Putsch PKF series Membrane Filter Presses are equipped with
different styles of filter plates according to their application.
The plate sizes vary from 1200 mm x 1200 mm to 1500 mm x 2000 mm. The slurry
feed inlets are optimized in their arrangement. Depending on the application, they
can be located either on the top corner, the center, or the top of the filter plate.
The plates and membranes are manufactured from acid/leach resistant
polypropylene. They can be used for filter pressures up to 232 psig and
temperatures up to 203 F. Special materials for higher temperatures
up to 230F as well as for lower temperatures from 32 F to 50 F
are available for continuous operations. Chamber depths in the
standard version, a
vailable from 33 mm (1 5/16) to 50 mm (2),
provide an optimum adaptability to the filtration tasks.
Another unique feature of the plates are the external filtrate channels
(ears): the discharging filter cakes will not contaminate the
area of the filtrate channels. Furthermore, the filter cake
cannot disturb those areas of the frames where filter
cloths and plates are compressed with high pressure.
This protects the filter cloths and leads to prolonged
lifetime.
Putsch filter plates are available with block or
exchangeable membranes. Exchangeable membrane
plates are available in different variations.
Putsch is experienced in the selection of the
perfect solution for your application.
Filter media (filter cloth)
A coarse under-cloth is m
ounted over
the filter plates as a support fabric
in accordance to the application. Over
this, a finer filter cloth in various m
aterials
and permeabilites is placed for the filtration.
Due to this combination, a faster drain of the
filtrate is achived and a smaller filter area
is needed. A variety of cloth attachments
(cloth necks) are available to suit the application.
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FILTRATION & SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
PLATE SHIFTING (CAKE DISCHARGE)
Putsch Filter Presses are equipped with a
patented, low maintenance plate transport system,
which requires minimal space.
The plate package is opened in sections depending
on the press size. Laterally mounted transport
cylinders work together with the main cylinder to
open and close sections of the plate package.
Short opening and closing times enable very short
cycles, thus reducing the down time greatly.
The filter plates are connected through interlocking
linking plates. Therefore, the distance between the
plates, in reference to each other, stays always the
same and parallel.
Specially constructed plate handles ensure low
wear gliding of the filter plates on the side rails.
Closed Plate Stack
First Section Cake Discharge
Second Section Cake Discharge
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
A high performance hydraulic unit drives the plate
transport cylinders, the cylinders on the swing
doors (bomb bay doors) and the main cylinder.
The hydraulic unit can be enclosed with an optional
housing to protect it from dirty environments.
The large service doors provide easy access
for inspection and maintenance. This feature
reduces the service frequency and provides easier
maintenance and trouble shooting.
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AUTOMATIC CLOTH WASHER
For best performance, most Putsch Membrane Filter Press Systems are equipped with
the optional automatic cloth washer. Frequent cleaning with the automatic cloth washer
prolongs the lifespan and performance of the filter cloth. A manual cleaning process is
inferior to the automatic cloth washer and can result in frequent, costly cloth replacements.
The automatic filter cloth washer travels on a rail along the side of the filter press frame. The
washer arm cleans the cloth of both sides with high pressure cleaning liquid at a special
peel-off angle.
SWING DOORS (BOMB BAY DOORS)
SAFETY DEVICES
The cloth wash liquid is
collected on the closed
swing doors (bomb bay
doors) and drains into
discharge channels.
The closed swing doors
protect the discharged filter
cake and optional cake
transport system from the
cleaning liquid.
The protective curtains, which are located on both sides of
the press, allow a visual inspection of the press function. To
increase the safety standard even further, the curtains are
equipped with safety switches and / or light curtains.
SYSTEM CONTROLS
The entire process cycle is controlled automatically via PLC systems and can
also be monitored from a main factory control center.
The locally mounted control panel allows the operator to interact with the basic
operating steps and to provide maintenance or to facilitate trouble shooting
(manual operation).
An intelligent filtration control as well as the compression (squeeze), cake wash,
air-drying and cake discharge functions are integrated into the proprietary
program. Peripheral equipment and instrumentation can be included by our
process engineers and programmers as part of the entire control system.
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Additional Equipment and Accessories
The Putsch Group manufactures a variety of
equipment designed to complement complete
process systems. Additionally, we can supply thirdparty components (buy-outs) to be able to deliver a
full package. As a benefit, our clients receive a fully
integrated system.
Putsch
FILTER HOUSINGS & CARTRIDGES
(for fine filtration)
Instrumentation and programming
Centralised control system (DCS) programming:
for new and existing systems
Filter Housings and Cartridges
Candle Filters
Thickeners / Decanters
Screw Conveyors
Belt Conveyors
Sludge Conditioning Systems
Feed Pump Systems
Support Structures
Putsch
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TWO STAGE FILTRATION SYSTEM with candle filters for the first step and
filter presses for mud treatment
Putsch SIBOMAT FILTRATION SYSTEM
(automated self cleaning screen filter)
PROCESS TANKS
CAKE CONVEYING SYSTEMS
PUMPING SYSTEMS
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Putsch Professional Services
Studies
Putsch FST offers extensive studies and pilot tests
to show how Putsch products can be integrated
into your factory and what results to expect.
Process Optimisation
Our process engineers can help optimise the
existing process and prepare the integration of
new equipment. We offer the complete range of
support for all Putsch products and peripheral
components.
Pilot Tests
Planning
Before delivery, our engineering division can
support you or provide turnkey planning. We are
also experienced in providing engineering for
highly specialized modules like an automatic precoating system.
Engineering
Manufacturing
Delivery
Installation
Our experience and know-how in these areas
guarantee the success of your new Putsch
installation. Program monitoring and online
updates, as well as maintenance contracts and
onsite service are an important part of our customer
support.
Service
Modernising and updating existing Putsch
installations completes the full range of our service.
Start-up Assistance
Spare Parts
PILOT FILTER SYSTEMS
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Putsch FST FILTRATION LABORATORY
MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING, FIELD ASSISTANCE,
SERVICE & PARTS
ASSEMBLED DELIVERY
SYSTEM OPTIMISATION
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Technical Data for the Putsch PKF NG Series
Model / Type
PKF 140-13
PKF 200-13
PKF 250-13
Filter plate sizes
inch
mm
48 x 48
1200 x 1200
51 x 51
1300 x 1300
51 x 51
1300 x 1300
51 x 51
1300 x 1300
Chamber depth
inch
mm
1 3/4
45
2
50
2
50
2
50
Filter area
min. / max.
Press volume
min. / max.
Number of chambers
min. / max.
Chamber depth
Filter area
min. / max.
Press volume
min. / max.
Number of chambers
min. / max.
Operating pressure
Dimensions (inch / m)
Max. weight empty,
approximately
Max operating weight,
approximately
Electrical power
requirements
Pressure of the
cleaning unit
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PKF 100-12
ft2
m2
gal
l
inch
mm
ft2
m2
732 / 931
68 / 87
1141 / 1378
106 / 128
1615 / 1916
150 / 178
1851 / 2217
172 / 206
30 / 38
38 / 46
54 / 64
62 / 74
1 5/16
33
1 5/16
33
1 5/16
33
1 5/16
33
385 / 487
1456 / 1845
649 / 786
2458 / 2976
923 / 1094
3494 / 4141
1060 / 1265
4011 / 4788
883 / 1023
82 / 95
1259 / 1496
117 / 139
1733 / 2153
161 / 200
2271 / 2637
211 / 245
36 / 42
42 / 50
58 / 72
76 / 88
psi
bar
116 or 232
8 or 16
116 or 232
8 or 16
116 or 232
8 or 16
116 or 232
8 or 16
lbs
kg
37000
16800
48100
21800
69500
31500
73400
33300
gal
l
a=
b=
c=
d=
e=
lbs
kg
H
P
(US)
kVA
psi
bar
342 / 398
1293 / 1508
296 / 7.5
106 / 2.7
134 / 3.4
67 / 1.7
99 / 2.5
45200
20500
474 / 564
1794 / 2135
362 / 9.2
115 / 2.9
146 / 3.7
79 / 2.0
114 / 2.9
60600
27500
655 / 812
2477 / 3074
473 / 12.0
115 / 2.9
146 / 3.7
79 / 2.0
138 / 3.5
82000
37200
857 / 993
3245 / 3758
496 / 12.6
115 / 2.9
146 / 3.7
79 / 2.0
138 / 3.5
87100
39500
20
15
20
15
33.5
25
33.5
25
580
40
580
40
580
40
580
40
c e
PKF 330-15
PKF 450-15
PKF 1000-15/20
59 x 59
1500 x 1500
59 x 59
1500 x 1500
59 x 79
1500 x 2000
2
50
2
50
2
50
2317 / 3186
252 / 296
3897 / 3993
326 / 371
2000 / 2273
7572 / 8605
5453 / 5833
20640 / 22080
68 / 80
88 / 100
172 / 184
1 1/4
32
1 1/4
32
1 1/4
32
3649 / 4790
339 / 445
1556 / 1762
5891 / 6670
3514 / 3736
13300 / 114140
78 / 88
106 / 120
190 / 202
116 or 232
8 or 16
116 or 232
8 or 16
116 or 232
8 or 16
125700
57000
149900
68000
140900
63900
10021 / 10646
931 / 989
1145 / 1292
4335 / 4891
536 / 13.6
126 / 3.2
170 / 4.3
87 / 2.2
185 / 4.7
9074 / 9709
843 / 903
1546 / 1819
5851 / 6884
3111 / 3509
289 / 326
622 / 15.8
126 / 3.2
170 / 4.3
87 / 2.2
185 / 4.7
1292 / 23.8
126 / 3.2
221 / 5.6
87 / 2.2
178 / 4.5
169300
76800
301600
136800
238100
108000
40
30
40
30
54
40
up to 1450
up to 100
up to 1450
up to 100
up to 1450
up to 100
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Putsch FST CONTACT
[Link]
info@[Link]
Putsch FST
P. O. Box 5128
Asheville, NC 28813
TEL (828) 684-0671 ext. 160
FAX (828) 684-4894
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Putsch & Company, Inc., Asheville, NC
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Machines and installations pictured in this brochure are partially equipped with options available at additional cost. Description and technical data
according to knowledge available at time of printing. Subject to change. 2010. All rights reserved by Putsch.