Plate opening:
Simultaneous,
with drive chain
Sidebar filter press
Plates:
Virgin
polypropylene
Capacity:
Up to 3.3 m³
per cycle
Designed for the mechanical dewatering of sludge in standard and medium-output applications (with a capacity of up to around 3.3 m³ per cycle), the sidebar filter press separates the water from the solid fraction.
A robust solution suited to a wide range of sludge types and industrial applications.
How the sidebar filter press works
From thickened sludge to a solid, spadeable cake, the sidebar filter press cycle is designed for efficient water recovery and reduced waste volumes.
Filling and filtration
The thickened sludge is pumped under pressure into the central feed channel, filling the chambers formed by the plates and lined with filter cloths.
Pressing and cake formation
The pressure forces the water out, turning the incoming sludge — which is around 70% water — into solid, spadeable cakes.
Simultaneous opening and discharge
Once pressing is complete, the moving head retracts and the machine opens the entire plate pack simultaneously by means of a drive chain. A bar- or chain-type shaking system helps the cakes detach from the plates and fall.
Technology and construction
Built to withstand wear, every component of the Tecnoidea Impianti sidebar filter press is designed to keep maintenance low and protect operators.
Opening with drive chain
A reliable mechanical system for opening the plate pack simultaneously, well suited to configurations up to 15 metres long (such as the 1300 XXL model with 75 plates).
Virgin polypropylene plates
Moulded in one piece, with increased thickness. The plates are designed without bosses: this structural feature helps prevent damage to cloths and plates, extending their service life.
Four-layer surface treatment
The steel frame undergoes a four-stage protective treatment: sand-blasting, zinc metallisation, painting and a final textured finish.
Functional details
Aluminium plate handles designed for easy maintenance, together with a filtrate collection tray integrated directly into the frame.
Safety and compliance
Whip-check safety cables are fitted to every hydraulic hose to protect the operator. The entire range is designed in compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Standard and optional equipment
Standard equipment
- Simultaneous plate-pack opening with drive chain
- Plate shaking system (bar or chain type)
- Virgin polypropylene plates, moulded in one piece with increased thickness
- Four-layer anti-corrosion treatment (shot-blasting, zinc metallisation, painting, textured finish)
- Aluminium handles and filtrate collection tray integrated into the frame
- Whip-check safety cables on every hydraulic hose, and compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Optional equipment and process configurations
Custom filter cloths:
A wide range of filter cloths with different permeability, mesh characteristics and surface finishes, selected on the basis of specific laboratory tests to match the particle size distribution (PSD) of the sludge to be treated.
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