At NorX, we take pride in offering our customers the best industrial filtration solutions available. Our partnership with Eagle Iron Works allows us to provide access to Diefenbach products, a renowned leader in overhead beam filter press manufacturing. With over a century of experience, Diefenbach has set the standard for excellence in liquid-solid separation technology. Their OH Series overhead beam filter presses are a prime example of this commitment, delivering unparalleled performance, durability, and customization for a wide range of applications.
Understanding Overhead Beam Filter Presses
Before exploring the specifics of Diefenbach’s OH Series, it’s important to understand the basics of overhead beam filter presses. These industrial machines are designed for efficient liquid-solid separation and dewatering. They feature an overhead beam that supports a series of suspended plates. As the slurry is pumped into the press, the liquid passes through filter cloths attached to the plates, while the solids are captured and discharged as dewatered cakes.
The Diefenbach Difference
Diefenbach’s OH Series takes the standard overhead beam filter press design and elevates it to new heights. These presses feature a pair of overhead beams with a sliding system of suspended plates, recessed on both sides. Optionally, the plates can include a fixed or removable membrane for enhanced liquid removal. When the plates are brought together via a hydraulic or mechanical mechanism, they form a series of chambers.
The slurry material is pumped into these chambers, and the liquid passes through the filter cloths into a storage tank, leaving the solids as a filter cake on the cloths. For even greater dewatering, membrane plates allow water to be inserted between the plate and membrane to squeeze the cake. After filtration, a core blowing process removes slurry residue, and an optional cake drying step introduces compressed air to further enhance dryness.
Finally, the plate transport mechanism opens the cylinder to release the solid cakes. Diefenbach offers several plate transport options, including standard, fast, and instantaneous pack opening, ensuring the best fit for your specific application and feed sludge.
Why Choose Diefenbach OH Series Overhead Beam Filter Presses?
With their robust design and fully automated operation, Diefenbach OH Series overhead beam filter presses are ideal for all types of liquid-solid separation applications. They offer the structural simplicity and strength required for demanding environments, along with easy maintenance and operation. For explosive or corrosive environments, they can be designed to meet ATEX standards and withstand acidic materials.
A key advantage of Diefenbach overhead beam filter presses is the ability to change filter cloths without removing the plates, streamlining the replacement process. With over 100 years of experience and in-house lab testing, Diefenbach can recommend the optimal filter press for your specific application. Their presses are available in a wide range of sizes, with recessed chamber or membrane plates, and various plate transport systems to handle light to heavy-duty sludges.
Features and Benefits of Diefenbach OH Series Overhead Beam Filter Presses
• Robust Overhead Beam Design: Diefenbach’s overhead beam design has stood the test of time, with decades of proven reliability and ease of maintenance.
• Advanced Automation and Remote Monitoring: Take advantage of advanced automation and remote assistance packages available for all Diefenbach equipment lines.
• Robotic High-Pressure Automated Wash System: Diefenbach’s robotic system allows for complete refreshing of the filter cloths at pressures up to 100 Bar (1450 psi), maximizing filter life and minimizing operating costs.
• Recessed Chamber and Membrane Plate Styles: Optimize your requirements with a wide range of cake thickness and plate styles.
• Advanced FEA Design with Three Axes of Rigidity: Diefenbach’s presses are designed with Finite Element Analysis techniques and three axes of rigidity, ensuring a robust frame that resists torsion and unexpected structural stresses.
At NorX, we’re proud to offer Diefenbach’s OH Series overhead beam filter presses. With their proven track record and customizable features, these presses are trusted by customers worldwide to recycle billions of liters of water. Contact us today to learn how a Diefenbach OH Series press can revolutionize your liquid-solid separation processes.