An elongated scraper profile is provided, preferably for a dewatering device that serves the purpose of dewatering sludge. The scraper profile features a lip section extending in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the scraper profile, which serves the purpose of scraping sludge components from a screen surface. The scraper profile features a fastening section extending in the direction of the longitudinal extension, which serves the purpose of fixing the scraper profile with the assistance of a retainer assembly. The scraper profile also features an intermediate section connecting the lip section and the fastening section, whereas the intermediate section is flexibly formed in a direction running perpendicular to the longitudinal extension, such that the lip section is moveable in the direction of the fastening section.

An elongated scraper profile is provided, preferably for a dewatering device that serves the purpose of dewatering sludge. The scraper profile features a lip section extending in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the scraper profile, which serves the purpose of scraping sludge components from a screen surface. The scraper profile features a fastening section extending in the direction of the longitudinal extension, which serves the purpose of fixing the scraper profile with the assistance of a retainer assembly. The scraper profile also features an intermediate section connecting the lip section and the fastening section, whereas the intermediate section is flexibly formed in a direction running perpendicular to the longitudinal extension, such that the lip section is moveable in the direction of the fastening section.

A plate for a filter press, a filter press, the use of such a filter press as well as a method of cleaning and sterilization of such a filter press. The plate for a filter press has a base body, consisting of a first material with a hardness H.sub.1 and having an outer circumferential surface, and a frame arranged on the outer circumferential surface, consisting of a second material with a hardness H.sub.2, where H.sub.2<H.sub.1, and wherein the frame has on at least one side surface at least one encircling seal protruding relative to the side surface.

A plate for a filter press, a filter press, the use of such a filter press as well as a method of cleaning and sterilization of such a filter press. The plate for a filter press has a base body, consisting of a first material with a hardness H.sub.1 and having an outer circumferential surface, and a frame arranged on the outer circumferential surface, consisting of a second material with a hardness H.sub.2, where H.sub.2<H.sub.1, and wherein the frame has on at least one side surface at least one encircling seal protruding relative to the side surface.

A filter (20) configured to separate the solid components and the liquid components from a slurry. The filter (20) includes a plurality of filter plate assemblies (46) that cooperate to define a plurality of filter chambers (70), each defining a perimeter (96) having an open section (98) when the filter plates (68) are in a closed position relative to one another. Each filter plate assembly (46) includes a closure (104) configured to close the open section (98). Preferably, the closures (104) are movable to an open position to permit a particulate cake to be removed from the filter chambers (70) without separating the filter plates (68).

An apparatus for filtering a suspension has a housing with an inlet receiving the suspension to be filtered, an outlet for the clear filtered filtrate, and a drain for removal of filter cake. The housing has a cylindrical part centered on an axis. An output ring pipe is connected to the outlet and externally surrounds the cylindrical part. A plurality of segmental filter holders are fittable into the cylindrical part from above and together form a circular insert with each holder forming an inlet chamber having an outflow fitting connectable to the annular output pipe. Respective sets of filter elements each formed by a respective strip-shaped support and a mesh filter sock surrounding the support are carried on the holder and open into the respective inlet chambers. A removable cover upwardly closes the cylindrical part above the inserts.

An apparatus for filtering a suspension has a housing with an inlet receiving the suspension to be filtered, an outlet for the clear filtered filtrate, and a drain for removal of filter cake. The housing has a cylindrical part centered on an axis. An output ring pipe is connected to the outlet and externally surrounds the cylindrical part. A plurality of segmental filter holders are fittable into the cylindrical part from above and together form a circular insert with each holder forming an inlet chamber having an outflow fitting connectable to the annular output pipe. Respective sets of filter elements each formed by a respective strip-shaped support and a mesh filter sock surrounding the support are carried on the holder and open into the respective inlet chambers. A removable cover upwardly closes the cylindrical part above the inserts.

A belt, for use in a tower press, comprises a first surface and a second surface having different properties such as differing permeability and/or particle capture properties.

A filter press for separating solid components from liquid components of a slurry. The filter press includes a compression system coupled to a stationary pressure plate of the filter press. The compression system includes at least one electrically operated compression actuator having a planetary screw assembly, and a transport system coupled to a displaceable pressure plate of the filter press. The transport system includes at least one electrically operated transport actuator having a rack and pinion drive assembly. The compression system rigidly connects to the transport system so as to form, for each respective pair of compression actuators and transport actuators, a common actuator link which extends linearly from the stationary pressure plate to the displaceable pressure plate along the longitudinal dimension. A retrofitting kit for a filter press, a method for replacing an existing compression and transport system for a filter press and a method for controlling a filter press are set forth.

A discharge arrangement for horizontal filtration equipment. The discharge arrangement includes a conveyor configured to be provided below the horizontal filtration equipment for receiving discharge material discharged from the horizontal filtration equipment, and a drive for driving the conveyor. The drive is configured to enable driving the conveyor in two opposite directions. Thereby, material provided on the conveyor can be discharged at either a first end or a second end depending on the direction in which the conveyor is driven.