Autopress (AP)
For absolutely gas-tight and safe filtration
With the BHS Autopress (type AP) even suspensions that are difficult to filter can be efficiently separated in batch mode. The Autopress works like a filter press but is also completely gas-tight and is fully automatic, including cake discharge. The filter can be integrated into a completely contained and enclosed process (also GMP compliant) and meets all requirements regarding sterility, explosion prevention, workplace safety and validated process operation.
After it is formed, the filter cake can be washed, extracted, compressed, blown out and dried. The thinness of the cake and the complete filtration without any residues ensure high throughput rates. As an additional benefit, the filter cake has a low residual moisture content. The BHS Autopress washes the cake efficiently, ensuring a pure product without any cross-contamination.
Process criteria:
| Mode of operation | batch |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | up to 10 bar (g) |
| Operating temperature | up to 150 °C |
| Solids content (suspension) | up to 10% (weight) |
| Cake thickness | up to 15 mm |
| Particle size | 0.5 - 50 μm |
| Filtration capacity (suspension) | up to 5 m³/m² h |
| Filtration capacity - dry solid | - |
| Active filter area | 0.2 - 10 m² |
