The semi-automatic side beam filter press with plate opening based on the single plate principle is a technical solution that has been specifically tailored to the requirements of industrial processes where efficient, controlled and maintenance-friendly solid-liquid separation is required. The special feature of this model is the plate guidance and the opening process, which – unlike many conventional presses – does not involve the simultaneous movement of several plates, but rather the sequential movement of each individual filter plate.

The single-plate principle enables fast, targeted and safe access to each individual filter plate. Two automated carriages guided on a side carrier precisely move the plates – one after the other – during the opening process. This reduces mechanical stress, prevents plate damage and facilitates visual inspection and cleaning of each chamber. The operator can intervene in a targeted manner without having to open or move the entire plate stack, which is particularly advantageous for highly adhesive or sensitive filtrates.

The semi-automatic control system ensures high user-friendliness while reducing automation costs. It offers a balanced relationship between efficiency and investment costs. The control system can be flexibly adjusted to different operating modes, depending on the process requirements and the desired degree of automation.

This filter press technology is mainly used in the treatment of process sludges, in particular chemically or chemically-physically treated sludges, such as those produced in the chemical industry, metal processing or industrial wastewater treatment. In these applications, precise separation and safe discharge of the filter cake are essential.