FILTER PRESS
Filter Press for Sludge Dewatering – Maximum Efficiency and Performance
Toro Equipment’s Draco® filter presses are robust and versatile machines designed for the dewatering of sludge generated in wastewater treatment. Their modular configuration and optimized filtration systems allow for high levels of sludge dryness, significantly reducing waste volume and disposal costs.
By transforming sludge into stackable, easy-to-handle cakes, these filter presses offer a key solution to optimize plant logistics, minimize environmental impact, and improve operational efficiency. The result is a cleaner, more cost-effective sludge management process.
Manufactured entirely in-house, Draco® filter presses are built to perform in demanding industrial environments, offering low maintenance and adaptability to various processes, flow rates, and industries.
Why Choose the Draco® Filter Press?
Maximum sludge dryness: reduces sludge volume and transport costs.
Stackable cakes with no overflow: improves logistics and reduces spills.
24/7 operation: automatic cake shaking system ensures continuous performance.
Highly adaptable: fits different flows, sludge types, and treatment requirements.
Low water usage and minimal maintenance.
Durable, high-strength structure: ideal for tough industrial applications.
TYPES OF FILTER PRESS
The range of filter presses comprises five different models. Prolong the lifespan of your equipment with materials manufactured through environmentally conscious processes. All machines, regardless of model and size, are characterized by:
Manufacture using stainless steel St 37-2, AISI 304, and FRP.
Surface finish with epoxy paint to protect them from potential corrosion.
MODELS
Automatic Filter Press (FPA)
Capacity
Maximum filtering surface:
1.5m² to 132.3m².
Maximum number of plates:
5 a 35
Plate size:
470mm to 1500mm
Description
Complete sludge dewatering cycle performed automatically.
Equipped with an automatic cake shaking system.
Semi-Automatic Filter Press (FPSA)
Capacity
Maximum filtering surface:
1.5m² to 64.3m² (1.5m² to 64.3m²)
Maximum number of plates:
5 a 60
Plate size:
470mm to 800mm
Description
Requires operator action for motorized opening and closing of plates.
Manual Filter Press (FPM)
Capacity
Maximum filtering surface:
1.5m² to 64.3m² (1.5m² to 64.3m²)
Maximum number of plates:
5 a 60
Plate size:
470mm to 800mm
Description
The sludge filter cake opening and closing system is mechanically operated via a lever.
Cake discharge using a scraper.
Side-Drag Automatic Filter Press (FPA-AL)
Capacity
Maximum filtering surface:
92 m² to 129 m²
Maximum filtering area:
From 1.5m² to 132.3m².
Plate size:
1200 mm
Description
Complete automatic sludge dewatering cycle.
Suitable only for mineral sludges.
Filter Press with Upper Drag (FPA-AR)
Capacity
Maximum filtering surface:
215 sqm to 310 sqm
Maximum number of plates
125
Plate size:
1000 or 1200 mm
Description
Complete automatic sludge dewatering cycle.
Suitable only for mineral sludges.
OPERATION
Option for bypass with the installation of different valves.
Facilitates easy inspection of the quality of the filtered liquid.
Enables quick detection of damaged/torn fabric.
Manual Filter Press (FPM)
Suitable for preventing drained water from coming into contact with the external environment, thus protecting it from any contamination.
Ideal for working with hazardous products.
Also allows for fabric cleaning and cake blowing.
Manual Filter Press (FPM)
WE ADAPT TO YOUR PROJECT
Fabrics
In order to achieve maximum performance of the equipment, each filter press incorporates the most suitable filter cloth for each specific application:
Standard fabrics.
Fabrics with drip-proof frame.
Fabrics for watertight plates.
Special fabrics for aggregate treatment.
Fabrics for other specific treatments.
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