Filtration processes and process performance
Filter aids for industrial cake filtration
Filter aids are used in filtration processes where standard filter media provide insufficient capacity or clog rapidly. Especially with difficult-to-filter liquids and large process volumes, filter aids provide a stable and efficient filtration process.
Profiltra supplies filter aids for various forms of cake filtration, including applications on pressure leaf filters, rotary vacuum filters, Fundabac filters and Cricket filters.
By matching the correct filter aid to the process, filtration performance, clarity and process capacity can be optimised.
Applications within industrial filtration processes
Filter aids are used within a wide range of industrial filtration processes, including:
- Beer filtration
- Wine filtration
- Fruit juice filtration
- Sugar production
- Antibiotics
- Chemical processes
- Wastewater filtration
Depending on the process and the required filtration performance, different filter aids can be applied.
Filtration performance tailored to your process
The properties of a filter aid have a direct influence on the filtration process. Factors such as permeability, filter cake formation, clarity and flow rate play an important role.
Profiltra supports customers in selecting the correct filter aid for specific process conditions and filtration requirements.
Filter aids, selection and support
Different filter aids for different processes
Within the filter aid range, Profiltra supplies different solutions for specific filtration processes and applications.
The range includes, among others:
- Diatomaceous earth
- Perlite
- Cellulose
- Bleaching earth
Each filter aid has specific properties in the field of filtration performance, adsorption, permeability and filter cake structure.
Support in selection and simulation
For specific applications, filtration processes can be tested on laboratory scale using simulation setups.
Based on these results, the most suitable filter aid can be selected for the required filtration process.
Cooperation with Imerys
Profiltra works together with Imerys for filter aids and filtration materials. This provides access to a broad range including solutions such as Celite®, Celpure®, Celite Cynergy® and Celite Cynersorb® for a wide range of industrial applications.
