Overhead beam filter press TIGER

side-beamplate and framemembrane

Overview
TIGER filter presses are industrial liquid-solid separation and dewatering machines featuring a hybrid design that combines overhead-beam and side-beam characteristics. The design uses two upper beams, one on each side of the press, positioned above a pack of vertical filter plates.

How TIGER Filter Presses Work
Diefenbach TIGER filter presses consist of vertical recessed filter plates compressed by a hydraulic cylinder to form a series of chambers. Feed slurry is pumped into the chambers; liquid passes through filter cloths attached to the plates while solids are retained on the cloths. At the end of the cycle the plates open and solids are discharged as drip-free cakes.

Why TIGER Filter Presses
Diefenbach designed the TIGER series to combine advantages of overhead-beam and side-beam presses in a compact footprint. Originally developed for concrete sludge dewatering, TIGER presses are suitable for multiple dewatering applications. Main structural components use carbon steel; final materials and configuration are selected after material testing and pilot trials in Diefenbach's lab. Available options include bidirectional feeding, core blow, cake-dry steps, automatic cloth washing and advanced automation packages.

Features & Benefits

• Hybrid design combining overhead-beam and side-beam advantages for compact footprint and improved access.
• Rapid automated overhead wash system configurable to application-specific cycle intervals.
• Plate shaking stage to remove residual material from filter cloths after cake discharge.
• Bidirectional feeding to improve chamber filling and ensure uniform cake formation.
• Core blow and cake-dry steps to increase cake dryness and reduce residual moisture.
• Bomb-bay style doors beneath the plate pack to capture and channel cloth wash water away from the press.
• Advanced automation and remote monitoring/assistance packages available.
• Engineered for ease of maintenance with improved plate and cloth access from top and sides.

Additional notes

• Designed initially for concrete sludge dewatering but applicable to diverse industries (wastewater, chemical, mining, recycling, aggregates, food & beverage).
• Constructed with carbon steel main components; final configuration determined by lab and pilot testing on feed material.
• Supports advanced wash and plate-shaking systems within a compact machine footprint for optimized cycle performance.

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Design type: Hybrid TIGER filter press (two upper beams, one on each side of plate pack).
• Plate configuration: Vertical recessed plates forming chambers when compressed.
• Plate actuation: Hydraulic cylinder for plate-pack compression.
• Feeding: Bidirectional feed capability (feeding from both ends).
• Drying options: Core blow and cake-dry steps available to improve cake moisture content.
• Washing & cleaning: Rapid automated overhead wash system and automatic cloth washing available.
• Residue removal: Plate shaking system to assist cloth cleaning and residue removal.
• Discharge: Drip-free solids cake discharge when plates open.
• Materials: Carbon steel construction for main components; material selection based on application testing.
• Serviceability: Enhanced plate and cloth access from top and sides for simplified maintenance.
• Customization: Advanced automation and remote monitoring/assistance options; plate types include recessed (chamber) and membrane as application requires.