{"id":386,"date":"2025-02-01T03:01:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T03:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/?page_id=386"},"modified":"2026-09-12T04:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T04:57:33","slug":"membrane-filter-press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/filter-presses\/membrane-filter-press\/","title":{"rendered":"Membrane Filter Press"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>document.body.classList.add('lw-v7');<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!-- ========== HERO ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-hero\">\n<div class=\"lw-hero-inner\">\n    <span class=\"lw-kicker\">PRODUCT \u2014 MEMBRANE FILTER PRESS<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Membrane Filter Press for <span>low-moisture sludge dewatering<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"lw-lead\">A diaphragm (membrane) filter press squeezes the filter cake after the filtration step, removing additional water to reach noticeably drier solids than a conventional recessed-chamber press. Cake target depends on the slurry \u2014 confirm with a bench test on your sample.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-btn-row\">\n      <a class=\"lw-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/contact-us\/?product=membrane-filter-press\">Request a Sizing Quotation<\/a><br \/>\n      <a class=\"lw-btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/contact-us\/?product=membrane-filter-press\">Send Your Slurry for a Bench Test<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-hero-imgs\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/loway-membrane-filter-press-system.jpg\" alt=\"Loway membrane filter press system \u2014 blue-frame long machine with red LW end-cap, white plate pack and hydraulic closing.\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loway-filter-press-membrane.png\" alt=\"Loway automatic membrane filter press with PLC control cabinet and hydraulic power pack on the side.\"><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-stats\">\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-stat\">\n<div class=\"v\">1.6 MPa<small>max squeeze<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"l\">Standard squeeze pressure 1.0 MPa; high-pressure option up to 1.6 MPa (16 bar).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-stat\">\n<div class=\"v\">800\u20131500<small>mm plates<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"l\">Plate sizes 800 \/ 1000 \/ 1250 \/ 1500 \/ 2000 mm; 1000 &amp; 1250 mm on request.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-stat\">\n<div class=\"v\">~10<small>pp lower<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"l\">Cake moisture typically 5\u201315 percentage points lower than a chamber press of the same size (slurry-dependent).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-stat\">\n<div class=\"v\">5<small>step cycle<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"l\">Fill \u2192 Squeeze I \u2192 (Wash \u2192 Squeeze II \u2192 Air blow) \u2192 Discharge. Total cycle 30\u201350% shorter than chamber press.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 1 \u2014 MEMBRANE vs CHAMBER COMPARISON ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"comparison\">\n<h2>Membrane press vs. recessed-chamber press<span class=\"sub\">A practical comparison \u2014 exact numbers depend on your slurry.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">Both machines share the same filtration principle; the difference is the secondary squeeze stage after filtration. The table below summarises what the squeeze stage changes in normal operation. Verify your target cake moisture with a bench test on your sample before sizing.<\/p>\n<table class=\"lw-mfp-cmp\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Recessed-chamber press<\/th>\n<th class=\"mfp\">Membrane (diaphragm) press<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Filtration step<\/th>\n<td>Slurry pumped into chambers at 0.6\u20130.8 MPa; cake forms against filter cloth.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Same as chamber press.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Secondary squeeze<\/th>\n<td>None.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Membrane inflated with water or air at 1.0 MPa (standard) \/ up to 1.6 MPa (high-pressure option).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Cake moisture \u2014 typical<\/th>\n<td>Mining 25\u201335%; municipal sludge 55\u201365%.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Mining 18\u201325%; municipal sludge 45\u201355%. Range is slurry-dependent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Cake wash effectiveness<\/th>\n<td>Limited; wash fluid follows the path of least resistance through the cake.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Squeeze step displaces wash fluid more uniformly; better wash ratio for chemical and pigment slurries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Cycle time \u2014 same dryness target<\/th>\n<td>Filtration alone, typically 60\u2013180 minutes depending on cake thickness.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Squeeze adds 5\u201315 minutes but reaches target dryness faster; net cycle 30\u201350% shorter in most slurries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Plate life<\/th>\n<td>Polypropylene plates: 3,000\u20138,000 cycles typical.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Reinforced PP membrane plates: 2,000\u20135,000 cycles typical. Diaphragm (rubber element) is replaceable separately from the plate body.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Suitable applications<\/th>\n<td>General dewatering, waste volume reduction.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Low target moisture, cake washing, dry-stacking tailings, chemical \/ pigment recovery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Cost vs. chamber press<\/th>\n<td>Baseline.<\/td>\n<td class=\"mfp\">Higher unit cost; offset by lower disposal cost, higher wash yield, and lower transportation weight.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 2 \u2014 WORKING PRINCIPLE ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec tone\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"principle\">\n<h2>How the membrane squeeze stage works<span class=\"sub\">A 5-step cycle with an optional wash &amp; second squeeze.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">The filtration phase is identical to a chamber press. After the cake is formed, a flexible membrane behind each plate is inflated with water (default) or compressed air to mechanically squeeze the cake. The diagram below shows the optional wash and second-squeeze path.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-how\">\n<ol class=\"lw-mfp-how-steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>Fill &amp; filtration<\/h3>\n<p>Slurry is pumped into the chambers at 0.6\u20131.0 MPa. Solids build against the filter cloth; filtrate exits through the cloth drainage system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Membrane squeeze I<\/h3>\n<p>The feed pump stops. A squeezing medium (water or air) is fed behind each diaphragm at up to 1.6 MPa, compressing the cake and displacing additional moisture through the cloth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Cake wash (optional)<\/h3>\n<p>For chemical or pigment applications, wash water is forced through the compressed cake. The pre-formed cake channels give a more uniform wash than a chamber press.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Membrane squeeze II (optional)<\/h3>\n<p>A second squeeze after wash reduces residual moisture in the wash-diluted cake and recovers more wash liquid in the filtrate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Air blow &amp; discharge<\/h3>\n<p>Compressed air (optional) blows residual surface moisture from the cake. The hydraulic pack opens the plate stack and the dried cake is discharged for collection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-how-diagram\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Membrane-Filter-Press-Working-Principle-drawing.png\" alt=\"Working-principle flow diagram for the membrane filter press: Fill and Filtration, Membrane squeeze I, optional Cake wash, optional Membrane squeeze II, Cake drying, and Filter cake discharge.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cap\">Figure 1 \u2014 Membrane filter press working-principle flow. Optional wash \/ second-squeeze \/ air-blow path shown on the right.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-how-squeeze\">\n<div class=\"imgwrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/membrane-filter-process-video.gif\" alt=\"Animated cross-section of the Loway membrane filter press process cycle: slurry feed, chamber filtration, diaphragm squeeze, and cake discharge.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta\">\n<h4>Inside the diaphragm squeeze<\/h4>\n<p>After the cake forms, the feed pump stops and a squeezing medium \u2014 water (default) or compressed air \u2014 is fed behind each diaphragm at up to 1.6 MPa. The membrane bulges into the chamber, compressing the cake from the back.<\/p>\n<p>Filtrate is displaced through the cloth on the opposite side, lowering cake moisture well below what a fixed-volume chamber press can reach. Air blow is added on fine or hydrophobic materials to push residual surface water off the cake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cap\">Figure 2 \u2014 Cross-section of one filter chamber during the squeeze stage. Red arrows indicate squeezing-medium flow; blue arrows indicate filtrate flow through the cloth.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 3 \u2014 SPECIFICATIONS ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"specifications\">\n<h2>Technical specifications<span class=\"sub\">Standard 800, 1000, 1250, and 1500 mm plate series.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">The tables below show the standard filtration area, plate count, cake thickness, chamber volume, foundation footprint, machine weight, and overall dimensions for our four standard plate series \u2014 800 mm, 1000 mm, 1250 mm, and 1500 mm. Model code: <strong>X(AMYZ)G&lt;area&gt;\/&lt;plate size&gt;-U(BK)<\/strong> \u2014 X = filter press; (AMYZ) = automatic membrane press with underflow; G = improved series; U(BK) = open discharge. Final dimensions and weights are confirmed with the GA drawing at the order stage.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:18px 0 10px;color:var(--lw-navy)\">800 mm plate series (X(AMYZ)G20-80\/800-U(BK))<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-specwrap\">\n<table class=\"lw-mfp-spec\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Model<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Filtration area (m\u00b2)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\">Plate quantity (pcs)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Cake thickness (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Chamber volume (L)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Foundation L (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Weight (Kg)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\">Dimensions L\u00d7W\u00d7H (mm)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Diaphragm<\/th>\n<th>Filter<\/th>\n<th>Length<\/th>\n<th>Width<\/th>\n<th>Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G20\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"7\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">320<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2380<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2280<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3080<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"7\">1200<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"7\">1150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G30\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">16<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">480<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2830<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G40\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">21<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">640<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3620<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3380<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G50\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">26<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">800<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4250<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3930<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G60\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">60<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">31<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">960<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4880<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4480<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5580<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G70\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">70<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">36<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1120<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5030<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G80\/800-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">80<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">41<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1280<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6130<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5580<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6830<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"mfp-spec-cap\">Cylinder working stroke 380 mm \/ max 410 mm. Plate size 800\u00d7800\u00d760 mm; diaphragm plate 800\u00d7800\u00d765 mm. Automatic pull-plate models extend the foundation by 100 mm.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 10px;color:var(--lw-navy)\">1000 mm plate series (X(AMYZ)G40-120\/1000-U(BK))<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-specwrap\">\n<table class=\"lw-mfp-spec\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Model<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Filtration area (m\u00b2)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\">Plate quantity (pcs)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Cake thickness (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Chamber volume (L)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Foundation L (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Weight (Kg)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\">Dimensions L\u00d7W\u00d7H (mm)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Diaphragm<\/th>\n<th>Filter<\/th>\n<th>Length<\/th>\n<th>Width<\/th>\n<th>Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G40\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">12<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">13<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"9\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">600<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2829<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4300<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3630<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"9\">1520<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"9\">1400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G50\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">16<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">750<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3255<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4700<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G60\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">60<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">900<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3681<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5100<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G70\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">70<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">21<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">22<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1050<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4107<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G80\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">80<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">24<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1200<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4513<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5800<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G90\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">90<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">27<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">28<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1350<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4959<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6250<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G100\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">31<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5385<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6650<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G110\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">110<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">33<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">34<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1650<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5811<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7050<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G120\/1000-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">120<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">36<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">37<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1800<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6237<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7030<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"mfp-spec-cap\">Working stroke 480 mm \/ max 510 mm. Plate size 1000\u00d71000\u00d770 mm; diaphragm plate 1000\u00d71000\u00d772 mm. Automatic pull-plate models extend the foundation by 120 mm.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 10px;color:var(--lw-navy)\">1250 mm plate series (X(AMYZ)G100-300\/1250-U(BK))<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-specwrap\">\n<table class=\"lw-mfp-spec\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Model<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Filtration area (m\u00b2)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\">Plate quantity (pcs)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Cake thickness (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Chamber volume (L)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Foundation L (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Weight (Kg)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\">Dimensions L\u00d7W\u00d7H (mm)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Diaphragm<\/th>\n<th>Filter<\/th>\n<th>Length<\/th>\n<th>Width<\/th>\n<th>Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G100\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"10\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4534<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">8800<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5764<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"10\">1600<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"10\">1550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G110\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">110<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">21<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">22<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1650<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4846<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">9500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6074<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G125\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">125<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">24<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">29<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">1875<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5314<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">10200<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6430<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G140\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">140<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">27<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">28<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2100<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5782<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">11500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6835<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G160\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">160<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">31<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">32<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2400<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6404<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">12500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7424<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G180\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">180<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">34<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">2700<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6874<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">13800<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">8104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G200\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">38<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">39<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7498<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">14500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">8728<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G225\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">225<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">43<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">44<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3375<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">8220<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">15300<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">9228<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G250\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">250<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">48<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">49<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3750<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">9056<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">16700<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">10280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G300\/1250-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">300<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">57<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">58<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">10614<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">18500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">12010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"mfp-spec-cap\">Working stroke 750 mm \/ max 830 mm. Plate size 1250\u00d71250\u00d772 mm; diaphragm plate 1250\u00d71250\u00d778 mm.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:32px 0 10px;color:var(--lw-navy)\">1500 mm plate series (X(AMYZ)G200-500\/1500-U(BK))<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-specwrap\">\n<table class=\"lw-mfp-spec\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Model<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Filtration area (m\u00b2)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\">Plate quantity (pcs)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Cake thickness (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Chamber volume (L)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Foundation L (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">L2 (mm)<\/th>\n<th rowspan=\"2\">Weight (Kgs)<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\">Dimensions L\u00d7W\u00d7H (mm)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Diaphragm<\/th>\n<th>Filter<\/th>\n<th>Length<\/th>\n<th>Width<\/th>\n<th>Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G200\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">26<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"9\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6225<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"5\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">18500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7450<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"9\">2080<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\" rowspan=\"9\">1960<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G224\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">224<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">27<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">28<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3360<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6720<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">19500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7945<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G250\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">250<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">31<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">3750<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7256<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">21000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">8481<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G280\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">280<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">34<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4200<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7875<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">22500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">9183<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G315\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">315<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">39<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">4725<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">8650<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">23500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">9895<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G340\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">340<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">42<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">43<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5100<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">9195<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">25100<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">10420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G400\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">400<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">51<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">10510<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">5500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">28300<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">11740<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G450\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">450<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">55<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">56<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6750<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">11500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6000<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">30400<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">12730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>X(AMYZ)G500\/1500-U(BK)<\/th>\n<td class=\"num\">500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">62<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">53<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">7500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">12600<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">6500<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">32800<\/td>\n<td class=\"num\">13885<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"mfp-spec-cap\">Cylinder working stroke 800 mm \/ max 1000 mm. Plate size 1500\u00d71500\u00d780 mm; diaphragm plate 1500\u00d71500\u00d785 mm. Dimensions and weights are indicative and confirmed with the GA drawing at order stage.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"lw-mfp-specnote\">Common operating parameters across all four series: plate material reinforced PP; diaphragm rubber EPDM (standard) \/ NBR or FKM (optional for oils and solvents); squeeze medium water (default) or compressed air; control system Siemens or Schneider PLC with automatic plate-shifting, drip-tray integration, and cloth-wash interface.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 4 \u2014 KEY COMPONENTS ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec tone\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"components\">\n<h2>Key components and quality assurance<span class=\"sub\">What we build into each machine.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">Three components determine most of the machine&#8217;s operating life and performance \u2014 the membrane plates, the hydraulic system, and the frame. We document the brand and grade of each so your local team can re-source spare parts easily.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-comp\">\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-comp-card\">\n<div class=\"pic multi\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loway-membrane-filter-plates-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Loway reinforced polypropylene membrane plate body \u2014 front face showing LW branding.\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1000%E8%A7%92%E8%BF%9B%E6%96%99%E9%9A%94%E8%86%9C.png\" alt=\"1000 mm upper-feed diaphragm plate \u2014 single plate close-up showing LW branding on the diaphragm.\">\n        <\/div>\n<h3>Membrane plates &amp; diaphragm<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--lw-muted);line-height:1.6\">Reinforced polypropylene plate body with a flexible diaphragm welded to the back of each chamber.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plate body: reinforced PP (standard) or cast iron with PP coating (for abrasive slurries).<\/li>\n<li>Diaphragm rubber: EPDM (standard), NBR (oils), FKM (solvents, high temperature).<\/li>\n<li>Diaphragm is replaceable as a separate spare part \u2014 no need to scrap the whole plate.<\/li>\n<li>CNC-machined drainage channel for fast filtrate removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-comp-card\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PLC-control-Loway-Filter-Press-Automated-Cloths-Washing.png\" alt=\"Loway PLC control cabinet and hydraulic power pack for an automated membrane filter press line.\"><\/div>\n<h3>Hydraulic closing &amp; control system<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--lw-muted);line-height:1.6\">Hydraulic pack holds the plate pack closed under working pressure and shifts the plates automatically on discharge.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Closing force: 150\u2013350 bar (sized to plate area).<\/li>\n<li>PLC: Siemens S7-1200 or Schneider M221\/M241 (configurable).<\/li>\n<li>Pressure sensors and safety interlocks on the closing cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic oil tank, gauges, and hose brand documented in the spare-parts list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-comp-card\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--lw-line);border-radius:6px;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--lw-navy)\">Frame &amp; structural integrity<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--lw-muted);line-height:1.6\">Welded carbon-steel frame with stress-relief treatment and anti-corrosion coating; optional SS304 \/ SS316 wetted parts for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical slurries. Footprint is optimised for the rated plate area; skid-mounted mobile frames are available for temporary or pilot installations.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:var(--lw-muted);line-height:1.6\">\n<li>Frame material: Q235 carbon steel (standard) \/ SS304 \/ SS316 (optional).<\/li>\n<li>Surface treatment: sand-blast + epoxy primer + polyurethane top-coat.<\/li>\n<li>Optional mobile \/ skid-mounted frames for rental or seasonal duty.<\/li>\n<li>All frames are stress-relieved after welding to limit long-term distortion.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 5 \u2014 APPLICATIONS ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"applications\">\n<h2>Typical applications<span class=\"sub\">Where membrane presses earn their extra cost over a chamber press.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">The membrane squeeze stage pays off most when (a) the target cake moisture is below what a chamber press can reach, or (b) the process needs effective cake washing. Below are the most common duty cases from our quotation history.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-apps\">\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-app\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Loway-Filter-press-industry-application-Mining-project-case.png\" alt=\"Loway membrane filter press installed in a mining \/ tailings site with operators on the walkway.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h3>Mining &amp; minerals<\/h3>\n<p>Concentrate and tailings dewatering where low moisture is required for dry stacking, transport, or downstream processing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copper, gold, iron-ore tailings<\/li>\n<li>Target moisture 18\u201325% typical<\/li>\n<li>Abrasive slurries \u2014 cast-iron with PP coating available<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-app\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Loway-stainless-membrane-filter-press-beer-process-project-food-industry.png\" alt=\"Loway stainless-steel membrane filter press used in a food-and-beverage processing line.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h3>Food &amp; beverage<\/h3>\n<p>Stainless wetted parts for breweries, distilleries, edible-oil refining, fruit-juice clarification, and starch recovery.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SS304 \/ SS316 wetted surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Hygienic piping and drip-tray integration<\/li>\n<li>EPDM or food-grade NBR diaphragm<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-app\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/automated-membrane-filter-press-loway-equipment.png\" alt=\"Loway automated membrane filter press for industrial dewatering duty.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h3>Chemicals &amp; pigments<\/h3>\n<p>Catalyst recovery, pigment and dye filtration, fine-chemical purification \u2014 cake wash effectiveness is the main reason to specify a membrane press here.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optional wash stage + second squeeze<\/li>\n<li>FKM diaphragm for solvents<\/li>\n<li>Higher wash-yield recovery vs chamber press<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-app\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/loway-membrane-filter-press-system.jpg\" alt=\"Loway membrane filter press in a municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plant.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h3>Municipal &amp; industrial sludge<\/h3>\n<p>Municipal WWTP biosolids and industrial effluent \u2014 squeezing cuts cake volume and disposal cost.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cake moisture 45\u201355% typical vs 55\u201365% chamber<\/li>\n<li>Reduced transport weight and landfill levy<\/li>\n<li>Pairs with sludge testing for sizing \u2014 see <a href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/sludge-testing\/\">bench test programme<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-app\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loway-equipment-membrane-filter-press-system.png\" alt=\"Loway membrane filter press system overview.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h3>Pulp, paper &amp; ceramics<\/h3>\n<p>Fibre recovery, clay dewatering, and pigment-grade material where the squeeze stage improves both dryness and wash quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Variable squeeze pressure to match slurry compressibility<\/li>\n<li>Optional PP \/ PET \/ PA cloth grade<\/li>\n<li>Plate pack sized to daily throughput<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-app\">\n<div class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Loway-equipment-membrane-filter-press-system-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Loway membrane filter press installed at customer site.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h3>Specialty &amp; fine materials<\/h3>\n<p>Fine-sand dewatering for construction materials, metal-finishing wastewater, and other slurries where target moisture is the bottleneck.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air-blow option for extra dryness on fine materials<\/li>\n<li>Custom wetted materials for corrosive feeds<\/li>\n<li>Engineered for low operator attendance<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 6 \u2014 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec tight tone\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"considerations\">\n<h2>Design considerations<span class=\"sub\">What we ask before we size a membrane press for you.<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-dc\">\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-dc-card\">\n<h3>Slurry characteristics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Particle size distribution<\/li>\n<li>Solid concentration range<\/li>\n<li>pH, temperature, corrosivity<\/li>\n<li>Compressibility and settling rate<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-dc-card\">\n<h3>Performance requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Target cake moisture<\/li>\n<li>Daily \/ hourly throughput<\/li>\n<li>Cycle-time constraints<\/li>\n<li>Cake handling downstream<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-dc-card\">\n<h3>Operating environment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Floor space and headroom<\/li>\n<li>Power supply and grounding<\/li>\n<li>Compressed air \/ hydraulic supply<\/li>\n<li>Indoor vs. outdoor installation<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-dc-card\">\n<h3>Automation level<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual \/ semi-auto \/ fully-automatic<\/li>\n<li>Shift pattern and operator availability<\/li>\n<li>Integration with plant SCADA \/ DCS<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance capability on site<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 7 \u2014 FAQ ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"sub\">Eight questions we hear most often from engineers and procurement.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">If your question is not covered below, <a href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/contact-us\/?product=membrane-filter-press\">send us a slurry sample or analysis report<\/a> and we will respond with a sized recommendation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>Q1. What cake moisture can a membrane filter press achieve for mining tailings and municipal sludge?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">For mining tailings, membrane presses typically reach 18\u201325% moisture, suitable for dry stacking. For municipal biosolids, 45\u201355% versus 55\u201365% from a recessed-chamber press. Actual results depend on your slurry \u2014 send us a sample or analysis report and we will state the expected moisture in our proposal.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q2. How long do membrane plates last, and what does replacement cost?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">Reinforced polypropylene membrane plates typically last 2,000\u20135,000 cycles depending on slurry abrasiveness, squeeze pressure, and cloth condition. The diaphragm rubber element is replaceable separately from the plate body, so you do not scrap the whole plate when the rubber wears out. We include a spare-parts price list with every quotation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q3. Can I retrofit my existing chamber filter press with membrane plates?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">Often yes, if the frame, hydraulic closing force, and plate size are compatible. Send us photos of your existing press with the plate size and model name and we will assess retrofit feasibility and the cost difference versus a new machine.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q4. What squeeze pressure and medium do you use?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">Standard squeeze pressure is 1.0 MPa (10 bar); the high-pressure option goes up to 1.6 MPa (16 bar). Water is the default squeeze medium \u2014 stable, incompressible, and safer. Compressed air is available for sites without a water supply or for slurries where air blow also helps final dryness.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q5. What maintenance does a membrane filter press require?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">Routine checks: hydraulic oil level and temperature, filter cloth condition, diaphragm integrity (look for tears or pressure loss). Cloths are replaced when filtrate clarity drops; diaphragms are replaced when squeeze pressure cannot be held. We supply a maintenance schedule and a spare-parts list with each machine.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q6. How do I choose the right filter cloth for my slurry?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">Cloth selection depends on particle size, pH, temperature, and chemical compatibility. We match cloth material (PP, PET, PA) and weave to your slurry. For abrasive or corrosive feeds, we recommend specific weaves \u2014 share your sludge analysis and we will recommend the cloth grade.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q7. How does cycle time compare to a conventional chamber press?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">The squeeze step adds 5\u201315 minutes but reaches the target dryness faster than extended filtration alone. Net cycle time is typically 30\u201350% shorter than a chamber press running to the same dryness target \u2014 meaning more cycles per day from the same plate area.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q8. What does a membrane filter press cost, and what affects the price?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"a\">Main cost drivers: plate size (800\u20132000 mm), number of chambers, automation level (manual \/ semi-automatic \/ fully-automatic PLC), squeeze medium, and material of construction (316L wetted parts for corrosive slurries). Send us your daily volume and target dryness and we will return a sized quotation within 48 hours.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 8 \u2014 CTA ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec tight tone\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner lw-mfp-anchor-target\" id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Get your sized membrane filter press proposal<span class=\"sub\">Two things we need to start: a slurry sample (or analysis report) and your daily volume.<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Send your slurry data, get a sized quotation<\/h3>\n<p>Send your bench-test report, plant layout sketch, or a 2\u20135 kg sample to our team in Loway. We return a sized recommendation (plate count, plate size, squeeze pressure, automation level) within 48 hours, with a fixed quotation for the equipment and an indicative freight and installation plan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">\n        <a class=\"lw-btn-red\" href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/contact-us\/?product=membrane-filter-press\">Request a Sizing Quotation<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"lw-btn-line\" href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/sludge-testing\/\">Plan a Bench Test<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========== SECTION 9 \u2014 RELATED ========== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-mfp-sec\">\n<div class=\"lw-sec-inner\">\n<h2>Related equipment and services<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lw-lead2\">A membrane press is usually one element of a complete dewatering line. Below are the equipment categories and services engineers pair with it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mfp-rel\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/belt-filter-press\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/loway-high-press-belt-filter-press-equipment.png\" alt=\"Loway high-pressure belt filter press \u2014 continuous-operation alternative.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"txt\">\n<h4>Belt filter press<\/h4>\n<p>Continuous-operation alternative for large-throughput, lower-dryness duty. Useful as a pre-thickener upstream of a membrane press.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/filter-press-equipment-accessories\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/800\u5bc6\u95ed\u5f0f\u6ee4\u677f\u6ee4\u5e03\u9576\u5d4c.png\" alt=\"Bonded filter cloth mounted on a chamber plate \u2014 replacement plates and cloth grades available.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"txt\">\n<h4>Filter plates &amp; cloths<\/h4>\n<p>Replacement plates (recessed-chamber, membrane, CGR) and cloth grades (PP \/ PET \/ PA). OEM-sourced cloths supplied with the press; Loway supplies plate bodies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/dewatering-screw-press\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/screw-press-43.jpg\" alt=\"Loway dewatering screw press \u2014 low-speed continuous dewatering for fibrous and high-solids slurries.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"txt\">\n<h4>Dewatering screw press<\/h4>\n<p>Low-speed, continuous dewatering for fibrous or high-solids slurries. Often paired with a filter press for the second-stage polishing step.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/ms\/parts-service\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lowayequipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u4e0d\u9508\u94a2\u677f\u5f0f\u8fc7\u6ee4loway.png\" alt=\"Loway plate body \u2014 stainless steel filter plate for spares and replacement.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"txt\">\n<h4>Spare parts &amp; service<\/h4>\n<p>Diaphragm kits, plate bodies, cloth rolls, hydraulic seals, and PLC spares \u2014 with installation supervision and 24\u00d77 technical support.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRODUCT \u2014 MEMBRANE FILTER PRESS Membrane Filter Press for low-moisture sludge dewatering A diaphragm (membrane) filter press squeezes the filter cake after the filtration step, removing additional water to reach noticeably drier solids than a conventional recessed-chamber press. 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