Horizontal Vacuum Belt Filter

  • Media Type: Filter Belt / Filter Cloth
  • Material: Polypropylene, Polyester, or PTFE coated fabrics
  • Operating Temperature: Usually up to 100°C
  • Resistance:
    • Hydrolysis: Excellent (when utilizing Polypropylene belts)
    • Acids: Excellent
    • Alkalis: Excellent
  • Typical Applications: Phosphoric acid production, mineral processing, chemical gypsum dewatering, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Description & Usage

This is a continuous process filter where a slurry is fed onto a moving horizontal belt. Vacuum boxes underneath the belt pull liquid through the filter cloth. It is widely used for large-scale operations requiring continuous filtration, washing, and drying of filter cakes.