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U.S.FILTER

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U.S. Filter is a global resource for both industrial and municipal applications, assisting in design, fabrication and installation of complete slurry dewatering and sludge handling systems.

FILTER PRESSES  

US Filter has the expertise and engineering capabilities to manufacture filter presses to meet the demands of your particular operation. Adaptability to applications, processes and capacities is the underlying value of J-Press standard and optional features.

Cross-section of filter press

A cross-section of slurry pumped into the recessed chamber area of the filter plate pack.  

Typical J-Press Applications

  • Chrome Bearing Wastewater

  • Electrochemical Machinig (ECM) Solution Filtration/Dewatering

  • Electroplating Wastewater

  • Foundry and Die Casting Wastewater

  • Ground Water Remediation

  • Industrial Laundry Wastewater  

  • Landfill Leachate

  • Leather Tanning Waste Water

  • Municipal Wastewater

  • Phosphatizing Waste Dewatering

  • Spray Booth Paint Sludge Dewatering  

 

  • Vibratory Finishing Wastewater

  • Water-Based Flexographic Ink Wastewater

  • Water Treatment (Lime Softening)

  • Winery Tank Bottoms

  • Wood Treatment Process Solutions  

 

J-PRESS SIDEBAR FILTER PRESS 

J-press siedbar filter press

Features and Benefits

  • Manual, semi-automatic or automatic plate shifters for cake discharge

  • Integrated circuits hydraulic technology provides exceptional press performance under a wide range of temperature, slurry and pressure requirements

  • Innovative air blowdown manifold aids in cake release while assuring maximum cake dryness

  • Complete PLC capability for automatic sequencing of all press and ancillary functions

  • Adaptive Process Control System (APCS) results in consistently higher cake solids and shorter cycle times

  • Stainless steel components for food and pharmaceutical processing

  • Expansion piece accomodates additional plates for increased future capacity

  • Light curtain provides maximum operator safety

  • Safety guard protects non-operating side of  the press

 

 

J-PRESS OVERHEAD FILTER PRESSES 

J-press overhead press

Features and Benefits

  • Maintenance free, corrosion-resistant rollers used on both plates and follower

  • Variable speed shifter minimizes press cleaning time for more cycles per day

  • Optional stainless steel wear strips on overhead beams at wheel contact points of suspension brackets assure long service life

  • Easy access to filter plates-for manual or automatic cake removal, inspection and cloth servicing

  • Plate suspension brackets designed to provide parallel plate movement and nesting without any swaying or skewing during shifting

  • Plate shifter tightly nests plates and maintains consistent opening space from end to end

  • Automatic latching mechanism ensures shifting of only one plate at a time

  • Integrated circuits hydraulic technology provides exceptional press performance under a wide range of temperature, slurry and pressure requirements

  • Airblowdown manifold aids in cake release while assuring maximum cake dryness and removal of residual filtrate

  • Complete PLC capability for automatic sequencing of all press functions

  • Adaptive Process Control results in consistently higher cake solids and shorter cycle times.


 

HORIZONTAL DECANTER CENTRIFUGE 
U.S. Filter J-Spin solid bowl decanter centrifuges offer an effective, minimal-maintenance solution to continuous liquid clarifying and solids dewatering. J-Spin is available in one, two and three-stage models; multi-stage decanters consisting of a compund design, cylindrical on one end and conical on the  other end. The conical shape provides the most efficient solids dewatering.

 
horizontal decanter_1 horizontal decanter_2

Features and Benefits

  • No filter media required-uses sedimentation principal,

  • Simple to operate, easy to maintain

  • Flexible-accommodates change in process volumes, varying particle sizes and slurry thickness

  • Full range of capacities to meet your rquirements

  • Available in stainless steel or carbon steel

  • Explosion proof back drive systems

  • Tungsten carbide and ceramic contact points for best possible wear protection

  • Economical installation with minimal footprint and auxiliary equipment

  • Fully enclosed with minimal odor emission and exposure to moving parts

  • Automated systems for easier operation

Wide Range of Applications

  • Municipal water and wastewater sludges

  • Industrial process slurries

  • Industrial wastewater and sludge

  • Food and beverage process and wastewater

  • Ceramics

  • Clarification of acids, solvents and process solutions

  • Dewatering hazardous waste

  • Lumber treatment plants

  • Oil fields

  • Power plants

  • Processing of pharmaceutical and chemical products

  • Processing of pigments and dyestuffs

  • Reduction of metal finishing waste


J-BELT BELT FILTER PRESS

belt filter press

Features and Benefits

  • Large floc box minimizes turbulance on fragile biosolids for reduced polymer consumption

  • Floating plow design automatically maintains contact with the belt without wearing the belts

  • 12’’ long plows provide rolling action for higher hydraulic capacities.

  • Optional pivoting chute allows operation as a Gravity Belt Thickener.

  • Wedge angle is adjustable from one side of the machine during operation

  • Doctor blade pivots and locks away from discharge roll for easy cleaning and maintenance

  • Chevron belt support system provides continuous support of the belt seam for reduced wear

  • Encapsulated bearings with auxiliary seals reduce lubrication requirements

  • Hot dip galvanized frame and stainless stell or non-ferrous wetted parts prevent corrosion

      Typical Applications

Industrial Wastewater

  • Acid mine

  • Food processing

  • Fibrous leather process

  • Calcium sulfate

  • Calcium Magnesium Hydroxide

  • Calcium Sulfate

  • Chrome finishing

  • Clay and sands

  • Coal Fines

  • Paint sludges

  • Paper sludges

  • Porcelain sludges

  • Power plant scrubber

  • Textile

  • Wood Pulp

Municipal Water and Wastewater

  • Aerobically Digested Primary and WAS

  • Anaerobically Digested Primary and RBC/TF

  • Alum

  • Extended air

  • Lime stabilized

  • Raw Primary and RBC/TF

  • Raw Primary and WAS

  • WAS

 

 

CONTINUOUS J-MATE SLUDGE DRYER 
The Continuous J-Mate Sludge Dryer changes the cake material to a dry granular form. The result is a further volume reduction of approximately 4:1. The Continuous J-Mate Sludge Dryer offers significant benefits in, efficient, low maintenance sludge reduction.

 

J-mate sludge dryer

Features and Benefits

  • Designed specifically for metal hydroxide sludge

  • Sludge volume reduction ranges from 2:1 to 5:1

  • Fully automatic processing cycle. Minimal operator attention required

  • 98% efficient stainless steel venturi type wet scrubber for high air quality

  • Stainless steel construction of all internal wetted parts in drying chamber. All other parts are acrylic urethane painted carbon steel

  • Modulating control system for optimum energy use

  • Installation flexibility. Simple loading and unloading

  • Highly efficient infrared heaters keep energy cost at a minimum

  • Available in LP, natural gas and electric

  • Optional hydraulic loading system automatically raises and empties drums or dumpsters into receiving hopper

  • No direct flame touching material

  • Electronic ignition used-no pilot light

  • The dry, granular material is emtied into a bag, barrel or dumpster for disposal

 

J-MATE BATCH DRYER 
U.S. Filter J-Mate Batch Dryer provides low-energy sludge moisture reduction for fast return on your investment.

J-mate batch dryer

Features and Benefits

  • Closed loop for higher air quality

  • Rapid playback

  • Ruggedly built for long service life

  • Low energy requirements

  • Self-dumping hopper

  • Automatic processing cycle for minimal operator attendance

  • Automatic adjustable timer for cycle completion

  • Rugged fabricated galvanized steel construction with acrylic urethane finish

  • Multiple oil dehumidification system with air blower and air filtration element

  • Refrigerant pressure safety switches

  • Specially designed mobile sludge hopper of painted carbon steel or 304 stainless steel

 

EVAPORATORS 

The US Filter RTI Series of evaporators is designed to extract water from a wide range of hazardous fluids, reducing the waste stream while providing a high return on your liquid/solid separation investment. Available in electric or gas models in a wide range of capacities, the US Filter RTI Series of evaporators combines the inherent benefits of evaporation with superior engineering, state-of-the-art controls and fatures designed to ensure easy operation and optimal performance.

Wide Range of Applications: 

In addition to being used as a primary means of waste reduction, evaporation may also be used  as the last step to deal with reject from other types of methodologies, e.g. ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, or wet sludge chemical treatment.

  • Oily Water

  • Coolants

  • Compressor

  • Condensate U.F./R.O. Reject

  • Parts

  • Cleaner Fluids  

  • Plating Rinses

  • Photographic Wastes

  • Ink Wash-ups

  • Mop Water

  • Water Based Paint  

  • Ion

  • Exchange Regenerate

  • Water Removal from Ethylene Glycol

  • Concentrate from Larger Evaporator

  • Water Based Fluids from Virtually any Operation  

 

RG SERIES GAS EVAPORATOR 

RG Series of gas-heated evaporators are available in capacities ranging from 10 to 180 gallons per hour, and are engineered for continuous, unattended operation.

Features and Benefits

  • Standard stainless steel 316L construction

  • Special high grade alloys

  • Easy to operate

  • Low maintenance design for easy cleaning

  • Continuous feed mechanism

  • Redundant safety switches

  • Air flow detection switch

  • Easy installation

  • Optional condenser, pumpfeed and Y-duct configuration

RTI RG 10 Gas Fired Evaporator Specifications

RG 10 gas fired evaporator

Rate of evaporation:

Up to 10 GPH, based on plain water

Construction Materials: 

Lid/Cabinet: SS304

Retort: SS316L (other alloys available for specific applications)

Required Utilities Supply: Fuel: 

Natural Gas- 14’’ WC (water column) or Lquid Propane- 10’’ WC

Operating Consumption:

 155,000 BTUs/Hr.  

 

Standard Features:

  • Continuous Feed Mechanism

  • High/Low Level Shut-Off

  • Honeywell Gas Controls

  • Air Flow Detection Switch

  • Strainer for 1’’ Fluid Feed Line

  • Ceramic Fiber Insulation

  • Floating Oil Removal System

  • High Temperature Shut-Off

  • Y-Duct Blower Configuration

Optional Items:

  • Feed Pump

  • Condenser (Shell & Tube)  

 

 

 

 

 

RE SERIES ELECTRIC EVAPORATOR 

The RE 250 is a semi-portable, smaller capacity unit engineered to fit snugly around a 55 gallon drum. It can be used in batch or continuous modes. The larger capacity RE 1000 and RE 2000 are also available.

RTI RE 250 Electric Drum Evaporator Specifications 

RE 250 Electric Drum Evaporator

Rate of evaporation:  

 

Up to 2.5 GPH (based on plain water evaporation)  

 

Construction:

  • Galvanized Steel

  • Aluminum Reflector Plates

  • Protective Expanded Metal Screen

  • Fiber wool Insulation

  • Non-Asbestos Gasket

  • Swivel Caster for Easy Maneuverability  

 

System Components:

  • Level Control for Continuous Feed

  • Blower with Time Delay

  • Vent Ducting

  • High Temperature Shut-Off

  • Drum Dolly-making it easy to move drums in and out of evaporator assembly.

Options:

  • Atmospheric Condenser

  • Stainless Steel Lid Assembly

  • Stainless Steel Shell

  • Coated Blower  

 

Selector guides and data sheets for all the above mentioned products are available on request. 

 

 
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