Filter Press Unloading Shovel

Filter Press Unloading Shovel

The filter press unloading shovel is a tool used to remove the filter cake from the filter plate after the filter press has finished filtering. It is usually used in conjunction with an automated system to ensure that the filter cake can be quickly and cleanly unloaded after each filtration cycle. The design of the unloading shovel needs to consider the strength, corrosion resistance, and operating efficiency of the material to adapt to the physical characteristics of different filter cakes and the specific type of filter press.

How to Use The Unloading Shovel?

After the filter press is finished filtering, the filter cake will be unloaded. Generally, the filter press with an automatic plate-pulling system will start to unload the filter cake automatically after the filtering is completed. During the unloading process, if there is residual filter cake on the filter plate that has not been unloaded cleanly, it is necessary to use the unloading shovel to shovel it off to keep the surface of the filter plate clean and tidy.
The operation method is to insert the unloading shovel into the gap between the filter plates after the filter plates are pulled apart. It is necessary to enter from the top or side of the filter plate, push the filter cake away from the filter cloth, and push it evenly along the surface of the filter plate to avoid damaging the filter plate. After confirming that the filter cake is completely removed, the unloading shovel needs to thoroughly clean the surface of the filter plate to ensure the efficiency of the next filtration.

Advantages of Filter Press Unloading Shovel

Improve cleaning efficiency
The unloading shovel can help operators clean the filter cake quickly and evenly, especially when dealing with sticky or hard filter cakes. The design of the unloading shovel facilitates the quick stripping of the filter cake and reduces the unloading time.

Reduce damage to filter plates and filter cloths
The unloading shovel is usually made of smooth, wear-resistant materials, which can avoid direct wear on the filter cloth and filter plate surface when cleaning the filter cake. Compared with other tools, the unloading shovel design is more suitable for matching the filter plate, effectively reducing the risk of damage to the filter plate and filter cloth, and extending the service life of the filter plate.

Strong adaptability
The unloading shovel can be used to clean various types of filter cakes. The viscosity and hardness of different filter cakes will put forward different requirements for unloading. Using an unloading shovel can flexibly adapt to these needs and improve the convenience of operation.

Easy to clean and maintain
The discharge shovel itself is easy to clean, corrosion-resistant wear-resistant, and suitable for repeated use. Daily maintenance is relatively simple, and only regular cleaning is required, which reduces the workload of tool maintenance.

Precautions for Using Filter Press Unloading Shovel

• Control strength: When operating, you must control the strength of the unloading shovel, especially when the filter cake is hard or the viscosity is high, to avoid excessive force causing the filter cloth to tear or the filter plate to wear.
• Keep the tool clean: After using the unloading shovel, clean the tool surface in time to prevent the residual filter cake from hardening and affecting the next operation.
• Check the filter plate and filter cloth regularly: The filter plate and filter cloth are easily damaged during manual unloading, so it is recommended to check regularly and replace the worn parts in time to ensure the filtering effect.
• Safe operation: Wear protective gloves and avoid direct contact with the filter cake, especially when handling corrosive filtrate.