How to deal with ceramic slurry?

How to deal with ceramic slurry?

---An automatic membrane filter press is a good choice.

In response to the demand for expansion and quality improvement, a ceramic enterprise of Yuexi faced bottlenecks in terms of processing capacity, filter cake moisture content, and wear rate of its existing filtration equipment. To break through the production constraints, it became urgent to customize an efficient and stable solid-liquid separation solution.

Customer's Core Technical Requirements

1. Processing Capacity: Daily processing of dry materials should be ≥ 2 tons, matching the production capacity;
2. Moisture Content: The moisture content of the filter cake needs to be stable at 10%-15%;
3. Operating Pressure: The operating pressure should reach 1.0 megapascal (10 bars) to handle high-concentration slurries;
4. Material Requirements: The filter plates should be made of wear-resistant polypropylene; the material of the components in contact with the wet ferrite must be SUS316 stainless steel;
5. Stability: Adapt to continuous production, have a long maintenance cycle, and minimize downtime.

Customized Solutions: XMG15/630 Automatic Membrane Filter Press

Based on the precise requirements of our customers, after multiple rounds of technical discussions and process simulation, we finally determined to use the XMG15/630 automatic membrane filter press as the core to create a customized filtration solution. From material selection, performance parameters to functional design, it fully caters to the production scenarios of our customers.

1. Core parameters are precisely matched：

-The filtration pressure is stable at 1.0 megapascal, which is in complete accordance with the customer's process requirements. It can effectively penetrate high-concentration ceramic slurry and quickly achieve solid-liquid separation.
-The moisture content of the filter cake can be stably controlled below 15%, not only meeting the core requirement of 10%-15%, but also having some adjustment space. It can be flexibly adjusted according to the characteristics of different batches of slurry to ensure the stability of subsequent processes.
-The filtration area of the equipment is ≥ 15 square meters, and the volume of the filter chamber is ≥ 200 liters. The daily dry material handling capacity is far exceeding the minimum standard of 2 tons per day, fully matching the customer's average daily production capacity, and even capable of meeting the processing requirements during peak production periods.
-The material is strictly configured according to needs: The filter plates use wear-resistant reinforced polypropylene, and the components in contact with the wet ferrite are all made of corrosion-resistant SUS316 stainless steel, effectively resisting wear, preventing pollution, and prolonging the equipment lifespan.

2. Structural and Functional Optimization Design：

-Filtration System: Utilizes a combination of diaphragm plates and box-type filter plates, along with ceramic-specific filter cloth resistant to acid and alkali and wear-resistant. The filter cake thickness is controlled at 25mm, ensuring efficient interception, preventing blockage, and meeting the water content standard.
-Automation Control: Equipped with PLC and touch screen, it enables the entire process from pressing, feeding, pressing, to discharging to operate in an automatic closed-loop manner, reducing manual intervention and ensuring stable filtration quality.
-Auxiliary System: Uses YB85-1.5 type high-pressure piston pump (pressure 2.0 MPa, flow rate 1.5 m³/h) and 316 stainless steel pipes to ensure stable transportation of high-concentration slurry; configures a PVC water collection trough; the frame is made of Q235 carbon steel + 316 stainless steel coating, balancing strength and corrosion resistance.

3. Reliable operation and maintenance guarantee：
During the design phase, the equipment fully considered the requirements for later operation and maintenance: The surface is treated with sandblasting + double-layer primer + double-layer topcoat, achieving excellent rust prevention and corrosion resistance effects; The hydraulic station adopts a split design, equipped with an oil level gauge and a thermometer, facilitating daily monitoring and maintenance; The replacement of vulnerable parts is convenient, with filter cloths and sealing components being able to be quickly disassembled and replaced, reducing downtime for maintenance; At the same time, the equipment provides comprehensive quality assurance services and technical support to ensure that customers can promptly solve any problems encountered during use.

Application Results and Customer Recognition

After the XMG15/630 automatic membrane filter press was put into use, it quickly became the core equipment for the customer's ceramic slurry processing. It achieved remarkable application results:

1. Comprehensive performance meets standards: The daily dry material handling capacity consistently meets production requirements, the filter cake moisture content is consistently controlled within 12%-14%, fully meeting the customer's process standards. The energy consumption of the subsequent drying process has been reduced by more than 15%;

2. Stable and efficient operation: The equipment has a low failure rate during continuous operation, and the automated operation mode significantly improves production continuity, reduces downtime due to manual intervention, and increases production efficiency by 20%;

3. Reduced equipment wear: The wear-resistant design of polypropylene filter plates and special filter cloths, as well as the corrosion resistance of SUS316 stainless steel contact components, extend the service life of the core components of the equipment by 30% compared to the original equipment, significantly reducing the maintenance cost;

4. Convenient operation: The touch screen operation interface is intuitive and easy to understand. Workers can master it with simple training and do not require professional technicians to be on duty, further reducing the labor costs and management difficulties of the enterprise.

This customized automatic membrane filter press fully meets the core requirements of the customer in terms of production capacity, moisture content, material and pressure. It significantly improves production efficiency, reduces operation and maintenance costs, simplifies the operation process, successfully helps the customer complete the upgrade of the slurry processing, and has been highly recognized, becoming a typical case of customized application in the industry.