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Southern Machinery Company: Your Partner for Premier Industrial Filtration Solutions

At Southern Machinery Company, we’re dedicated to providing our customers with the finest industrial filtration solutions on the market. Our strategic partnership with Eagle Iron Works grants us exclusive access to Diefenbach’s esteemed product line, a globally recognized authority in the manufacturing of overhead beam filter presses. With a rich history spanning over a century, Diefenbach has established itself as a benchmark for excellence in liquid-solid separation technology. Their OH Series overhead beam filter presses epitomize this dedication to innovation, offering unmatched performance, robust construction, and adaptability for diverse applications.

Demystifying Overhead Beam Filter Presses

To fully appreciate the merits of Diefenbach’s OH Series, it’s essential to first understand the fundamental principles of overhead beam filter presses. These sophisticated machines are engineered for optimal liquid-solid separation and dewatering. They feature an overhead beam that supports a series of suspended plates. As the slurry is pumped into the press, the liquid permeates through filter cloths attached to the plates, while the solids are retained and discharged as compacted cakes.

The Diefenbach Advantage

Diefenbach’s OH Series redefines the conventional overhead beam filter press design, setting a new standard for excellence. These presses boast a pair of overhead beams with a sliding system of suspended plates, recessed on both sides. Optionally, the plates can be equipped with a fixed or removable membrane for augmented liquid extraction. When the plates are consolidated via a hydraulic or mechanical mechanism, they form a series of chambers.

The slurry material is pumped into these chambers, and the liquid permeates through the filter cloths into a storage tank, leaving the solids as a filter cake on the cloths. For intensified dewatering, membrane plates allow water to be injected between the plate and membrane to compress the cake. Post-filtration, a core blowing process eradicates slurry residue, and an optional cake drying step introduces compressed air to enhance dryness further.

Finally, the plate transport mechanism opens the cylinder to discharge the solid cakes. Diefenbach offers several plate transport options, including standard, fast, and instantaneous pack opening, ensuring the ideal solution for your specific application and feed sludge.

Why Select Diefenbach OH Series Overhead Beam Filter Presses?

With their rugged design and fully automated operation, Diefenbach OH Series overhead beam filter presses are the perfect solution for all types of liquid-solid separation applications. They provide the structural integrity and simplicity required for demanding environments, along with effortless maintenance and operation. For explosive or corrosive environments, they can be engineered to meet ATEX standards and resist acidic materials.

A key benefit of Diefenbach overhead beam filter presses is the ability to replace filter cloths without dismantling the plates, simplifying the maintenance process. With over a century of expertise and in-house lab testing, Diefenbach can recommend the optimal filter press for your specific application. Their presses are available in a vast range of sizes, with recessed chamber or membrane plates, and various plate transport systems to accommodate light to heavy-duty sludges.

Key Features and Advantages of Diefenbach OH Series Overhead Beam Filter Presses

  • Time-Tested Overhead Beam Design: Diefenbach’s overhead beam design has withstood the rigors of time, boasting decades of proven dependability and simplified maintenance.
  • Sophisticated Automation and Remote Monitoring: Leverage advanced automation and remote assistance packages available for all Diefenbach equipment lines.
  • Robotic High-Pressure Automated Wash System: Diefenbach’s robotic system enables complete regeneration of the filter cloths at pressures up to 100 Bar (1450 psi), maximizing filter longevity and minimizing operational expenses.
  • Customizable Recessed Chamber and Membrane Plate Styles: Tailor your requirements with a vast range of cake thickness and plate styles.
  • Advanced FEA Design with Three Axes of Rigidity: Diefenbach’s presses are engineered with Finite Element Analysis techniques and three axes of rigidity, ensuring a robust frame that withstands torsion and unexpected structural stresses.

At Southern Machinery Company, we’re honored to offer Diefenbach’s OH Series overhead beam filter presses. With their unparalleled reputation and adaptable features, these presses are trusted by customers globally to recycle billions of liters of water. Contact us today to discover how a Diefenbach OH Series press can transform your liquid-solid separation processes.

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