Vacuum Belt Filter Leiblein

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Vacuum Belt Filter

Technologies for solid/liquid separation
The vacuum belt filter Areas of application of the vacuum belt filter
For filtration and sludge dewatering Versatile application possibilities
The vacuum belt filter is used for the filtration of liquids and Vacuum belt filters are suitable for liquids that are recirculated
dewatering of sludges. Unlike hydrostatically working filters, the because there are no chemical changes of the medium due to exclu-
filtration is made by gravity with additional vacuum support. As a sively physical filtration. A combination of filtration and sludge de-
result, higher throughputs and better dewatering of the filter cake watering on one device is possible for small amounts of waste water.
can be achieved. Depending on the application, filter fleeces or
endless filter belts are used. Vacuum belt filter in the glass processing
Ÿ Metal processing industry
In many applications, the vacuum belt filter provides an effective e.g. filtration of coolant lubricants, decreasing baths, washing
Vacuum belt filter
alternative to belt filter presses or chamber filter presses as well as water and process water
centrifuges. Ÿ Gravel and sand industry

e.g. sludge dewatering from washing water treatment
Ÿ Steel industry
e.g. dewatering of scale sludges that accrue in the treatment of
cooling water from rolling or continuous casting
Ÿ Recycling industry
e.g. filtration and dewatering of washing water from recycling
Functional principle of the vacuum belt filter
of electronic scrap, car shredder or plastic; treatment of wash- Dewatered mineral sludge
Technology made by Leiblein
ing water from waste incineration slags
Ÿ Natural stone industry
e.g. filtration and dewatering of grinding water when cutting
❹ ❶ and processing natural stone
Ÿ Food processing industry
e.g. sludge dewatering of vegetable washing water
Ÿ Municipal waste water treatment
❺ e.g. thickening of sewage sludge before digestion tank,
dewatering of sewage sludge
❻ Filter cake lime crystal
❷ Often the vacuum belt filter is combined with a lamella clarifier, since
the sludge can be led directly from the lamella separator to the vacu-
um belt filter for further dewatering without intermediate buffer.
❼ High efficiency
Your benefits with our vacuum belt filter
❸ Ÿ High throughput and dewatering performance due to

vacuum support and inclined belt position
Vacuum belt filter in cooling lubricant treatment
Ÿ No consumables through endless filter belts
Ÿ Optimum utilization of the belt: floated material is re-

moved together with the sediment on the discharge
Filtering and dewatering with vacuum side
The untreated water is fed into the filter from the top and is chamber (❹), whereby a slight vacuum is created on the side of Ÿ Filtrate can be used for rinsing the belt
spread evenly over the entire filter belt width via the inlet box the filtrate. As soon as the liquid level exceeds a certain level, the
Ÿ Resistant to fluctuating inlet conditions
(❶). The filter belt is fed below the water level (❷). Here, in the vacuum is broken and the filter belt clocks on. The resulting
lower parts, the filtration process takes place while further up filter cake is separated from the tape by a scraper (❺). The belt Ÿ Low investment and operating costs compared to
there is the dewatering of the filter cake. Via a side channel is then cleaned with a brush roller (❻) and rinsed with addi- other sludge dewatering technologies such as centri-
compressor (❸) air is sucked off continuously from the filter tional high-pressure flushing nozzles (❼). fuges and chamber filter presses Sludge dewatering slag treatment
Design
Types and materials
The vacuum belt filter is equipped as standard with an end-

less belt. Alternatively, it is also possible to have a filter fleece
instead.
Material: stainless steel Special construction
Filter belt: stainless steel, plastic
Filter fleece: polyester, viscose, polypropylene

in fineness 5 – 100 μm
Alternative materials on request.
Every vacuum belt filter is designed for your special applica-

tion. Furthermore we provide pilot plants and rental units for
all our products. Vacuum belt filter with lamella clarifier and rotary screen
You have questions about the treatment of your medium? Leiblein GmbH
Do not hesitate and contact us! Adolf-Seeber-Str. 2
We would be pleased to advise you. 74736 Hardheim
GERMANY
E-mail: leiblein@leiblein.com
Phone: +49 (0) 6283 - 2220 0

Fax: +49 (0) 6283 - 2220 50
status: 2016/05
Internet: www.leiblein.com

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Vacuum Belt Filter

centrifuges. Ÿ Gravel and sand industry

❸ Ÿ High throughput and dewatering performance due to

Ÿ Optimum utilization of the belt: ﬂoated material is re-

The vacuum belt ﬁlter is equipped as standard with an end-

Material: stainless steel Special construction

Filter belt: stainless steel, plastic

Filter ﬂeece: polyester, viscose, polypropylene

Alternative materials on request.

Every vacuum belt ﬁlter is designed for your special applica-

Phone: +49 (0) 6283 - 2220 0

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