Laboratory filter presses for research and process development

New filtration processes are rarely developed directly at production scale. Before investing in a full-scale filtration system, it is essential to evaluate filtration behaviour, determine key process parameters and identify the optimum filter press design. Laboratory filter presses provide the foundation for this work by enabling reproducible trials under realistic operating conditions.

Applications of laboratory filter presses

AQUACHEM supports industrial companies, research organisations and technical institutes in the development and optimisation of solid-liquid separation processes. Our laboratory filter presses are used wherever suspensions need to be analysed, filtration performance evaluated or new processes developed, including applications in the battery and semiconductor industries, recycling, chemicals, food processing and environmental technologies.

Generate reliable process data

Laboratory trials provide valuable process data such as filtration rate, filter cake formation, dry solids content and filtrate quality. These results form the basis for designing a future production-scale filter press while helping to minimise technical and commercial risks at an early stage.

From laboratory testing to full-scale production

Depending on the project, laboratory filter presses can either be used in-house or filtration trials can be carried out in collaboration with AQUACHEM. The results allow different filter media, process parameters and system concepts to be evaluated, providing a reliable basis for scaling up from laboratory testing to industrial production.

Why choose AQUACHEM laboratory filter presses for research and process development?

By combining laboratory testing with extensive expertise in industrial filtration systems, AQUACHEM supports customers throughout the entire development process—from the initial filtration trial to the selection of the most suitable membrane or chamber filter press for full-scale production.

Typical applications

• battery development
• battery recycling
• semiconductor industry
• chemical industry
• food technology
• environmental technology
• plastic recycling
• nanotechnology
• research institutes
• process development

Benefits of an AQUACHEM laboratory filter press

• reproducible filtration trials
• determination of key process parameters
• support for the design of future production systems
• reduced technical and commercial risks
• testing with original process media
• support from laboratory trials through to full-scale production
• Tailor-made assistance with process development