AQUACHEM | Advanced filter press technology

Chamber and membrane filter presses

Professionalism and quality in filtration technology

AQUACHEM GmbH is your reliable partner for modern filtration technology and innovative solutions in solid-liquid separation. As an experienced manufacturer, we develop and produce high-performance filter presses, from manual systems to sophisticated, fully automated plants.

We place particular emphasis on the development of our fully automated membrane filter presses, which are valued worldwide for their efficiency, durability, and process reliability.

Our systems ensure a clean working environment without suspension leakage and seamless integration into your production processes.

Customised solutions for every application

AQUACHEM filter presses are used internationally in numerous industries, including:

Chemical industry
Wastewater and environmental technology
Food industry
Flue gas cleaning
ECM applications

Through the targeted use of high-quality filter cloths, precisely manufactured filter plates, and tailored filter aids, our systems achieve maximum efficiency in solid-liquid separation.

We also offer solutions such as thickeners to optimally prepare processes before filtration and increase the overall system performance.

Technological expertise and superior quality

Our fully automated filtration systems, "Made in Germany," represent the highest quality and innovative technology. The combination of intelligent control, optimised processes, and durable components ensures:

minimised maintenance
maximum system availability
high process reliability
efficient resource utilisation

With our solutions in the field of chamber filter presses and automated filtration systems, we offer the right technology for virtually any challenge.

Whether you need a chamber filter press, a membrane filter press, or a customised system design – we're happy to advise you personally.

The evolution of AQUACHEM

The history of AQUACHEM begins long before it was created. At the beginning of James Babbé's career, he worked for what was then the largest filter press manufacturer in North America. As a representative for southern Germany, he gained deep insights into the topics of filtration and filter presses very early on.

At the time there were no uniform EU standards for filter press construction. Threads, hoses and other parts did not show homogeneous guidelines. With this thought in mind, Babbé's aim was to simplify the construction of filter presses and thereby generate the greatest possible customer benefit.

Renting a double truck garage was the first spark for AQUACHEM. James Babbé developed his own filter presses and had these parts built and continuously optimised by selected manufacturers. The turning point in history was the first large order for three of his self-developed fully automatic filter presses in 1991. The large cement manufacturer Dyckerhoff was fascinated by the self-programmed control and the completely sealed filter presses.

After increasing inquiries for our completely sealed filter presses, 'AQUACHEM GmbH Separationstechnik' was founded in 1996. Today we employ more than 30 people with an annual turnover of EUR 8 million. Since our beginnings, we have sold more than 1,000 filter presses. 190 of them are fully automatic filter presses. With almost 30 years of experience in filtration, AQUACHEM offers an efficient and optimal solution in filtration technology for many applications. Our deepened cooperation with Roxia Oy since July 2022, enables us and Roxia to expand our filtration portfolio and to develop the related customer service and business in general in a more sustainable way. Our customers around the world benefit from this strong partnership. It combines decades of experience with a complementary range of filtration technologies, strongly supported by Roxia’s advanced environmental technologies and state-of-the-art industrial automation solutions.

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