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An Agitated Nutsche Filter Manufacturer and Supplier makes closed-vessel filtration equipment that is designed to efficiently separate solid-liquid under pressure or vacuum. The enclosed system helps to reduce contamination, odour, product exposure and emissions and ensures product purity and hygienic processing conditions.
The filter is a cylindrical body with a dished head and a flat bottom that is reinforced with an appropriate support mesh to ensure effective filtrate flow and a filter cloth. It can be equipped with manholes, process nozzles and side discharge set-up to suit the particular production and handling needs.
The solid discharge, mixing, re-slurrying, cake washing, filtration and agitator are all possible in the same unit. Based on the product characteristics and process requirements, Geo Drytech is an expert Agitated Nutsche Filter Manufacturer and Supplier of Agitated Nutsche Filters, which are used in pharmaceutical, chemical, fine chemical, agrochemical, herbal and food processing industries.
| MODEL NO. | GEO ANF 100 | GEO ANF 200 | GEO ANF 500 | GEO ANF 1000 | GEO ANF 2000 | GEO ANF 3000 | GEO ANF 4000 | GEO ANF 5000 | GEO ANF 6000 | GEO ANF 8000 | GEO ANF 10000 | GEO ANF 15000 | GEO ANF 20000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capacity | 100 | 200 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 8000 | 10000 | 15000 | 20000 |
| Filtration Area (M²) | 0.2 | 0.28 | 0.78 | 1.1 | 2 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 5 | 6.1 | 8 | 10.1 | 12.5 | 16 |
| Agitator RPM | 10-12 | 10-12 | 10-12 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 |
| Main Motor (H.P.) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
| Hydraulic Power Pack & Motor (H.P.) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Vertical Stroke of Agitator (MM) | 200 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 350 | 350 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 450 | 450 |
| Cake Capacity (Liters) | 40 | 55 | 230 | 350 | 750 | 1160 | 1650 | 2000 | 2450 | 3100 | 4050 | 6250 | 8000 |
| Internal Dia. (MM) | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2200 | 2600 | 2800 | 3200 | 3600 | 4200 | 4500 |
| Overall Height (MM) | 2600 | 3000 | 3200 | 3600 | 4200 | 4400 | 4600 | 4700 | 4800 | 5000 | 5300 | 5800 | 6000 |
| Height Above Perforated Plate (MM) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
The vessel is fully enclosed and allows pressure- or vacuum-controlled solid/liquid separation. It helps to minimise contamination, product exposure, odour and environmental emissions during processing.
The agitator allows for the filter cake to be washed and re-slurryed in the same vessel. This can aid in the removal of impurities and avoids the requirement for transferring the product to other equipment.
As the cake re-slurrying and solid discharge involve high torque, the strong agitator has been designed accordingly. Its controlled movements aid the efficient mixing, washing and uniform processing of the filter cake.
The flow of filtrate must be smooth with adequate support for the filter cloth and mesh to retain the solid particles. This enables optimal separation and reduces the loss of product from the filter.
This side discharge system enables the processed cake to be discharged efficiently. This minimizes man power handling and aids the overall operating efficiency and batch turnaround.
The equipment may be made of appropriate materials, filter media, heating systems, nozzles, agitator systems and automation. This enables the filter to fulfil the requirements in pharmaceutical, chemical, agrochemical, herbal and food applications.
Agitated Nutsche Filters are employed in petrochemical processes where solid/liquid separation must be a reliable process. The enclosed construction allows for controlled handling of process materials and offers advantages in the areas of product loss and contamination in the filtration and drying process.
In the pharmaceutical industry, APIs, intermediates and high-value pharmaceutical products are extensively processed for manufacturing with ANFD systems. Combined filtration, washing and drying process eliminates material transfer and exposure to external contamination, and preserves the purity of the product.
In edible oil processing, Agitated Nutsche Filters can be used for deoiling and removing suspended solids and impurities in the refining process. The controlled filtration ensures product clarity and a constant filtration process in hygienic conditions.
Agitated Nutsche filtration systems are suitable for beverage processing applications that require controlled solid-liquid separation and clarification. They operate in an enclosed manner to minimise contamination, and the enclosed process provides a consistent treatment of process liquids and suspended solids.
Agitated Nutsche Filters can be used in precipitation, crystallisation, filtration, washing and drying in chemical manufacturing processes. Multiple operations within a single vessel facilitate processing and minimise intermediate material handling.
Agitated Nutsche Filters are suitable for the separation of solids and liquids formed from the processing of bio-based raw materials in bio-fuel production. They have an integrated filtration and drying function, which enables effective processing and ensures controlled operating conditions.
It takes much less time to process large quantities of materials than traditional systems and multiple machines can be replaced by one integrated machine. This minimises equipment footprint, installation needs and operating expenses.
Enclosed design allows safe and controlled operations, requiring only minimal manual intervention. It is suitable for demanding pharmaceutical & chemical processes where the safety of the operator is crucial.
Automated processing minimises manual product handling in filtration, washing, re-slurrying and drying. This not only increases safety, but also minimises manpower and product exposure.
The agitator is also capable of rotating clockwise, anticlockwise and up/down to ensure effective cake washing and re-slurrying. This guarantees that mixing is more efficient, the process is more uniform and that any remaining impurities are removed.
The fully enclosed system can be used to process toxic, hazardous and sensitive materials. It reduces the risk of operator exposure and contributes to safer processing environments.
Various operations can be performed in one vessel without the need to transfer the product from one machine to another. This helps minimise contamination and material losses, equipment needs and the overall processing costs.
It is possible to have monitoring and control of important process parameters through PLC-based automation. This allows for greater process consistency, repeatability, operational efficiency and decreases manual involvement.
Several individual machines can be replaced with one integrated machine and huge volumes can be processed efficiently as compared to conventional systems. It minimises equipment footprint, installation needs and operational expenses.
