Recycling of hazardous waste thanks to fully automatic filter presses

Chiresa AG in Switzerland specialises in the ecological and economic recycling of hazardous waste. For example: filter ash containing heavy metals from incineration plants is dissolved in hydrochloric acid. The resulting hydroxide sludge is neutralised and recycled as a solid filter cake using fully automatic filter presses from Aquachem . 
On the automatic filter unit, numerous ifm sensors support both the optimum process flow and the energy management. 
Underneath the filter unit is a container that collects the filter cake for removal. Laser distance sensors and inclination sensors support an angle-adjustable rocker which ensures that the container is filled evenly.