Filter press of movable twin head type

Abstract From the Canadian patent

This invention relates to a filter press in which between a pair of heads a plurality of filter plates are connected to one another by loose connecting means. In the improved apparatus, the heads are both movable so that the filter plates may be moved in sequence simultaneously from, both end sides, toward the center to close the intervals therebetween or away from the center to provide intervals therebetween, whereby the time required in assembling and separating the filter plates can be considerably reduced. When the filter plates in assembled state, if one of the heads is pressed while, the other head is placed under action of stoppers the filter, plates are vigorously tightened by a …