Yes, Noggrann is the dedicated Australian supplier for JVK filter plates, providing local technical support and rapid delivery across the country. We serve major mining hubs in Western Australia (WA) and Queensland (QLD), as well as industrial plants in Victoria and NSW. Our local services include on-site plate identification, dimension verification, and assistance with filter cloth compatibility.

JVK high-pressure membrane plates can handle post-squeeze pressures of up to 40 bar, depending on the plate size and application. This high-pressure capability allows for exceptionally low residual moisture in the filter cake, optimizing handling and transport costs for industrial and mining operations.

JVK plates are commonly used as direct, high-durability replacements for several world-leading manufacturers. Typical compatible systems include:

• Metso / Sala type
• Diemme
• Outotec
• Ishigaki type
• MSE, FLS and other major OEM filter presses.

Yes, JVK replacement filter plates are designed for 1:1 compatibility with most major OEM filter presses. These high-performance plates are engineered in Germany to match your existing press dimensions—including feed eye location, plate thickness, and handle design—ensuring a seamless retrofit without equipment modification.

The primary difference is the dewatering method: Chamber plates rely solely on feed pump pressure to form the cake, while membrane filter plates feature a flexible diaphragm that physically squeezes the solids. This secondary "squeeze" significantly reduces residual moisture and can shorten filtration cycle times by up to 50%. Membrane plates are the preferred choice for Australian mining concentrates and tailings where high throughput and drier cakes are essential.

The primary advantage of using membrane filter plates is the ability to perform cake squeezing. After the initial filtration phase, the flexible membranes are inflated, applying mechanical pressure to the filter cake. This significantly reduces the final moisture content of the solid cake, which is crucial for maximizing product yield or minimizing drying costs.

Pressure filtration works by pumping the slurry (liquid and solid mixture) into the sealed chambers formed by the plates. The liquid (filtrate) is forced through the filter cloth and along the drainage surface of the plate, then out through discharge ports. The solid particles (filter cake) are captured and held against the cloth surface until the chamber is full

The main types are defined by their function and design:

1. Chamber Plates (or Plate-and-Frame): These are the most common, designed with a recess to form a filter cake chamber when pressed against an adjacent plate.
2. Membrane Plates (or Diaphragm Plates): These plates have a flexible face that can be inflated with air or water after filtration to squeeze the filter cake, significantly reducing the cake's moisture content.
3. Non-Gasketed vs. Gasketed Plates: Gasketed plates include a recessed rubber gasket around the edge to ensure a tighter seal and prevent filtrate leakage, especially at high pressures.

JVK filter plates are manufactured from high-grade, chemically resistant engineering plastics such as Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), and PVDF for aggressive chemical applications. We offer a range of membrane materials including EPDM, NBR, and TPE to suit specific slurry temperatures and chemical compositions.

The primary function of a filter plate is to provide a chamber and support the filter media (like a filter cloth) during the filtration process. The plates are pressed together to form a sealed structure. Inside the plate, channels and drainage ports collect the filtrate (liquid) while the solid cake builds up on the cloth surface.