Flottweg belt presses

Anyone who wants to dewater pomace, mash or spent grains silage uses belt presses. They press the last residue out of the solids cake and are easy to maintain, clean and operate thanks to their easily accessible construction. Flottweg belt presses are robust, durable and powerful - quality made in Germany.

Excellent juice quality is essential when processing fruit or vegetables. In order to conserve the valuable ingredients during processing, the raw material must be processed quickly, reliably and hygienically. The Flottweg belt press masters these challenges effortlessly.

A feed roller distributes the mash continuously and evenly on the lower belt. Due to the static pressure, the mash already produces the first juice. The two filter belts are then brought together. The upper belt presses on the mash cake and ensures gentle juicing and a stable mash product cake.

The press rollers are used to optimally press out the mash. Due to the decreasing roller diameter, the pressure load on the mash cake increases steadily. The increasing pressure load juices the mash optimally and quickly.
As an option, the effectiveness of the belt press can be further increased with line pressure rollers and edge zone press rollers. In a two-stage operation, a yield of up to 90 percent can be achieved.

High-quality materials and the consistent use of stainless steel make the belt press durable and wear-resistant. Various precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the operating personnel.
High process reliability can be achieved thanks to the InGo operator interface. It enables optimum interaction of all process components and sets the highest standards for operational safety, even when in-house components are integrated.

During operation, high-pressure nozzles continuously clean both belts after the pomace has been removed. This makes a stable continuous operation of the belt press possible. The washing water used is recycled and reused for belt cleaning. The open construction of the Flottweg belt press facilitates simple and thorough cleaning. The consistent use of stainless steel ensures a high standard of hygiene. In addition, CIP spray pipes can be fitted for further hygiene. These enable fast and effective cleaning with a caustic solution at all important areas.

The concise configuration and accessibility of the Flottweg belt press facilitates cleaning, operation and maintenance of the system.
The continuous and reliable operation of the belt press also ensures minimal operating effort. It is controlled from the electrical cabinet. The InGo operating philosophy facilitates the understanding and control of all process parameters. The belts are controlled automatically. It monitors the tension and tracking of the belts and ensures their optimum position.

Lyckeby Starch, based in southern Sweden, develops and produces potato starch and fibers for the global food and paper industries. Lyckeby is working proactively to manufacture all its products using sustainable processes.