Filter Press Machine

1. General Description

Type	Plate and Frame Filter Press
Size	10 plates, 8 inches each (approx. 200 mm)
Application	Pharmaceutical grade filtration for liquids and slurries
Compliance	GMP, FDA, and cGMP standards

2. Materials of Construction

Frame	Stainless Steel 316L (FDA compliant)
Filter Plates	Polypropylene or Stainless Steel 316L
Filter Cloth	FDA-approved PTFE, polypropylene, or other pharma-grade media
Seals and Gaskets	Silicone or Viton FDA-approved

3. Operating Parameters

Max Operating Pressure	6-8 bar (90-120 psi)
Max Operating Temperature	80-100 °C (depends on gasket/media)
Filtration Area	~0.5 m² (varies by plate design)
Cycle Time	30-60 minutes per batch

4. Design Features

Sanitary Design	Smooth surfaces, CIP/SIP compatible
Plate Closing	Manual or Hydraulic system
Drip Trays	With collection channels for sterile handling
Pressure Gauges	For monitoring filtration pressure
Sampling Ports	For in-process quality checks
Cleaning	Easy disassembly and cleaning

5. Dimensions & Weight

Overall Size	Approx. 600 X 800 X 700 mm
Weight	~100-150 kg

6. Accessories

Inlet/Outlet	Sanitary piping with clamps
Tools	Filter cloth installation tools
Optional Instrumentation	Flow meters, pressure transmitters, etc.
Control Panel	For automated filtration cycles (optional)

Mixing Tank Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Tank Material	SS 316, 500 L capacity
Tank Shape	Cylindrical, flat bottom
Stirrer Type	Propeller, 1 HP motor
Stirrer Speed	50-300 RPM, variable speed
Finish	Inside mirror polished
Design Pressure	Atmospheric
Design Temperature	-10°C to 150°C
Lid	Hinged with sight glass
Valves	2” Tri-clamp inlet/outlet
Additional Features	Level sensor, thermowell
Support	SS 304 legs

Double Jacketed Tank - Manufacturing Specifications And Manufacturing Tanks

1. General Description

• Type: Double Jacketed Storage/Mixing Tank
• Application: Heating, cooling, or maintaining temperature of liquids/chemicals in pharmaceutical, food, chemical industries.
• Capacity: [Specify Volume, e.g., 1000 Litres]
• Shape: Cylindrical with flat/elliptical heads
• Orientation: Vertical/Horizontal

2. Materials of Construction

• Tank Body: SS 304 / SS 316 / Carbon Steel
• Inner Jacket: Same as tank body material
• Outer Jacket: SS or Carbon Steel (painted/coated)
• Insulation: Optional (PU foam / Rock wool)
• Finish:
  • Internal: Electro-polished (Ra ≤ 0.4 μm)
  • External: Painted, polished, or sandblasted

3. Design Pressure and Temperature

• Design Pressure: [e.g., Atmospheric / 3 bar(g)]
• Design Temperature: -10°C to 150°C
• Test Pressure: Hydrostatic or pneumatic as per ASME/PED

4. Jacket Specifications

• Inner jacket for heating/cooling circulation
• Outer jacket for insulation/secondary use
• Jacket Thickness: [e.g., 2-3 mm]
• Nozzles: Inlet/outlet with flanges or clamps

5. Nozzles and Connections

• Manway for cleaning/maintenance
• Product inlet/outlet, vent & drain nozzles
• Instrument nozzles (temperature, pressure, level)
• Flanges: ANSI/ASME/DIN

6. Support and Mounting

• Skirt support / legs (vertical)
• Saddles (horizontal)
• Lifting lugs & foundation anchoring

7. Instrumentation and Accessories

• RTD / thermocouple sensors
• Pressure gauge on tank & jacket
• Level indicator (sight glass or electronic)
• Agitator (if mixing required)

8. Standards and Codes

• Design & Fabrication: ASME Sec VIII / EN 13445 / PED / API 650
• Welding: AWS / ASME IX
• Testing: Hydrostatic (1.5 X design pressure), Dye Penetrant, Radiography

9. Painting and Coating

• External painting (epoxy/polyurethane) for carbon steel
• Internal coating if required

10. Documentation

• Material test certificates (MTC)
• WPS & Welder Qualification Records
• Inspection & Test Reports
• O&M Manual

Optional Features

• Heating medium: Steam, hot water, thermal oil, or electric
• Cooling medium: Chilled water, glycol, etc.
• Removable insulation blanket
• Agitation/mixing system