Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / February 2018 33 Winterize your fi lter press Along with regular maintenance tasks, winterization of the fi lter press is something to consider. Producers operating in cold climates need to be aware of the damage that ice can cause. Although many fi lter presses are under roof, freezing can still occur, causing damage to equipment. To avoid damage to your fi lter press during the cold winter months, review these key points: • Slurry feed pumps should be opened, cleaned, and drained. • Gland system for feed pumps should be opened, cleaned, and drained. • All piping should be opened, cleaned, and drained. • All valves should be opened, cleaned, and drained. • Filter cloths and plates should be washed leaving no mud between cloth and fi lter plates. • Filter cloths and plates should be dry as possible prior to closing mobile plate. • Mobile plates should be closed against fi lter plate stack, but not fully pressurized. • Threads and machined surfaces, such as cylinder rods, should be protected against rust and corrosion. • Cloth washing systems need to be drained, cleaned, and blown dry. • Bay doors should be cleaned and placed in the closed and locked position. • If it could become exposed to the elements, the fi lter plate chain opening mechanism should be oiled and covered. • Hydraulic power units should topped off with oil; oil should be replaced during spring start-up. As with the rest of your plant, guarding against the impact of cold temperatures will help to ensure your fi lter press is ready for spring startup. March 6-8, 2018 Houston, Texas Come See Us at Booth #2206 Call 866-616-9351 or Visit www.azfab.com Providing Solutions GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER 2018 Building Fines Recovery Equipment Doing What We Do Best High Rate Thickener Dewatering Screen Fractionator Super Cutter Hydro-Cyclone Plate & Frame Press Vertical Durability Cell Made in USA Fines Recovery Equipment