At MSE Filterpressen, we don’t just build machines—we engineer solutions that redefine industry standards. Our filter presses are designed to tackle the most complex challenges, combining cutting-edge precision, long-term durability, and groundbreaking innovation.
Whether you need a fully customized system, modular expandability, or a solution built for extreme environments, MSE delivers filtration technology that does more than just work—it gives you a competitive edge. From energy-efficient operations to revolutionary automation, we don’t just create results—we transform your processes.
Cake-Forming Filtration with MSE
Unparalleled Performance in Solid-Liquid Separation
MSE filter presses stand at the forefront of mechanical solid-liquid separation, delivering tailored solutions for industries that demand excellence. Whether it’s for purification, by-product separation, resource recovery, or wastewater treatment, our technology offers:
- High dewatering efficiency
- Unmatched filtration precision
- Sustainable resource utilization
Designed with cutting-edge engineering, our press filters achieve industry-leading dry solids content and filtration purity, setting new performance benchmarks
Because your challenges require more than standard solutions—MSE delivers innovation.
Advantages & Features
Chamber Filter Presses & Membrane Filter Presses by MSE
Our filter presses aren’t just another industrial product—they’re the key to pushing boundaries in your sector.
Why? Because at MSE, we don’t just build machines—we engineer success.
Modular Filter Press Design
Smart Engineering for Maximum Efficiency
MSE filter presses are based on a modular design. The robust steel frame—consisting of the feed stand, hydraulic stand, sidebars, and moving pressure plate—ensures precise fixation of the filter plates and filter cloths. This efficient technology delivers maximum performance in filter cake dewatering.
Our single-cylinder hydraulic technology reduces mechanical complexity, increases reliability, and minimizes maintenance requirements. Thanks to the compact and space-saving sidebar design, the filter press is easy to handle. Compared to overhead beam designs, sidebar technology enables a lower overall weight. The resulting reduction in structural load leads to significantly lower investment costs in building construction.
Precision-Engineered Filter Elements
Filter Cloths & Plates – Performance Redefined
MSE develops tailor-made filter cloths and filter plates that are precisely adapted to your processes. Whether filter cake washing, core blowing, or real-time dry substance content (DS) measurement—each component is individually optimized.
High-performance materials such as copolymers, aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon fiber ensure maximum chemical and mechanical resistance, even under extreme conditions. Through precise separation, uniform filter cake formation, and minimal residual moisture, our solutions enable highly efficient filtration and targeted material washing.
With our in-house developments, we continuously set new standards in quality and functionality.
Modular Filter Press Options
Intelligent Automation & Seamless Integration
Our mechanical and automation modules are precisely coordinated tools that transform your filter press into a high-performance, safe, and efficient overall system.
Whether automatic plate shifting, innovative automatic filter cake detaching devices, or seamlessly integrated safety and cleaning systems—each module is designed to optimize your operational processes and minimize downtime. With state-of-the-art technology and intelligent automation, you can maximize the performance of your system.
Because every detail matters when it comes to achieving peak performance.
Flexible Filtration Configurations
The Right Filter Press for Every Application
MSE filter presses offer highly adaptable, tailor-made solutions for a wide range of industrial filtration requirements. The appropriate filter press type and plate format are precisely configured to match the medium, the process, and the filtration cycle.
Our filter presses separate solids from µm to mm—whether in enzyme production, sewage sludge treatment, or other demanding applications. Designed for the toughest challenges. Tailored to your needs.
Operating pressure: up to 30 bar 
Plate formats: 250 mm to 2500 mm 
Filtration volume: from 2 L up to approx. 25,000 L 
Filter area: from 0.5 m² up to 1,500 m² 
Protective Coatings & Surface Finishes
Durability Meets Design
The durability of a filter press also depends on effective protection against environmental influences and wear. Load-bearing steel components and attachments are sandblasted to Sa 2.5 in accordance with DIN EN 12944-4 and coated with a primer, intermediate coating, and topcoat.
Coating thicknesses of 220 µm (C4-M) for structural components and 160 µm (C3) for attachments provide reliable protection. For extreme conditions, C5 coatings, stainless steel cladding, or rubber linings are also available.
As standard, our filter presses are supplied in RAL 7011 (iron grey). Optionally, all RAL colors are available—allowing functionality to be combined with a customized design.
Smart Control Systems
Intelligent Automation & Precision Control
The in-house developed control systems from MSE filter presses are precisely tailored to the respective filtration processes—maximizing efficiency, safety, and precision.
With flexible interfaces such as PROFINET or PROFIBUS, they can be seamlessly integrated into existing process control systems. Intuitive touch panels with clear visualization simplify operation and ensure reliable process control.
Thanks to in-house engineering, modifications and upgrades can be implemented quickly and without external partners—resulting in a control system that grows with your requirements.
Technical Specifications
MSE Filter Element Technologies in Comparison
Choosing between a chamber filter press, a membrane filter press, or a heated filter press depends on the specific demands of your process. While chamber filter presses are valued for their simplicity and cost-effectiveness, membrane filter presses stand out for their higher efficiency, shorter cycle times, and superior dewatering performance. At MSE Filterpressen, we provide customized solutions that are meticulously engineered to meet your exact requirements, ensuring maximum efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
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Core Design
- Chamber Filter Press:
Built with fixed filter plates featuring integrated chambers, covered by filter cloths. The dewatering process relies solely on pressure-driven filtration. - Membrane Filter Press:
Functions similarly to a chamber press, but includes flexible membranes that enable an additional mechanical squeezing step, significantly reducing moisture content in the filter cake. - Heated Filter Press:
Similar in design to chamber or membrane filter presses (depending on configuration), but equipped with internal channels within the filter plates to enable additional thermal drying.
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Dewatering Mechanism
- Chamber Filter Press:
Filter cake formation is achieved exclusively through pump pressure and filtration, which may result in longer cycle times and limited moisture removal. - Membrane Filter Press:
Incorporates additional mechanical compression, leading to faster dewatering, increased efficiency, and drier filter cakes. - Heated Filter Press:
In addition to pressure filtration, heated plates (comprising chamber or membrane elements) further dry the filter cake, enabling higher dry solids content. Optionally, the cake can be mechanically compressed using membrane elements before thermal drying.
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Achievable Dry Solids Content
- Chamber Filter Press:
Achieves dry solids levels of 60% to 80%, depending on suspension properties and process conditions. - Membrane Filter Press:
Capable of reaching up to 98% dry solids content, even in partially filled chambers, making it ideal for high-demand applications. - Heated Filter Press:
Achieves the highest possible dry solids content—depending on sludge composition and dewatering characteristics.
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Process Adaptability
- Chamber Filter Press:
Suitable for low-to-moderate solid concentrations or applications where standard dewatering efficiency is sufficient. Designed to handle feed pressures up to 30 bar, which effectively reduces residual moisture. - Membrane Filter Press:
The added mechanical membrane compression (up to 30 bar) enhances process flexibility, providing superior moisture reduction and adaptability to varied operational conditions. - Heated Filter Press:
Ideal for processes with demanding dry solids requirements. Optional feed or membrane pressure (up to 30 bar) enhances adaptability and reduces cycle times.
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Cycle Time & Throughput
- Chamber Filter Press:
Longer processing times, as the filtration cycle depends entirely on pump pressure and filtrate flow rate. - Membrane Filter Press:
Accelerated moisture reduction due to mechanical cake compression, resulting in shorter cycles and increased overall throughput. - Heated filter press:
The additional thermal drying step extends the overall cycle compared to pure membrane filtration, but significantly increases the achievable dry substance content.
However, if the process is optimally designed, the heated filter press can reduce overall process times – especially if downstream thermal drying stages (e. g. belt dryers) can be eliminated or reduced in size.
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Cost & Maintenance Considerations
- Chamber Filter Press:
Lower upfront and operational costs due to its simpler design—no membranes or additional pressure systems are required. The straightforward mechanics lead to lower maintenance efforts and costs. - Membrane Filter Press:
Higher initial investment and operating costs, as additional membrane components and compression systems require extra energy or air pressure. However, enhanced efficiency and shorter cycle times contribute to long-term cost savings. - Heated Filter Press:
Highest capital and operating costs among the three filter element technologies due to more complex mechanics, specialized filter plates, and the required heating station. Additional energy is needed for the thermal drying process.
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Application Benefits
- Chamber Filter Press:
Budget-friendly solution for applications where standard dewatering efficiency meets process requirements. Ideal for stable filtration processes with moderate throughput needs. - Membrane Filter Press:
Preferred for industrial applications requiring maximum dewatering performance and efficiency. Faster cycle times and reduced pump wear lower long-term operational costs, especially in abrasive or high-demand environments. - Heated Filter Press:
Ideal for industrial applications with extremely high dry solids requirements or when purely mechanical dewatering is insufficient due to the filter cake’s dewatering behavior.
Modules for Maximum Performance
MSE Filterpressen offers fully customizable modules—from automated plate transport systems to advanced cake treatment solutions—to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability, and process control.
Custom System Peripherals
From robust platforms and intelligent conveyor systems to custom-built containers—MSE provides fully integrated solutions that seamlessly enhance your filter press operations.
Detailed consulting & innovative engineering
We implement your requirements quickly and precisely! With our in-house development and production, we work with you to create tailor-made solutions. We master even complex challenges! See for yourself.
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