Manual Filter Press – 18 Plate

1. What is an 18 Plate Manual Filter Press?
It is an edible oil filtration machine equipped with 18 filter plates that uses filter cloth and pressure to separate suspended solid impurities from freshly extracted oil.

2. What is the plate size?
This model is equipped with 12×12 inch filter plates.

3. What is the filtration capacity?
The approximate filtration capacity is 120 litres per hour, depending on the oil type, viscosity, temperature, impurity level, pressure, and filter condition.

4. What motor is used?
This model is specified with a 1 HP motor for the oil-feed/pumping system.

5. Can it be used for cold-pressed oil?
Yes. It is suitable for filtering compatible cold-pressed and traditionally extracted edible oils.

6. Which types of oil can be filtered?
It can be used for compatible oils such as mustard, groundnut, sesame, sunflower, coconut, flaxseed, and other edible oils.

7. What is the advantage of 18 filter plates?
The larger number of plates provides increased filtration area, making the machine suitable for higher-volume oil filtration compared with smaller plate configurations.

8. Does the filter cloth need to be replaced?
Yes. Filter cloths should be cleaned regularly and replaced when worn, damaged, or when filtration performance decreases.

9. Is this machine suitable for commercial oil production?
Yes. With 18 plates, 12×12 inch plate size, approximately 120 Ltr/Hr capacity, and a 1 HP motor, it is suitable for small-to-medium commercial oil filtration operations.

10. Where can I buy a Manual Filter Press – 18 Plate (12×12 Inch)?
For price, machine availability, filter cloth, spare parts, installation and technical support, contact OM Sainath Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha.