Food & Beverage Filtration Equipment

Compositech manufactures several food grade filter systems used in food and beverage processing applications. Our most recently designed vacuum press machines are now in full operation processing sugar for several plants in Louisiana and Texas. Our vacuum presses are able to process twice the amount of cane mud as the drum filters previously used by these sugar plants.

Food Processing Filters

In additional to our vacuum press, Compositech manufactures belt press filters used for food processing. Compositech belt presses are built with a cantilever frame which is easy to clean and provides for the use of seamless belts. Our belt press filter is well suited for food processing and is currently in use at Pilgrim Pride and at American Rice.

We have also been instrumental in replacing parts and completely rebuilding belt presses for several food and beverage filtration customers. Our rebuilt belt presses include improved designs which increase throughput, increase dry solids content, and reduce operations and maintenance costs.

Food & Beverage Filtration Applications

• Beer Brewing
• Wine
• Distilled Spirits
• Soft Drinks
• Fruit Juices
• Baby Foods
• High Fructose Corn Syrup
• Gelatin
• Chocolate
• Dairy

Food Grade Filtration Equipment

We produce drum filters specifically used to handle slurries with variations in cake thickness, moisture content and stickiness. These conditions are frequently experienced in food and beverage processing. The belt discharge, string discharge, or precoat discharge drum filters most often used in these applications are extremely versatile and provide reliable, continuous liquid and solid separation with minimum operator attention.

We manufacture food and beverage filtration equipment, such as several horizontal belt filter models used by our food grade filter systems customers and we have fully enclosed models with food grade components to accommodate cake processing. Horizontal Belt Filters are used in food and beverage filtration applications where washing of the cake is crucial. The horizontal belt filter is capable of washing soluble components from the filter cake and reducing residual moisture to very low levels in the dry zone. The continual filtration process includes constant filter cloth washing to provide a clean cloth belt for every filter cycle. With this type of system, the entire process can be observed from feed to discharge. Horizontal belt filters require no tank so the inventory of the slurry is reduced to what is actually being filtered.

Food Grade Filter Equipment

Compositech produces a line of horizontal belt filters designed specifically for food grade filtration equipment and filtration food processing systems. These filters feature tubular frames for ease of cleaning and special food grade materials are used in filter construction and for coatings. We use non-lubricated FDA approved polymer bearings, fully enclosed troughing supports, full coverage drip pans with flanged drains, and fully encapsulated drainage belts. With Compositech's horizontal belt filters, many different slurries can be filtered, including fibrous materials, fine slimes, and coarse granular or crystalline solids. Horizontal belt filters provide high extraction efficiency, low cake moisture, increased production, and reduced operating costs while achieving maximum filtration area in comparison to other filter operations.

Replacement Parts for Food & Beverage Filteration Systems 

In addition to manufacturing our own design of vacuum press filters, drum filters, belt press filters, and horizontal belt filters, we also provide food and beverage filtration equipment replacement parts and filter rebuild services for other filter brands and other types of filters. For food and beverage processing, we have several customers who use vertical press filters in their processes and our spare parts manufacturing capabilities include a variety of parts for these filters. Vertical press filters offer large capacity, improved cake washing, low cake moisture content, and increased process recoveries in operation which makes them ideal for certain applications in food processing. Our goal in manufacturing replacement filter parts is to offer upgrades to filter performance and reliability. Our parts meet vigorous standards for quality and durability and are designed to offer increased filter performance and lower maintenance costs. Compositech is committed to meet or beat the quality of the original equipment used by the filter manufacturer for all replacement parts we manufacture.

We manufacture and stock Compositech spare parts for Alar, Ametek, Andritz, Ashbrook, Bethlehem, Carter. Dorr-Oliver®, Eimco®, Envirex, Enviroquip, Hoesch (Pannevis), Komline-Sanderson®, Larox, Parkson, Peterson, SernaTech/Sernagiotto, Westech and various other filter manufacturers. Our replacement parts are manufactured and warranted by Compositech and meet or exceed the quality and material of OEM components.

Food & Beverage Applications We Support

Compositech's food grade filter systems are in operation across a range of food and beverage processing environments, including:

• Fruit juice extraction using food grade belt filter presses
• Sugar cane mud (juice clarification) processing with vacuum press filters
• General food processing cake washing and solids/liquid separation requiring FDA-approved contact materials

Product Details & Benefits

Every food grade filter system from Compositech is built with sanitary operation in mind:

• Non-lubricated, FDA-approved polymer bearings to reduce contamination risk
• Fully enclosed troughing supports and drip pans with flanged drains for washdown-friendly operation
• Fully encapsulated drainage belts and food grade coatings throughout the wetted path
• Available in fully enclosed configurations to protect product and support sanitary processing

Why Food & Beverage Processors Choose Compositech

Compositech has manufactured food grade filtration equipment for more than 20 years, with vacuum press and belt filter systems currently operating in sugar and juice processing plants across Louisiana and Texas. Every unit is custom-engineered with food grade, FDA-approved materials and backed by our in-house replacement parts and rebuild services.

Looking for a food grade filter system built for your process line? Request a quote from Compositech's engineering team, or call 281-410-2656 today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a filter system food grade?

A food grade filter system uses FDA-approved materials in every wetted component, including non-lubricated polymer bearings, food grade coatings, and encapsulated drainage belts. This prevents contamination risk and meets sanitary requirements for equipment used directly in food and beverage processing lines.

What types of food and beverage products use vacuum belt filtration?

Vacuum belt and press filtration is commonly used for fruit juice extraction and sugar cane juice clarification. The process washes and dewaters the filter cake, separating valuable liquid product from solids while meeting food grade sanitary requirements for direct food-contact processing equipment.

Why are horizontal belt filters used in food processing instead of tank-based systems?

Horizontal belt filters require no tank, reducing slurry inventory to only what is actively being filtered. This design allows for continuous cake washing, visual monitoring from feed to discharge, and consistent low-moisture output -- ideal for sanitary, high-throughput food processing environments.

Can food grade filtration equipment be customized for specific processing needs?

Yes. Food grade filter systems can be built as fully enclosed units to protect product and support sanitary washdown, with configurable drip pans, drainage systems, and coatings. Manufacturers typically custom-engineer these systems based on the specific food or beverage product being processed.

What replacement parts are available for food grade filtration systems?

Replacement parts for food grade filtration systems typically include drainage belts, drip pans, bearings, and filter cloth components manufactured to FDA-approved, food grade specifications. Many manufacturers also offer rebuild and repair services to extend the service life of existing vacuum press and belt filter equipment.

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