Andritz Separation, part of international technology Group Andritz, and one of the leading global suppliers of technologies and services in the solid/liquid separation sector, has developed a new innovative filter cloth fastening system named SmartFIX.

SmartFIX combines a set of resilient, endless tension strips with an endless polymer filter cloth specially designed for the strips and is designed to replace the existing clamping ring assemblies in most types of filter centrifuges. The advantages are a reduction in both maintenance time and costs by up to 50 per cent improved performance, and maximum safety for high-pressure applications, according to a press release.

SmartFIX fits on most brands of filter centrifuges in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries – the first customers have already implemented the new technology successfully. For other types of centrifuges, a tailored back-up screen replaces the frequently used combination of drainage wire mesh and supporting fabric secured with round cord fixation to enable the upgrade to SmartFIX.

Andritz is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. (GK)