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Thickening

Highly efficient thickening for any fiber processing application

ANDRITZ offers a range of thickeners with different machine concepts in order to meet highest demands as to consistency, throughput and availability. Our thickeners are perfectly suited for the processing of virgin and recycled fibers, broke as well as mechanical pulp.

PrimeFilter D disc filter

Technically superior performance with less maintenance

With over 600 units in operation, the vacuum-assisted ANDRITZ DiscFilter is regarded as key equipment when it comes to handling most demanding thickening applications. A series of technical innovations have been incorporated into the new ANDRITZ PrimeFilter D to deliver superior throughput and operation with reduced energy costs:

HHw technology for advanced feeding and optimum flow conditions within the filter
CC bagless sectors offering significant improvements in terms of operation and maintenance
Two-level shaft sealing is easy to accessible and ensures improved reliability at superior filtrate quality

Benefits of the PrimeFilter D

Superior throughput – production increase per disc area of up to 20%
Superior operation
Less energy, less water needed
Improved maintenance

Drum Thickener

Reliable thickening and dewatering of pulps

The performance of the gravity drum thickener is based on decades of experience in thickening. The ANDRITZ Drum Thickener is a simple, cost efficient, and reliable filter for applications in a consistency range of 0.5–5.0%.

Benefits of the ANDRITZ Drum Thickener

Excellent runability
Easy start-up and shut-down procedures
Self-adjusting operation
Low maintenance costs
No drop leg required – easy to install

HydroDrain

Ultra-compact, gravity-based disc thickening

The ANDRITZ HydroDrain is a compact gravity thickener, insensitive to changes in process conditions such as throughput and inlet consistency.

Benefits of the HydroDrain

Compact design
Efficient and reliable dewatering
Large dewatering area with a small floor footprint
Low maintenance requirements
Fully assembled for minimum site erection

MicraScreen

Economical separation of solids and filtrate

The ANDRITZ MicraScreen is a versatile, pressure-fed bow screen for various separation and fractionation applications in the pulp and paper industry. It can be used for fiber recovery, thickening, solids removal, fractionation, and fiber/filler separation.

Benefits of the MicraScreen

Cost-effective solids/filtrate separation for various applications
Simple, reliable operation
Automatic screen plate washing and feed slice flushing
Compact, closed design
Wide screen plate selection
Pressurized feed – high capacity

HydraScreen

Static bow screen for dewatering and cleaning

The ANDRITZ HydraScreen is a static bow screen for various dewatering and cleaning purposes. It can be used for fiber and solids recovery, thickening process and waste waters, dewatering of chips, washing, and barker drum water.