Filtaquip Thickeners: Engineered for Efficiency, Built to Last
Filtaquip’s range of high-performance Thickeners are locally designed and manufactured to provide dependable and efficient solid-liquid separation across a wide range of industries. Our Thickeners are engineered with process flexibility and operational reliability in mind, ensuring consistent underflow densities and clear overflow clarity – even in the most demanding applications. From concept to commissioning, Filtaquip offers end-to-end Thickener solutions backed by technical expertise and support.
Thickeners Series:

Advanced Technology
Filtaquip’s Filter Presses incorporate cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance and reliability:
- Q-Shift Technology: Enables quick shifting of filter plates, minimizing downtime.
- Dual Feed System: Ensures even slurry distribution for consistent filtration.
- Static Plate Shaker: Guarantees effective cake release from the filter cloth.
- Fast Approach Cylinders: Allows swift and precise press closing.
- High-Pressure Pumps: Generates the necessary pressure for efficient dewatering.
- Specialized Filter Cloth Technology: Delivers optimal filtration efficiency, cake release, and durability.
- Cake Drying Technology: Enhances dewatering performance for drier filter cakes.
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More About Our Thickeners
What are Thickeners?
Filtaquip’s range of high-performance Thickeners are locally designed and manufactured to provide dependable and efficient solid-liquid separation across a wide range of industries. Our Thickeners are engineered with process flexibility and operational reliability in mind, ensuring consistent underflow densities and clear overflow clarity – even in the most demanding applications. From concept to commissioning, Filtaquip offers end-to-end Thickener solutions backed by technical expertise and support.
Filtaquip Thickener Range:
• High-rate “raked” Thickeners
• Paste Thickeners,
• Ultra-high rate “rakeless” Thickeners
• Clarifiers
• CCD Circuits
Innovative Design Features:
Filtaquip’s Thickeners are equipped with advanced features that enhances performance efficiency and minimize operational downtime:
• Torque Monitoring System – Ensures safe operation by detecting rake torque readings.
• Feedwell Optimization – Promotes uniform feed dispersion and energy dissipation, enhancing flocculation contact and improves settling.
• High-Capacity Rakes – Designed for efficient solids transport and compaction.
• Automated Controls – Ensures equipment safety and enables early warning detection. Also monitors process parameters and adapts as needed.
• Robust Drive Mechanisms – Built for long service life and reliable operation under heavy-duty conditions.
• Modular Construction – Simplifies installation and allows for easy transportation and site assembly.
• Feed Box – Improves flocculant and solid contact as well as serves as a central point for all lines to join.
Why Choose Filtaquip?
Filtaquip Thickeners offer a combination of precision engineering and process efficiency:
• Custom Solutions – Designed to meet specific process and capacity requirements, as well as MOC’s for any application.
• Operational Efficiency – Maximizes water recovery and reduces downstream loads.
• Proven Durability – Manufactured with wear-resistant components and corrosion protection.
• Smart Integration – Seamlessly works alongside Filtaquip Filter Presses and Flocculant Plants for a complete dewatering system.
• Local Support – We have a large and highly qualified team of Engineers and Technicians ready to assist at any time.
• Project Management Service – We provide LSTK solutions ensuring that all Clients have peace of mind.
Whether you’re managing concentrates, tailings, recovering water, or optimizing plant throughput, Filtaquip Thickeners provide the performance and reliability needed for long-term success.

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What is Filtaquip’s core business focus?
Filtaquip specializes in providing advanced electrowinning, filtration and dewatering solutions, with a strong commitment to balancing modern manufacturing needs and environmental sustainability.
How long has Filtaquip been in business?
Filtaquip has 45 years of experience in the industry, delivering high-quality solutions and services.
What types of systems does Filtaquip offer?
Filtaquip offers filter press systems, slurry pumps, dewatering plant equipment, electrowinning, and electrorefining equipment, among others.
How does Filtaquip’s filter press system work?
Filtaquip’s filter press systems use high-pressure feed pumps to dehydrate solids from feed sludge, producing clear filtrate for recycling or further processing, and a filter cake with less than 25% moisture content for easy handling.
What are the benefits of using Filtaquip’s dewatering solutions?
Filtaquip’s dewatering solutions optimize sludge management, improve efficiency, and help reduce environmental impact by producing recyclable filtrate and sustainable filter cakes.
Does Filtaquip offer after-sales support?
Yes, Filtaquip provides comprehensive after-sales services, including maintenance, support, and refurbishment services to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment.