SnapFit®
JVK® SnapFit® - quick filter cloth change on filter plates
SnapFit® from JVK®: quick, tool-free filter cloth change. Precise fit, reliable process, compatible with many press types. Find out more now.
JVK® SnapFit®
Tool-free filter cloth change – fast, safe, reproducible
With JVK® SnapFit® you can change filter cloths in minutes instead of hours. The system guides the cloth into the holding groove in a defined manner, prevents creasing and ensures tight, reproducible positioning – ideal for product changes, high availability requirements and tight maintenance windows.
Benefits at a Glance
- Time savings: significantly shorter downtimes, higher system availability
- Process reliability: exact, repeatable cloth position; tight edges
- Ergonomics: no screwing, no repositioning – no tools required
- Cost-effectiveness: fewer incorrect installations, lower service costs
- Retrofittable: suitable for many filter presses and plate geometries
Functional Principle
Specially shaped SnapFit® profiles on the panel and fabric interlock positively. When inserted, the fabric “snaps” into the retaining groove, the edge seal remains flat and the inlet remains free. This prevents leakage paths and reduces rework.
Compatibility
- Press types: including Metso/SALA, Ishigaki, Andritz, Diemme, MM and customer-specific designs
- Plate types: Chamber plate, membrane chamber plate (MRP), membrane combination plate (MCP)
- Materials: PP/PVDF sheets; wipes made of PP, PES, PA – adapted to medium, temperature and pH
Installation & retrofitting
- Actual recording: panel dimensions, inlet type, current fabric version
- SnapFit® design: Profile, sealing zone, fabric assembly
- Trial cloth: fit test on the press
- Series production: delivery incl. assembly instructions
- Support: on-site support on request
SnapFit® request: Specify press type/size, inlet type, medium/temperature/pH and desired cake thickness. We will prepare a project-specific recommendation including choice of cloth and profile.
FAQs
How much time does SnapFit® save when changing cloths?
Depending on the press and plate size by a multiple – the changeover is tool-free and reproducible.
Can SnapFit® be retrofitted?
Yes, available for many presses and plate geometries. We check the fit and create a project-specific design.
Does SnapFit® require special cloths?
Yes, the fabrics are SnapFit® assembled (matching profile, sealing zones, hole patterns) – delivery from a single source.