The ErtelAlsop Vapor-Master® enclosed plate and frame filter press permits filtration of harmful fluids in a completely sealed, vapor-tight environment for both venting and the safe disposal or recovery of filtrate or cake residue. This patented design eliminates exposure of workers to toxic vapors from solvents used in cake washing during the extraction process. Filtration units can be custom designed and manufactured to specific requirements such as provision for modified clean-in-place (CIP). Various forms of filter media are acceptable for use in the Vapor-Master®, including sheets, paper or pads.

The Vapor-Master® hood can be closed manually or with an optional joystick system. In either case, dual stainless steel and Teflon® pistons provide smooth operation and maintain accurate hood alignment.

The self-aligning stainless steel cover has a precision machined sealing rim and tight fitting sealing gasket. The entire perimeter is covered by an ErtelAlsop designed Viton® seal. Other gasketing material can be supplied. For applications requiring cake recovery from the Vapor-Master®, we offer the addition of Mobile Cake Recovery Module.

This portable cake pan seals in place to the bottom of the Vapor-Master® enclosure with a locking cam during the filtration run. At the end of the cycle, when the filter cake is removed, the module can be released from the bottom of the unit and moved away for further processing.
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Protects Employees From Contact With:

• Hazardous solvents


• Volatile liquids


• Odorous liquids


• Choking vapors


• Noxious fumes


• Hot liquids

Closure:
An optional hand hydraulic or joystick closure system can be included.

Dual Pistons:
Dual stainless steel and Teflon® pistons make closing and opening easy and assist in maintaining cover alignment.

Housing Cover:
A rigid stainless cover has precision-machined sealing rim for tight fitting sealing gasket. The entire perimeter is covered by an ErtelAlsop designed Viton® seal.
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• Designed for capacities up to 50 GPM.
• Ideal for filtration of cosmetics, pharmaceutical syrups, flavors, etc.
• Cake Recovery Module standard on all systems requiring solids recovery.
• Fittings available to adapt the Vapor-Master® to customer processing requirements

Vapor-Master® 600 Series-24"

• Well-suited for production scale processes.
• Designed for bulk chemicals, bulk pharmaceuticals, coatings, etc.
• Can be supplied with up to 216 sq. ft. of filtration area and 14.5 cu. ft. cake volume.
• Easier to operate than large cylinder filters. No need for overhead hoists, etc.
• Choice of seal material on all hoods.

Vapor-Master® 800 Series-33"

• Recovery or disposal of spent cake is one feature of the larger Vapor-Master®.
• Cake Recovery Module pressure sealed to the Vapor-Master® housing during operation.
• Docking feature releases the seal and sets the Module on the floor for easy removal.
• Air-over-oil hydraulic filter closure.
• Air operated hood-control makes for easy access to the filter media.

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