Mash Filter for Brewing

A Mash Filter is a more efficient and effective method to separate the sweet wort from mash. In traditional breweries, a lauter tun is used to separate the wort, but more breweries are switching to a Mash Filter. By using a Mash Filter, not only is there a significant cost saving, but there are also many technical advantages over a lauter tun.

The mash is pumped into the Mash Filter, and then, it slowly fills up each chamber. Once the chambers are filled to capacity, a squeezing process begins to help Separate the Wort from the Mash. Pressure from the squeezing process will push the wort through a micron rated filter cloth before the wort gets processed to a Kettle or Whirlpool.

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Produce a Brew Every 2 hours!

Diagram of a Mash Filter for Breweries

Benefits and Advantages of Using a Mash Filter

Easily to Scale and Expand for Production
Safe and Easy to Operate
Lower Maintenance Costs
Inexpensive Equipment
Very Fast Extractions

Time Savings
Material and Labor Cost Savings
High Degree of Automation

Time Savings

Produce a brew every two hours
Simple, easy cleaning between batches

Savings of Raw Materials

Use of 10%-20% less grain
Use 20%-40% less water
20%-40% combined overall raw material, energy and labor cost savings.
Use of Malted and unmalted grains and cereal (up to 50% less cost)

Technical Advantages

Achieve up to 98+% extract
Produce faster conversion with fine stripping mill (up to 20% flour)
20%-40% combined overall raw material, energy and labor cost savings.
Flexible System that allows for multiple brew styles
High Degree of Automation Expandable system

Mash Filter Sizing

Sizing of a Mash Filter depends on several factors such as:

Grain Bill
Barrel Size
Operation Schedule
Time & Efficiency Needs

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Constructed of FDA Approved Materials

Mash and Wort only come in contact with FDA approved materials.
The Manifold and Piping can be built with Food Grade Stainless Steel
Skeleton made of enamel coated carbon steel. Enamel coating is FDA approved.
Save CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) costs by using a carbon steel frame.

Mash Filter

Automatic or Manual Hydraulic
Ideal for Porous or Fibrous Cakes to Help Squeeze Out Extra Liquid
Can be Built to Food Grade Specifications

Mash Filter and Installation Options

Start-up and Installation

Met-Chem can offer start-up and installation as an additional option. We can provide full support as you get your system up and running. We have installation technicians and technical representatives that we can send to your brewery to make sure the system is running as it should.

Design and build the equipment to your specifications
Load, ship, and unload equipment
Install the equipment in your facility
Electrical and plumbing connections
Train employees
Troubleshoot any issues and solve any equipment/installation troubles

All units and systems are complete with manuals and telephone support. However, if you need someone to come to your facility, we will be happy to quote you on that as well.

Contact

Contact Met-Chem to learn more how a Mash Filter can be used for your business.

Phone: (216) 881-7900

Email: info@metchem.com

Mash Filter Cycles

1 - Filling Stage

Filling Stage: The Mash enters the chambers through a feed pump.

2 - Filtration Stage

Filtration Stage: Once the chambers are full, the Mash that is being pushed by the feed pump will force the Wort out from the chambers. The Filter Plates and Filter Cloths will capture the Mash Grains.

3 - Compression Stage

Compression Stage: Once the feed pressure has cycled out, the system will be closed and the membrane squeeze will begin. Water or Air is pumped behind the membrane bladders. This compress the mash grains inside the chambers and forces out more Wort.