An ATEX press filter for Campari Argentina

Campari Argentina chooses the ATEX-certified press filters by VLS Technologies

VLS Technologies for Campari Argentina

Campari Argentina newly rely on VLS Technologies and acquires an ATEX press filter LFA 500×500 with 50 plates that flanks a similar one provided years ago to produce the iconic Campari Rosso. The filter has the ATEX Certification since it is used in an area with risk of explosions, than VLS Technologies performed a bespoke design for the motorization and electrical components, included the control panel.

LFA-500×500 press filter

Press filters of LFA series are monobloc units designed for the filtration of liquids with a high content in floating solids. These filters are provided with filtering panels mounted on chamber plates through which the product is freed from solid particles. The press filter is constituted by a glazed iron frame (that can be wholly coated with AISI 304 or AISI 316 stainless steel), connected plates and polypropylene sheets, manual latch and feeding pump with stainless steel expansion vase and control mechanisms. The range includes the following sizes: 400×400, 500×500, 630×630, 800×800, 1000×1000 and 1200×1200 but on request VLS Technologies can realize press filter in different sizes, since each of our solutions is expressly designed on the basis of the clients’ specific needs.

ATEX certification

ATEX derives its name from the French “ATmosphères EXplosibles” consists of two EU directives describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. The 2014/34/UE directive is mandatory for manufacturers of instruments destined to areas with explosive environments defined as a mixture of dangerous substances with air, under atmospheric conditions, in the form of gases, vapours, mist or dust in which, after ignition has occurred, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture. Its consequence is the need of ATEX Certification for all those instruments.

The Campari Group

Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group’s key focus, include Aperol, Appleton Estate, Campari, SKYY, Wild Turkey e Grand Marnier.The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. The Group’s growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses. Headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Gruppo Campari owns 18 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 20 countries. The Group employs approximately 4,000 people.