By Ron Shinn
Fimic Srl demonstrated its new FCS active screen cleaning system at K 2025 designed to prolong the life of the filter element and maintain constant machine performance.
FCS stands for forced cleaning scraper. It is a mechanical system with a dedicated mechanical piston that removes adhesives and other stubborn contamination. The contamination is discharged through the front valve.
The cleaning system automatically activates only when it is needed. A dedicated cleaning cylinder contacts the scraper channels and removes the contamination without interrupting filtration. Unlike other mechanical cleaning systems, the scraper cleaning function is independent from inlet pressure.
Fimic said FCS is designed to remove contaminants such as PET/polyamide (PA) fibers, aluminum foils, metal powders, adhesives, sand or fine particles that often get trapped inside the scraper channels of melt filters.
The Italian machinery component manufacturer said FCS reduces downtime, prevents blockages and pressure drops, and eliminates manual intervention to clean filter screens. Filter screens do not have to be replaced as frequently.
The FCS technology works with 400mm, 500mm, 600mm and 700mm Fimic filters.
Contact:
Fimic Srl, Carmignano di Brenta, Italy, 864-415-1639, www.fimic.it
