Metso VPA filter​
Last updated Oct 2025
A reliable, high-capacity pressure filtration solution designed to maximize dewatering performance in concentrate and tailings applications. With fully automated operation, low operating costs, and industry-proven efficiency, it helps mining operations increase throughput while reducing moisture and energy consumption.

High-capacity pressure filtration for efficient dewatering and lower operating costs.

Reduced energy consumption

 

Up to 10% lower energy usage due to high automation level

Higher throughput

 

Large filtration area up to 515 m² increases throughput (t/h)

Effective dewatering

 

Up to 10 bars operating pressure resulting in low residual moisture

Cost-efficient

 

Low operating & maintenance costs, few moving parts + simple cloth change, fully automatic PLC-controlled operation

Benefits
  • High capacity with proven efficiency and reliability
  • Low overall operating and maintenance costs
  • Competitive total cost of ownership
  • High availability
  • Fully automatic operation and self-diagnostics
Metso VPA pressure filters have many useful features.
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Applications

  • Concentrates
  • Bulk mining
  • Tailings
  • Industrial minerals
  • Coal and metallurgical refineries
Testing capabilities

Metso’s filtration expertise is built on almost one hundred years of R&D and process knowledge, and is supported by the company’s globally unique Dewatering Technology Center (DTC) in Lappeenranta, Finland.

The DTC plays a crucial role in Metso’s filtration solution innovations and acts as a hub for close university cooperation related to separation technology research.

Metso has performed over 14,000 filtration tests and has delivered over 5,000 filters around the world.

Testing capabilities
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