IMPROVEMENTS TO MEMBRANE PRESSES AND DRAINAGE MEMBERS

摘要

The present invention relates to an improved membrane press (10) and drainage member (34) for use in said press. The drainage member includes a sieve portion (74) and a support portion (76), the sieve portion arranged to prevent a first product from passing therethrough and into said support portion, the support portion being arranged to support said sieve portion. Both the sieve and support portions are made from a flexible material. In the press longitudinal clamping means (36) are positioned within a chamber containing the product to be pressed and are used to hold in position lengths of drainage members located between the clamping means. The clamping means also vertically deform the drainage members to improve upon extracted juice flow and minimise any blockages that may occur.