Kerte Filter Press Powers Malaysia’s Lithium Battery Project

Kerte is proud to announce that our Malaysia lithium battery project is now well underway — a key step in advancing sustainable and efficient industrial solutions. 

At the project site, ten sets of 100 m² membrane filter presses are being installed under the guidance of Kerte’s professional engineers. Each unit is designed for high-efficiency solid-liquid separation, producing filter cakes with a thickness of 40 mm and low moisture content. This greatly reduces sludge volume and disposal costs, improving the overall economy and sustainability of wastewater management. 

In Malaysia, industrial wastewater is strictly regulated under the Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009 (P.U. (A) 434/2009), which govern any discharge of industrial or mixed effluent onto soil, into inland waters, or into Malaysian waters. The standards specify that effluent discharge must meet “Standard A” or “Standard B” limits, depending on the receiving water body — for example, Standard A (sensitive inland waters) requires BOD ≤ 20 mg/L and Suspended Solids ≤ 50 mg/L, while Standard B (less sensitive waters) allows BOD ≤ 50 mg/L and Suspended Solids ≤ 100 mg/L.

While filtrate from the press may not directly reach these discharge limits, Kerte’s filter press system greatly improves the quality and clarity of wastewater, effectively reducing suspended solids and organic load. This optimizes conditions for subsequent treatment stages such as biological, membrane, or chemical polishing processes — ensuring the final effluent meets Malaysia’s environmental standards efficiently and cost-effectively.

By combining technological innovation with environmental responsibility, Kerte continues to help industries achieve cleaner production and sustainable growth. We look forward to the smooth operation and lasting success of this lithium project — a strong step forward for green industry in Malaysia.