For the automatic filter press, the most direct automation technology is the auto-plate shifter system, which realize opening of each filter plate by its automation program . The auto-plate shifter system is the distinction between the automatic filter press and the mechanical/ manual filter press, and is also an indispensable part of the automatic filter press.

The auto-plate shifter system of chamber filter press is divided into two different  pulling plate systems, namely the extension arm system and the  plate shifter system. Nowadays,automatic plate shifter technology is the most popular while application. Because of its convenient operating, light weight, maintenance, etc. This technology adds a small shifter that can move back and forth in the two beam slots of the filter press equipment. The shifter can control each plate moving of equipment by controlling chains. Under the control of the PLC program, the shifter will pull each filter plate ,then realize the purpose of automatic pulling plate.