Filter cloth connector

A connector for attaching a filter cloth to a filter plate in a filter press, comprising:

• a collar portion having an upper collar section and a lower collar section, the lower collar section configured to couple to the perimeter of a central opening of the filter cloth to seat a face of the filter cloth substantially flush with the upper collar section;
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• a tab portion extending at an angle relative to the collar portion configured to engage a recess in the filter plate.

A method of assembling a filter plate, comprising:

• attaching a first filter cloth comprising a filter media and a central opening to a connector ring comprising a collar portion and a tab portion extending perpendicular to the collar portion, the collar portion having an upper collar portion and a lower collar portion, the lower collar portion attaching the first filter cloth such that the first filter cloth is substantially flush with the upper collar portion of the connector ring;
• and
• engaging the tab portion of the connector ring with a recess in the filter plate, the filter plate including a feed port for providing a slurry to be filtered.