Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device with a base frame, a substantially horizontal, disk-shaped filter pan, which is supported on the base frame such that it can be driven in a rotating manner, has a plurality of disk-segment-shaped filter cells and a pan hub, on which the filter cells are connected to inlet openings of the pan hub in order to drain off filtrate, and a control head which is provided with channels for discharging filtrate from the pan hub, wherein the control head is arranged in a torque-proof and axially movable manner below the pan hub and rests in a sealed manner against an underside of the pan hub. To implement an efficient filtration a pressure housing is provided, which encloses the filter pan and the control head in a pressure-sealed manner. Furthermore, a pressure unit is provided, with which an overpressure can be set in the pressure housing.

Abstract: A method for separating materials, in which a mixture of materials is guided through a channel in a direction of flow that extends at least approximately parallel to the gravitational field. Utilizing a wash fluid conveyed through the channel in a direction transverse to the direction of flow of the mixture of materials, at least one material component of the mixture of materials that is to be separated is displaced from the mixture of materials and removed from the channel. A device is also provided that is particularly suitable for carrying out the method.