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Multi Screw Press

A continuous sludge dewatering system using an interlocking screw mechanism to efficiently reduce moisture from high-volume feed — delivering stable outlet solids with low energy consumption and minimal operator attention.

How It Works

Process

The Multi Screw Press feeds conditioned sludge into an enclosed screw chamber where multiple intermeshing screws rotate slowly, progressively compressing the material and squeezing out free water through a perforated screen. The filtrate drains continuously while dewatered sludge cake discharges from the outlet end. A self-cleaning mechanism prevents screen blinding, ensuring uninterrupted operation across varying sludge characteristics.

Sludge Conditioning & Feed

Sludge is dosed with polymer flocculant via the integrated dosing system before entering the press, promoting floc formation for effective water release.

Progressive Screw Compression

Multiple screws rotate at low speed, gradually building pressure along the chamber length to extract moisture without high mechanical stress on components.

Working Principle

Filtrate Drainage

Separated water drains through the screen and is returned to the treatment system, while the dewatered cake progresses toward the discharge outlet.

Cake Discharge

Dewatered sludge exits at the outlet end at 20–22% dry solids and transfers directly to downstream handling, bagging, or drying systems.

Self-Cleaning Screen

Intermeshing screw rings continuously clean the filtration screen during operation, preventing clogging and maintaining consistent throughput without manual cleaning intervals.

This Is Why

We Should Use Multi Screw Press

Wide Inlet DS Range

Handles sludge with 0.2–5% inlet dry solids — suitable for both thickened and dilute sludge streams without pre-thickening.

Self-Cleaning Operation

Continuous screen cleaning eliminates the shutdowns and manual intervention common in belt press and centrifuge systems.

Low Power Consumption

Slow screw rotation speed means significantly lower energy draw compared to centrifuges at equivalent throughput.

Integrated Dosing System

Self-contained polymer dosing unit is factory-mounted and pre-commissioned, reducing site installation complexity.

Minimal Maintenance

Few moving parts, no high-speed rotating components, and no filter cloth replacements result in low lifetime maintenance cost.

Continuous 24/7 Operation

Designed for uninterrupted duty in industrial and municipal treatment plants with consistent sludge loads

1–240 m³/hr

Capacity

20–22%

Outlet DS

Low

Energy Consumption

Overview

Efficient Sludge Dewatering

The Multi Screw Press is a compact, automated system designed for continuous sludge dewatering across municipal and industrial applications.

It delivers consistent output with minimal operator involvement and significantly lower operating costs compared to traditional systems.

Low

Energy Cost

20-22%

Dry Solids

24/7

Continuous

Technical Specifications

Capacity Range

1–240 m³/hr

Inlet DS Range

0.2–5%

Outlet Dry Solids

20–22%

Operation Mode

Continuous

Cleaning Mechanism

Self-cleaning (no manual intervention)

Dosing System

Self-contained, integrated

Power Consumption

Low (slow screw rotation)

Maintenance

Low — minimal moving parts

Applications

Ideal Applications

Municipal Sewage Treatment Plants

Industrial Effluent Treatment Plants

Food Processing & Beverage Industry

Paper & Pulp Mills

Textile & Chemical Industries

Biogas Plant Digestate Dewatering

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