Continuous Dewatering Sludge Dewatering Machine Smooth Start-up Excellent Sealing
Brief Description
This machine enables uninterrupted sludge dewatering with a smooth start-up and shutdown process, avoiding impact on upstream systems. The machine has excellent overall sealing to prevent odor escape and liquid leakage. Suitable for continuous production processes requiring stable connection to biological treatment tanks or thickening tanks.
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Product Overview
The screw press sludge dewatering machine is equipped with distinct advantages: no clogging during continuous operation, excellent wear resistance, low component loss, energy-efficient running and easy operation. It solves the long-term technical problems of conventional sludge dewatering machines, such as frequent blockages, large occupied area, failure to treat low-concentration sludge and oily sludge, high energy consumption and complex operation, achieving efficient and energy-saving dewatering. This integrated device merges a fully automatic control cabinet, flocculation mixing tank, sludge thickening-dewatering integrated body and filtrate collecting tank. Operating fully automatically, it accomplishes efficient flocculation, continuously finishes sludge thickening and press dewatering, and redirects collected filtrate for recycling or compliant discharge.
Working Principle
The screw press sludge dewatering machine is structured with a thickening section and a dewatering section in sequence. Sludge passes through gravity thickening in the front thickening section, then is propelled to the subsequent dewatering section. During the forward propulsion process, the filter gaps and screw pitch narrow gradually, and the blocking of the back pressure plate gives rise to considerable internal pressure, which keeps compressing the sludge volume and realizes complete dewatering.
Product Parameters
| Model | Absolute dry sludge treatment capacity (kg-Ds/hr) |
Sizes (mm) |
Weights (kg) |
Motor Power(kw) | |||
| L | W | H | Net Weight | Operating Weight | Total | ||
| DL-131 | 5~8 | 2000 | 600 | 1200 | 200 | 300 | 1.1 |
| DL-132 | 10~16 | 2100 | 850 | 1200 | 300 | 450 | 2.05 |
| DL-133 | 30~48 | 2150 | 1200 | 1200 | 360 | 520 | 2.2 |
| DL-201 | 9~15 | 2906 | 700 | 1700 | 400 | 750 | 1.12 |
| DL-202 | 18~30 | 2906 | 1100 | 1700 | 600 | 900 | 1.49 |
| DL-203 | 27~45 | 2956 | 1500 | 1700 | 850 | 1300 | 1.86 |
| DL-204 | 36~60 | 3050 | 1800 | 1700 | 1100 | 1600 | 2.23 |
| DL-301 | 30~50 | 3100 | 974 | 1750 | 800 | 1600 | 1.5 |
| DL-302 | 60~100 | 3150 | 1200 | 1750 | 1400 | 2300 | 2.25 |
| DL-303 | 90~150 | 3250 | 1638 | 1750 | 2000 | 3000 | 3 |
| DL-304 | 120~200 | 3300 | 2114 | 1750 | 2500 | 3800 | 4.5 |
| DL-401 | 90~150 | 4100 | 1000 | 2100 | 1800 | 3500 | 2.25 |
| DL-402 | 160~250 | 4300 | 1300 | 2100 | 2500 | 4500 | 3.75 |
| DL-403 | 240~370 | 4500 | 2100 | 2100 | 3800 | 7000 | 5.6 |
| DL-404 | 360~450 | 4700 | 2500 | 2100 | 4500 | 7500 | 7.5 |
| Model | DS standard processing volume | Sludge treatment volume | ||||||
| low concentration | high concentration | 2000mg/L | 5000mg/L | 10000mg/L | 20000mg/L | 30000mg/L | 50000mg/L | |
| DL-101 | ~3kg/h | ~6kg/h | ~1.5m3/h | ~1m3/h | ~0.6m3/h | ~0.3m3/h | ~0.2m3/h | ~0.12m3/h |
| DL-201 | ~9kg/h | ~20kg/h | ~4.5m3/h | ~3.5m3/h | ~2m3/h | ~1m3/h | ~0.6m3/h | ~0.4m3/h |
| DL-202 | ~18kg/h | ~40kg/h | ~9m3/h | ~7.5m3/h | ~4m3/h | ~2m3/h | ~1.3m3/h | ~0.8m3/h |
| DL-301 | ~30kg/h | ~60kg/h | ~15m3/h | ~11m3/h | ~6m3/h | ~13m3/h | ~2m3/h | ~1.2m3/h |
| DL-302 | ~60kg/h | ~120kg/h | ~30m3/h | ~20m3/h | ~12m3/h | ~6m3/h | ~4m3/h | ~2.4m3/h |
| DL-303 | ~90kg/h | ~180kg/h | ~45m3/h | ~32m3/h | ~18m3/h | ~9m3/h | ~6m3/h | ~3.6m3/h |
| DL-352 | ~120kg/h | ~200kg/h | ~60m3/h | ~24m3/h | ~20m3/h | ~10m3/h | ~8m3/h | ~4m3/h |
| DL-353 | ~180kg/h | ~300kg/h | ~90m3/h | ~36m3/h | ~30m3/h | ~15m3/h | ~12m3/h | ~6m3/h |
| DL-403 | ~270kg/h | ~450kg/h | ~135m3/h | ~100m3/h | ~45m3/h | ~22.5m3/h | ~15m3/h | ~9m3/h |
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Key Design & Performance Features
1. Low-Concentration Direct Dewatering, Low Infrastructure Costs
The screw press sludge dewatering machine integrates both thickening and dewatering sections, enabling it to handle both high-concentration and low-concentration sludge directly, from thickening to dewatering the concentrated water. It is suitable for a wide range of sludge concentrations, from 2000mg/L to 50000mg/L.
2. Fixed and Moving Rings Replace Filter Cloth, Self-Cleaning, Clog-Free, and Easy to Handle Oily Sludge
Under the rotation of the screw, the moving rings in the screw press sludge dewatering machine continuously shift relative to the fixed rings, achieving a continuous self-cleaning process and avoiding the clogging problems commonly found in traditional dewatering machines. Therefore, it has a strong capacity for handling oily sludge, is easy to separate, and does not clog; moreover, it requires no external water for high-pressure washing, is clean and environmentally friendly, odorless, and produces no secondary sludge.
3. Low-speed operation, low noise, and low energy consumption
The screw press sludge dewatering machine relies on internal pressure for dewatering, eliminating the need for large machines like rollers. Its low operating speed of only 2-3 revolutions per minute results in water and energy savings, as well as low noise. Its average energy consumption is 1/8 that of a belt press and 1/20 that of a centrifuge, with a unit power consumption of only 0.01-0.1 kWh/kg-ds, reducing the operating costs of wastewater treatment systems.
4. Fully automatic control and simple operation and management
Applications
Urban domestic wastewater, municipal sewage, including industries such as food, beverage, chemical, leather, welding materials, papermaking, printing and dyeing, pharmaceutical, electroplating, oil and electricity, coal mining, brewing, livestock farming, kitchen wastewater, water supply facilities, power stations, and steel mills.
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Company Profile
WESUS is a leading manufacturer and total solution provider for advanced sewage and sludge treatment systems. Founded in Yixing, China in 2013, we offer reliable, cost-effective equipment and engineering services to global clients. Certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, we possess strong in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities supported by a large production base, a professional technical team, patents and university cooperation. Our comprehensive product range includes screening, filtration, sludge dewatering, mixing, aeration and customized solutions. With end-to-end services from design to after-sales support and proven global project experience, we have earned wide recognition including national high-tech enterprise and 5-star after-sales certifications. Adhering to the philosophy of real innovation, excellence and win-win cooperation, WESUS is committed to providing smart, sustainable water treatment solutions for municipal and industrial clients worldwide.
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FAQ
Q1: Are you a direct manufacturer? What certifications do you hold?
A: We are a direct manufacturer with our own production facilities and R&D team. We maintain full control over quality, cost, and delivery, and hold certifications including ISO 9001/14001 for our core products.
Q2: What types of collaboration models do you offer?
A: We provide flexible solutions:
- Equipment Supply: Standalone or packaged systems.
- Turnkey Solutions (EPC): Design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Technical Cooperation: Process upgrades, operational maintenance support, and technical consulting.
Q3: How is after-sales service and support ensured?
A: We provide full lifecycle support:
- Warranty: 12–24 months on core equipment.
- Response: 7x24 remote support with fast on-site assistance when needed.
- Spare Parts: Genuine parts are stocked for long-term supply security.
- Maintenance: Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) are available to ensure long-term system efficiency.
Q4: What is your typical project execution process?
A: Our standardized workflow ensures efficiency and transparency:
1. Requirement Analysis → 2. Proposal & Quotation → 3. Design Finalization → 4. Production & Factory Testing → 5. Shipping & Installation → 6. Commissioning & Training → 7. After-sales Service.
Customer involvement is encouraged at key milestones.
Q5: Can you provide references or case studies?
A: We have extensive global project experience across municipal and various industrial sectors. We can provide detailed, anonymized case studies and client references upon request.
Q6: What are your payment terms and delivery lead times?
A: - Payment: We accept T/T and L/C, with standard industry progress payment terms.
- Lead Time: Standard equipment: 4–8 weeks. Large custom projects: 12–20 weeks.
A clear production schedule is provided upon contract signing.
Q7: How do you serve international clients?
A: We are experienced in international projects, arranging complete logistics (FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.) and providing full customs documentation. Our designs pre-consider compliance requirements in target markets.
Q8: Can you upgrade or retrofit existing systems?
A: Yes. We specialize in evaluating existing facilities and providing customized retrofit and expansion solutions to enhance performance and capacity with minimal investment and downtime.
Q9: How can we start a consultation?
A: Please contact our Sales Engineering team. To facilitate an efficient discussion, please have your treatment requirements, water quality data, and site information ready. We will provide a preliminary proposal and professional advice.
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