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Multi-Disc Screw Press

Continuous sludge dewatering with low energy consumption and minimal operator intervention. Achieve 18-22% cake dryness from biological or chemical sludge.

Multi-Disc Screw Press Technology

Advanced sludge dewatering with minimal energy consumption and operator intervention

Principle of Operation

The Multi-Disc Screw Press (MDSP) uses a series of fixed and moving thin discs arranged around a central screw shaft to progressively dewater sludge. Unlike traditional belt presses or centrifuges, the MDSP operates at very low speeds (2-5 RPM) with no high-wear components, resulting in minimal maintenance requirements and energy consumption of just 0.05-0.15 kWh/kg DS. The self-cleaning disc design prevents clogging even with fibrous or greasy sludges.

Low speed, quiet operation (2-5 RPM)
Energy use 0.05-0.15 kWh/kg DS
Self-cleaning disc design
Minimal wear parts and maintenance

Performance Range

Multi-disc screw presses from Reynolds & Bauhm are available in capacities from 5 kg DS/hour for small package plants up to 800 kg DS/hour for large municipal installations. Cake dryness typically reaches 18-22% for municipal sludge and 14-18% for industrial applications. The enclosed, odour-controlled design makes the MDSP suitable for indoor installation without additional ventilation infrastructure.

Capacities: 5-800 kg DS/hour
Cake dryness: 14-22% DS
Enclosed odour-controlled design
Indoor installation suitable

Multi-Disc Screw Press Applications

Municipal WWTP

Primary and secondary sludge dewatering at municipal wastewater treatment plants from package plants to large regional facilities.

Food Processing

Sludge dewatering from dairy, meat, brewery, and vegetable processing effluents with high organic and fibre content.

Pulp & Paper

Primary sludge and fibre-laden wastewater residuals from pulp mills and paper machines with excellent fibre handling capability.

Oil & Grease Sludge

Petroleum industry and food service sludge with elevated oil and grease content where self-cleaning design prevents blinding.

Multi-Disc Screw Press Range

ModelCapacity (kg DS/h)Sludge Feed (m³/h)Cake DrynessPower (kW)Weight (kg)
MDSP-0505-150.5-2.015-20%0.25280
MDSP-10110-301.0-3.515-20%0.37420
MDSP-13220-602.0-7.016-21%0.55680
MDSP-20150-1504.0-15.017-22%1.11,250
MDSP-302100-3008.0-30.017-22%2.22,400
MDSP-353200-60015.0-60.018-22%3.03,800
MDSP-403400-80030.0-100.018-22%4.05,200

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