Dewatering Equipment Comparison

* % Solids by Weight

PT&M SCREW PRESS BELT PRESS RAM COMPACTOR
Primary Sludge: 10%
Ash 48 – 52% 28 – 35% N/A
35% Ash 52 – 57% 32 – 37% N/A
Mixed Sludge (Low Ash): 10%
Secondary 45 – 55% 25 – 30% N/A
25% Secondary 41 – 48% 20 – 27% N/A
Knots & Shives 47 – 52% N/A 30 – 37%
Fine Rejects 48 – 53% 28 – 35% 35 – 45%
Coarse Rejects: 60% Plastic 51 – 70% N/A 35 – 52%

About this Dewatering Equipment Comparison:

The above numbers are approximate; material will need to be tested before dryness can be guaranteed.