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Screw Extrusion Dewatering Machine: Working Principle

Date: Mar 31, 2025
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Screw Extrusion Dewatering Machine: Working Principle
The ​screw extrusion dewatering machine (also known as a ​screw press or ​spiral dryer) is a specialized equipment designed to remove moisture from fibrous materials. By leveraging ​patented spiral extrusion technology, it compresses and squeezes materials through a rotating screw shaft, effectively separating water content while maintaining the structural integrity of solids.

Core Components and Workflow
A typical screw extrusion dewatering machine consists of three key parts:
  1. Spiral Shaft: Rotates at high speed to push materials forward.
  2. Screen Mesh: Allows water and fine particles to escape during compression.
  3. Dewatering Chamber: Houses the screw shaft and screen mesh for controlled moisture removal.
Working Process:
  1. Feeding: Fibrous materials (e.g., slurry, pulp, or biomass) are fed into the chamber via an inlet.
  2. Compression: The rotating screw shaft gradually tightens the material, applying immense pressure.
  3. Water Separation: As pressure increases, excess water and liquids pass through the perforated screen mesh.
  4. Dry Output: The dehydrated solid material exits through the discharge port, typically with moisture content reduced by ​30%-70%​.

Key Advantages and Applications

Why Choose Screw Extrusion Dewatering?
  1. High Efficiency: Processes ​10-50 tons per hour, ideal for large-scale operations.
  2. Energy Savings: Uses ​60%-80% less energy compared to conventional drying methods.
  3. Versatility: Handles diverse materials including:
-Agricultural waste (rice husks, coconut shells)
-Food industry by-products (fruit peels, coffee grounds)
-Industrial sludges and pulp (paper, textile recycling).
  1. Long Lifespan: Built with corrosion-resistant alloys and耐磨designs, reducing downtime.

Industries Benefiting from Spiral Dewatering

Sector Applications
Agriculture Drying biomass for biofuel production
Food Processing Removing moisture from fruit/vegetable pulp
Paper Industry Sludge dewatering in pulp mills
Waste Management Recycling organic waste into compost
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Technical Insights for Optimal Performance
  1. Screw Design Matters:
- Pitch Angle: Adjusts material compression rate (e.g., 1:8 for high throughput, 1:4 for fine materials).
- Helix Diameter: Larger diameters suit bulk materials, while smaller ones improve pressure for fibrous substances.
  1. Screen Mesh Selection:
- Use ​304/316L stainless steel screens with hole sizes ranging from ​0.5mm to 5mm to balance water removal and solids retention.
  1. Control System:
- Modern models feature PLC-based automation for real-time monitoring of pressure, temperature, and moisture levels.
 
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