Customer Background
The customer is an environmental company based in Jalisco, Mexico, specializing in industrial wastewater treatment for small-to-medium businesses. They primarily serve local food processing and machinery manufacturing plants. Previously, their sludge dewatering method relied on natural drying, which was inefficient, required large land area, and was heavily affected by weather conditions.
Challenges
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Generated approximately 6–8 cubic meters of biological sludge per day with 98% water content
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Natural drying took 5–7 days and was impossible during rainy seasons
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High sludge disposal costs due to excessive moisture content
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Limited site space prevented installation of large equipment
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Moderate budget with a strong preference for easy operation and low maintenance
Solution
In March 2024, the customer purchased one unit of the XMY30/630-30 Automatic Hydraulic Chamber Filter Press with the following configuration:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Filtration Area | 30 m² |
| Filter Plate Size | 700×700mm, PP material, 37 intermediate plates + 2 end plates |
| Filter Cloth | Model 750AB, 38 pieces per set |
| Operation Mode | Automatic hydraulic tightening + manual plate pulling |
| Discharge Type | Dual open flow |
Operational Results
After installation and commissioning, the equipment has been in continuous operation for three months. Actual performance data is as follows:
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Single cycle time: Approximately 2.5 hours (including feeding, filtration, and cake discharge)
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Batches per day: 3 cycles (based on 8-hour workday)
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Wet sludge volume per batch: Approximately 2.5 m³ (initial 98% water content)
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Filter cake water content: Reduced to 55%–60%
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Filter cake volume per batch: Approximately 0.45 m³
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Dry solids processed per day: Approximately 300–350 kg
Customer Feedback
“This XMY30/630-30 filter press fully meets our treatment requirements. It has a small footprint, the hydraulic tightening system is stable and reliable, and although the manual plate pulling requires some labor, the simple design results in very low failure rates. Our operators learned how to use it in just half a day. By reducing the water content from 98% to around 60%, we have cut our sludge disposal transportation costs by approximately 65%. For small-to-medium sludge dewatering applications, this model offers excellent value for money.”
— Mr. Carlos Mendez, Project Engineer
Key Benefits
| Benefit | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Processing Efficiency | Reduced from 5–7 days (natural drying) to 2.5 hours per batch |
| Disposal Cost | Sludge transportation costs reduced by approximately 65% |
| Footprint | Equipment occupies only about 8 square meters |
| Ease of Operation | Operators fully trained in half a day |
| Maintenance Cost | Zero failures in 3 months; only routine filter cloth cleaning required |
Applicable Scenarios
This case study demonstrates that the XMY30/630-30 filter press is well suited for:
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Sludge dewatering in small-to-medium wastewater treatment stations
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Wastewater treatment in food and beverage processing plants
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Solid-liquid separation in small-scale livestock farms
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Laboratory or pilot-scale material filtration tests
Post time: Apr-17-2026