Rotary Drum Screen

Continuous rotating fine screen for automated, efficient removal of suspended solids at the inlet stage — protecting downstream equipment and reducing treatment load.

Efficient Fine Screening | Continuous Operation | Compact Pre-Treatment Solution

Wedge wire or perforated drum rotating screen installed in channel or inlet — continuously retains suspended solids with automated spray cleaning, protecting all downstream equipment and reducing treatment load.

System Type Rotary Mechanical Screen
Screen Type Wedge Wire / Perforated Drum
Operation Continuous Rotating Filtration
Installation Channel Mounted / Inlet Screening

Key Performance Metrics

0.25 – 3 mm
Screen Aperture
10 – 500 m³/hr
Flow Capacity
50 – 80%
Solid Removal Efficiency
0.25 – 1.5 kW
Power Consumption
High-Pressure Spray
Cleaning System
SS304 / SS316
Material of Construction

Core Advantages

Continuous Automated Operation

No manual cleaning required

Fine Screening Capability

Effective removal of small suspended solids

Compact & Space Saving

Suitable for retrofit and new installations

Reduced Downstream Load

Protects pumps, pipelines, and treatment units

Process Flow (Simplified)

1

Influent

2

Rotating Drum Screening

3

Solid Retention

4

Spray Cleaning

5

Screenings Discharge

6

Clarified Effluent

Continuous screening operation Automatic cleaning with spray system Efficient removal of fine suspended solids

Business Impact

Improved Efficiency of Downstream Treatment Processes

Reduced Maintenance Cost of Pumps and Equipment

Lower Sludge Load on ETP/STP Systems

Enhanced Overall Plant Reliability

Industries & Applications

Municipal STP Industrial ETP Food Processing Dairy Textile Paper & Pulp Pumping Stations

Quick Decision Comparison

Parameter Rotary Drum Screen Manual Bar Screen Static Screen Fine Screen (Step Type)
Operation Fully Automatic Manual Semi-Auto Automatic
Screening Efficiency High (Fine Screening) Low Medium High
Maintenance Low High Medium Medium
Clogging Issues Low (Spray Cleaning) High High Medium
Footprint Compact Compact Compact Medium
Power Consumption Low None None Medium
Automation Level High None Limited High
OPEX Low Medium Medium Medium
Application Flexibility High Limited Limited High

Optional Features

Spray Wash System Screw Conveyor for Screenings Compactor Integration SS316 Construction PLC Automation

Why This Solution

Best suited for industries aiming to:

  • Achieve efficient fine screening at inlet stage
  • Reduce manual cleaning and downtime
  • Protect downstream equipment and processes
  • Ensure compact and automated pre-treatment
"A reliable and efficient screening solution delivering continuous operation, reduced maintenance, and improved overall treatment performance." — Wizwater Technologies

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