Operation & Maintenance
Spare Parts & Wear Components
What wears, and what to keep on the shelf
The screw press has few wear parts thanks to its slow rotation and self-cleaning screen. Keeping a small set of recommended spares on hand avoids extended downtime and keeps dewatering available.
Typical wear and spare items
- Moving rings and spacers — the main wear parts of the screen.
- Screw wear protection / hard-facing on the flight edges.
- Shaft seals and bearings on the drive end.
- Spray nozzles for the wash-water bar.
- Polymer dosing pump consumables and tubing.
Low wear by design
Because the screw turns slowly and the rings self-clean without high-pressure sprays, wear rates are far lower than on centrifuges or belt presses. There are no belts, filter cloths or high-speed bowls to replace. A recommended spares kit and a modest maintenance schedule are normally enough to keep the machine running for years.
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