Troubleshooting
High Energy Consumption
Drive drawing more power than normal
The screw press is inherently a low-energy machine, so a noticeable rise in power draw signals a developing problem — usually increased friction from blinding, wear or excessive back pressure rather than a genuine load increase.
The symptom
The screw press is inherently a low-energy machine, so a noticeable rise in power draw signals a developing problem — usually increased friction from blinding, wear or excessive back pressure rather than a genuine load increase.
Causes and corrective actions
| Possible cause | Corrective action |
|---|---|
| Back pressure set too high | Reduce to the optimum for cake solids. |
| Screen blinding raising friction | Deep clean to restore free drainage. |
| Bearing or gearbox wear | Inspect and service the drive train. |
| Screw overloaded by high feed | Reduce feed rate to rated capacity. |
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