Chain & Flight Sludge Collectors
«Mecana Umwelttechnik GmbH has been designing and supplying Chain & Flight Sludge removal systems for over 25 years.»
Rectangular Sedimentation Tanks
- As a primary sedimentation tank sludge removal device
- As a secondary sedimentation tank sludge removal device
- A sand and grease trap removal device
- In the intermediate clarifier
Systems for new build facilities or renovation of existing premises.
Basin widths ≤ 12 m
Tank lenghts ≤ 80 m
Design Features
- Self-lubricating flight system
- Power supply 0.18 to 0.37 kW
- Submerged telescopic drive shaft manufactured from synthetic material or stainless steel, possible for basins below or equal 12 m wide
- Corrosion free plastic drive chain
- Deflections without continuous waves
- No clamping stations required
- Flights spaced at a distance of 3 m - 6 m
- Flight speed 0.6 - 3 cm / s
- Return rails mounted on wall brackets
Settled sludge and scum collection; 4-shaft
Settled sludge collection; 3-shaft
Scum collection; 2-shaft
Special Advantages
- Complete scraper systems made of high strength, specification matched plastic components
- Very long operational life
- Low coefficient of friction
- High resistance to wear
- Suitable for large tanks up to 12 m width and 90 m length
- Low weight
- Safe winter temperature operation
- Over 25 years experience
