Product details

Project:

Lightweight skimmer

Process area:

Digestion

Lightweight skimmer

Patented FINSTERWALDER lightweight skimmer system –

Continuously remove and separate floating contaminants from the digester!

The light material skimmer system is used for the continuous discharge of floating materials from a fermenter/tank. The system consists of the patented skimmer and a standard screw separator.

Technical data

  • Skimming of light materials (films, fibrous material, etc.) from the liquid surface
  • Prevention of floating ceilings
  • Installation from above (LS01) or installation from the side (LS02)
  • Gas-tight in every operating state due to its design

Technical data for the LS01 lightweight skimmer

  • Installation situation – installation of digester ceiling
  • Installation dimensions – opening 1100 x 1200 mm
  • Weight (empty) – 170 kg
  • Pressure connection – DN 100 / PN 16
  • Connected load – 7 kW, 50 Hz; 380 – 420 V
  • Ex zones – II2G EEx d ib IIB T4

Technical data for the LS02 lightweight skimmer

  • Installation situation – side mounting
  • Installation dimensions – cut-out 370 x 530 mm
  • Weight (empty) – 360 kg
  • Pressure connection – DN 100 / PN 16
  • Connected load – 7 kW, 50 Hz; 380 – 420 V
  • Ex zones – II2G EEx d ib IIB T4

Functional principle of the lightoff skimmer

Lightweight skimmer Functional principle Lateral installation

Lateral mounting

Lightweight skimmer Functional principle Mounting from above

Mongage from above

Project planning, waste consulting, individual solutions

We are professionals and can help you!

Based on detailed raw material data, we design customized solutions to meet your needs. Modernization of existing systems is just one of our strengths!

Project planning, waste consulting, individual solutions

We are professionals and can help you!

Based on detailed raw material data, we design customized solutions to meet your needs. Modernization of existing systems is just one of our strengths!

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