Rotary Drum Filter

What is a rotary drum filter?

The rotary drum filter is a mechanical filtration system that removes suspended or floating solids from water and process fluids. Water flows through a slowly rotating drum fitted with fine wedge wire screens. Solids stick to the outside and are continuously scraped off by a fixed scraper as the drum rotates.

This simple yet effective design runs fully automatically and is suitable for continuous use. The system is constructed in stainless steel and equipped with an internal spray bar (4–6 bar pressure) to prevent clogging and keep the slots clean during operation. Standard slot sizes range from 0.25 mm to 4 mm.

Why choose a rotary drum filter?

This type of filter combines high performance with low operating costs. It requires no complex controls and has very few moving parts. The standard design is based on suspended solids up to 200 mg/l. It’s ideal for systems that require reliable filtration without the hassle of frequent maintenance.

Benefits include:

• Low investment
• Minimal maintenance
• Low energy use
• High capacity and dirt load tolerance