SOLUTION
Find the Right Sludge Dewatering Press
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- Find the Right Sludge Dewatering Press
- AMCON’s Solutions
- Experience with Diverse Sludge Properties
- Customized Engineering Examples for Installation Environments
- Engineering Capability as a Specialized Manufacturer
- Product Lineup
- Case Studies
- How the Consultation and Implementation Process Works
- Common Questions
- Contact AMCON for Customized Engineering Consultation for Sludge Properties and Installation Environments
Content 01Are You Facing These Sludge or Installation Challenges?
- Sludge such as oily sludge, sludge with high fibrous content, or highly sticky sludge cannot be dewatered effectively with the existing Sludge Dewatering Press
- Installation space is limited or the access route is restricted, making it difficult to find equipment that fits the site conditions
AMCON’s Solutions
We can accommodate specification changes based on your sludge properties and installation environment.
We provide Solutions according to site conditions, including adjustments to match sludge properties, equipment layout, piping position, and corrosion countermeasures.
Experience with Diverse Sludge Properties
VOLUTE DUO™ / VOLUTE™ has been used for sludge properties such as the following:
- Oily sludge
- Inorganic sludge
- Sludge with high fibrous content
- Highly sticky sludge
- Sludge requiring corrosion resistance against chlorides
- Strongly alkaline or acidic sludge
Through a Sludge Sample Test, we propose the appropriate model and specifications for your actual sludge and help optimize the Polymer Coagulant.
Customized Engineering Examples for Installation Environments
We accommodate various Customized Engineering requirements according to the installation environment, including limited installation space and interface conditions with existing facilities.
- Fabrication of custom bases: Engineering Design that considers Maintenance space and installation conditions
- Chute modification: Changing the chute end to a flanged shape, box shape, or other form to match the Sludge Cake discharge destination
- Control panel position change: Layout changes that consider daily operation management and ease of operation
*Available specifications and layouts vary depending on the model and installation conditions. Please contact us for details.*

Fabrication of custom bases
Chute modification
Countermeasures for Corrosive Environments
To address corrosive environments such as hydrogen sulfide or salt damage, materials and surface treatment specifications for tanks, bases, and other components can be customized. After confirming the environmental conditions and operating conditions at the installation site, we propose the optimal specifications.
*This does not completely prevent corrosion. The progression of corrosion varies depending on the operating environment.
Engineering Design Changes for Control, Electrical Specifications, and Remote Monitoring
In addition to supporting remote monitoring from a control room or other remote location, we accommodate various electrical and control specification customizations according to operating conditions, including additions or specification changes to power circuits and control circuits.
Engineering Capability as a Specialized Manufacturer
AMCON is a Sludge Treatment equipment manufacturer that has continued to work on Sludge Treatment since its founding in 1974. Since developing the VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press in 1991, we have worked to solve a wide range of Sludge Treatment challenges not only in Japan but also in 78 countries and regions worldwide.
Drawing on the know-how we have developed through experience with diverse industries, sludge properties, and installation environments, we provide Solutions for a wide range of conditions.
- In-house Engineering Design and manufacturing: Flexible response to individual requirements such as specification changes and special specifications
- Pre-verification through a Sludge Sample Test: Dewatering performance is confirmed in advance at our in-house laboratory using actual sludge
- Proven experience with diverse sludge: Installation experience across a wide range of industries and sludge properties in Japan and overseas
Even for sludge that has been rejected by other manufacturers, we can begin by verifying the dewatering effect through a Sludge Sample Test and then propose a Solution. Please contact us for consultation.
Product Lineup
We provide the most suitable Sludge Dewatering Press based on your sludge characteristics and operational requirements.
VOLUTE DUO™ Dewatering Press

VOLUTE DUO™ Dewatering Press
Designed to handle a wide range of sludge types, including organic sludge, inorganic sludge, and highly fibrous sludge. This Sludge Dewatering Press offers excellent Maintenance performance, with no need for filtration unit replacement over a long period.
VOLUTE™ Sludge Dewatering Press

VOLUTE™ Sludge Dewatering Press
A multi-disc screw press Sludge Dewatering Press that has been adopted in 78 countries and regions worldwide since its launch in 1991.
Case Studies
An Ideal Solution for Sites with Limited Installation Space
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Shizuoka Japan
At a site with extremely limited installation space, VOLUTE™ was delivered in divided units and installed in an L-shaped layout. The installation made use of the available space in the existing dewatering equipment room.

L-shaped installation (Cylinder unit on the left in front, Flocculation tank at the back)
Flocculation
How the Consultation and Implementation Process Works
- 1.Contact Us
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We begin by understanding your current operational challenges. Contact us using the inquiry form or by phone.
- 2.Sludge Sample Testing
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We evaluate your sludge sample to confirm characteristics such as moisture content and polymer dosage requirements. Upon request, on-site testing using an actual machine at your Wastewater Treatment facility is also available (charged service).
* Please send approximately 2–3 liters of sludge (or 3–4 liters for inorganic sludge) along with a shipping invoice and Safety Data Sheet.
* Please prepare the sample container. Submitted containers will not be returned.Address for sludge sample
AMCON INC. International Sales Department
1926, Nippa-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan 223-0057
TEL : +81 45 540 8580
- 3.Equipment Selection & Solution Proposal
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We propose equipment and system configuration based on sludge properties and the installation environment.
- 4.Manufacturing & Delivery
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Equipment is manufactured at AMCON’s or distributor’s production facility and delivered to your site. Integration with existing equipment or installation of new systems can also be arranged upon request. *If the equipment is delivered in the smallest disassembled units due to access route restrictions or other conditions, assembly and inspection will be carried out at the installation site.
- 5.Commissioning & Operational Adjustment
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Equipment settings are adjusted and operating conditions are verified during commissioning.
- 6.After-Sales Support
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We provide maintenance and operational support based on your operating conditions.
Common Questions
- Can the equipment be delivered in disassembled units if there are restrictions on the access route?
- Yes. We can deliver the equipment after it has been disassembled in advance to a size that can be brought into the site, and then carry out assembly and inspection. Separate costs are required for assembly and inspection at the installation site, so please contact us for details.
- Can we replace or upgrade from existing dewatering equipment?
- Yes. In many cases, equipment can be replaced or expanded without major renovation because the system can be introduced while making use of existing Sludge Treatment equipment and piping layouts. We propose the optimal implementation method for your site conditions.
Contact AMCON for Customized Engineering Consultation for Sludge Properties and Installation Environments
From Sludge Sample Test to equipment selection, Engineering Design, manufacturing, installation, and After-Sales Support, AMCON provides integrated support and proposes the optimal specifications for your sludge properties and installation conditions.
Even if another company has declined the application or your installation space is limited, please feel free to contact us at the information-gathering or evaluation stage.

