McNeill Water Wastewater Filter Belt Press Model FPP152B Serial 0302006 Sludge Dewatering

OVERVIEW

Industrial Filter Belt Press manufactured by McNeill Water and Wastewater, Inc. (Toccoa, Georgia), Model FPP152B, Serial Number 0302006. This is a complete, heavy-duty belt filter press system used for continuous mechanical sludge dewatering in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment applications. The unit features dual filter belts running over a series of large-diameter press rollers, gravity drainage section, progressive pressure zone, and an integrated sludge feed hopper — all mounted on a heavy steel frame with integral operator walkway grating and stair access.

Filter belt presses work by applying progressive mechanical pressure to sludge fed between two porous filter belts, squeezing and expressing water as the belts pass through a series of increasing-diameter rollers. The result is a semi-dry "cake" discharged at the end of the press for disposal or further processing. Installed in a dedicated covered building structure with full electrical control panel and all associated process piping. Commissioned by McNeill Company, Inc. (Tallahassee, Florida) — a wastewater treatment equipment specialist in operation since 1964.

Ideal for municipal wastewater treatment plants, food and beverage processing, rendering and poultry operations, industrial lagoon sludge dewatering, and any facility requiring high-throughput mechanical biosolids dewatering.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Machine Identification:

• Manufacturer: McNeill Water and Wastewater, Inc.
• Manufacturer Location: Toccoa, Georgia 30577
• Equipment Type: Filter Belt Press
• Model Number: FPP152B
• Serial Number: 0302006

Physical Description:

• Configuration: Horizontal dual-belt filter press with inclined gravity drain section and multi-roller pressure zone
• Frame Construction: Heavy-gauge welded steel structural frame
• Estimated Belt Width: Approximately 1.5 meters (per model designation FPP152B)
• Estimated Overall Length: Approximately 20–25 feet (estimate from photos)
• Sludge Feed: Top-mounted hopper with inclined gravity drainage apron
• Cake Discharge: End discharge with scraper blades
• Operator Access: Full-length steel bar grating walkway platform with diamond plate stair access

Drive System:

• Main Drive: Van der Graaf motorized drum pulley (integral motor/gearbox drum drive)
• Van der Graaf Nameplate: Toronto, Canada; HP 2.00; IP57 WP; Ins. Cl. F; Amb. 80C; 230/460V; 60Hz
• Secondary Drive: Blue TEFC electric motor with inline gearbox (belt/conveyor tensioning drive)
• Additional Motor: Red/rust-colored geared motor unit (sludge pump / cake conveyor drive)

Electrical Control Panel:

• Panel Integrator: McNeill Company, Inc. — Tallahassee, Florida
• Panel Type: NEMA-rated steel enclosure, push-button operator interface
• Functions: Emergency Stop, Emergency Stop Reset, Dry Cake Pump, Sludge Pump, Belt Press Drive, Washdown Pump (individual Start/Stop/Indicator per function)
• Variable Frequency Drives: Three (3) Hitachi SJ100 series VFDs (variable speed control for belt drive, sludge pump, and washdown/ancillary functions)
• Circuit Breakers: Multi-pole circuit breaker bank (Square D / matching brand)
• Contactors: Allen Bradley and matching industrial contactors
• Hours Meter: Cramer elapsed time/hours meter
• Terminal Strip: Numbered terminal strip (1–24+)
• Panel Cooling: Integrated exhaust fan

Process Equipment:

• Filter Belts: Dual filter belts (gravity drain belt + pressure belt) — belts present, condition as-is
• Press Rollers: Multiple large-diameter heavy steel rollers — gravity section plus progressive pressure rollers
• Belt Tensioning: Manual handwheel belt tension adjustment
• Belt Tracking: Adjustable roller tracking mechanism
• Sludge Feed Hopper: Top-mounted steel hopper with inclined gravity drainage apron and baffles
• Cake Discharge: Scraper/doctor blade assembly
• Washdown System: Integrated belt wash spray headers and piping
• Process Piping: PVC and galvanized process piping with valves and connections
• Effluent Collection: Integral filtrate collection trough/pan below belt run

Ancillary Equipment Included:

• Sludge feed pump with geared motor drive (installed, as-is)
• All associated process piping and valves
• Covered building structure housing the complete system

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

McNeill Water & Wastewater — Established Manufacturer:

• McNeill Company, Inc. in operation since 1964
• Dedicated wastewater and water treatment equipment specialist
• Proven design with long service history

Complete Integrated Dewatering System:

• Complete belt filter press unit with full electrical control panel
• Variable frequency drive speed control on all major drives (Hitachi SJ100 VFDs)
• Dedicated push-button operator control panel with individual pump and drive controls
• Hours meter tracking operational runtime
• All major process components present

Van der Graaf Motorized Drum Drive:

• Premium Van der Graaf integral motorized drum pulley (Toronto, Canada)
• 2 HP, 230/460V, 60Hz, IP57 weatherproof rating
• Sealed, maintenance-free internal motor/gearbox design
• Industry-standard drive system for belt press and conveyor applications

Progressive Pressure Dewatering Design:

• Gravity drainage section for initial free water removal
• Progressive roller pressure zone for maximum cake dryness
• Multiple large-diameter press rollers
• Dual-belt sandwich design for effective solids capture
• Integrated belt wash system for continuous belt cleaning

Operator-Friendly Platform:

• Full-length steel bar grating walkway
• Diamond plate stair access
• Convenient access to all rollers, belts, and adjustments
• Manual belt tensioning handwheel

Broad Sludge Dewatering Applications:

• Municipal wastewater biosolids dewatering
• Food and beverage processing sludge
• Rendering and meat/poultry processing waste
• Industrial lagoon and clarifier sludge
• Paper and pulp mill sludge
• Agricultural and manure processing
• DAF float and primary/secondary sludge

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Belt Filter Press Unit:

• Heavy steel structural frame
• Dual filter belts (gravity and pressure belt)
• Gravity drainage apron section with baffles
• Multiple large-diameter press rollers (blue/steel construction)
• Van der Graaf motorized drum drive pulley
• Manual belt tension handwheel adjustment
• Belt tracking adjustment hardware
• Scraper/doctor blade cake discharge assembly
• Integral filtrate collection pan/trough
• Belt wash spray header system

Sludge Feed System:

• Top-mounted steel sludge feed hopper
• Inclined gravity drainage apron
• Sludge feed pump with TEFC motor and gearbox

Drive Package:

• Van der Graaf motorized drum pulley — 2 HP, 230/460V, IP57
• Blue TEFC electric motor with inline gearbox (secondary drive)
• Red/rust geared motor unit (pump/conveyor drive)

Operator Platform:

• Full-length steel bar grating walkway
• Diamond plate stair assembly

Electrical Control Panel (McNeill Company, Inc.):

• NEMA steel enclosure
• Push-button operator interface (E-Stop, Reset, Dry Cake Pump, Sludge Pump, Belt Press Drive, Washdown Pump)
• Three (3) Hitachi SJ100 variable frequency drives
• Multi-pole circuit breaker bank
• Allen Bradley and industrial contactors
• Cramer hours meter
• Numbered terminal strip
• Panel cooling fan

Process Piping & Valves:

• PVC and galvanized process piping throughout
• Process valves and connections
• Washdown water supply piping
• Filtrate/effluent discharge piping

SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Equipment Type: Filter Belt Press
• Manufacturer: McNeill Water and Wastewater, Inc. — Toccoa, GA
• Integrator: McNeill Company, Inc. — Tallahassee, FL (Since 1964)
• Model Number: FPP152B
• Serial Number: 0302006
• Estimated Belt Width: ~1.5 meter (per model designation)
• Main Drive: Van der Graaf motorized drum pulley — 2 HP, 230/460V, 60Hz, IP57
• VFDs: Three (3) Hitachi SJ100 series variable frequency drives
• Control Panel: McNeill push-button panel — E-Stop, Belt Drive, Sludge Pump, Dry Cake Pump, Washdown Pump
• Hours Meter: Cramer elapsed hours meter
• Operator Access: Steel bar grating walkway with diamond plate stair
• Condition: Used
• Installation: Covered building structure

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Condition: Used
• Equipment Type: Filter Belt Press — Sludge Dewatering
• Manufacturer: McNeill Water and Wastewater, Inc.
• Manufacturer Location: Toccoa, Georgia 30577 | 1-800-342-7174
• Integrator: McNeill Company, Inc. — Tallahassee, Florida (Since 1964)
• Model Number: FPP152B
• Serial Number: 0302006
• Application: Municipal and industrial wastewater sludge dewatering
• Process Function: Continuous mechanical dewatering of sludge via dual filter belt and progressive roller press
• Main Drive: Van der Graaf motorized drum pulley — 2 HP, 230/460V, 60Hz, IP57 WP, Ins. Cl. F
• VFDs: (3) Hitachi SJ100 variable frequency drives
• Control: McNeill push-button NEMA panel with E-Stop, individual pump and drive controls, Cramer hours meter
• Belt Tensioning: Manual handwheel
• Operator Access: Full-length steel bar grating walkway with stair access
• Installation: Housed in dedicated covered building structure
• Feed System: Top-mounted steel hopper with gravity drainage apron
• Sludge Pump: Geared motor-driven pump included

INSTALLATION NOTES:

• Complete system housed in dedicated covered building — building not included unless separately negotiated
• All major mechanical and electrical components present
• Belts present — condition as-is; replacement belts available from McNeill or aftermarket suppliers
• Professional rigging required — heavy industrial unit
• Buyer responsible for disconnection, rigging, and transport