Dewatering Belts
The Durotex program provides custom solutions with the widest selection of fabrics (woven and spirals) and seams, meeting specific requirements for equipment such as belt filter presses, gravity belt thickeners and vacuum belt filters. Durotex belts provide cost-effective solutions to numerous dewatering and process applications, i.e. belt press, belt filter press, dewatering, municipal and industrial waste water treatment, chemical processing, paper & pulp dewatering, food processing and mining.
Whether you need polyester, nyon or other fibers, Durotex belts are highly resistant to the various chemicals found in waste water and industrial processes . Availability of plain, twill and satin weaves complimented by a complete selection of seams (reinforced welded, epoxy coated, plastic spiral, endless) including wear-resistant edges.
Your Durotex service specialist can assist you in selection of the right fabric, weave and seam to reach your objective such as increased cake dryness, cake release, capture rate or longer belt life.
- Plain weaves are typically used for basic dewatering and have high drainage rates. They are the easiest to clean.
- Twill weaves are best for combination sludges with course particulate material,typically found in industrial waste. They offer greater capture and improved cake release over plain weaves.
- Satin weaves are recommended for fine sludges. They have high capture rates and offer good cake release. They can be more difficult to clean.
DUROTEX DEWATERING BELT SPECIFICATIONS:
STYLE # |
FIBER |
WEAVE |
WEIGHT (OZ/YD2) |
AIR PERM (CFM) |
6093 |
Polyester |
SATIN |
35.4 |
360 |
6137 |
Nylon/Polyester |
TWILL |
42.8 |
400 |
6160 |
Nylon |
TWILL |
36.8 |
400 |
6497 |
Polyester |
SATIN |
42.2 |
390 |
6647 |
Polyester |
SATIN |
33.2 |
500 |
6665 |
Polyester |
SATIN |
30.4 |
450 |
6762 |
Polyester |
TWILL |
37.7 |
370 |
6838 |
Polyester |
PLAIN |
24.8 |
520 |
6927 |
Polyester |
SATIN |
50.1 |
330 |
366003 |
Polyester |
SPIRAL |
50.0 |
300-800 |
377054 |
Polyester |
SPIRAL |
53.0 |
300-800 |
399009 |
Polyester |
SPIRAL |
54.0 |
300-900 |
* Other belt styles available