Fruit processing generates tons of wet residue like apple pomace, grape marc, and citrus pulp. These byproducts often contain 70-90% moisture, making them hard to handle, transport, and dispose of. A belt press is the ideal solution to transform this wet waste into manageable material.
A belt press works by feeding fruit residue between two strong filter belts. The belts move over rollers in an S-shape, applying pressure to squeeze out water. Первый, gravity drains initial moisture. Then, mechanical pressing removes more water, leaving a dewatered cake with 40-60% moisture. This process is continuous, efficient, and perfect for high-volume fruit processing.
Why choose a belt press for fruit residue? It offers key advantages:
- High Efficiency: Processes up to 10 tons of residue per hour, reducing moisture from 85% to 55% for apple pomace.
- Low Costs: Uses only 0.5-1.0 kWh/ton, 30% less energy than centrifuges. Durable parts mean low maintenance.
- Environmentally Friendly: Turns waste into useful resources like animal feed, bioenergy, or organic fertilizer. Reduces landfill use and water pollution.
For example, a citrus plant in Florida used a belt press to handle 20 tons/day of orange pulp. The machine cut transportation costs by 70%, saved $120,000 yearly on disposal, and created new income from selling the dewatered pulp as feed.
Belt presses are easy to use and fit small to large plants. They solve the problem of wet fruit residue by making it dry enough for packaging or further processing. If you process fruits, a belt press can turn your waste into a valuable resource while saving money and helping the environment.Get started with belt press technology today for efficient, sustainable fruit residue dewatering.