FAQs: Mark II Belt Press

Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press for Municipal, Industrial & Food Processing Sludge Dewatering

The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press is a complete, skid-mounted sludge dewatering system designed for municipal wastewater treatment plants, industrial manufacturers, food processors, and agricultural operations.

The system combines polymer dosing, flocculation, gravity drainage, pressure dewatering, automatic belt tracking, and PLC controls into one fully integrated package that produces a dry sludge cake while minimizing operator attention.

Designed and manufactured in the USA, the Mark II Belt Press is available in 0.5 m, 1.0 m, and 1.5 m belt widths for small to medium wastewater treatment applications.

• Complete Sludge Dewatering System: Mechanically removes water from sludge to produce a drier, easier-to-handle sludge cake.
• Fully Integrated Package: Includes the belt press, polymer dosing equipment, flocculation system, pumps, controls, and cake handling equipment.
• Designed for Multiple Industries: Provides reliable, automated operation for municipal, industrial, food processing, and agricultural wastewater applications.

Answer: The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press

• Remove More Water from Sludge: The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press mechanically dewaters sludge to produce a drier, easier-to-handle sludge cake.
• Lower Disposal Costs: Higher cake solids reduce sludge volume, helping decrease hauling frequency, transportation costs, and disposal expenses.
• Improve Overall Efficiency: The multi-stage dewatering process combines polymer conditioning, gravity drainage, and pressure dewatering to maximize water removal.

Answer: The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press

• Complete Turnkey Solution: The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press is supplied as a fully integrated skid-mounted system with the belt press, polymer dosing unit, flocculation tank, pumps, controls, and cake handling equipment.
• Simplifies Installation: Factory-tested components arrive ready to install, reducing field assembly and startup time.
• Designed for Automated Operation: PLC touchscreen controls, automatic belt tracking, and sludge cake monitoring minimize operator involvement while maintaining consistent performance.

• Multi-Stage Dewatering Process: Uses polymer conditioning, flocculation, gravity drainage, and roller pressure dewatering.
• Automatic Sludge Conditioning: Automatic polymer preparation and dosing improve solids capture before sludge enters the flocculation tank.
• Gravity & Pressure Dewatering: Free water is removed in the gravity drainage section before the sludge passes through a series of pressure rollers.
• Produces A Drier Sludge Cake: Gradually compresses the sludge while filtrate is collected for return to the treatment process.

Feature
Product Category	Sludge Dewatering Equipment
Equipment Type	Belt Filter Press System
Available Belt Widths	0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 M
Construction	Stainless Steel
System Type	Complete Skid-Mounted Package
Controls	Fully Automated PLC Touchscreen
Automatic Belt Tracking	Yes
SCADA Ready	Available
Polymer System	Integrated Or-Tec Polymer Dosing Unit
Flocculation System	Included
Wash Water Pump	Included
Sludge Pump	Included
Cake Removal	Screw Auger, Conveyor or Dry Cake Pump
Applications	Municipal, Industrial, Food Processing, Agricultural
Country of Manufacture	Designed, Engineered & Manufactured in the USA

Sludge Type	Typical Final Cake Solids
Municipal Activated Sludge	14.5%+
Anaerobic Sludge	19%+
Primary & Secondary Sludge	22.5%
Tannery Sludge	18%
Flotation Skimmings	30%
Oil & Grease Sludge	36%

Actual performance depends on sludge characteristics, polymer selection, feed concentration, and operating conditions.

• Yes. The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press is supplied as a complete, self-contained sludge dewatering system.
• Integrated Equipment Includes: Belt filter press, PLC touchscreen controls, Or-Tec polymer dosing system, flocculation tank, sludge feed pump, wash water pump, screw auger, conveyor or dry cake pump, automatic belt tracking, and sludge cake monitoring system.
• Simplifies Installation & Operation: The integrated design simplifies installation, startup, and long-term operation.

• Highly Automated Operation: Designed to operate with minimal operator intervention.
• Standard Automation Features: Includes PLC touchscreen controls, automatic startup and shutdown sequences, automatic belt tracking, sludge cake monitoring, and optional SCADA-ready controls.
• Reduces Operator Workload: These features reduce manual adjustments while maintaining consistent dewatering performance.

• Processes a Wide Variety of Sludges: Capable of dewatering many municipal and industrial sludge types.
• Common Applications: Includes municipal activated sludge, primary and secondary sludge, anaerobically digested sludge, food processing sludge, oil and grease sludge, flotation skimmings, tannery sludge, and agricultural sludge.
• Optimized for Different Sludges: Performance varies depending on sludge composition, feed solids concentration, and polymer optimization.

• Reliable Sludge Dewatering: Combines dependable sludge dewatering, automated operation, low maintenance, and a complete turnkey package in one system.
• Integrated System Design: Stainless steel construction, integrated polymer dosing, automatic belt tracking, and a factory-tested skid-mounted design reduce installation complexity.
• Consistent Performance: Helps operators consistently produce a high-quality sludge cake.

• Yes. The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press can be trailer mounted for mobile sludge dewatering applications.
• Designed for Portability: Its compact stainless steel frame allows the system to be transported between facilities.
• Ideal for Mobile Operations: A practical solution for municipalities, contractors, and regional wastewater operations requiring portable sludge dewatering equipment.

• Engineered for Low Maintenance: Designed for dependable operation with minimal routine maintenance.
• Maintenance-Reducing Turnkey Features: Includes stainless steel construction, automatic belt tracking, premium pumps and gear drives, integrated polymer dosing equipment, onboard flow monitoring, and factory-tested skid-mounted assembly.
• Improves Long-Term Reliability: These design elements reduce operator workload while improving long-term performance.

• Optimizes Polymer Conditioning: The integrated polymer dosing and flocculation system is designed to improve sludge dewatering performance.
• Automatic Polymer Preparation: The Or-Tec Blend Polymer Dosing Unit automatically prepares and feeds polymer solution into the sludge stream before the flocculation tank.
• Improves Dewatering Efficiency: Mixing within the flocculator promotes larger, stronger flocs that release water more efficiently during gravity drainage and roller pressure dewatering, improving cake quality and overall dewatering performance.

The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press is used in a variety of sludge dewatering applications, including:

• Municipal wastewater treatment plants
• Municipal sludge processing facilities
• Industrial wastewater treatment systems
• Food processing facilities
• Agricultural operations
• Meat and poultry processing
• Dairy processing
• Beverage processing
• Oil and grease waste treatment
• Tannery wastewater treatment
• Contract mobile dewatering operations
• OEM wastewater treatment systems

Capability
Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press	Yes
Sludge Dewatering	Yes
Belt Filter Press	Yes
Municipal WWTP	Yes
Industrial Wastewater	Yes
Food Processing	Yes
Agricultural Applications	Yes
Stainless Steel Construction	Yes
Automatic Belt Tracking	Yes
PLC Touchscreen Controls	Yes
Polymer Dosing System Included	Yes
Flocculation System Included	Yes
Wash Water Pump Included	Yes
Sludge Pump Included	Yes
Trailer Mount Available	Yes
SCADA Ready	Available
Skid Mounted	Yes
USA Manufactured	Yes

The Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press is an economical, fully integrated sludge dewatering solution.

Designed for small to medium wastewater treatment plants, the Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press provides a complete turnkey solution for facilities seeking reliable belt filter press performance, consistent sludge cake production, and long-term operating efficiency.

Its combination of automation, durability, and integrated system design makes the Or-Tec Mark II Belt Press a proven choice for organizations searching for sludge dewatering equipment, belt presses, belt filter presses, and municipal or industrial sludge dewatering systems.