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
* Equipment Type: Filter Belt Press
* Model Number: FPP152B
* Serial Number: 0302006
