Our sludge traps are more than just sedimentation systems – they are sophisticated, practical solutions with high standards of functionality and quality.
As stand-alone systems, they impress with their robust design, low maintenance intensity and long service life. At the same time, they can be optimally combined with other components – in particular with our light liquid separators, to which they can be directly connected as calming and pre-separation tanks.
Our sludge traps impress with maximum practicality: they enable continuous emptying during operation, adapt flexibly to individual installation situations and reliably handle even high sediment loads.
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A sludge trap is a key component in the pre-treatment of wastewater and is used to effectively retain settleable solids such as sand, sludge or other mineral components.
The functional principle is based on the targeted reduction of the flow velocity in the tank:
This gives the heavy-phase particles contained in the water sufficient retention time to settle to the bottom. The volume of the sludge trap is designed precisely for the inflow and the expected solids content.
Integrated baffle plates further improve separation, as turbulence is minimized and flows are directed in a targeted manner. As an option, inclined bases not only support continuous emptying during operation, but also facilitate complete residual emptying during maintenance work. The retained heavy phase relieves downstream systems such as separators or pumps and increases their efficiency and service life.
Our sludge traps are available in various designs – as a compact rectangular container, in a pointed floor design, as a round container or as a mobile, raised version, e.g. on a roll-off container.
Thanks to the high availability of transport vehicles, these are particularly flexible and mobile in use.
Our sludge traps can be optimally adapted to individual requirements thanks to a wide range of additional components:
Heat protection jacket (insulation)
Prevents heat loss in heated media and protects against frost – ideal for outdoor use or temperature-sensitive applications.
Odour-tight and gas-tight lids
Minimize emissions and prevent unpleasant odours or gases from escaping – for safe and clean operation.
Spit floor for automatic sludge discharge
Enables efficient sludge concentration and facilitates automated discharge without manual emptying.
Semi-automatic or fully automatic sluice on the bottom
Enables controlled sludge removal – adapted to the operating process depending on the degree of automation.
Wide range of connection options (flange, socket, Storz coupling, KG pipe, etc.)
Flexible integration into existing systems – suitable for common connection standards in industry and municipalities.
Heat exchanger for temperature maintenance
Keeps the medium temperature constant – ideal for viscous media or for process stabilization.
Various pump types and pump control
Adapted to the flow rate and medium – with intelligent control for automated operation.
Fill level probes
Reliably monitor the sludge level and allow for needs-based emptying.
Measurement and control technology
For precise and automated system control – ideal for integration into existing process control systems.
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