The Rotary Drum Filter Screen is a wastewater pre-treatment system that removes solids, fibres, and debris. It combines screening, washing, conveying, and dewatering into one continuous, automated process, reducing the need for manual work. As water flows through the rotating drum, solids are captured and moved for discharge. An automatic backwashing system keeps the screen clean and prevents clogging. Its compact, all-in-one design saves space and makes installation easy in both new and existing facilities. Built from corrosion-resistant materials, it is durable and reliable, making it a cost-effective solution for wastewater treatment.

1. What is a rotary drum filter screen?
A rotary drum filter screen is a mechanical system used in wastewater treatment to remove solids, fibres, and debris using a rotating drum with a fine screen.
2. What are the benefits of this system?
It offers high-efficiency solid removal, automatic operation, anti-clogging performance, and a compact design. It also combines multiple functions, like screening and washing, into one unit.
3. Where can a rotary drum filter screen be used?
This system is used in municipal wastewater plants, industrial processing, food production, and other facilities where continuous removal of solids is required before further treatment.
4. What types of screens are available?
Rotary drum filter screens can use wedge wire or perforated plates with different mesh sizes, allowing them to handle various types of solids and flow conditions.

| Model | AQT-600 | AQT-800 | AQT-1000 | AQT-1200 | AQT-1400 | AQT-1600 | AQT-1800 | AQT-2000 | ||
| Drum Diameter (mm) | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | ||
| Drum Length I(mm) | 500 | 620 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1150 | 1250 | 1350 | ||
| Transport Tube Diameter d(mm) | 219 | 273 | 273 | 300 | 300 | 360 | 360 | 500 | ||
| Channel Width b(mm) | 650 | 850 | 1050 | 1250 | 1450 | 1650 | 1850 | 2070 | ||
| Max Water Depth H4(mm) | 350 | 450 | 540 | 620 | 750 | 860 | 960 | 1050 | ||
| Installation Angle | 35° | |||||||||
| Channel Depth H1(mm) | 600–3000 | |||||||||
| Discharge Height H2(mm) | Customised | |||||||||
| Height H3(mm) | By reducer type | |||||||||
| Installation Length A(mm) | A = H1×1.43 − 0.48D | |||||||||
| Total Length L(mm) | L = H×1.743 − 0.75D | |||||||||
| Flow Rate (m/s) | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Capacity (m³/h) | Mesh Size (mm) | 0.5 | 80 | 135 | 235 | 315 | 450 | 585 | 745 | 920 |
| 1 | 125 | 215 | 370 | 505 | 720 | 950 | 1205 | 1495 | ||
| 2 | 190 | 330 | 555 | 765 | 1095 | 1440 | 1830 | 2260 | ||
| 3 | 230 | 400 | 680 | 935 | 1340 | 1760 | 2235 | 2755 | ||
| 4 | 235 | 430 | 720 | 1010 | 1440 | 2050 | 2700 | 3340 | ||
| 5 | 250 | 465 | 795 | 1105 | 1575 | 2200 | 2935 | 3600 | ||


The Rotary Drum Filter Screen operates as a continuous mechanical separation system designed for wastewater pre-treatment. Wastewater enters the inlet chamber and is evenly distributed across the rotating drum surface. As the drum rotates, liquid passes through the screen openings while suspended solids are retained on the inner or outer surface, depending on configuration. Captured solids are transported along the drum by rotation and discharged via a screw or scraper mechanism. An automatic backwashing system continuously cleans the screen surface, preventing clogging and ensuring reliable operation.

The Rotary Drum Filter Screen operates as a continuous mechanical separation system designed for wastewater pre-treatment. Wastewater enters the inlet chamber and is evenly distributed across the rotating drum surface. As the drum rotates, liquid passes through the screen openings while suspended solids are retained on the inner or outer surface, depending on configuration. Captured solids are transported along the drum by rotation and discharged via a screw or scraper mechanism. An automatic backwashing system continuously cleans the screen surface, preventing clogging and ensuring reliable operation.
| Model | AQT-600 | AQT-800 | AQT-1000 | AQT-1200 | AQT-1400 | AQT-1600 | AQT-1800 | AQT-2000 | ||
| Drum Diameter (mm) | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | ||
| Drum Length I(mm) | 500 | 620 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1150 | 1250 | 1350 | ||
| Transport Tube Diameter d(mm) | 219 | 273 | 273 | 300 | 300 | 360 | 360 | 500 | ||
| Channel Width b(mm) | 650 | 850 | 1050 | 1250 | 1450 | 1650 | 1850 | 2070 | ||
| Max Water Depth H4(mm) | 350 | 450 | 540 | 620 | 750 | 860 | 960 | 1050 | ||
| Installation Angle | 35° | |||||||||
| Channel Depth H1(mm) | 600–3000 | |||||||||
| Discharge Height H2(mm) | Customised | |||||||||
| Height H3(mm) | By reducer type | |||||||||
| Installation Length A(mm) | A = H1×1.43 − 0.48D | |||||||||
| Total Length L(mm) | L = H×1.743 − 0.75D | |||||||||
| Flow Rate (m/s) | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Capacity (m³/h) | Mesh Size (mm) | 0.5 | 80 | 135 | 235 | 315 | 450 | 585 | 745 | 920 |
| 1 | 125 | 215 | 370 | 505 | 720 | 950 | 1205 | 1495 | ||
| 2 | 190 | 330 | 555 | 765 | 1095 | 1440 | 1830 | 2260 | ||
| 3 | 230 | 400 | 680 | 935 | 1340 | 1760 | 2235 | 2755 | ||
| 4 | 235 | 430 | 720 | 1010 | 1440 | 2050 | 2700 | 3340 | ||
| 5 | 250 | 465 | 795 | 1105 | 1575 | 2200 | 2935 | 3600 | ||
1. What is a rotary drum filter screen?
A rotary drum filter screen is a mechanical system used in wastewater treatment to remove solids, fibres, and debris using a rotating drum with a fine screen.
2. What are the benefits of this system?
It offers high-efficiency solid removal, automatic operation, anti-clogging performance, and a compact design. It also combines multiple functions, like screening and washing, into one unit.
3. Where can a rotary drum filter screen be used?
This system is used in municipal wastewater plants, industrial processing, food production, and other facilities where continuous removal of solids is required before further treatment.
4. What types of screens are available?
Rotary drum filter screens can use wedge wire or perforated plates with different mesh sizes, allowing them to handle various types of solids and flow conditions.