In Ireland, the food processing, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical, and municipal sectors are undergoing rapid expansion, driven by both domestic demand and export growth. However, this industrial growth is bounded by stringent environmental policies, particularly the regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ireland. Sludge treatment, organic waste recovery, and energy-efficient water removal have become critical focal points for operators across Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster.
Traditional centrifuge and belt press dewatering methodologies are highly energy-intensive and often require continuous, high-dosage chemical conditioning. This is where the advanced mechanical engineering of the Single Screw Press steps in. Engineered to operate continuously at low rotational speeds, it exerts a gradual, high-pressure mechanical compaction to separate liquids from solids with minimal electricity usage and minimal maintenance intervention.
Whether processing spent grain from craft distilleries in Cork, separating dairy whey solids in Kilkenny, or dewatering wastewater sludge in municipal facilities near Dublin, the Jiangsu Zongheng Single Screw Press offers a low total cost of ownership (TCO) while guaranteeing absolute environmental compliance.
The core operating principle of the Zongheng Single Screw Press revolves around physical compression. As the helical flight conveyor rotates slowly inside the perforated cylindrical screen, the pitch of the screw progressively narrows, reducing the internal volume and compressing the slurry. The liquid drains out through the outer screen basket, while the dewatered cake is continuously discharged at the outlet head, controlled by a pneumatic dynamic backpressure system.
This design yields unique operational benefits over alternative systems:
Operating between 1 to 5 RPM, mechanical wear is minimized to the lowest physical baseline. Running noise remains under 65 dB, providing a safe and stress-free environment for plant operatives.
Engineered screen hole sizes (ranging from 0.1mm to 2.5mm) and custom screw flight geometries ensure optimal retention of fine suspended solids while allowing clear filtrate exit.
Sourcing large-scale industrial machinery requires a balance between initial capital expenditures (CAPEX) and long-term operational costs (OPEX). Jiangsu Zongheng offers Irish industrial buyers the ultimate procurement compromise: the cost-efficiency of direct Chinese manufacturing combined with the rigorous engineering compliance required by European regulators.
Every piece of concentration, evaporation, and dewatering equipment leaving our facility in Yixing, Jiangsu is engineered to align with European harmonized standards. We hold the prestigious ASME "U" Stamp Authorization and maintain full CE Certification for all dryers, evaporators, and press systems. With over 30 years of development history, our factory features dedicated heavy-duty machining centers, advanced plasma cutting beds, and certified welding inspectors who guarantee metallurgical integrity.
By bypassing third-party trading intermediaries, Irish enterprises can establish direct engineering-to-engineering communications with our design team. This ensures that electrical panels, drive motors (such as IE3/IE4 standard motors), and PLC control panels (Siemens, Allen Bradley) match local industrial grid parameters in Ireland.
We understand that purchasing machinery from China requires reliable, local verification and technical backup. Our service model for Ireland integrates overseas logistics coordination with qualified regional engineering contractors. From shipment arrival at the Port of Cork or Dublin Port to the final mechanical alignment and commissioning on your factory floor, we provide complete, step-by-step guidance.
Our service packages for Ireland include:
Established as Yixing Yangxi Light Industrial Machinery Factory, covering 15 mu and setting the baseline for high-quality light industrial fabrication.
Secured ISO9001 Quality Management Certification, establishing standardized workflows across manufacturing, metallurgy, and assembly divisions.
Formally recognized as a High-Tech Enterprise of Jiangsu Province, establishing our specialized R&D center for thermal evaporation and mechanical dewatering.
Acquired the ASME "U" Stamp authorization, validating our pressure vessel fabrication capabilities on the global stage.
Obtained international quality system certification No. 45021, establishing a robust quality assurance program aligned with European standards.
Operating a 54,000+ sqm state-of-the-art manufacturing campus, serving key processing and engineering industries in Ireland and globally.
Dewatering spent grains and yeast residues to reduce weight and shipping costs, converting high-BOD waste streams into high-value animal feed components.
High-efficiency fiber separation from potato starch, wheat starch, or corn steep streams, optimizing water reuse capabilities in industrial starch washing plants.
Continuous processing of anaerobic digestion sludge and aerobic waste-activated sludge, reducing total hauling costs and landfill-associated tariffs.
Recovers fine fibers from process water, preventing environmental contamination and enhancing water recycling circuits in commercial processing facilities.
Zongheng