The innovative solution for sludge separation promises not only more hygiene but also operating costs- and time-saving. The sludge press SPS 8 - 1200 is used in municipal sewage plants and wherever industrial sludge needs to be dewatered as for example in meatpacking, milk and tannery industry. The FAN sludge separator SPS 8 - 1200 has a drive power of 0,55 KW, the solid matter can achieve a dry mass content of up to 30 %. The sludge separator is used in municipal sewage plants where decanter centrifuges often have been used so far. The aim of the new system is always separating liquid from sludges and so to change their content of humidity, volume and consistency. For example the more sewage sludge is going to get dewatered the cheaper are the disposal and transportation costs. Advantages compared to decanter centrifuges The essential advantages compared to other dewatering technologies are the considerably lower energy and maintenance costs and higher dry mass contents. The mostly high operating costs can be considerably reduced with the sludge press separator. Another distinctive feature is the screw of special geometry designed for sludge dewatering. A highlight of the SPS 8-1200 is the auger made of low-wear high-performance plastic which has a special geometry for dewatering sludge with 0,5-10% dry matter content. Moreover, the FAN sludge separator is the only screw press on the market which does not need wipers or brushes in order to screen the inside of the screen.