Presentation
The Aval BioScreen DS vertical bar screen is ideally suited for screening municipal, industrial, or pumping station wastewater. It separates solids by lifting debris against a fixed upstream screen before discharging it downstream.
The BioScreen DS can be installed in a channel or a circular shaft, allowing it to adapt to various installation configurations.
Models
BIOTRADE markets several models of BioScreen DS vertical bar screens, ranging from the DS 600 to the DS 1500. Available bar spacings range from 6 to 50 mm, depending on the installation’s requirements.
Composition
- 1 vertical frame made of 304L or 316L stainless steel, in multiple sections.
- 1 screen made of 304L or 316L stainless steel, consisting of bars bolted to the frame.
- 2 side guide rails for the bucket.
- Bottom scraper plates connecting the screen to the discharge hopper.
- A pulley/gearmotor assembly to raise and lower the bucket.
- A bucket featuring a removable stainless steel comb and slide pads.
- A high-strength polyester strap, resistant to chemical and saline environments.
- A mechanical debris ejector with a discharge flap.
- Access hatches to facilitate maintenance.
Technical Specifications
- Air gap: 6 to 50 mm.
- Power: 0.55 to 1.5 kW, depending on the model.
- Motor speed: 25 rpm.
- Motor protection: IP55.
- Frequency: 50 Hz.
- No mechanical parts are in direct contact with the wastewater.

