info@spirexaquatec.com
+44 (0) 1527 821 601

Newsletter

Sitemap

Products and Services for

Fisheries - The Environment - Aquaculture - Waste Water Treatment

Print-friendly version

Home Page > Fish Farming Equipment > Mechanical Filtration > FAM Drum Microstrainers

FAM Drum Microstrainers

FAM 600 Microstrainers from ERM

The FAM 600 range represents a breakthrough in microstrainer design, and is protected by patent. Lateral thinking has lead to the brilliantly simple idea of passing dirty water across the screen from the outside to the inside, giving many benefits. Typical applications for FAM filters include fish farm outlet channels and fish recycling systems (ideally used with FLTC filters). The arrangement for the smaller models is conventional (ie inside-out) as the benefits of outside-in flow would be minimal.

The FAM 600 range have many benefits.

The trapping of waste material inside the drum (the so-called "washing-machine effect") is eliminated, giving greater efficiency.


The greater concentration of solids outside the drum leads to a higher water level outside than in. This means that the drum "floats" on its bearings. Consequently, wear and tear on the bearings is drastically reduced.		Consider the converse design, where the bearings and motor have to bear the weight of the debris and water in the drum.

The patented stainless steel screen mesh is under compressive rather than stretching forces		The screen with this type of filter is under stretching forces, and more likely to result in a troublesome tear, meaning costly downtime.

In addition, the waste water is directly accessible if needed.
The unique action of the drum gently lifts solids from the water, so minimising the break-up of soft debris (such as fish faeces), and carries them over to the wash zone. Here a line of high pressure jets on the inside of the drum screen flush adhering solid debris into the waste water trough, and away to waste.
All metal components are stainless steel (304 / 316) including the high quality screen mesh, which is available in apertures from 20 µ to 100 µ. Screen panels are easily removed for maintenance.
As with all ERM products, the FAM 600 range is made according to the customer's available space and straining requirements.
Sites which are subject to large fluctuations in water level are no problem to ERM. By fitting hydraulic motors, it is possible to supply FAM 600 machines which are can function while completely submerged.
Please Contact us with details of your microstrainer problem, and we will offer a solution!

Latest news
prepare for spring algae and weed ! Thu 18/03/2010 Prepare for the growth explosion of blanket weed algae, blue-green algae, green-water algae and water weeds. Contact our in-house scientist to... New Microchalk services Thu 29/10/2009 Not only can we offer Microchalk delivery with tail lift vehicles, but now we can offer crane unloading, with HIAB trucks. And if you... Special Offer ! Oxygen checkers reduced by more than 20% Mon 26/10/2009 Oxygen Checkers reduced to £175, and don't forget the VAT rise in January Price excludes carriage and VAT, applies to limited stocks... Microchalk time ! Fri 09/10/2009 The foundation to many lake water quality problems is thick black mud on the bottom. Microchalk can dissolve this, avoiding dredging, and the... Institute of Fisheries Management Conference Thu 08/10/2009 We will be exhibiting at the IFM Conference at the Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford on Avon, October 13-15th inclusive. Come and discuss your...

Spirex Aquatec Ltd Bradley Green , Redditch , Worcestershire, B96 6TN, United Kingdom - Show Map - Tel: +44 (0) 1527 821 601 Email: info@spirexaquatec.com
Member of the Institute of Fisheries Management. Company Registration Number 4524471. Registered in England and Wales. VAT Number GB803548439.