Dairy Wastewater Treatment

Franklin Miller Rotary Drum Screens provide an efficient and reliable method for the separation of solids from liquids in dairy processing applications. These screens are designed to handle high flows with a compact footprint, making them ideal for operations where space is at a premium. The SCREENMASTER® RT features a robust design with a rotating drum that captures and removes solids effectively, ensuring a cleaner wastewater output. This not only helps in complying with environmental regulations but also reduces the load on downstream equipment, improving overall plant efficiency. Maintenance-friendly and built to last, Franklin Miller's Rotary Drum Screens are an essential component in modern dairy processing facilities, providing a high level of filtration and protection.

Franklin Miller delivers dairy-specific wastewater solutions engineered for the sector’s high-strength, high-BOD effluent. Dairy streams loaded with milk, whey, cream, and aggressive cleaning chemicals require equipment that can withstand continuous exposure to wet, corrosive conditions while maintaining food-grade compliance. Franklin Miller addresses this with robust constructions and stainless steel options tailored to dairy applications.

Their approach integrates both screening and grinding rather than relying on a single treatment step. At the headworks, the SCREENMASTER RT removes large solids to protect downstream assets. Further along the line, TASKMASTER grinders and Super Shredders reduce remaining solids to fine particles. This staged, complementary process significantly lowers total cost of ownership by protecting pumps, valves, and biological or physical-chemical treatment systems from clogging, abrasion, and unplanned downtime.

Designed for true 24/7 operation, Franklin Miller grinders and screens feature easy-access cutter cartridges, durable drive systems, and wear-resistant materials. These design choices keep maintenance intervals predictable and short, even during peak production seasons when dairy plants are running at maximum capacity.

Backed by more than a century of wastewater equipment engineering, Franklin Miller brings deep application knowledge to dairy processing facilities. Systems can be custom-configured to match specific flow rates, solids loading, and space constraints, ensuring each installation is optimized from day one for performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.