XPress

The XPress is used to reduce manure fiber moisture in order to produce bedding or compost depending on the configuration of the system. The Xpress is designed to work in conjunction with a Sloped Screen Separator or a Vertical Dewaterer when dewatering treatment is needed prior to the compression or with a Regulator Tank when manure is thick enough to be compressed without dewatering treatment.

Liquid extraction is done by compressing the fiber between two rollers, once, twice or three times depending on the dry matter rate required for specific purposes. The upper rubber roller squeezes the fiber against the second roller which is a stainless steel screen that allows remaining liquid to drain out.

‘‘We’re a closed herd calving all our own replacements. By adding fiber bedding from our GEA roller press system, it’s comforting, not worrying if any bacteria will come in purchased bedding material. We find the fiber is a lot healthier for the animals. We can bed anytime of the day even during the summer with fans running and curtains open, there’s no dust blowing. Since switching from sawdust, the barn stays much cleaner. Which we believe contributes to a healthier environment for the cows.’’ 

Ryan produces fiber bedding using a GEA XPress 4FT – 2FT with integrated regulator tank. This configuration treats between 20-50 US gpm (16-41 Imp gpm and 75-190 lpm) – 45 cows/hour. Click to learn more about GEA Xpress — available in multiple configurations to suit dairy facilities of every size.