Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Tank Bottom Scraper Zickert - en
Tank Bottom Scraper Zickert - en
sedimentation tanks
Products for
sedimentation tanks
Z 4000 FlocBee™ 17
Z 6000 Siphon 19
Unique products for
rectangular sedimentation tanks
A unique range of products
Zickert Products specializes in the provision of sedimentation
products for use in local authority drinking-water purification plants,
sewage treatment works and industrial waste water treatment systems.
In addition to our own well-known range, we also market products
for oil/water separation and recycling of industrial process water.
We can assist in the planning of turn-key solutions to meet particular
requirements.
Products from Zickert are characterized by their originality, which
explains why so many of them are also patented. Development of
new products in close cooperation with our customers is an ongoing
process.
Zickert Products
Zickert Products was established in Kungsbacka, just south of
Göteborg on the West Coast of Sweden, in 1973. Today we have
premises in both Göteborg and Kungsbacka.
For the most part, production takes place in our own premises,
although certain components are bought in from carefully selected
suppliers.
Zickert Products became a Division of Nordic Water Products AB
in 2001, a move that has enhanced our resources.
Nordic Water Products AB reserves Nordic Water Products AB, Zickert Division
the right to make technical changes
Sisjö Kullegata 6 · SE-421 32 Västra Frölunda · Sweden
to products described in this
catalogue without prior notice being
Tel: +46 31-748 54 25 · Fax: +46 31-748 54 19
given. Patents have been e-mail: zickert@nordicwater.se
granted/applied for in respect of the
Z 2000, Z 3900, Z 6600 and Z 4000.
Z 2001/2
Hydraulically operated propel-
led scraper with centric cylinder
frame mounted on a concrete
platform
Z 2001/2
Hydraulically operated propel-
led scraper with eccentric cyl-
inder frame. Here the scraper is
combined with lamellas.
The scraper's low profile makes
it particularly suitable for this
combination
Z 2003/4
Scraper with horizontal hydraulic
cylinder. The scraper may be
either drawn or propelled. The
position of the piston eliminates
the need for a lever
Z 2005
Scraper installed in a sedimen-
tation tank with an intermediate
bottom and shared power
system. The scraper may be
either drawn or propelled
Z 2001/2
Scraper installed in a flotation
tank. The scraper may be either
drawn or propelled
A flexible friend
The above examples illustrate the ways in which the Z 2000 can be
adapted to meet the most varied of requirements, thanks to the fact
that it is not dependent on the positioning of the power unit.
The Z 2000 is highly suitable for use in practically all rectangular tanks,
and can even be installed in tanks with uprights in them. For further
suggestions tailored to meet individual requirements, please contact
your local Zickert representative, who will be happy to advise.
Simple to install
The Z 2000 is simple to install, and only two men are required for the
job. No lifting devices or other complicated equipment are needed.
The total time taken to install a 20x6 m scraper is normally about a
week.
Assembly procedure
First the steel bars are laid out. The sections are then laid at right
angles to them, across the whole area of the tank. Once the sections
have been welded to the bars, the slides can be placed in position
under the bars and fastened to the tank bottom. The whole scraper is
centred before it is welded to its drawbar. The hydraulic unit or
electric motor is then positioned and connected, and the scraper
system dry-tested.
Outdoor installation
Standard hydraulic units installed outdoors will function satisfactorily
in ambient temperatures of from +35˚C down to -20˚C. With ambient
temperatures of less than +10˚C a heating element should be used
(available as an optional extra).
Hydraulic oil
The hydraulic oil used is classed as environmentally acceptable. That
used in installations in drinking-water purification plants is classed as
non-hazardous.
The single-motor unit holds 70 l of oil, the double-motor unit 90 l.
Flexible positioning
Electric motors
Standard hydraulic units can be positioned up to 30 m from cylinders,
and the drive mechanism at the most convenient end of the tank. For tanks with surface areas of
This flexibility makes the scraper more easily adaptable to fit in with up to 250 m2, the Z 2000 can be
existing installations such as walkways, tank dimensions, the position fitted with an electric motor.
of the hydraulic units and other practical aspects. As a result, no Scraper speed is then regulated
rebuilding of existing tanks is usually required before installation. with the help of a static frequency
changer, to give the same pattern
as with an hydraulically operated
scraper.
Z 2000s fitted with electric
motors require an absolute mini-
mumof maintenance and service.
⇐ The slide features a patented switching link that angles the blade
upwards or downwards when an end position is reached. This ensures
that the sludge does not accompany the blade during its return move-
ment and also means that, where several slides and blades are installed
in series, the sludge is passed from one blade to the next on its way to
the scum pipe
Z 3900
Version with single scraper blade
combined with Z 6500 scum pipe
Z 3900
Version for use with scum beach,
e.g. in flotation installations
Z 3900
Version for use with a lamella
system, and adapted for scraping
between outlet boxes. Nozzles
can be fitted for flushing the
lamella system clean
Chain scraper
The Z 3800 chain scraper features materials and components that Drive chain
guarantee long, problem-free operation. The steel used is acid- The Z 3800's drive chain is made of the same fibre-glass reinforced
resistant. Where appropriate, plastic components are used as they Nylon-6, which protects it from ultraviolet light. The links are coupled
are lighter and resistant to wear. Each individual application together by stainless steel knurled pins.
presents its own special requirements, and these are matched by
the choice of materials used. Flights
The channel-shaped flights are of fibre-glass reinforced resin.
Non-metallic version
Standard dimensions are 3x8 inches, suitable for tank widths of up
We can also offer the Z 3800 in a version that is 100 % metal-free, all to 12 m when strengthened with special stiffeners.
components being made of modern structural plastics. Nylon-6 integrally moulded flight attachment links ensure that
the flights are firmly attached to the collector chain. The links are
Collector chain extremely durable and are designed for heavy-duty use. Two non-
The Z 3800's collector chain is made of integrally moulded links of metallic filler blocks provide rigid support at the point at which a
fibre-glass reinforced Nylon-6. It is thus extremely durable, non- flight is connected to the chain.
corrosive and simple to assemble.
Collector chain Drive chain Flight attachment link and Different non-metallic sprockets
filler block
nordic water ZICKERT 13
Sprockets Wear shoes
The Z 3800's sprockets are all made of moulded Nylon-6. The stan- The Nylon-6 wear shoes are completely reversible, giving two
dard versions of collector and driven sprockets are split for ease of usable surfaces. They are extremely tough yet have very low friction
assembly and installation. The chain saver rim and the odd number coefficient. Return shoes are fitted with guide lugs for centring
of sprocket teeth double the lifespan of both chain and sprocket. flights between return rails.
Drive unit on hinged pier permitting adjustment of the chain tension Drive shaft and sprocket
Scum beach
The Z 6900 scum beach can be fitted in either a concrete or a sheet
steel scum pipe on a permanent basis, and is best suited for use with
sludge with a high total solids content. It is usually used in flotation
applications.
A sump can be included if required. Dimensions in accordance
with individual specifications. The materials used are stainless steel.
FlocBee™
These unique static floc builders help to distribute water more evenly
throughout sedimentation tanks, eliminating dead zones and turbu-
lence. The damping effect contributes to rapid floc building before
sedimentation begins.
FlocBees are designed to be installed over sludge pits.
In the case of an installation in an existing circular tank, use is
made of the tank’s concrete structure, and only minor modifications
are normally necessary.
Where the tank in question is a circular one in course of construc-
tion, a straightforward steel structure in the centre of the tank can
be used to replace the more usual concrete one, and serves as the
FlocBee’s foundations.
A FlocBee soon pays for itself. The expenditure involved is less
than that for installing a conventional floc building unit with a
flocculation chamber and paddle.
There are no moving parts in FlocBees and no operating or main-
tenance costs. And better use is made of precipitating chemicals,
leading to direct savings.
Many applications
Z 4000 FlocBees have proven to be a success in a number of different
water treatment applications. They can be used in connection with
pre-precipitation, simultaneous precipitation, biological flocculation/
sedimentation and post-precipitation. They can also be used in
drinking-water purification plants and in industrial waste water treat-
ment processes where damping and/or improved flocculation are
required. The Z 4000 FlocBee consists of two cylinders, the bottom edge of the
outer one sealed against the walls of the central one. The central
Product characteristics cylinder is open at both ends.
■ Improved visibility in the tank The outer cylinder has a feed pipe near its bottom. Incoming water is
■ Results maintained/improved even under led in via the feed pipe. The direction of flow is around and upwards,
peak load conditions through the aperture in the central cylinder and so downwards and out
■ Reduction in total phosphorus (PTOT) into the tank.
■ Reduction in suspended matter The FlocBee has a damping effect on the water, helping to increase
■ Reduction in formation of surface sludge the rate of flocculation. For optimum results the dimensions should be
■ Reduction in sludge flight under heavy loads matched to the requirements of the individual application
■ Reduction in volume of precipitating chemicals required
■ No flocculation paddles required
Siphon
The Z 6600 Siphon sludge outlet device presents a system for continu-
ous removal of sludge from rectangular sedimentation tanks. It can
be used in tanks of all sizes, from very small ones to large ones for
post-sedimentation, and with flows of up to 750 m3/h. The Z 6600
Siphon has been in production since 1992.
The system works on the principle that a number of pipes are
positioned vertically across the width of a tank. By means of a siphon
effect, sludge is sucked up through the pipes and out into a sludge
duct common to them all. Capacity is controlled via an adjustable
spillway in the sludge duct. The outlet is positioned on one of the
longitudinal sides of the tank, so that two tanks can share the same
sludge duct. A supplementary air intake is available for applications
in which capacity is to be varied during operation, air ducts being
inserted at the bottom ends of the pipes and each pipe being fitted
with its own air valve.
Z 6600 Siphons are dimensioned for individual applications and
to meet customers’ specifications. The system is cost-effective and
requires a minimum of maintenance and service.
20 Production: ComArt Affärskommunikation AB, Göteborg, Sweden, 01-0084 nordic water ZICKERT
Nordic Water Products AB, Zickert Division
offers local authority and industrial water and waste water treatment equipment,
systems and services, and specializes in the design and manufacture of
advanced sludge scrapers and ancillary products for use in sedimentation tanks.
Zickert also offers equipment for oil/water separation.