XSplit press screw separator by Vogelsang

Cost effective slurry separation
XSplit^®

High Efficiency: Up to 40% dry matter and 50m³/h throughput
Increased Storage: Up to 20% extra slurry storage capacity
Easy Adjustments: Adaptable pressing area to dry matter
High Performance: Reliable plug formation without additional tools
Improved Nutrients: Enhanced nutrient uptake and reduced mycotoxin risk
User Friendly: Low-maintenance, cost-effective design

Efficient separation of solid and slurry

The XSplit^® slurry separator: cost effective and user friendly design

Vogelsang refined the press screw separator design to boost efficiency, maximise nutrient recovery, and reduce energy use. Positioning the drive at the solid matter outlet ensures uniform plug formation for better performance and user experience.

Separating digestate or slurry improves slurry management by minimising floating and sinking layers in the silo. The solid fraction is easier to transport and can be repurposed as animal bedding or a peat substitute. Meanwhile, the thin liquid phase spreads more easily and evenly, enhancing nutrient uptake—especially in wet conditions—or reducing digester viscosity.

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Superior separation process

Vogelsang reengineered the proven press screw separator concept to create the XSplit, delivering an excellent cost-benefit ratio. With high throughput rates of up to 50 m³/h and an easily adjustable dry matter content of up to 40%, it outperforms other press screw separators on the market.

The XSplit features a segmented sieve basket, allowing individual sieve elements to be replaced without overhauling the entire basket—extending service life and minimising downtime. Maintenance is simplified with an easily removable end cover, providing direct access to the sieve basket and press screw. Designed for versatility, our XSplit options offer slurry separation solutions for both mobile and standalone setups to suit your needs.

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Brochure: XSplit Separator

Superior separation process

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Brochure: XSplit Separator

Features of the XSplit^®

The inlet nozzle, like the filtrate nozzle, can be rotated in 90° increments and can be mounted both at the top and at the bottom in a connector size of 6". This allows flexible adaptation to the respective situation on site.

The screw of the XSplit press screw separator is made of stainless steel and specially armored for extra durability. Fiber pockets are integrated for self-cleaning.

The wear-resistant elastomer closure disc ensures automatic plug formation without the use of additional auxiliary agents.

The drive motor is located on the solid side and thus has no contact with the liquid during the separation. The conveying and separation direction is towards the drive. Therefore, the XSplit does not require an extra mechanical seal or radial shaft seal.

The length of the pressing area can be adjusted by means of a threaded spindle. A longer pressing area means higher dry matter content of the solid phase.

The sieve basket of the XSplit separator consists of three sieve elements. These are individually replaceable and enable optimum service performance and individual adaptation to the output medium.

The generous end cover provides easy access to the sieve and screw. In addition, four 6" cleaning ports provide good access to the interior of the XSplit. Service and maintenance work is completed quickly.

Options of the XSplit^®

With the stud frame, the XSplit is easily and quickly elevated. Pumps and, if necessary, a shredder can also be assembled on the base frame, so that the installation effort on site is reduced.

Compact unit including pump, optional shredder and the XSplit separator, which is folded out and positioned in an elevated position by means of hydraulics. Completely pre-assembled including static calculation, the basic hoisting gear is the ideal solution for changing locations.

Drive up, set up, connect, get started. Assembled on a trailer, the hoisting gear pro complete solution is the flexible variant for inter-company use. All components including hydraulics are fully assembled and connected to the controller. A generously dimensioned projection and ejection height make it possible, for example, to separate directly on high trailers.

Depending on the customer's requirements, we offer the necessary control technology for manual operation of the individual components up to control with touch panel and intuitive user interface.