Applications

  • Municipal: Raw: Primary, Primary & Trickling filter, Primary & WAS, WAS, Contact Stabilization, Primary & RBC
  • Municipal: Anaerobically Digested: Primary, Primary & Trickling filter, Primary & WAS, Primary & RBC
  • Municipal: Aerobically Digested: Oxidation Ditch, Primary & Activated, Contact Stabilization, Extended, Primary & RBC, WAS
  • Municipal: Potable Water Plant: Alum Sludge, Lime Softening Sludge, River Water Silt
  • Industrial: Food Processing Wastes, Pulp & Paper Wastes, Chemical Sludges, Pharmaceutical Wastes, Industrial Wastes Processing Sludges, Petrochemical Wastes

Benefits

  • Handles Irregular, High-Impact Debris

    A spring-loaded, dual-arm articulating rake bypasses lodged or excessively large objects while allowing screening to continue. The large rake head and full-penetration teeth provide dependable removal under high solids loading and challenging debris conditions.

  • Maintains Screening Efficiency Longer

    Rigid, 3/8-inch stainless steel side frames with four engineered bends resist torsional loading and help preserve screen alignment. Separate guide tracks and a guide shaft positioned below the drive shaft maintain positive rake engagement for consistent bar rack cleaning.

  • Built for Severe-Duty Reliability

    Heavy-duty bar racks, flame-hardened steel cogwheels, and durable pin rack options withstand high hydraulic loads and demanding operating environments. A choice of 304 or 316 stainless steel construction supports corrosion resistance and long service life.

  • Self-Cleaning Operation

    An internal wiper mechanism automatically cleans the rake without requiring brushes or water. Easily replaceable UHMW polyester wiper blades support reliable cleaning and straightforward maintenance.

  • Custom Engineered for Your Application

    Full-frame, partial-frame, and spliced-frame configurations accommodate channel widths from 18 inches to 13 feet, depths up to 100 feet, and typical setting angles from 45 to 90 degrees. Bar spacing, construction materials, pin rack components, motors, and controls can be selected to meet each installation’s operating requirements.

  • Proven Severe-Duty Performance

    With more than 2,000 installations across the United States, the Mensch has a proven record in pumping stations, headworks facilities, and other severe-duty applications. Its extensive operating history has established it as a benchmark for dependable, long-term bar screening performance.

Mensch™ Bar Screen: A Heavy-Duty Screening Solution

The Mensch™ Severe Duty Bar Screen is custom engineered for demanding municipal and industrial wastewater, combined sewer overflow, and stormwater applications. Its heavy-duty frame, bar rack, rake, and drive components withstand high hydraulic loads, heavy solids accumulation, and challenging debris conditions. A dual-arm articulating rake and positive rake engagement provide dependable removal of heavy and irregular material while resisting twisting forces that can reduce screening efficiency. Multiple frame configurations and application-specific options allow each screen to be tailored to the installation while meeting severe-duty design standards for strength, reliability, and long service life. With more than 2,000 installations across the United States, the Mensch has established a proven record as a benchmark for severe-duty bar screening. 

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