Introducing JWC Environmental’s Wipes Ready® Technology
Clogged sewer pumps have always been a problem in wastewater treatment operations. However, the frequent use of disposable/flushable wipes has only worsened this problem because sewage systems were not designed to handle these resilient materials, resulting in costly clogs and ragging.
Recognizing the severity of the issue, JWC Environmental carefully studied how different grinding technologies dealt with wipes and how shredded wipes reacted in sewer systems. During this research, we discovered that many conventional two-shafted grinders cut wipes in one direction, resulting in long strips that reweave when mixed with hair and FOG in the sewer and cause massive clogs. But, if the grinder cut the wipes into small pieces, reweaving would not occur, avoiding the formation of ragballs that cause clogs. This discovery led us to develop Wipes Ready® Technology.
A Breakdown of Our Wipes Ready Technology
Wipes Ready is designed to capture all wipes in the waste stream and shred them into small pieces, preventing reweaving without sacrificing grinder performance.
The different technologies within our Wipes Ready suite include:
- Wipes Ready Cutters
- Delta P Side Rails
- Perforated Drums
- Optimized Cut Controls
Wipes Ready Cutters
Our cutters feature serrated edges and knurled spacers, which cut wipes in two directions, resulting in smaller particles that cannot reweave downstream. As a result, ragballs cannot form and help keep pumps clean for efficient operation.
Delta P Side Rails
Our patented Delta P Side Rails direct solids into the cutters, ensuring the Wipes Ready cutters can effectively shred wipes. The hydraulic flow characteristics of the Delta P Side Rails prevent debris buildup in the grinder. Additionally, the flow rates with the Delta P Side Rails are higher than those of traditional grinders without sacrificing shredding performance.
Perforated Drums
Our grinders, like the Channel Monster®, have 1/2-inch perforated drums, which offer the following advantages:
- 59% better capture of solids compared to coil drums
- High flow properties
- Minimal head loss
- No internal buildup of solids inside the drum
- Resists buildup of grease and other materials
Like the Delta P Side Rails, the perforated drum ensures the cutters capture and shred all wipes.
Optimized Cut Control
The Optimized Cut Control (OCC) gear ratio optimizes the shaft speed, cleans the cutters during operation, helps cut wipes into smaller strips, and improves the grinder’s performance and lifespan.
Although OCC has a different gear ratio from legacy JWC Environmental grinders, the motors and reducers from these legacy units are compatible with OCC.
Which Products Have Wipes Ready Technology?
Municipal Wastewater Models
Industrial Wastewater
See the Impact of Wipes Ready
JWC Environmental is committed to finding solutions to common wastewater problems. You can read our case studies to learn more about the impact of our award-winning Wipes Ready Technology.
If you’re interested in learning more about our Wipes Ready solutions or want to upgrade an old JWC Environmental unit, please contact a JWC product specialist today.