The Muffin Monster™

Wastewater only flows downhill, but there are plenty of situations where it simply isn’t possible to provide a consistent gradient between users and sewage treatment facilities. That’s why satellite pumping stations are a common feature of private and municipal wastewater systems.

Modern pumps are compact, reliable and energy efficient. In the right conditions, they can operate for years with minimal maintenance, but they don’t always get to enjoy those conditions. As populations grow and habits change, wastewater systems are exposed to a rising tide of difficult materials, especially tough fibrous products such as wet wipes and disposable nappies.

Left unchecked, these materials can jam up pumps, reducing flow rates, driving up energy consumption and ultimately bringing operations to a halt. That leads to costly and time-consuming maintenance visits to rectify the situation.

Monsters keep wipes away

 

For problem sewers or issues with pump blockages, the Muffin Monster™ is the best solution. The sewer grinder handles wipes and rags to reduce pump maintenance and avoid clogged sewers. It acts as a shredder, grinding debris into particles small enough for all pumps to handle effectively, allowing pumps to function at maximum efficiency. The grinder is available in three different models each with two different configurations.

Benefits

  • Protect pumps and other critical equipment from costly clogs and damage from tough solids
  • Wipes Ready™ cutters prevent materials from forming long strips and reweaving in the waste stream
  • No labor needed to clean, disassemble and reassemble the repair unit, or wait months for parts. Just swap and go!
  • Delta P side rails ensure solids are processed by the dual-shafted grinder while optimizing flow through the unit
  • Lower operating costs by keeping pumps and other equipment running efficiently

 

Main applications 

 

  • Sewage pump stations
  • Headworks – primary treatment
  • Sludge processing
  • Anaerobic digestion / Bioresource
  • Septage / Grease receiving
  • Correctional facilities
  • Airports
  • Facilities management

Key features

  • Dual-shafted, high-torque grinders handle rags, rocks, woods, wipes, clothing, plastics and other debris
  • Wipes Ready™ cutters create two-dimensional cutting capabilities to control width and length of output
  • In-line 30K Muffin Monster includes an easy-to-remove cutter cartridge
  • Patented Delta P side rails drive debris into the cutters
  • Grinders reduce solids to a size that pumps and other equipment can process efficiently and safely

 

 

Case studies and more

Mastering the daily grind

Textiles and other unconventional debris can be a tough problem for pumped wastewater systems. That’s why more and more operators are addressing the problem at source with Sulzer’s Muffin Monster™ grinder technology.

Warding off hygiene challenges

Blocked wastewater systems are a perennial challenge for hospitals around the world. To keep these critical systems running, leading healthcare facilities are turning to Sulzer Muffin Monster™ grinders as an effective first line of defense.

40K Monster in septage hauler

Port-a-Loo, New Zealand’s largest septage hauler, invested in a 40K Muffin Monster™ to eliminate frequent clogging of wastewater pumps at the disposal site.

Water reclamation plant

Learn how the 10K Muffin Monsters™ help Schertz water reclamation plant in Texas, USA, grind the toughest solids more reliably with less energy.