The KP Series Screw Presses are our most popular models, offering an economical solution for applications that require reliable dewatering without the higher torque capacity of our VP and CP Series presses. They are ideally suited for lighter-duty applications, such as produce waste, where lower torque requirements make them an efficient and cost-effective choice. The KP’s with screws up to 16″ diameter use hollow bore gearboxes, while units larger than that use foot mounted gearboxes. The screens are not quite as long. Units 16″ and smaller use one air cylinder instead of two to actuate the discharge cone, and they include the rotating cone feature.
KP Series Sizes include: KP-6, KP-10, KP-10L, KP-12, KP-12L, KP-16, KP-16L, KP-24, KP-24L, KP-30 and KP-30L.
KP-L series presses have the same configuration, but with a longer screw and screen, useful for materials that are more challenging to dewater.
KP-16
The KP-16 is one of our most popular sizes. It features these key benefits:
- Resistor Bar: The resistor bar has been modified to allow the screen to face either direction. This means that the screen can be reversed for double the previous life expectancy. A handle on the resistor bar prevents it from being inserted incorrectly.
- Tailstock: The tailstock assembly has been altered to allow adequate space for using a magnetic drill in the shop. During assembly the tailstock is tapped and shimmed where screw-to-screen alignment is best. Then it is clamped in place, and the mag drill is used to bore the holes for the bolts connecting the tailstock to the bed frame. Also, a plate which provided axial support for the tailstock has been removed because it was deemed no longer necessary.
- Bed Frame: As the result of the tailstock modifications the bed frame has been shortened three inches. Also, one of the channels which support the tailstock has been turned to face the C-plate. The tailstock should be much easier to remove.
- Drive Wheels: The drive wheels for the rotating cone feature are 1″ thick by 8″ diameter, with a bronze bushing and steel axle. This is a new drive design implemented on all Series KP presses. The machined bushings and axles ensure the wheels turn straight. The larger diameter reduces the number of turns the wheels make.
- Rocker Arm: The yoke has been widened from 12″ to 15″. This puts the drive wheels farther out on the cone’s racing ring. The farther the wheels are from the center, the smaller the angle of rotation the wheels are forced to bear.
- Screw Shaft: The OD of the screw shaft will be 6″ instead of the previous 4″. This may decrease capacity of the press slightly in some cases, but it should increase dewatering capability. That is, there is less distance for water to travel to get to the screen, so press cake should be drier.
- Catch Pan/Covers: The covers fit into the press liquor catch pan 3″ lower than before. This allows more access to the screen and the discharge flange, making cleaning and repairs easier.
- B-plate Screen Centering Ring: The screen positioning ring at the B-plate is now a single piece, with a 1″ gap to serve as a cord cutter.
- Cone Bushing: The cone bushings will be made of UHMW instead of green nylon. UHMW will be less prone to seize to the shaft as it expands less due to water absorption.
- Racing ring: The racing ring, on which the wheels track, is now made of glass-filled UHMW. Increased life is expected.
KP-L Series Screw Press Hybrid
Introduced in 2014, the KP-L Series Screw Press features the tapered shaft design, longer screen, and additional compression stages of our aggressive VP Series combined with the lower horsepower requirement and price point of our standard KP Series. This hybrid design offers superior liquid separation capability for lower torque applications such as spent brewers’ grain, pectin peel, and fruit juicing.
How it Works
The Vincent KP Press consists of a screw rotating within a screen housing, a flanged inlet hopper, and a discharge opening. At the discharge end, the mouth of the screen housing is closed by a pneumatically actuated cone which moves back and forth on the screw shaft in proportion to the internal pressure in the screen frame. This motion is opposed by the cone cylinder thrust, thereby regulating the discharge of solids. An air regulator is provided to adjust the pressure on the cone. The liquids, which are squeezed from the wet product, escape through the screen housing and are caught in a built-in pan under the screen.
Key Features
KP Series Screw Press Applications
KP series screw presses are most commonly used, but not limited to, the following dewatering/separation applications:
Customization Available
The KP Series can be customized to meet the specific needs of your application. With experience across a wide range of industries and materials, Vincent can modify the press configuration to help achieve the best performance for your process.
Available options include 1, 2, and 3 HP drive configurations; screw hard-surfacing and notching; discharge door weights in place of air cylinder actuators; and a choice of perforated metal screen or slotted wedgewire. Additional configurations, such as shorter models, extended inlet hoppers for direct conveyor feeding, and other application-specific modifications, are available.
The screw is driven by a fixed speed electric motor that is C-face mounted to a gearbox. The gearbox reduces the RPM from the typical 1750 RPM output of the motor to an appropriate speed for the application, 5 – 50 RPM. The hollow bore gearbox mounts directly on the screw shaft and is flange mounted to the machine.
The numbers in the model designation stand for the nominal diameter of the screw in inches.
As the press has been adapted to many different applications, options have been added to the press. These include interrupted or continuous flighted screws, conical screws where the shaft increases in diameter, different shape inlet hoppers, different style cones, etc.
Screens
KP-Screw Press Screen
It features a 3:1 L/D “Clamshell” (one piece) screen and single air cylinder
KP-L
Uses a Split Screen
See the KP Series Screw Press in action
Lithium Ion in VP 16
Vincent Corporation’s Series KP Screw Presses effectively dewater the waste cob, silk, and husk from sweet corn canneries. Vincent Presses have low operating and maintenance costs when compared to alternative technologies.
Rent a KP Vincent Screw Press
Want to see how a KP Vincent Screw Press performs with your material? Our rental program allows you to test the press in your own facility and evaluate the results under your actual operating conditions.
The KP Series is designed for applications that benefit from a softer squeeze and lower torque processing, such as produce waste and other delicate materials. Our team will help you select the right configuration for your application and guide you through the rental process from start to finish.
Experience firsthand how a KP Screw Press can help reduce waste volume, improve material handling, and remove excess moisture while maintaining gentle processing.
Made in the USA, Trusted Around the World
Vincent Corporation has specialized in the design, engineering, and manufacture of screw presses since 1931. As North America’s leading producer of screw presses, we provide reliable dewatering solutions to customers around the world.
The KP Series is used globally in applications where gentle processing and dependable performance are essential. From citrus operations in Spain, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina to produce waste applications across a variety of industries, KP Screw Presses help customers reduce waste, remove excess moisture, and improve material handling.
We are proud to manufacture Vincent Screw Presses in the United States and support customers worldwide with proven equipment, application expertise, and long-term reliability.
FAQ
How much does a KP Screw Press cost?
The KP Series is one of our more economical screw press options, designed for applications that require a gentler squeeze and lower torque processing. Pricing depends on several factors, including press size, capacity, materials of construction, and any application-specific modifications.
To provide an accurate quote, we’ll learn more about your process, including the material being handled, desired throughput, and performance goals. This allows us to recommend the right configuration for your operation while avoiding unnecessary features or costs.
Contact us for a customized quote—we’re happy to review your application and help determine the best KP Screw Press solution for your needs.
How do I know which screw press is right for my application?
Selecting the right screw press depends on your material, processing goals, throughput requirements, and desired moisture reduction. Our team will take the time to understand your application and recommend the press configuration that best fits your needs.
The KP Series is an excellent choice for applications that benefit from a gentler squeeze and lower torque processing, while other Vincent models may be better suited for higher-torque requirements.
Contact us with your application details, and we’ll help you find the right screw press solution.
Can you press _________ (name your specific application)?
Vincent Screw Presses have been successfully tested on hundreds of different materials across a wide range of industries. The KP Series is especially well suited for applications that require a softer squeeze and gentle processing, including produce waste and other lower-torque applications.
If you don’t see your material listed on our website, contact us and we’ll help evaluate your application. In many cases, we can test your material in-house and provide video results to help you understand the expected performance. When sending material to our facility isn’t practical, rental units are available so you can test the KP Screw Press at your own location.
What is the capacity of the KP Press?
Capacities are our best estimate based on current applications. Capacities will change based on material, consistency, bulk density, viscosity, etc. Trials are recommended to determine throughput capacity for a production-sized machine.
See What a KP Screw Press Can Do for Your Process
Available in sizes from 6″ to 30″, the KP Series offers a range of capacities to meet your production requirements. Combined with our smaller CP Series, we can support everything from in-house application testing to full-scale production.
Our team will help you select the right screw press, customize it for your process, and provide expert support from evaluation through installation and beyond.
Contact us today to request pricing, discuss your application, or schedule a rental trial to see how a Vincent Screw Press can improve your process.
