Screening

Types of Screening

There are various types of screening, such as vibrating screens, drum screens, and oscillating screens, each suitable for different types and quantities of materials. In metal recycling, the trommel screen and vibrating screen are frequently used.

Screening Process

• Crushing: At the beginning of the recycling process, metal-containing waste is crushed to reduce the size of the materials. This facilitates subsequent separation.
• Conveying: The crushed materials are transported to the screening systems, often via conveyor belts that distribute the materials evenly onto the screens.
• Screening: The main screening process separates the materials by particle size. Large particles remain on the screen mesh, while smaller particles fall through the openings. This separation makes it possible to separate metals from non-metallic materials.
• Fractionation: The materials separated by screening are divided into different fractions. Each fraction contains particles of a specific size that can then be further processed or recycled.

Advantages of Screening in Metal Recycling

• Increased Efficiency: By separating materials by particle size, the recycling process becomes more efficient as metals can be specifically further processed.
• Quality Improvement: The quality of the recycled metal is enhanced as impurities and non-metallic components are effectively removed.
• Cost Reduction: Efficient separation processes like screening reduce the costs of subsequent processing steps.

Screening of Other Materials

ASCOTEC offers solutions for screening soil, gravel, and other materials. With ASCOTEC’s innovative screening technologies, various materials can be efficiently separated and processed.

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