In many bulk solids processes, overall plant performance is not determined by the conveyor or mixer – but by the screening machine. Whenever high throughput rates, demanding product quality or difficult material characteristics come together, the screening process often becomes the critical process step.
Blocked screen meshes, reduced separation efficiency and unplanned downtime directly affect product quality and plant efficiency. Modern screening technology therefore has to deliver far more than simple particle separation.
Fine, sticky or moist bulk materials in particular tend to block screen apertures. As a result, the open screening area is continuously reduced, leading to lower throughput, reduced screening accuracy and increasing machine load.
Even small agglomerates or foreign particles can negatively affect downstream processes or cause quality issues. Especially in the plastics, food and chemical industries, process reliability and reproducible screening results are becoming increasingly important.
The efficiency of a screening process largely depends on the product movement across the screen surface. The goal is a uniform product distribution combined with sufficient relative movement between particle and screen mesh.
For sensitive or demanding bulk materials, the plansifter SIFTOMAT from FUCHS Maschinen AG offers significant advantages compared to conventional vibration systems. The plansifter was developed for high screening accuracy, gentle product handling and stable process conditions. Thanks to its three-dimensional screening movement, the SIFTOMAT is particularly suitable for plastic granules, powders and sensitive bulk materials with high requirements regarding product quality and process stability.
This enables:
- high throughput rates
- precise separation
- gentle product handling
- reduced dust generation
- lower wear
The SIFTOMAT food was specifically developed for applications with increased hygienic requirements. The machine meets the demands of modern food and pharmaceutical processes through easy cleaning, hygienic design and reduced downtime during product changes.
With the SIFTOMAT and SIFTOMAT food, FUCHS Maschinen AG provides solutions for demanding screening applications in the plastics, food and bulk solids industries. Modern screening technology helps to make processes more efficient, reliable and economical – preventing the screening process from becoming the bottleneck of the entire production line.
