Screening machines remove impurities and ensure particle uniformity. For example, stainless steel rotary drum sieves improve efficiency in soybean protein powder screening.
Equipment Selection Criteria
Material Properties: Vibrating screens are suitable for high-moisture materials, while electromagnetic-driven screens handle fine powders.
Precision: Multi-layer sieve configurations enhance grading accuracy, such as double-layer screens in fertilizer screening machines.
II. Operational Guidelines
Pre-operation Checks
Inspect sieve mesh integrity to prevent leakage (refer to linear screen maintenance standards).
Clean residual material to avoid cross-contamination.
Parameter Settings
Adjust amplitude and frequency based on material characteristics. High-amplitude screens improve efficiency for sticky materials.
Sieve aperture: Typically 2–2.2 times the target particle size (e.g., ≥200 mesh for fine particles).
Monitoring
Ensure uniform material distribution via horizontal rotation .
Troubleshoot reduced efficiency by checking mesh blockages or motor issues.
III. Common Issues and Maintenance
Fault Handling
Poor Screening: Clean or replace clogged/damaged mesh (e.g., fertilizer screen’s rotating disk design reduces leakage).
Abnormal Noise: Inspect bearings or loose fasteners (regular lubrication required).
Maintenance Cycles
Daily: Clean sieve surfaces and tighten bolts.
Periodic: Monthly mesh wear checks; annual replacement of wear parts (e.g., vibrating screen bearings last ~1,500 hours)[.