Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Stainless steel belts vs. Polyester screen cloths

Since the beginning of trash screening, polyester screen cloths have been the key factor in the process. The polyester is reliable due to its wear resistance and flexibility. About 98% of all linear screens worldwide use polyester screen cloths.

There is however an alternative, a screening process developed by Particle Separation Systems utilizes Stainless Steel Belts to improve screening accuracy and efficiency. When comparing a 600 micron polyester screen cloth with a 500 micron stainless steel belt, several key differences can be seen, the most notable are:

·         Higher drainage rates
·         35 % higher open area
·         More accurate apertures
·         Unaffected by high or low PH
·         Unaffected by high temperature

Due to the higher drainage rate and open area, screening can be slowed down dramatically which increases cleaning efficiency, and reduces/slows down all moving parts deterioration, saving on bearings and rollers and motor wear.  

By Rein Buisman Jr @ Buistex

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