What is a Trommel Screen?
A trommel screen, also known as a rotary screen,
is a mechanical screening machine used to separate materials,
primarily in the mineral and solid-waste processing industries.
It consists of a cylindrical drum with perforated holes of varying sizes,
through which materials are sorted by size as the drum rotates.
When the material enters the drum device,
due to the inclination and rotation of the drum device,
the material on the screen surface is turned over and rolled,
so that the under-screen material smaller than the screen hole
size is discharged from the screen hole,
and the screened material larger than the screen hole size is
discharged from the tail through the drum.
Key Features
Trommel screens are characterized by their unique design and operational features:
Rotating Drum: The heart of the trommel screen, it ensures continuous and efficient screening of materials.
Perforated Holes: Available in various sizes to accommodate different material separation requirements.
Variable Speed: Allows adjustment of the drum rotation speed to optimize screening performance.
Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials to withstand heavy-duty use and harsh environments.
Ease of Maintenance: Designed for easy access and cleaning to ensure minimal downtime.
Applications of Trommel Screens
Trommel screens are used in a wide range of industries due to their versatility and effectiveness. Common applications include:
Recycling: Sorting and separating recyclables such as plastics, metals, and glass by size for efficient processing.
Mining: Separating valuable minerals from ore based on size, improving the efficiency of downstream processing.
Waste Management: Screening and separating different types of waste materials, facilitating more efficient recycling and disposal.
Agriculture: Separating organic materials, such as compost and topsoil, from unwanted debris.
Construction: Sorting construction and demolition debris, such as rubble, sand, and gravel, by size.
Benefits of Using Trommel Screens
Implementing trommel screens in material separation processes offers numerous benefits:
Increased Efficiency: Enhances the speed and accuracy of material separation, reducing manual sorting time.
Improved Product Quality: Ensures consistent and high-quality separation of materials, leading to better end products.
Cost Savings: Reduces labor costs and increases operational efficiency, leading to overall cost savings.
Scalability: Easily integrated into existing operations and can be scaled up as processing needs grow.
Environmental Impact: Efficient material separation supports recycling efforts, reducing waste and conserving resources.
Parameter sheet of trommel screen
Model | Length Range | Segment No. | Aperture Size | Power (Kw) | Inclined Angle | Max. Material Size | Rotating Speed(rpm) |
ZCφ600 | 2-4m | 1-2 | ≤30mm | 2.2-3 | 0-7° | 60mm | 12-18 |
ZCφ800 | 2-5m | 1-3 | ≤50mm | 3-5.5 | 0-7° | 100mm | 12-18 |
ZCφ1000 | 2-6m | 1-4 | ≤100mm | 4-11 | 0-7° | 150mm | 10-18 |
ZCφ1200 | 3-8m | 1-4 | ≤150mm | 5.5-18.5 | 0-7° | 200mm | 9-15 |
ZCφ1500 | 3-10m | 1-5 | ≤200mm | 7.5-22 | 0-7° | 250mm | 9-15 |
ZCφ1800 | 4-12m | 1-5 | ≤220mm | 7.5-22 | 0-7° | 270mm | 8-15 |
ZCφ2000 | 5-15m | 1-5 | ≤250mm | 11-30 | 0-7° | 300mm | 8-12 |
ZCφ2500 | 5-18m | 1-6 | ≤300mm | 11-30 | 0-7° | 350mm | 8-12 |