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Screening technologyScreen.

Separating fractions by size: removing fines, returning oversize, securing quality – integrated into the material flow.
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Screening technologyFig. 03Partner Vecoplan
Area
Recycling
Technology
Vecoplan
Process step
Screening
Materials
Wood, Plastics, Biomass, Household & commercial waste, Refuse-derived fuels
Fig. 03 — Screening technology

01Performance

What it does.

Screening means separating material by size before it becomes a problem. Fines are removed, oversize goes back to the shredder and the accepted fraction moves on – producing a fraction the next process can rely on. Which screening principle fits depends on material, moisture and the required separation accuracy.
01

Securing quality

A defined fraction is often the precondition for fuel specifications or further processing.

02

Oversize in a loop

Oversized pieces return to the shredder instead of causing trouble in conveying, storage or combustion.

03

Removing fines

Separating dust and fines improves combustion behaviour, storability and the working environment.

04

Integrated in the flow

Screen, feed and discharge conveyors are designed as one unit so the line runs evenly.

02Context

Where in the process.

The highlighted steps show where this technology sits in the process chain. The other steps lead to the neighbouring technologies.

Recycling & processing

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  1. 01InfeedConveying technology
  2. 02ShreddingShredding technology
  3. 03ConveyingConveying technology
  4. 04ScreeningSeparating fines and oversize – oversize returns to the shredder.● This page
  5. 05SeparatingSeparation technology
  6. 06StoringStorage technology
  7. 07DosingDosing technology

Design sheet

VT-03-S

L · B · HScreen

Input

Mixed particle sizes

Output

Fines · accepts · oversize

Design parameters

  • P01Cut size
  • P02Number of fractions
  • P03Throughput
  • P04Moisture
  • P05Particle shape
  • P06Tendency to clog

Guide only – project-specific design required. We define the actual values together with you.

Schematic, not to scale

04Engineering

Machine types & parameters.

Typical machine types

  1. 01

    Disc screens

    Rotating disc shafts separate robustly with little risk of clogging – common for wood and biomass.

  2. 02

    Trommel screens

    Rotating drum for mixed and also moist materials, such as waste and RDF/SRF.

  3. 03

    Vibrating screens

    Precise classification of dry, free-flowing materials into several fractions.

  4. 04

    Star screens

    Flexible star shafts for difficult, moist or fibrous materials.

Partner technology

Technology from our partners.

Vecoplan

Bad Marienberg, Germany
Since 1969

Systems for shredding, conveying and processing wood, biomass, plastics, paper and household and commercial waste.

The machine technology typically comes from Vecoplan. Vecotrade plans the plant, integrates the machines into your material flow, installs, commissions and remains your point of contact.

06Contact

Your project. One contact.

Describe your material, goal and constraints – we will get back to you with a first assessment. Your enquiry is already pre-filled with this technology.

Robert Königs

Your contact

Robert Königs

Co-founder · Projects & Sales

Recycling, wood and sawmill technology

Mon–Fri · 8:00–17:00Languages: DE · FR · EN

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

01Does every line need a screen?

Not necessarily. If the shredder already delivers the required fraction through its screen basket, a separate screen may not be needed. As soon as fines cause problems or oversize must be reliably excluded, a dedicated screening step pays off.

02Which screen suits moist material?

Moist and fibrous materials tend to stick. Trommel and star screens usually cope better than fine-mesh vibrating screens. The choice always depends on the specific material, though – project-specific design required.

03Can a screen be retrofitted?

Often, yes. Space, transfer heights and the oversize return are decisive. We check the installation situation on site and plan conveyors and connections along with it.

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