VIBRO-AIR? Size/Density Separator
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VIBRO-AIR™ Size/Density Separator Removes oversize, undersize and underweight materials from grains, plastics, rubber, glass, wood and more Kason’s new VIBRO-AIR™ Size/Density Separator employs vibratory screening to remove oversize and undersize particles, and air separation to simultaneously remove low bulk density materials. The combination of the air separator and vibratory screener removes a greater portion of fines and low-density materials from on-size particles than possible with screening alone, and does so with greater efficiency. Principle of Operation Material entering the separator through a port on the hood, cascades over a series of strategically placed internal trays, and ultimately onto a vibrating, fine mesh screen that fluidizes the material and moves it in controlled flow patterns toward and through a discharge port at the screen’s periphery. Heavier fines and a portion of the lighter fines pass through the screen onto a chute leading to a lower discharge spout. Simultaneously, air drawn into the base of the air-tight chamber flows upward, drawing the balance of low density fines, along with airborne dust, fibers, films and strands, into an air stream that increases in velocity (as the hood tapers) before venting to a dust collection system. Mixture of whole peanut kernels (lobes), broken peanut kernels, skins (seed coats) and shells (hulls/ pods) shown mixed, and as separated by size and density using the VIBRO-AIR™ Size/Density Separator. The VIBRO-AIR separator is available in 24 to 100 in. (610 to 2540 mm) diameters, in carbon steel or stainless steel, and is offered as a stand-alone unit or a complete system (shown) integrated with a dust collection system and exhaust fan (remote-mount control panel not shown) on a mobile frame, ready for connections to material infeed and discharge ports, and a power source. The VIBRO-AIR separator can additionally scalp oversize particles from on-size material using an optional scalping deck fitted with a coarse screen mesh (not shown), positioned above the fine mesh screen. The screening assembly is suspended on springs that allow it to vibrate freely while minimizing power consumption and preventing vibration transmission to the floor. Beneath the assembly is an imbalanced-weight, gyratory motor that creates multi-plane inertial vibration for the purpose of controlling the flow path of fluidized material on screen surfaces and maximizing the rate at which material passes through the screen.

OPTIONS: • Additional scalping deck with coarse screen mesh • High strength bar magnet to remove ferrous materials • “Air-Lift” quick screen change system • Clean-In-Place (CIP) design, construction and finish • Kleen Screen anti-blinding device • Ball Tray anti-blinding device • Auto-Lube Automatic Lubrication System for gyratory motors BENEFITS: • Greater and more efficient removal of low-density materials, fines and/ or oversize material from on-size particles than with screening alone • Improves end product quality • Reduces or eliminates waste • Dust-free operation • Energy efficient •...