Rotary screens are also known as crible trommel in French and are critical components in the aggregate production line. These screens are used for grading and sorting of materials according to their sizes and are used in mining, recycling industries and construction. The use of a crible rotatif (rotary screen) in combination with other production systems improves the efficiency and productivity of the aggregate. This article focuses on the various advantages of employing rotary screens in the production of aggregates.
Enhanced Screening Efficiency
Rotary screens are known to be very efficient in screening operations. They are intended for carrying out challenging screening operations, such as sorting and further processing of various types and sizes of materials. The rolling action of the crible trommel makes it possible to feed large quantities of material through it, sorting and grading them with little blockage and time off line, which is critical in aggregate production.
Versatility
Rotary screen is widely used in the aggregate production process and one of the benefits of using it is flexibility. Crible rotatif can process wet and sticky material as well as dry and coarse material without having to make adjustments often. Due to this flexibility, they can be used at various levels of the aggregate processing, from the initial stage of material separation to the final stage of product grading.
Cost-Effective Operation
The operation of a rotary screen, or crible trommel, is relatively inexpensive for several reasons. Firstly, their construction is rather solid and the processes occurring within them are rather effective in terms of energy consumption, which means that they do not require frequent maintenance. Secondly, due to the high capacity of rotary screens to process large quantities of materials in a short time, they are cost effective in large scale operations.
Minimal Environmental Impact
Rotary screens help make the production process less damaging to the environment. The effectiveness of crible rotatif in sorting and sieving the materials makes it easier to minimize wastage and maximize on the re-usability of the materials. Rotary screens are also useful in optimizing the use of material and minimizing wastage hence playing a role in reducing the impacts of the aggregate production processes on the environment.
Interconnection
Rotary screens can be easily integrated with crushing and washing equipment in the production of aggregates thus improving the flow of operations. This integration enables the various stages of processing to be well coordinated in a way that each phase is made to run at its optimum capacity. For instance, material that has been crushed by a crusher can be screened by a crible trommel for grading and other processes in the production line thus increasing the efficiency of the production line.
Rotary screens, especially the crible trommel, are essential equipment in the aggregate industry. They offer many advantages such as increased screening effectiveness, adaptability in dealing with various materials, low cost, low environmental effects, and compatibility with other production processes. These advantages make rotary screens an essential tool in enhancing the quality and productivity of the aggregate operations while at the same time making the operations sustainable.
