Screw-Trommel Feeders

Combined screw feeder and rotating screen for high-dust/sticky material processing.
Product Overview The Screw-Trommel Feeder is an integrated processing unit combining precision screw feeding with rotary screening for challenging high-dust and adhesive materials. Compliant with GB/T 36865-2018 (Spiral Conveyor Standards) and GB/T 14521.5-1993 (Terminology for Screening Equipment), this dual-function system eliminates material buildup while ensuring continuous operation in mining, waste recycling, and mineral processing applications.
Key Technical Parameters
  1. General Specifications
    • Application: Handling sticky/cohesive materials (moisture ≤25%) such as clay-rich ores, municipal sludge, and wet biomass.
    • Throughput Capacity: 10–800 T/h (material-dependent).
    • Processing Stages: Simultaneous feeding, screening (1–150 mm), and dewatering.
    • Positioning: Heavy-duty solution for raw material preprocessing in extreme conditions.
  2. Screw Feeder Module
    • Screw Configuration:
      • Diameter: 400–1,200 mm (shaftless design for sticky materials).
      • Pitch: 0.8–1.5× diameter (tapered sections available).
      • Speed: 5–60 RPM (stepless VFD control).
    • Drive System:
      • Power: 7.5–160 kW (IE4 efficiency per GB 18613-2020).
      • Torque: Up to 250 kN·m (planetary gear reducers).
  3. Trommel Screen Module
    • Drum Geometry:
      • Diameter: 1.5–3.5 m (12-sided polygonal design).
      • Length: 4–15 m (modular segments).
      • Screen Media: Rubber/PU panels (5–30 mm apertures).
    • Rotation System:
      • Speed: 8–25 RPM (hydraulic or electromechanical drive).
      • Inclination: 3°–7° (adjustable via hydraulic legs).
  4. Structural Design
    • Frame Construction: Q345B steel (GB/T 1591-2018) with abrasion-resistant coating.
    • Sealing System:
      • Dust Control: Multi-stage labyrinth seals (GB/T 16911-2008).
      • Waterproofing: IP68-rated electrical components.
    • Wear Protection:
      • Screw Liner: Hardox 450/ceramic composite.
      • Trommel Lifter Bars: Replaceable tungsten carbide tips.
  5. Performance Metrics
    • Screening Efficiency: ≥92% for non-sticky materials; ≥85% for adhesive substances.
    • Dewatering Rate: Up to 30% moisture reduction.
    • Noise Level: ≤82 dB(A) at 1 m (loaded operation).
    • Maintenance Interval: 5,000 hours (centralized lubrication system).

Design Innovations
  • Self-Cleaning Mechanism: High-frequency vibrators (50–100 Hz) prevent screen blinding.
  • Material Flow Optimization: Reverse-pitch screw segments break agglomerates.
  • Hybrid Drive System: Combines hydraulic rotation (trommel) with electric screw control.
  • Quick-Change Screen: Modular panels replaceable in ≤2 hours.
Typical Applications
  • Pre-screening clay-bound iron ore in beneficiation plants.
  • Organics separation in C&D waste recycling.
  • Primary processing of oil sands in energy sectors.
Product Positioning Positioned as a rugged, high-capacity solution for raw material preparation, this feeder-screen combo reduces downstream equipment wear by 40–60%. It complies with GB/T 25615-2010 vibration limits and serves as a cornerstone for automated mineral processing lines.
Compliance & Standards
  • Mechanical Safety: GB/T 15706-2012 (Integrated risk assessment).
  • Explosion Protection: GB 3836.1-2010 (Ex tD IIIB T130°C for dust environments).
  • Welding Standards: GB/T 12467-2017 (Non-destructive testing Level II).
Optional Features
  • Hot-oil heating system for frozen materials.
  • AR 400 steel trommel with replaceable bolt-on liners.
  • AI-powered blockage prediction system.
  • Dual-water spray bars (60 bar pressure).

Operational Advantages
  • 25% Energy Savings: Regenerative braking captures trommel rotation energy.
  • Zero Downtime Design: Split housing allows in-situ screw maintenance.
  • Climate Adaptability: Winterized bearings (-40°C) and tropical cooling fans (+55°C).

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