What are the applications of trommel screen in the industrial field?

The trommel screen is an efficient screening equipment widely used in many industrial fields. Its unique rolling screening principle allows the material to continuously roll, throw up and fall in the screen drum, effectively realizing the separation of large and small particles. In the environmental protection, mining, coal, construction, chemical and other industries, the trommel screen is often used for the classification and purification of materials such as concrete, ore, coal, sand and gravel, improving production efficiency and product quality. The advantages of the trommel screen such as simple structure, stable operation, low noise and easy maintenance make the trommel screen the preferred screening equipment for many companies.

Zhongcheng Machinery's trommel screen

A. Situation of using the trommel screen

The use of the trommel screen mainly depends on multiple factors such as the characteristics of the material, the screening requirements and the production environment. The following are some specific situations where the use and non-use of the trommel screen are recommended:

1. The material needs to be graded or separated:

When there are particles of different sizes in the material and these particles need to be separated or graded, the trommel screen can be used. For example, separating large and small stones in a stone quarry, or separating lump coal and coal powder in the coal industry.

2. The material contains impurities or needs to be purified:

If the material contains impurities that need to be removed by screening, or needs to be purified to obtain particles of a specific size, the trommel screen is an effective choice. For example, screening raw materials in the chemical industry, or treating solid waste in the field of environmental protection.

3. The production line needs to be automated and continuous:

The trommel screen can be used in conjunction with equipment such as feeders and conveyors to realize an automated and continuous production line. This is of great significance for improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

4. There are certain requirements for screening accuracy:

When production has certain requirements for screening accuracy, a trommel screen can be selected. By adjusting the size and shape of the sieve holes, a screening effect that meets the requirements can be obtained.

5. The material is entangled or sticky:

For some materials with entanglement or stickiness, such as refractory materials, coal, etc., the screening effect of the trommel screen is particularly significant. This is because the design of the trommel screen can avoid clogging of the sieve holes and improve screening efficiency.

Situations where the trommel screen is not used

6. The material particle size is uniform:

If the particle size of the material is already very uniform and no further screening is required, there is no need to use a trommel screen.

7. The material wears the screen severely:

When the material wears the screen very severely, other screening equipment may need to be considered to avoid the increased cost of frequent screen replacement.

8. The production environment has restrictions on noise and vibration:

Although the noise and vibration of the trommel screen are relatively low, in some production environments with strict restrictions on noise and vibration, it may still be necessary to avoid using the trommel screen or take additional noise and vibration reduction measures.

9. Small amount of material or low screening demand:

For scenes with small amount of material or low screening demand, other simpler screening equipment or manual screening methods can be considered.

The trommel screen has significant advantages in cases where the material needs to be graded, separated, purified or automated continuous production. However, in cases where the material particle size is uniform, the screen wear is severe, the production environment has restrictions on noise and vibration, or the material amount is small, other screening equipment or methods may need to be considered. When choosing whether to use a trommel screen, a comprehensive evaluation should be made based on specific production needs and material characteristics.

Zhongcheng Machinery's trommel screen

B. Application of trommel screen in industrial field

Trommel screen is widely used in industrial field, mainly in the following aspects:

1. Environmental protection field: In the field of environmental protection, trommel screen can be used to treat various solid wastes, such as domestic waste, construction waste, etc. Through screening, recyclable materials and harmful materials can be separated to achieve resource recycling and reuse.

2. Mines and quarries: In mines and quarries, trommel screen is often used to classify crushed ore and stone. It can separate particles of different sizes to meet different production needs.

3. Coal and coke industry: In the coal and coke industry, trommel screen is used to screen coal and coke to remove impurities, dust and fine particles. This helps to improve the quality of coal and coke, and facilitates subsequent processing and utilization.

4. Construction industry: In the construction industry, trommel screen can be used to screen construction materials such as sand, gravel, etc. Through screening, the required particle size can be obtained to meet the needs of construction.

5. Chemical industry: In the chemical industry, trommel screens are often used to screen and grade chemical raw materials. This helps to ensure the uniformity and stability of raw materials, thereby improving the quality and production efficiency of chemical products.

6. Power industry: In the power industry, trommel screens can be used to screen coal to remove large impurities and fine particles in the coal. This helps to improve the combustion efficiency of coal and reduce the wear and failure rate of boilers.

7. Agriculture and food industry: In the agriculture and food industry, trommel screens can be used to screen and grade agricultural products and food raw materials. For example, it can be used to separate agricultural products such as grains and beans of different sizes to meet the needs of food processing and packaging.

8. Other industries: trommel screens are also widely used in industries such as glass, ceramics, and refractory materials to screen and grade raw materials to improve product quality and production efficiency.

Zhongcheng Machinery's trommel screen

PS: Trommel screens are widely used in the industrial field, covering almost all industries that require screening and grading. Through the reasonable selection and use of trommel screens, production efficiency can be significantly improved, costs can be reduced, product quality can be improved, and resource recycling and reuse can be promoted. The application prospects of trommel screens in the industrial field are broad, providing strong support for the production and development of enterprises.

Author : Serena Chang

Serena Chang is the writer of blog and news column. With more than 10 years of working experience in the machinery industry, she has a comprehensive understanding of environmental protection machinery and is willing to share useful knowledge of environmental protection machinery.