Material processing plays a crucial role in municipal solid waste management. Effective energy recovery, treatment, and recycling of solid waste requires consistent processes backed by efficient and economic sorting and screening solutions. While great strides have been made in waste processing and recycling over the...
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In Part 1 of our discussion on manufactured sand (mansand) we talked about the Ortner® Sand Washer and its ability to remove unwanted fines from screenings while using very little water. But what if washing is not an option, due to: No water available Cost...
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When it comes to screening for particle separation, there are many options out there to choose from. Your equipment choice can have a direct impact on operating costs, efficiency, and more. Here are three of the most common types of screening equipment. Trommel Screens Consisting of a...
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If you're not one of the lucky few who can still pull perfectly in-spec sand directly from your pit, then you're going to have to make it for yourself. Sand is a key component of many stone mixes, but especially paving mixes such as asphalt and concrete....
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Properly sizing a screen requires consideration of key material and machine characteristics, along with desired product specifications. The interplay of all these factors will determine the proper machine for the application, the screen media and the efficiency of the machine. Mechanical screening is much more complicated...
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The screen is considered the heart of every recycling system, as screen performance determines the recovery rate of materials. In addition to improved separation and reduced power consumption, the Eco-Star anti-wrapping feature has proven to reduce scheduled and unplanned maintenance requirements. Several recycling facilities in...
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