In a previous blog, we discussed the topic of how a destoner works.\u00a0 In this blog, we touch on why it is important to prepare materials prior to extrusion.\u00a0 While the destoner is important, something even more critical is a cleaner.<\/p>\n
Unlike a destoner, a cleaner sorts material based on particle size instead of bulk density.\u00a0 Cleaners have inserts called screens which can be installed and changed based on the material being cleaned.\u00a0 These screens have various opening sizes which allow certain sizes of material to pass through while others remain on top of the screen.\u00a0 The number of screens dictates how thoroughly cleaned a material will be and can range from one or two to more than 15.<\/p>\n
As mentioned, the primary method for separation is based on size.\u00a0 Additionally, some cleaners have air that blows through the screens which helps lift lighter material up and out of the machines.\u00a0 These are known as air-screen cleaners.\u00a0 As material enters the cleaner, it passes over the various screens contained within the machine.\u00a0 These screens are chosen based on the material to sort.\u00a0 In the case of soybeans, you\u2019d want to sort out things that are larger and smaller than the typical bean size, so screens are sized accordingly.\u00a0 If your average bean size is smaller than normal, you could also adjust for this as well.\u00a0 Smaller particles will fall all the way through the screens while others may stay on top.\u00a0 The cleaner shakes and oscillates the screens back and forth to promote material flow and separation for better cleaning.\u00a0 Screens are housed in decks and each deck has various points of discharge for these \u201ctrash\u201d streams.\u00a0 They will typically discharge on one side of the machine and be conveyed away to a bin or some type of collection point.\u00a0 Desired material will be isolated and have a separate discharge location on the cleaner.<\/p>\n
Cleaners come in various specifications and classifications.\u00a0 Some can be a pre-cleaner prior to raw material storage while others can be a precision cleaner that will remove items such as soybean splits.\u00a0 The choice of cleaner depends on your processing needs.\u00a0 As precision requirements increase, so too does price.\u00a0 The correct selection is a critical step to ensure clean and consistent material is entering your processing plant.<\/p>\n
Please contact us if you would like our assistance in choosing the right system for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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