Ultrasonic sieving is a productivity game changer and when installed properly, can increase your operation’s efficiency by as much as 10x.
Ultrasonic technology, which was first introduced in 1948, uses high frequency sound waves to produce vibration that can be applied directly to the screen mesh to relieve surface tension that also:
- Eliminates screen blinding.
- Disrupts electrostatic charges found in some materials.
- Evenly distributes your material across the screen.
- Improves throughput by as much as 10 times.
Through extensive testing and exhaustive product development, HK Technologies’ ultrasonic conversion kit stands out for several reasons.
How It Works:
HK’s Ultrasonic Conversion Kit attaches to most existing screeners or sieving machines via a screen frame, regardless of the manufacturer. This eliminates the need for an entirely new sieving system and unlike other ultrasonic options, our transducer does not actually come in contact with your screen mesh. This extends its lifecycle by removing hot spots and decreasing screen deterioration.
When you purchase an HK Ultrasonic Conversion Kit, you’ll receive a screen frame (along with an o-ring and two-channel gaskets, a clamp band, and finally the ultrasonic transducer and generator.
Installation:
To install, first disassemble your existing screener. Clean the area thoroughly and then rest the new HK screen frame on top of your fines discharge pan.
Next, use a clamp band around the lower flange to secure the screen frame. Replace your main rim and secure it with a second clamp band on the lower flange. All that’s left to do is attach the transducer to your screen frame and tighten it thoroughly.
Once the transducer and generator are connected, you’re ready to run your new ultrasonic sieve!
For additional instructions on how to install the Ultrasonic Sieve Conversion Kit, check out the video below:
What Our Ultrasonics Can Do for You:
- HK Technologies’ Ultrasonic Conversion kit has a proven increased sieving rate between 3-10x. The type of material you are processing will determine the increased sieving rate and our team of professionals will work with you to discover the optimal mesh size for your material.
If you have a damaged screen, we can help with that! Whether caused by an overzealous ultrasonic solution or perhaps a particularly harsh material, we can remesh your screen for you at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new one.
For more information about our remesh/rescreen services, click here. - Unlike other options available in the marketplace, our Ultrasonic Conversion kit has full multi-deck functionality while only using one ultrasonic generator. This allows you to apply ultrasonics to a tiered sieve or sifter without having to invest in an entirely new system.
- Perhaps best of all, our ultrasonic conversion kit promotes a highly efficient process by using 100% of your screen surface. Watch the video below which demonstrates how titanium powder moves through a screen before and after ultrasonics are applied.
The ultrasonic charge disperses the material across the entire screen in short bursts. This accomplishes two things:
- Materials are no longer stuck around the edges of the screen.
- The integrity of the material is not compromised, as the ultrasonics are applied in bursts rather than continuous disruption. If you have a spherical material, it will maintain its’ shape. And if you have a material prone to electrostatic charge, the short bursts of energy will eliminate it.
To determine if ultrasonic technology is a good fit for your material and sieving process, we encourage you to send us material samples for testing. Once we have your material here on site, we’ll run them through our in-depth testing regimen to determine the best path forward.
Our team of sifting pros have more than 25 years of experience under their belt and are ready to walk you through the entire process. At the end of the day, our team is here to help you get the most out of your fine mesh screening equipment!
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