Are you experiencing any delays in your fine mesh screening processes? Do you find that your materials get clogged in the mesh of your screen deck? Finding a solution to roadblocks can be difficult. Ultrasonic Vibratory Sieving Systems can assist in making this process easier. Let’s dive deeper into them and learn more about what they can do for your production.
What is an Ultrasonic Sieving System?
A simple description of Ultrasonics is that they are high-frequency vibrations that go through screen mesh to relieve surface tension. By applying Ultrasonics, you can improve the throughput of materials up to 10x. You may also experience a boost in productivity when used with your vibratory sieve.
The ultrasonic sieve’s transducer is powered by a 110V generator box designed to regulate the frequency delivered to the frame. It is possible to precisely adjust the frequency and force of ultrasonic vibration to the material properties. Vibration tailored to the material increases the efficiency and accuracy of the operation. This allows for more precise and accurate results, leading to increased productivity and improved performance.
What are the best uses for Ultrasonics Sieving Technology?
HK Technologies has decades of experience processing fine materials through our fine mesh screening equipment. Here are some common material type categories we have seen at HK Technologies include:
- Metal
- Diamond Dust
- Superabrasives
- Powder coatings
- Additive Materials
- Ceramic Powders
- Ceramic Slurries
- Organic Matter
- To name a few…
As you can see, there are quite a few materials this can work well with. The high-frequency vibrations the unit produces help keep powdered or granular materials such as those listed above from experiencing this clumping problem due to the material’s fine particle size properties. The unit is proven to excite the screen, effectively eliminating the material’s blinding or clumping.
Moreover, we also see many sticky or wet material applications see better throughput rates using ultrasonic sieving.
Implementing ultrasonics on your fines screening equipment will break up potential blockages, allowing the particles to move freely and flow through the system. This helps to ensure that the material remains as fine and uniform as possible, stopping any potential issues with blinding or clumping.
The excitement of the screen using the high-frequency vibration is proven to utilize 100% of the screen deck surface. This means more material can be processed in less time.
What’s the difference between HK Technologies Ultrasonic Sieving Solutions & others in the market?
Unlike competitors in the market supplying ultrasonic sieving solutions, HK Technologies’ design features a transducer attached to a frame or ring. Most other units in the market attach the transducer below the screen deck, which causes hot spots or tears more often than not. This usually damages the integrity and causes shorter operational life in the field.
We have seen many rescreens/remeshing jobs roll through our shop for repair due to the attached transducer-to-screen design of competitive units. If your screens need repair, check out this service we provide, you can expect 2-3 turnaround times and a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new screen.
Ultrasonics can produce high-quality products quickly and cost-effectively without harming the materials.
What if I have a vibratory sieve and want to apply ultrasonics without purchasing a new unit?
Good news. You don’t have to purchase a new unit!
Common brands we have converted include:
- Russell Finex
- Sweco
- Kason
- Midwestern
- Vortisiv
- to name a few…
More Questions about Ultrasonic Sieving Technologies You May Have:
- How do I know if Ultrasonics is suitable for my material and process?
- How easy would implementing something like this be for my company?
- Will it provide reliable and consistent results?
The best way to know if it works is to allow us to test it for you! We want to ensure that you get the best option for your material and application based on our testing and experience. We at HK Technologies are here to help you get the most out of your fine mesh screening equipment.
Jeff Hochadel has over 25 years of experience building and selling vibratory screening equipment. Jeff is responsible for handling fine mesh screening applications for The Cleveland Vibrator Company. His expertise is utilizing our Ultrasonic Deblinding System to solve difficult screening problems. When Jeff is not visiting customers promoting our products you can most likely find him fly fishing.
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