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Screening Equipment

Growing demand for vibrating screens and feeders

1st March 2024 The demand for vibrating screens and feeders in the commodities sector is on the rise, with a noticeable surge in brownfield projects aimed at replacing existing equipment in various operations, asserts screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing. The company says that its capacity to... 

Fleet of crushers and screens expanded

10th February 2024 A large African opencast mining contractor has significantly increased its fleet of mobile crushers and screens. Currently operating in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, opencast mining contractor Trollope Mining operates across commodities including coal, platinum, copper, andalusite, gold,... 

Image of a mobile screen
Metso’s Lokotrack ST2.8 mobile scalping screen

Full range of screening solutions produced in South Africa

29th January 2024 The Sandvik Rock Processing facility in South Africa is the first facility globally, capable of producing all of its screening product lines. The company says it is leveraging its Africa footprint to bring customised solutions closer to its customers.   “Our screening offering now includes a wide... 

Image of a minerals processing screen
Screening equipment at the Sandvik Rock Processing facility

Manufacturing agility meets rising demand

7th November 2023 Vibrating screen and feeder original equipment manufacturer Sandvik Rock Processing says that it is experiencing rising demand and record growth levels. To keep pace with equipment orders, the company says it is focussing on manufacturing agility at its South African facility. Sandvik Rock... 

Image of a screen at the Sandvik Rock Processing manufacturing facility
Sandvik Rock Processing manufacturing facility

Cone crusher with hanging screen for S African mine

6th October 2023 A new cone crusher featuring a detachable screen and return conveyor on one tracked chassis has been deployed on a chrome mine in Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa. The Metso Lokotrack LT200HPS was supplied to mining contractor Zizwe Opencast Mining by Pilot Crushtec.  

Image ofthe Lokotrack LT200HPS mobile cone crusher
The Lokotrack LT200HPS mobile cone crusher

First South African-manufactured screen package

15th September 2023 Mining and rock excavation specialist Sandvik Rock Processing has completed its first South African-manufactured screen package, undertaken at its facility in Johannesburg. The company’s operation director screening solutions Europe, Middle East and Africa Riaan Steinmann says the achievement is... 

Image of the locally produced Sandvik screen package
The locally produced Sandvik screen package

Energy-saving sorting solution for fine particles

24th March 2023 A new ejection module specifically designed for sorting small particle sizes has demonstrated a 70% reduction in energy usage on a production scale. TOMRA Mining says its COM Tertiary XRT Fines sorter featuring the new TS100C module and image processing unit, is capable of sorting particle sizes... 

Image of TOMRA Mining's COM Tertiary XRT sorter
TOMRA Mining's COM Tertiary XRT sorter

Screening solutions for recycling challenges

11th March 2023 The move towards a circular economy means that industry is required to recycle as much of its waste products as possible, and fit-for-purpose screening solutions are required for specific applications. “Everyone wants to recycle more; it makes sense environmentally and it’s the right thing to... 

Image of a Kwatani rectangular separator typically used for high volume screening
A Kwatani rectangular separator typically used for high volume screening

Digital technology improves screen monitoring

25th November 2022 The use of sensors and digital technology to provide real-time data on operating conditions of vibrating screens is said to offer valuable benefits compared to traditional paper-based systems. Close monitoring helps keep vibrating screens productive and achieves the lowest cost of ownership and... 

Image of an engineer performing digital monitoring of a screen tested at Kwatani
Digital monitoring of a screen tested at Kwatani

Screening buckets do the heavy lifting of recycling

14th October 2022 The handling of mixed materials in the recycling process is recognised as one of the biggest complications, as miscellaneous products are difficult to separate – which is integral to effective processing and recycling. Waste screening is essential in the recycling of construction and demolition... 

MB Crusher screening buckets process mixed material for recycling
MB Crusher screening buckets process mixed material for recycling

Mobile screen for large-scale screening

8th September 2022 A new triple deck screen designed for high-capacity aggregate screening in a closed-circuit crushing process, has been introduced to the Southern African market.  Metso Outotec’s Lokotrack ST4.10 is the latest release from Pilot Crushtec International and is the largest model in the Lokotrack... 

Image of Metso Outotec’s Lokotrack ST4.10 mobile screen from Pilot Crushtec
Metso Outotec’s Lokotrack ST4.10 mobile screen from Pilot Crushtec

Inclined vibrating screens offer lower costs and improved efficiency

13th August 2022 Bulldog inclined vibrating screens from Carman Process Engineering (CPE) are said to offer the lowest cost per ton for the separation of a variety of materials. The screens’ exceptional efficiency is attributed to the tri-directional action of the vibration stroke. Material is fed onto the screen... 

Image of a declined vibrating screen from Carman Process Engineering
A declined vibrating screen from Carman Process Engineering

Inclined vibrating screens offer lower costs and improved efficiency

4th August 2022 Bulldog inclined vibrating screens from Carman Process Engineering (CPE) are said to offer the lowest cost per ton for the separation of a variety of materials. The screens’ exceptional efficiency is attributed to the tri-directional action of the vibration stroke. Material is fed onto the screen... 

Image of an inclined vibrating screen from Carman Process Engineering
An inclined vibrating screen from Carman Process Engineering

On-site service boosts screening performance

25th April 2022 On-site technical services are recognized as an important part of helping to maximize uptime of screen media. Wire screening media manufacturer, Major, offers complimentary services to producers and contractors in the aggregates, mining, construction and recycling industries. It works closely... 

Image of an on-site technical service inspection to help maximize screening performance
On-site technical service helps maximize screening performance

New elliptical movement vibrating screen for high-moisture applications

21st January 2022 An elliptical motion vibrating screen has been designed using new technology that makes it particularly suited for screening applications challenged with high-moisture content, and the equipment can handle capacities up to 3 500 t per hour while minimising water usage. Haver & Boecker Niagara... 

Image of the Niagara XL-Class vibrating screen technology that offers high acceleration and features an elliptical exciter design
The Niagara XL-Class vibrating screen technology offers high acceleration and features an elliptical exciter design

Custom-designed vibrating screens for a range of applications

20th August 2021 Vibrating screens can be designed to suite a range of scalping, sizing, dewatering, drain and rinse, and desliming applications, customised to meet the needs of specific mined products and expected output. Screens manufacturer Kwatani avers that its success in developing custom vibrating screens... 

Image of a Kwatani grizzly screen with cast manganese grizzly bars
A Kwatani grizzly screen with cast manganese grizzly bars

Screen solutions boost production

2nd July 2021 Poorly specified or out-of-date screening media are seen as major contributors to slow production and high levels of downtime at processing plants. Minerals processing equipment supplier, ELB Equipment, in partnership with international screen media manufacturer, Major Wire, provides solutions to... 

Major Wire screens help to improve throughput in processing plants
Major Wire screens help to improve throughput in processing plants

Improved banana screen design doubles throughput

24th June 2021 Numerical simulation research that modelled the behaviour of particles on a conventional banana screen has led to fundamental improvements in the design of the screen. Vibrating equipment solutions company, Kwatani, explains that adaptations to its screen design have doubled the throughput of an... 

Single deck banana screen on the test bench at Kwatani
Single deck banana screen on the test bench at Kwatani

Multi vibrating screen features new drive technology

28th May 2021 A recently developed multi vibrating screen features new patented drive technology in combination with an innovative control system that is said to provide a significant increase in operational flexibility, product quality and performance, coupled with greatly reduced weight and height. The goovi... 

The goovi multi vibrating screen from thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions
The goovi multi vibrating screen from thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

Innovative scalping screens triple panel wear life

30th April 2021 With mines moving towards the use of single large scalping screens instead of modular configurations, the need to extend the life of screen panels has become even more important.  When one large scalping screen is used between primary and secondary crushers,  instead of multiple smaller screens,... 

A Kwatani scalper screen being transported for use in the iron ore sector
A Kwatani scalper screen being transported for use in the iron ore sector

Solutions to improve efficiencies in coal beneficiation

8th April 2021 The use of modern vibrating screens is seen as an integral part of the drive towards improved coal beneficiation technology and increased efficiencies throughout the value chain. MBE Minerals SA boasts a wide range of vibrating screens for sizing, scalping, dewatering and media recovery and also... 

A double deck linear screen with modular polyurethane screen decks, from MBE Minerals
A double deck linear screen with modular polyurethane screen decks, from MBE Minerals

South African large screens for Nigerian iron-ore mine

5th February 2021 Large screens designed and manufactured in South Africa are being supplied as part of a process solution for an iron-ore mine in Nigeria. Weir Minerals Africa is supplying a range of solutions to the mine, including equipment for screening, washing and grinding, as well as two of the largest... 

Weir Minerals Africa general manager comminution, Tiisetso Masekwameng and technology group leader separation, Steven Hunter, with one of the company’s large screens
Weir Minerals Africa general manager comminution, Tiisetso Masekwameng and technology group leader separation, Steven Hunter, with one of the company’s large screens

High-capacity vibrating screens improve performance for megaprojects

5th November 2020 Larger, engineered-for-tonnage screens are growing in popularity, as they are seen to reduce the number of processing modules and the level of infrastructure required, especially on megaprojects. Mineral process plant designs are favouring higher-capacity vibrating screens and a more holistic... 

A Kwatani screen operating in a precious metal beneficiation facility in Canada
A Kwatani screen operating in a precious metal beneficiation facility in Canada

Custom-built screens provide effective solutions

17th July 2020 Customised screening and feeding solutions are designed to improve processing performance and tonnage, while reducing total cost of ownership. A South African diamond operation recently required a customised solution to improve the performance of its degrit screens and Kwatani customised a... 

Kwatani’s vibrating multi-slope screen
Kwatani’s vibrating multi-slope screen

High impact screen panel cuts downtime and boosts productivity

19th June 2020 A new high-impact screen panel promises double the wear life of traditional rubber panels, reducing plant downtime and improving mine productivity. Intended for the high-impact area of the scalper screen, the panel is designed to withstand the impact of material up to 300 mm in size, falling from... 

The Ceradox panel from Multotec
The Ceradox panel from Multotec

Improved local design for vibrating screens

20th March 2020 A new generation of linear motion vibrating screens is now being locally designed and manufactured in South Africa. According to Weir Minerals Africa, this design capability provides the flexibility to produce vibrating screens to suit specific plant layouts. The designs aim to optimise cost,... 

Enduron vibrating screen from Weir Minerals
Enduron vibrating screen from Weir Minerals

BMG

19th November 2019 BMG supplies a wide range of screening media, with various surfaces and designs, to suit exact performance requirements. Selection of the correct product is based on the specific application, material size, desired throughput and required efficiency of the screen. 

BMG

Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd

15th November 2019 Weir Minerals Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones, wear-resistant linings, dewatering solutions, high-pressure grinding rolls, centrifuges, screens, hoses and rubber products, crushers, feeders, screens, washers and material handling... 

Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd

Locally manufactured trommel screen for West Coast site

25th June 2019 A trommel screen, also known as a rotary screen, is used in a number of industries to separate a variety of materials. A locally manufactured screen was recently installed at a site on the West Coast of South Africa. The manufacturer states that its trommel is the only piece of equipment... 

Multi-purpose shafts screeners manage variety of materials

25th June 2019 A new series of shafts screens that can adapt to a range of different working environments and select different types of materials, has been introduced. The shafts screeners select and crush excavation and demolition materials, asphalt, coal, organic materials, wood, bark and light plastics, and... 

Compact mobile screen for entry-level businesses

19th June 2019 A new lighter-weight, mobile screen unit has been unveiled. The product is aimed at facilitating new business opportunities for entrepreneurs entering the screening business. The screening solution is suitable for a range of applications, from multi-use to fine screening and recycling. It has a... 

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