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The latest Sandvik screening media for increased profitability

At Sandvik, we’ve devised a range of screening media that can deliver excellent performance across the board. Our selection is organized around four categories, within which there are countless options and variables.

Maintenance and replacement needs

Screening is a tough business, so for most operations replacing wear parts and screening media is a fairly frequent event. Sometimes it is self-evident when replacement parts are needed – for instance, if a wire mesh has a gaping hole in it – but at other times, the signs of

Trouble shooting examples

Mechanical screening can never be 100% accurate, but even so, if you aren’t satisfied with your product there could be a straightforward explanation and a painless remedy.

What happens in the screen box?

Multi-slope, inclined, horizontal, free fall, grizzly. Mechanical screens come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but there are a number of basic processes that take place in every type of screen.

The latest Sandvik modular Screens

The Sandvik SL, SJ and SA series are all newly designed screens that combine Sandvik’s years of experience with modern, modular design features.

Different types of screens

Mechanical screens come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so trying to identify the type of device that’s best for your operation can be a little overwhelming. Below, we’ve given you an overview of some of the most common and popular types of screens. This list might not

How to select the right screening area

Getting the right screen size is important. If the screen is too small then you will end up with excessive undersize particles in the overflow. But it’s also possible to have a screen that’s too big.

Screening terminology

Throughout the Knowledge Hub we’ve been exploring mechanical screening and explaining its terminology as it arises. To keep on top of things, now is a good time to sum up these terms and provide a place where you can find definitions for the technical language involved in screening.

The history of screening

In ancient Greece, as long ago as 2,000 BC, numerous methods were used to isolate valuable metals. These include flotation, cupellation, and – with the use of reeds and horsehair – screening. Naturally, this is a world away from the sophistication of modern screening techniques,

Selecting the right screening media

Screen decks are at the heart of any screening operation, so it’s crucial that you choose the right design, material, thickness, hole shape, and hole size. In this part of the Sandvik Knowledge Hub, the key variables are outlined, and you can find out what to do if your screen