SCREENING AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT FOR BULK SOLID

MATERIALS AND SLURRIESOVERVIEW OF

Vibratory Screeners, Centrifugal Screeners,Fluid Bed Dryers/Coolers/Moisturizers

and Static Sieves

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VIBROSCREEN® Circular Vibratory Screeners

FLO-THRU Low-Profile, High-Capacity Scalper

Separates at high rates in low-headroom areasFLO-THRU VIBROSCREEN® separatorsemploy two imbalanced-weight gyratory motors mounted on the exterior of the unit (instead of one motor positioned beneath the screening chamber), reducing minimum height requirements significantly. This enables the bottomoutlet to be located directly below the top inlet, allowing material to fall vertically through the screen at high rates. Available in diameters from 18 to 84 in. (460 to 2135 mm). The external location of gyratory motorsalso makes Flo-Thru models suitable for high temperature applications.

Pharmaceutical/Sanitary CIP Sifter

Sanitizes quickly, thoroughly,using CIP spray headsKason’s VIBROSCREEN® sifter for pharmaceutical/sanitary applicationsfeatures all-stainless construction finished to cGMP, USDA, FDA, 3-A, and BISSC sanitary standards. Quick-disconnect clamps allow two-minutedisassembly of all water supply hoses,clean-in-place (CIP) spray head fittings,and screen frame sections for inspec-tion or screen changes. The screenframe’s interlocking flange eliminatesthe gap between the screen ring andframe wall of conventional screenerswhere material would otherwise collect. Available in diameters from 18 to 60 in. (460 to 1525 mm).

Single and Multi-Deck Vibratory Screener

Sifts, scalps and/or classifies into precise segmentsKason VIBROSCREEN® separators with single or multiple decks (shown) yield up to five precise particle classifications from 5 cm to 25 microns (500 mesh). Available with a variety of anti-blinding devices, they handle dry, moist, lumpy, stringy and otherwise difficult-to-handle bulk material on a batch or continuous basis. They are available constructed of stainless steel to industrial or sanitary standards, in diameters from 18 to 100 in. (460 to 2540 mm). Options available for rapid screen changes, in-place cleaning and fast, thorough wash down.

Vibratory Screener withClamshell Lid

Allows rapid screen changes, easy wash downAll VIBROSCREEN® vibratory screeners from 30 to 60 in. (760 to 1525 mm) in both single- and multi-deck configurations are available with Kason’s exclusive “Clamshell” option. The hinged lid and/or frames are released via quick-disconnect clamps and held in an open position by gas pistons, allowing rapid screen changes, inspection and easy, thorough wash down of all interior surfaces. The Clamshell Lid accepts screens with or without center tensioning construction, and accommodates screen decks with or without anti-blinding devices.

“Air-Lift” Quick ScreenChange System

Allows quick, easy cleaning,screen changes, inspectionThe Kason Air-Lift system allows one operator to gain rapid access to the interior of any circular vibratoryscreener for screen changing, cleaningor inspection. Two vertically-mountedair cylinders raise/lower the upperframe, which is secured with a safetylock-out. Eliminates potential worker injury, oil leakage, frame cocking and manual requirementsassociated with hydraulic systems that protrude from screener bases.Available for any make or model of circular vibratory screener from 40 to 100 in. (1016 to 2540 mm) in diameter.

Ultra-Sanitary, Gap-FreeScreener

Meets cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standardsThe VIBROSCREEN® Ultra-SanitaryScreener features gap-free screenframes, quick-release “U” clamps, radius corners, a domed lid, an Air-Liftdevice to raise the frames, continuousground and polished welds, acrevice-free interior, and a washableunderside. The external, interlockingflange configuration of the screenframe fully envelops the support ringof the screen, allowing the screen’swire mesh to extend to the interiorwalls of the frame. Eliminates the gapbetween the screen ring and framewall of conventional screeners wherematerial typically collects.

Ultra-Sanitary Low-ProfileBatch Screener

Meets cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standardsVIBROSCREEN® Low-Profile, Ultra-Sanitary Batch Sifters in diameters of18, 24 and 30 in. (450, 610 and 760mm) scalp oversize particles down to 38 microns (400 mesh) from bulkmaterials. They feature gap-free screenframes, quick-disconnect verticalclamps and all-stainless construction.The screen frame’s interlocking flangefully envelops the support ring of thescreen, allowing the wire mesh of thescreen to extend to the interior wallsof the frame, eliminating the gapbetween the screen ring and framewall of conventional screeners wherematerial would otherwise collect.

Single-Deck Vibratory Screener

Satisfies general screeningrequirements at low costKason single-deck screeners separate solid particles ranging from 5 cm to 25 microns in size from dry or moist bulk solid material or solids-laden slurries, on a batch or continuous basis. Multi-plane inertial vibration maximizes throughput and gentle product handling. Offered in diametersfrom 18 to 100 in. (460 to 2540 mm) and constructed to worldwide standards for industrial, food, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. Options are offered for rapid screenchanges, in-place cleaning and fast, thorough wash down. Available for rapid shipment.

High-Capacity Classifier

Scalps and dedusts at ultra-high ratesHigh-Capacity Classifiers employ acoarse upper screen to scalp, and afine-mesh lower screen to dedust.On-size material is discharged at highrates through a 360˚ annular gap(instead of a discharge spout) intothe unit’s outer frame, eliminating amaterial choke point. Material dropsfreely onto a steeply sloping pan andexits through a large discharge spoutat rates up to 70 tons/h (64 metrictons/h). Available in diameters from60 to 100 in. (1525 to 2540 mm).Widely used for removing oversizeparticles and fines from plastic pellets,grains, sugar, salt, fertilizer and othermaterials at ultra-high rates.

“KASCADE” Internal RecycleHigh-Capacity Screener

Boosts capacity 60 to 160%“KASCADE” Internal Recycle screeningdecks increase capacity 60 to 160% over screeners of equivalent diameter.Required as new when floor space islimited, or as retrofits to undercut cost of new equipment, each KASCADE deckfeatures a 360˚ annular gap at its periph-ery and contains a screen whose meshequals that of the conventional screenbelow. Excess material cascades over the periphery of the upper screen, into a bowl shaped tray that redirects it intothe center of the lower screen for finalseparation. Up to three conventionalscreens can be fitted with KASCADEInternal Recycle decks, achieving ratesto 100 tons/h (91 metric tons/h).

PNEUMATI-SIFTER High-Capacity Screener

Scalps in-line with pneumaticconveying systems gently, at high ratesPNEUMATI-SIFTER VIBROSCREEN®separators scalp dry materials in-line with dilute-phase pneumaticconveying systems at high rates,removing oversize particles and foreign materials from plastic resin,flour, starch, sugar, and numerousfood and chemical products. Thesepressurized systems are ideal for loading/unloading of trucks or railcars, or conveying materials betweenprocess or storage areas. Available in diameters from 24 to 60 in. (610 to 1525 mm) to handle up to 30,000lbs/h (13,600 kg/h).

PNEUMATI-SIFTER/FLO-THRUDual-Screen Ultra-High-Capacity Separator

Scalps in-line with pneumaticconveying systems gently, atultra-high ratesMaterial enters the central chamberthrough a tangential side inlet, avoiding 90˚ impact and breakage of particles. Air flow propels materialupward through a top screen anddownward through a bottom screenat rates to 60,000 lbs/h (27,200 kg/h).On-size material above the top screenis pneumatically conveyed through an internal bypass to the dischargeoutlet. Oversize material ejects at the lower screen’s periphery. Available in 48 and 60 in. (1220 and 1525 mm) diameters.

Portable Batch Sifter

Scalps material loaded into containers, process equipmentand storage vessels This lightweight Batch Sifter variant ofKason’s FLO-THRU VIBROSCREEN® separator line scalps oversize particlesfrom small batches of bulk materialbeing loaded into drums, blenders,other process equipment and storagevessels. Offered in diameters of 18, 24and 30 in. (450, 610 and 760 mm), with a single imbalanced-weight gyratory motor of ample capacity fortypical batch requirements. Constructedof stainless steel finished to worldwidestandards for industrial, food, dairy orpharmaceutical applications. Availableas portable units or as mobile units oncaster-mounted stands.

VIBRO-AIR™ Size/DensitySeparator

Removes undersize and low bulkdensity materialsVibratory screening removes fines,while air flow removes low bulk densitymaterials such as: chaff from grain,wood fibers/flour from chips, andstrands/angel hair from plasticpellets/regrind. On-size material flowsthrough a discharge spout at thescreen's periphery as heavier fines pass through the screen and a lowerspout. Air drawn into the base of thechamber flows upward, drawing lowdensity materials into an airstreamvented to a cyclone and/or dust collector. Available in 24 to 100 in. (610 to 2540 mm) diameters. Optional scalping deck.

EXTERNAL “KASCADE”HIGH CAPACITY SCREENER

Discharges oversize particles360° around screen's periphery“EXTERNAL KASCADE” models screenwet or dry bulk materials containing alarge percentage of oversize fractionsat high rates. On-size particles passthrough the screen to a lower dis-charge chute, while oversize particlesflow outward in a spiral pattern, cas-cading at any point over the screen'speriphery into a trough to a highcapacity discharge spout. Eliminatesovers build up around screen circum-ference and restricted dischargethrough conventional 15° to 25° spout openings. Available on new 40 to 72 in. (1016 to 1829 mm) diame-ter screeners, and as retrofit kit.

Bag Dump Screener

Scalps bulk material while collecting dustVIBROSCREEN® Circular Vibratory BagDump Screeners scalp bag scraps andother oversize materials from manuallydumped bulk materials while protectingthe operator and plant environmentagainst dust contamination. Ambientair and dust from dumping activities is drawn through dual cartridge filters that derive vacuum from a top-mounted exhaust fan. Dust accumulated on the filters’ exterior surfaces is dislodged by pulse jet nozzles that alternately release shortblasts of air on a timed cycle. Availablein 24, 30, 40 and 48 in. (610, 760, 1015and 1220 mm) diameters, to 3A, FDA,BISSC and other standards.

CENTRI-SIFTER™ Centrifugal Screeners

Original CENTRI-SIFTER™Centrifugal Screener

Sifts, scalps, de-lumps, dewatersat high ratesCENTRI-SIFTER™ centrifugal screeners separate solids from solidsor slurries at high rates. Rotating helical paddles accelerate the flow of on-size particles or liquidsthrough a cylinder of woven nylonmonofilament or stainless wedgewirescreen, while breaking up soft agglomerates and screening difficult-to-handle materials. Offered withnumerous anti-blinding devices.Access door allows rapid inspection,wash down and screen changes. Belt-driven and direct-driven unitsavailable to industrial, 3A, FDA andBISSC sanitary standards, and in low-profile and twin configurations.Thousands in operation worldwide.

PNEUMATI-SIFTER Centrifugal Screener

Screens in-line with pneumatic conveying systems at high ratesCENTRI-SIFTER™ PNEUMATI-SIFTERcentrifugal separators de-lumpand screen materials in-line withdilute-phase pneumatic conveyingsystems, eliminating the need forcyclone separators and rotary air locks.Rated for positive pressures to 14.7psig (1 barg) or negative pressures to 14 in. (356 mm) Hg. Rotating helical paddles continuously propelon-size material through apertures in a horizontally-oriented cylindricalscreen. Oversize particles are ejectedfrom the end of the screen cylinder,through a manual or automatic valveinto a sealed, quick-release receptacle.

Centrifugal Screener with Bag Dump Station

Scalps materials dumped manually while containing dustKason CENTRI-SIFTER™ centrifugalscreeners are available with an integralbag dump station and dust collectorto remove bag scraps and other oversize contaminants from manuallydumped bulk materials while protecting the operator and plantenvironment against dust contamina-tion. Configured for installation on a mezzanine, the system gravity-discharges into process equipmentbelow. Dust is drawn onto cartridge filters that derive vacuum from a top-mounted exhaust fan, while pulse jetnozzles cause accumulated dust to fall into the screener.

Centrifugal DewateringScreener

Extracts more moisture thanconventional screeners Adjustable, inclined CENTRI-SIFTER™centrifugal dewatering screeners feature a low-pitched internal feedauger that moves high loadings ofmaterial into and through the inclinedscreen cylinder. This allows the unit to be inclined up to 40˚ as rotatingpaddles impart centrifugal force, moving the material in a spiral paththrough the cylinder. The inclineincreases dwell time of material withinthe chamber and the drainage rate of free liquid, while causing moistureto remain near the downhill inlet,resulting in greater dryness of discharged solids.

QUICK-CLEAN Screener with2-Bearing Cantilevered Shaft

Allows rapid removal of componentsQUICK-CLEAN CENTRI-SIFTER™ centri-fugal screeners feature cantileveredshafts that allow quick, tool-freeremoval of the cylindrical screen andthe paddle assembly through a hingedend cover for cleaning, screen changesand inspection. Two-bearing models(shown) have one motor-end bearing,and one inboard bearing adjacent tothe material infeed chute (no bearingon the end cover). A large diametershaft and wide spacing betweenbearings allow high-speed, vibration-free operation. This high-capacitymodel is available to industrial, 3A,FDA and BISSC sanitary standards forapplications requiring frequent screenchanges or runs of multiple materials.

QUICK-CLEAN Screener with3-Bearing Cantilevered Shaft

Supports shaft ends, handlesheaviest loadsIn addition to a motor-end bearingand an inboard bearing, three-bearingQUICK-CLEAN CENTRI-SIFTER™centrifugal screeners (shown) positiona bearing on the exterior side of thehinged end cover. When the end coveris opened, the bearing slides off of theshaft, which cantilevers on the inboardbearing, allowing rapid removal of thescreen and paddle assembly. Duringoperation, the shaft rides on both endbearings, providing vibration-freeperformance, at the highest speedsunder the heaviest, imbalanced loads. Ideal for high capacity sifting, scalping, de-lumping and dewatering.Available to industrial, 3A, FDA andBISSC sanitary standards.

QUICK-CLEAN Small BatchPharmaceutical Sifter

Disassembles rapidly for sanitiz-ing manually or in an autoclaveUltra Sanitary Mini CENTRI-SIFTER™ centrifugal sifters disassemble rapidlyfor sanitizing manually or in an auto-clave. In less than three minutes, theunit’s cylindrical screen/spout assemblyand feed screw/paddle assembly can beremoved with three hand knobs, andthe screening chamber with one bolt,providing access to sanitize all materialcontact surfaces. Cylindrical screens areoffered in woven nylon, monofilament,wire mesh stainless steel, perforatedplate and stainless steel wedge wire, toaccommodate a wide range of pharma-ceutical products. Finished to FDA, 3Aand other sanitary standards.

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QUICK-CLEAN SanitaryScreener with 2-BearingCantilevered Shaft

Screens contamination-sensitive materialsMid-capacity QUICK-CLEAN CENTRI-SIFTER™ centrifugal separators screen pharmaceutical, nutraceuticalfood and dairy products, as well asindustrial solids requiring frequentscreen changes or runs of multiplematerials. The two-bearingcantilevered shaft has one motor-end bearing, and one inboard bearing adjacent to the materialinfeed chute (no bearing on the end cover) allowing quick, tool-freeremoval of the cylindrical screen andthe paddle assembly through a hingedend cover for cleaning, screen changesand inspection. Available to industrial, 3A, FDA and BISSC sanitary standards.

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Circular Fluid Bed Dryers, Coolers, Moisturizers

Circular Vibratory Fluid Bed Processor

Dries, cools, moisturizes withgreater efficiency at lower costThis award-winning design increasesefficiency, cuts cleaning time andreduces cost, compared with rectangular fluid bed dryers, coolersand moisturizers. The circular shapewith quick-disconnect housing requiresonly one air inlet and outlet, and isinherently rigid, allowing materials of construction to be down-gauged,vibratory motors to be down-sized,and associated components to beeliminated. Reductions in material,required welding, and labor, decreasecost especially when finished to sanitary standards. Models from 18 to84 in. (460 to 2135 mm) in diameter.

High Temperature Fluid BedBatch Dryer

Dries small batches of bulkmaterials at temperatures to600°F (315°C)Kason’s Fluid Bed Processing System isoffered with an accessory package forbatch drying at temperatures to 600°F(315°C). The self-contained systemcomes complete with a fluid bedprocessor, heater, blower, cyclone separator and controls on a caster-mounted frame, ready for connectionto a material inlet/outlet and powersource. The 18 in. (460 mm) diameterlaboratory/pilot plant model showndries up to one cu. ft. (28 liters) percycle, after which a valve at the spoutautomatically opens to evacuate thematerial.

Medium Capacity Fluid BedProcessing System

Dries, cools or moisturizes bulk material on a batch or continuous basisKason’s 40 in. (1016 mm) diameter Circular Fluid Bed Dryer satisfies arange of medium volume productionapplications not satisfied by rectangu-lar systems, and does so with highoperating efficiency at low capital cost.Because the circular design is inherent-ly more rigid, lighter materials andsmaller motors can be used, and crossbraces eliminated, reducing materialand fabrication costs significantly—particularly when contact surfaces are finished to sanitary standards.Complete systems can be consolidatedon caster-mounted frames.

Medium/High Capacity FluidBed Processing System

Outperforms rectangular systems of equivalent areaKason’s Circular Fluid Bed Processingsystems in diameters of 48, 60, 72 and84 in. (1220, 1525, 1830 and 2135 mm)dry, cool or moisturize up to 10 tons/hof bulk material, with higher operatingefficiency and at lower capital costthan possible with rectangular systems. Inherently rigid, Kason’s circular design utilizes lighter materialsof construction and smaller motors. It also eliminates the need for crossbraces and multiple air inlets/outlets,significantly reducing material andfabrication costs—especially whensystems are finished to sanitary standards.

Double Deck Fluid Bed Processor

Reduces capital cost, energyusage and floor spaceKason’s patented Double-Deck, Circular Vibratory Fluid Bed Processoroffers unprecedented reductions incapital cost, energy usage and floorspace per pound of product beingdried or cooled. The addition of anupper deck makes use of heated orcooled air that would otherwise beexhausted after passing through the lower deck, and requires little to no increase in the size or energy consumption of imbalanced-weightmotors, heat exchangers or blowerfans, nearly doubling capacity and efficiency with little to no increase in operating cost or floor space.

Fluid Bed Batch Systems forLabs and Pilot Plants

Dries, cools or moisturizes small volumes of bulk materialefficiency, economicallyKason Circular Fluid Bed Processors in 18, 24 and 30 in. (460, 610 and 760mm) diameters dry, cool or moisturizebulk foods, pharmaceuticals andchemicals in batch sizes typical of laband pilot plant applications. Availablefor purchase or rental, they offer thesame performance advantages as larger diameter models, allowing accurate projections of production-scale efficiencies from test results. All components of the system can be consolidated on a compact, caster-mounted frame, ready to plug in and run.

CROSS-FLO Static Sieves Replacement Parts

CROSS-FLO Static Scalping Sieve

Scalps coarse, free-flowing drysolids at ultra-high ratesThe CROSS-FLO static sieve continuously removes oversize particles from coarse, free-flowing,dry bulk solids at rates to 100 tons/h (91 metric tons/h). The fixed-slope,heavy-duty, permanent bar screen is offered with apertures from .25 to 3 in. (6 to 76 mm). Because thesieve requires no electrical drive or screen changes, initial cost and operational cost are low. Standard units are available in widths from 2 to 6 ft. (610 to 1830mm) in 1 ft. (305 mm) increments,with larger sizes available on a custom basis.

CROSS-FLO Static Dewatering Sieve

Removes solids from wastestreams at ultra-high ratesThe CROSS-FLO static dewateringsieve continuously clarifies high volumes of industrial or municipalwastewater at low cost. The screeningdeck is fitted with stainless steel profile wire screen having slots oriented perpendicular to the flow of material, accelerating fluidthrough the screen in accordancewith the “Coanda” effect. The deck is adjustable to maximize dewateringrates and is offered in widths from 2 to 6 ft. (610 to 1830 mm) in 1 ft. (305 mm) increments. Two-deckmodels are available to separate twosizes of solids.

CENTRI-SIFTER™ OriginalEquipment Replacement Parts

Maximize the performance ofany centrifugal screenerChoose from an extensive inventory of standard parts including gravity-fed,in-line pneumatic, direct-driven and belt-driven configurations. Separatingmedia include nylon and othermonofilament cloth, woven wire inselected metals, perforated platescreen, and wedgewire (ideal for heavy loads and/or materials, and for in-line pneumatic applications).Also available for rapid shipment aremotors, bearings, seal rings, gasketsand anti-blinding devices such as rubber wiper blades and brushes—all genuine Kason original equipmentfor unsurpassed performance.

VIBROSCREEN® OriginalEquipment Replacement Parts

Maximize the performance ofany circular vibratory screenerExact-fit screens for any make ormodel of circular vibratory screenerinclude weld-mount screens and food-grade epoxy-mount sanitaryscreens in diameters from 18 to 54`100 in. (460 to 2540 mm) in meshes from 2 in. (50 mm) clear openingdown to 500 mesh (25 microns). Allare available with optional centerholes, radial arm braces or back-upscreens and anti-blinding devices.Other replacement parts includemotors, auto-lubrication systems,gaskets, flexible connectors, clampring assemblies, circular bases, frames, dust covers and springs.

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