How to choose a vibrating screen spring? - sieving machine

24, Jun. 2024

 

How to choose a vibrating screen spring? - sieving machine

How to choose a vibrating screen spring?

Vibrating screen springs are mainly divided into steel springs, rubber springs and composite springs. So which vibrating screen springs to choose, and how to choose vibrating screens? Xiaobian will introduce you next.

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Selection of vibrating screen springs according to material

a. Steel spring:

Steel springs, as the name implies, are mechanical parts made of metal steel that use elasticity to work.

Advantages: It has long service life and is not affected by ambient temperature.

Applications: vibro sifter, stainless steel vibrating screens, light linear vibrating screens, small heavy vibrating screen, probabilistic screens, etc.

Model Inner diameter D
(mm) Overall height L
(mm) Steel wire diameter d
(mm) '70×150×'8 70 150 8 '70×150×'10 70 150 10 '70×150×'12 70 150 12 '70×180×'12 70 180 12 '70×180×'14 70 180 14 '70×180×'16 70 180 16 '70×180×'18 70 180 18 '76×150×'10 76 150 10 '36×145×'4.5 36 145 4.5 '36×145×'5.0 36 145 5.0 '36×145×'5.5 36 145 5.5 '36×145×'6.0 36 145 6.0

b. Rubber spring:

The rubber spring is a high-elastic body. The material is made of ordinary rubber. It is a spring that uses rubber elasticity to cushion and absorb shock.

Advantages:There are excellent cold resistance, air tightness, water resistance, electrical insulation. There are many types of rubber springs in Dahan, and they can be customized as needed.

Applications: Light linear vibrating screens, stainless steel vibrating screen, vibrating feeders, vibrating screen, YA/YK series vibrating screens, etc. Springs of this type are also used in vibration platforms with a bearing capacity of more than 1 ton.

Model D×H×d
(mm) Outer diameter D
(mm) Inner diameter d
(mm) Height H
(mm) Working deformation FV
(cm) Rigidity KL
(kg/cm) Working load (Pa) '50×50×'18 50 18 50 0.8 50 80 '60×60×'20 60 20 60 0.8 60 100 '80×80×'25 80 25 80 0.8 100 200 '80×80×'30 80 30 80 0.8 100 200 '100×100×'25 100 25 100 1 140 500 '100×100×'30 100 30 100 1 140 500 '100×130×'30 100 30 130 1 150 550 '120×120×'30 120 30 120 1.2 220 600 '120×140×'30 120 30 140 1.2 230 650 '127×127×'30 127 30 127 1.2 230 640 '130×130×'30 130 30 130 1.3 240 680 '140×140×'30 140 30 140 1.4 300 700 '140×160×'30 140 30 160 1.4 350 680 '140×160×'40 160 40 160 1.4 350 680 '160×160×'30 160 30 160 1.6 350 750 '160×160×'40 160 40 160 1.6 350 750 '160×160×'50 160 50 160 1.6 350 750 '160×160×'60 160 60 160 1.6 350 750 '160×235×'40 160 40 235 1.6 400 800 '160×240×'40 160 40 240 1.6 400 800 '180×180×'40 180 40 240 1.8 400 800 '180×240×'40 180 40 240 1.8 400 '200×150 200 150 1.5 380 900 '200×150×'65 200 65 150 1.5 350 800 '200×200×'40 200 40 200 2 450 '200×200×'50 200 50 200 2 450 '200×300×'50 200 50 300 2 480 '220×220×'40 220 40 220 2.2 500 '220×220×'50 220 50 220 2.2 500 '240×240×'50 240 50 240 2.4 550 '250×250×'50 250 50 250 2.5 580 '300×245×'80 300 80 245 1 480

c. Composite spring:

Model
D×H×d(mm) Outer diameter D
(mm) Inner diameter d
(mm) Height H
(mm) Model
D×H×d(mm) Working deformation FV
(cm) Rigidity KL
(kg/cm) Working load
(Pa) '150×138×'55 150 55 138 2 150'350 300'700 '150×150×'62 150 62 150 2 150'350 300'700 '150×190×'62 150 62 190 3 180'600 500' '150×200×'100 150 100 200 3 180'600 500' '150×210×'50 150 50 210 3 180'600 500' '150×310×'50 150 50 310 3 180'600 500' '150×310×'100 150 100 310 3 180'600 500' '180×110×'90 180 90 110 3 180'600 500' '180×120×'90 180 90 120 3 180'600 500' '180×130×'100 180 100 130 3 180'600 500' '180×140×'90 180 90 140 3 240'660 700' '180×150×'100 180 100 150 3 240'660 700' '180×160×'90 180 90 160 3 240'660 700' '180×170×'90 180 100 170 3 240'660 700' '180×180×'90 180 90 180 2'3 250' 750'

The composite spring is an elastic body composed of a metal coil spring and a rubber composite. It combines the advantages of a metal spring and a rubber spring, and overcomes the shortcomings of both. The shape and mechanical properties are stable, and it can withstand loads and large deformations. Good vibration reduction effect

Advantages: The shape of the composite spring is not limited and has a large elastic deformation.

Application: Suitable for large-scale vibration equipment in mining, coal, metallurgy and other industries.

After selecting the material of the vibrating screen spring, it is also important to determine the number of vibrating screen springs. The effective damping device needs to calculate the vibrating screen according to the specifications, output, excitation force and dynamic and static load parameters of the vibrating screen. The number and distribution of springs, if you have such requirements, you must consult a professional vibrating screen manufacturer to obtain professional advice, otherwise the expected shock absorption effect may not be achieved.

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Things to pay attention to when choosing vibrating screen springs:

1. When designing, the appropriate rubber material should be selected according to the screening material, environment and conditions, as well as the specific gravity of the material itself, static electricity, etc.

2. Attention must be paid to the bonding degree of rubber and metal to avoid stress concentration at the bonding surface;

3. Technically, for shear deformation isolators, in order to improve the service life, an appropriate precompression is usually given in the vertical shear direction, the stiffness in the compression direction becomes harder, and the stiffness in the shear direction becomes soft;

4. If there is resistance, energy must be consumed. This part of the lost energy is converted into heat energy, and rubber is a poor conductor of heat. In order to prevent the performance of the rubber vibration isolator from being affected by excessive temperature rise, the rubber vibration isolator should not be made too large. Structurally, measures that are easy to dissipate heat should be taken, or natural rubber materials with less heat generation should be selected. Because the rubber vibration isolator can convert part of the energy into heat energy, which reduces the vibration energy and achieves the purpose of vibration reduction, the rubber vibration isolator is often called a shock absorber.

5. Regularly maintain and replace the shock absorbing spring, and the vibration isolator should avoid working under tension for a long time.

What criteria is used for choosing the proper Feeder?

There are several types of Feeders. Choosing the right one for your application should be based on the characteristics of the material to be handled and the required capacity. 

Selecting a Feeder for a particular situation is not always simple, however, especially if more than one satisfactory solution appears possible.

Some of the criteria for choosing the proper Feeder includes:

1. Gradation and lump size

First, consider the gradation of the material the Feeder will handle. Be sure to include the largest lump size (even if it is less than 1% of the total gradation) as well as the smallest particle size in this analysis.

2. Feed rate

Next, determine the capacity of the Feeder, taking into account the design maximum, normal and minimum capacities. Determine if the feed rate is going to be fixed or variable.


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3. Type of material and its characteristics

Consider the material the Feeder will process. When sizing a Feeder, it is important to know the following information about the material:

  • hardness 
  • density 
  • abrasiveness 
  • shape
  • angle of repose

You'll also want to consider if the material is free-flowing, sticky, wet or dry.

4. Temperature

Consider the material temperature and the ambient temperature range at the operation site. 

5. Is scalping desired?

If the material is to be scalped by the Feeder, consider the desired size of the material and what percent is to pass the opening. Determine if there is one scalping size or multiple sizes.


6. Type of operating duty

Consider how many hours and days per week the Feeder will be operating. 

7. Portable or stationary

Determine if the Feeder is going to be installed on a portable or stationary plant, and know if weight and size of the Feeder will be a factor.


8. Space available and site amenities

Consider the space that is available for the Feeder. If this is an underground mine, know if there is a limit to the size and weight that can be transported in the mine shaft or tunnel. Also consider how much space is available for maintenance.

Site amentities are another important aspect to consider when sizing a Feeder. Be sure to consider the type of power available at the site (line or generator), and if you prefer a hydraulic or electric drive. Also take into account the elevation and climate of the site.

9. Type of loading

Consider how the Feeder will be loaded (haul truck, wheel loader, conveyor, crusher, etc.), and know the size of this piece of equipment.

10. Downstream equipment type and size

Consider the type of equipment the Feeder is charging (truck, train, conveyor, crusher, screen or scalper). Also consider the type and size of crusher or downstream equipment the Feeder is planned to feed.

Types of Feeders

The types of Feeders include:

Apron Feeders


The Apron Feeder is higher on capital investment and higher on investment returns. It is the most robust Feeder and is commonly used in the mining industry under 24/7 operation with years between maintenance periods. 

Apron Feeders are used for: 

  • small and large capacities
  • extreme impact loading
  • uniform feed rates
  • many types of materials, such as minerals, aggregates and recyclables
  • long service life with low maintenance
  • custom tailored applications and installations
  • very hard, abrasive and tough, and for lumps of larger dimensions and that which are beyond the scope of other Feeders

Belt Feeders

Belt Feeders are generally used for fine material applications. These are flat belt conveyors supported by closely spaced idlers and driven at the head pulley.

Belt Feeders are used for: 

  • smaller sized materials
  • smaller hoppers
  • secondary or tertiary applications

Reciprocating/Plate Feeders

These Feeders are a reciprocating tray-type feeder. The reciprocating motion is produced mechanically by a crank or eccentric and connecting rod, or hydraulically operated by a hydraulic cylinder. The Feeder discharge occurs during the back stroke of the plate ' no material is discharged in the forward stroke.

Plate Feeders are generally installed under a bin and are used for: 

  • small and large capacities
  • cyclic feed rates
  • long service life with low maintenance
  • custom tailored applications of installations

Vibrating Grizzly Feeders


Vibrating Grizzly Feeders are smaller in size than Apron Feeders and are used where pre-sorting is required before a crusher. Material is conveyed along the pan of the Feeder as a result of the vibrating motion imparted to the particles. This vibration pre-sorts the material, passing the fines to the bottom. The fines can then be pre-screened before a crusher, thus reducing the required capacity and wear. 

Vibratory Feeders are used for: 

  • small and medium capacitites
  • close to uniform feed rates
  • many types of materials
  • some custom tailored applications of installations

These Feeders are lower on capital investment and lower on investment returns.  

Wobbler Feeders


Material is conveyed along the Wobbler Feeder as a result of the rotating motion of the elliptical bars. This motion scrubs and pre-sorts the material, passing the fines to the bottom. The fines can then be pre-screened before a crusher, thus reducing the required capacity and wear. The Wobbler Feeder is high on capital investment and medium on investment returns.

Wobbler Feeders are used for: 

  • small and medium capacities
  • where pre-sorting is required before a crusher
  • uniform feed rates (dependent of homogenous feed gradation)
  • generally used for sticky types of materials to scrub the fines off

Wobbler Feeders are not used for any round or slick material such as gravel or coal.

Knowing the criteria for selecting a Feeder, as well as the differences in Feeder types, can help you determine the right one for your application. If you need further assistance choosing a Feeder, contact us today!

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