Describe the feed, moisture and required product fractions before comparing screen arrangements. A vibrating deck, trommel or star system must be assessed for its documented application. Include conveyors and access for changing wear or screening components in the plant layout.
Questions that shape the equipment choice
Job requirement
What to compare
Evidence to obtain
Desired products
Screen arrangement and media
Obtain a material-specific selection
Feeding and discharge
Hopper and conveyor configuration
Plan separation and stockpile access
Used condition
Media, bearings, belts and structure
Price the correct replacement components
Choose the machine architecture
Screeners: subcategories
Vibrating-deck screens
Screen deck uses vibration; scalping and finishing duties are application tags.
Rotating discs or stars form the separating surface; excludes documented interchangeable drum/star machines.
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Convertible drum/star screens
OEM documents interchangeable drum and star screening systems on one carrier; retain one model identity.
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Configurations to check: Scalping or finishing · Deck arrangement · Screen media · Mobility
Where this category begins and ends
Belongs here
Standalone screening machines and complete screen-only plants; classify by the screening mechanism.
Belongs elsewhere
Crushing plants, integrated crusher screens and conveyors whose role is only feeding or transport.
Prepare a useful comparison
Dimensions and configuration to check
Transport and operating dimensions
Screen area or drum geometry
Feed height
Discharge heights
Conveyor deployment envelope
Compare the same configuration, including attachments, folded parts, counterweights and stabilizers. Transport dimensions can differ substantially from the working setup.
Before comparing used machines
Inspect the screening mechanism, media mounts and conveyors. Keep media openings and feed conditions attached to any throughput figure.
Manufacturer references
Product-family references for this guide; individual model measurements require their own documentation.
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