Centrifugal sifter prepares dry materials for packaging
The GS Centrifugal Sifter (photo) automatically separates and conditions agglomerated powders, granules and other dry materials into fine powders ready for transfer to filling and packaging lines. Installed upstream of weigh filling, stick packaging, form-fill-seal, pouch packaging, bagging and other machinery, the sifter ensures the product stream meets the required specifications with a constant bulk density and a consistent, narrow particle-size distribution. Any oversized particles are automatically separated and returned upstream for further reprocessing or collected at discharge. The powder sifter features a proprietary rotating paddle assembly that directs fine particles through a mesh screen and diverts oversized particles at 99.9% efficiency. Offered in a choice of screen sizes and materials, the sifter yields consistent particle sizes from 40µm to 5 mm as targeted at up to 120 ton/h. — Gericke USA, Inc., Somerset, N.J.