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Vibratory Separator

The Vibratory Separator is a linear screening machine designed to classify granular and powdered recycling materials into different particle-size fractions. Controlled vibration moves material continuously across one or more screen decks: particles smaller than the selected aperture pass through the deck, while oversize material continues toward the corresponding discharge outlet.

Screening decks Configurable 1–5
01 / Equipment overview

Vibratory Separator overview

A particle-size control stage after crushing or pulverizing and before air, gravity, magnetic or electrostatic separation.

The Vibratory Separator is a linear screening machine designed to classify granular and powdered recycling materials into different particle-size fractions. Controlled vibration moves material continuously across one or more screen decks: particles smaller than the selected aperture pass through the deck, while oversize material continues toward the corresponding discharge outlet. Depending on the process requirement, one to five screening decks can be configured to produce several particle-size fractions in one screening stage. Typical applications include crushed battery materials, electrode fractions, PCB materials, metal/non-metal mixtures and other pulverized recycling streams.

The source confirms a configurable one-to-five-deck concept but does not provide a model-specific table for capacity, motor power, screen dimensions or mesh range.

Vibratory Separator overview

02 / Operating Principle

How the Vibratory Separator Works

Mixed material enters through the feed hopper and is delivered onto the vibrating screening deck. Controlled vibration spreads and conveys the material along the screen surface, allowing finer particles to pass through the mesh while coarser fractions continue to the end discharge for separate collection.

How the Vibratory Separator Works
01

Material Feeding

Mixed material enters through the upper feed hopper and is introduced onto the vibrating screen deck.

02

Vibratory Conveying

The vibrating deck spreads the material into a controlled layer and moves it steadily across the screening surface.

03

Screening Separation

As the material travels across the perforated deck, finer particles pass through the screen while coarser particles remain on top.

04

Fraction Discharge

Separated fractions leave through their respective discharge chutes, with coarse material exiting at the end and finer material collected below.

Controlled Vibratory Conveying
Mesh-Based Particle Separation
Separate Fraction Discharge
03 / Suitable feedstock

Suitable materials

Crushed battery and lithium-battery fractions

Suitability depends on composition, feed condition and the selected equipment configuration.

Positive- and negative-electrode material fractions

Suitability depends on composition, feed condition and the selected equipment configuration.

Prepared PCB and electronic-scrap fractions

Suitability depends on composition, feed condition and the selected equipment configuration.

Metal/non-metal mixtures after size reduction

Suitability depends on composition, feed condition and the selected equipment configuration.

Pulverized cable, plastic and composite recycling streams

Suitability depends on composition, feed condition and the selected equipment configuration.

Other dry granular materials after representative testing

Suitability depends on composition, feed condition and the selected equipment configuration.

04 / Machine Architecture

Main screening system & components

Equipment Anatomy Vibratory Separator
Main screening system & components
Component Index
01

Feed hopper

Receives incoming material and directs it into the screening section at the inlet end of the machine.

02

Top cover and clamp latches

Encloses the screening chamber and provides quick access for inspection, screen change and maintenance.

03

Screening deck

Forms the main screening surface where material is separated by particle size as it moves across the deck.

04

Internal support rails

Support the screening deck and maintain the structural alignment of the internal screening section.

05

Discharge outlets

Guide separated fractions out of the machine through dedicated discharge chutes at the front end.

06

Spring support assembly

Supports the screening body and isolates vibration while maintaining stable machine movement.

07

Vibration motor set

Provides the excitation force that drives the vibratory motion required for material conveying and screening.

08

Support frame

Provides the base structure for the separator and carries the screening body, springs and drive assembly.

05 / VIBRATORY SEPARATION ENGINEERING

Vibratory Screening System

Engineering proof

Dual vibratory drive produces linear conveying across replaceable screen media. One-to-five decks can split fine, intermediate and oversize fractions. Optional negative-pressure extraction can be connected to the enclosed cover.

Screening decks Configurable one-to-five-deck concept
Motion Linear vibratory conveying
Function Particle-size classification, not metal-purity determination
Dust interface Optional negative-pressure extraction from the enclosed cover
Media Replaceable screen media
Configuration note Moisture, particle shape, surface dust, agglomeration, fibrous content and static behavior can change screening performance. Feed conditioning and sample testing are recommended.
06 / Model data

Technical specifications

Configurable 1–5 decks Screening decks

Source-stated values retained for engineering documentation. Final specifications depend on the selected configuration, feed material and agreed operating conditions. Specification inputs listed on the published page: Feed capacity and operating hours; Number of decks and required cut sizes; Screen media, aperture and replacement method; Feed moisture and particle-size distribution; Vibration amplitude, frequency and motor duty; Overall dimensions, service clearances and discharge layout; Dust-collection airflow and filter arrangement, when required

07 / Applications

Where the machine sits in a recycling process

Typical upstream Hammer Crusher Industrial Pulverizer
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Active machine Vibratory Separator
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Crushed battery and lithium-battery fractions

Size classification after crushing or pulverizing.

Electrode-material fractions

Positive- and negative-electrode material after size reduction.

Prepared PCB and electronic-scrap fractions

Not for whole PCBs.

Metal/non-metal mixtures after size reduction

Prepare a controlled size range for air, gravity or electrostatic stages.

Pulverized cable, plastic and composite streams

Dry granular feeds after representative testing.

08 / Selection inputs

Information for Equipment Selection

01

Material

  • Feed moisture and particle-size distribution
  • Material type and fibrous / static behavior
  • Representative samples or photos
02

Production Requirement

  • Feed capacity and operating hours
  • Number of decks and required cut sizes
  • Screen media, aperture and replacement method
  • Vibration amplitude, frequency and motor duty
03

Site & Utilities

  • Overall dimensions, service clearances and discharge layout
  • Dust-collection airflow and filter arrangement, when required
09 / Equipment FAQ

Common selection questions

How many screening decks are available?

The source material supports one to five decks. The final number and aperture sequence depend on the feed and required products and must be determined in the technical proposal.

Can the separator determine metal purity?

No. It classifies by particle size. Metal/non-metal separation requires suitable downstream equipment such as air, gravity, magnetic or electrostatic separation.

Can it process whole batteries or whole PCBs?

No direct assumption should be made. Whole or bulky items require dismantling and size reduction before screening.

Are capacity and screening efficiency guaranteed?

No. They depend on feed composition, moisture, size distribution, screen media, vibration settings and deck arrangement. Representative testing is recommended.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide material samples or photos, composition, particle-size distribution, moisture, required capacity, target cuts, downstream process, installation country, site utilities and available layout.

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