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Minutes
Count III
This week we focus on Feeding Your Screen. Last week we noted “Time is
Money” so this weeks question is, how may we best operate a screening
plant efficiently.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that screening plant
operating seconds spent with either too much or too little material on
or in the screening element is wasted. Other than having a competent
loader operator and good screening
methodology, I believe the feeding method is most important
ingredient affecting efficiency and quality of cut.
I note that nearly all of the more expensive screening plants offerings
have a capable feeder built into their system. I also note that nearly
all of the lower priced screening plants available do not have a good
method of continuously feeding a variable material..
Orbit screens with Orbital Action combines a good screening methodology
and a good feeding system in an attractively priced machine throughout
its product line. Let’s focus on our Model 63 and a typical box screen
offering which includes a fines conveyor.
The Model 63 is priced in the low $40’s
while the typical box screen with a single conveyor is priced in the
high $30’s. While the operating efficiency of the basic box screen is
improved with the addition of a fines conveyor, feeding the screen deck
remains lacking as does earning potential.
The Model 63 which includes a very efficient, general purpose feeding system can give
maximum production efficiency percentages with a high quality of cut
for only a few more first cost dollars. Since “Time is Money” saving a few dollars on
the purchase may cost a few more dollars every time you fire up to use
your screening plant.
We ask, let us show you how to improve your profits, Call, 563-922
9230, e-mail, brad@orbitscreens.com
and let us show, you decide.
Brads Blog, “The Finer Cut”, is another of many
planned. Each issue will cover a topic of interest about our machines,
our industry, our customers and more. I look forward to this task and
am excited about the opportunity to broaden our communications with our
customers and industry. I invite you to return and visit from time to
time, cruising back through issues to see what I may have been thinking
of at another time.
I also invite you, our reader to contribute by offering your comments.
Please send your thoughts to Brad@orbitscreens.com
, by letter or fax, 563-922 9060.
Happy screening
Brad Schnittjer
Blog # 09-24
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