Vibro Sifter

Product Description

A vibro shifter, also known as a vibro sifter or vibrating sieve, is a mechanical device used to separate solids, liquids, and powders based on their particle size or shape. It is commonly used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemical, and cosmetics. Here are the key features and functions of a vibro shifter:

1. Functionality The main function of a vibro shifter is to efficiently separate and grade particles according to their sizes. It achieves this through vibration and mesh screens that allow particles of certain sizes to pass through while retaining larger or smaller particles.

2. Components

   - Vibrating Motor Provides the vibration necessary for the sifting process.

   - Screen Mesh Typically made of stainless steel with different mesh sizes to allow for different particle size separations.

   - Hopper Where the material to be sifted is loaded.

   - Outlet Where the separated materials are collected.

3. Operation

   - The material to be sifted is fed into the hopper of the vibro shifter.

   - The vibrating motor generates rapid vibrations, causing the material to move along the sieve surface.

   - Depending on the mesh size of the screen, particles smaller than the mesh openings pass through to the outlet, while larger particles are retained on the sieve.

4. Applications

   - Pharmaceuticals Used for grading active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and formulations.

   - Food Processing Separation of flour, sugar, spices, and other food products based on particle size.

   - Chemical Industry Sorting chemicals and powders by particle size or shape.

   - Cosmetics Grading of cosmetic powders and ingredients.

5. Advantages

   - Efficient and quick separation of particles.

   - Easy to clean and maintain.

   - Can handle a wide range of materials and particle sizes.

   - Compact design and relatively simple operation.

6. Considerations

   - Selection of appropriate sieve size and material based on the application.

   - Maintenance of vibrating motors to ensure consistent performance.

   - Proper calibration to achieve desired particle size distribution.

In summary, vibro shifters are versatile machines used across various industries for efficient particle size separation and grading, contributing to product quality and consistency in manufacturing processes.