Food Processing Vibrating Screens
Gentle handling. Hygienic design. Reliable performance.
At Spiral Elevators Limited, we manufacture food-grade vibrating screens designed specifically for food processing environments. Whether you're removing excess water from washed produce or separating crumbs from baked goods, our screens ensure your product stays clean, dry, and intact.
Designed for the Demands of Food Processing
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Made from 304 or 316 stainless steel for hygienic operation
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Smooth, fully welded frames to prevent contamination
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Fast screen changeovers and easy washdown between batches
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Low-vibration transfer to protect delicate food products
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Built for continuous, reliable performance in wet environments
Typical Applications
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Dewatering salad leaves, carrots, potatoes, and other vegetables
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Removing surface moisture from poultry or fish portions
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Crumb separation from baked goods or snacks
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Cooling and conveying cooked or coated food items
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Inline screening before packaging or weighing
Built Around Your Process
Each unit is custom-built to suit your production line layout, product type, and throughput needs. We offer single-deck or multi-deck configurations, variable vibration control, and compatibility with spray bars, sieves, or integrated conveyors.
Advantages of Using a Dewater Screen for Vegetables
Clean. Efficient. Food-Safe.
At Spiral Elevators Ltd, we engineer dewater vibrating screens designed specifically for the challenges of vegetable processing. Whether you're handling root crops, leafy greens, or sliced produce, our screens ensure effective moisture removal while preserving product integrity.
Why Use Dewater Screens in Vegetable Processing?
Moisture management is critical when washing, slicing, and preparing vegetables. Excess water can lead to:
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Compromised shelf life
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Packaging inefficiencies
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Additional downstream processing costs
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Our vibratory dewatering screens are a reliable solution, helping processors reduce surface moisture after washing, chilling, or cutting stages.
Key Advantages:
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304 or 316L food-grade stainless steel construction
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Sanitary, fully welded frame and tool-free maintenance
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High throughput with gentle handling to prevent product bruising
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Compatible with chillers, slicers, conveyors, and inspection lines
Applications:
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Leafy greens (spinach, kale, herbs)
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Root vegetables (carrots, beets, radishes)
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Peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms
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Diced, shredded, or sliced vegetable blends
Built to Exceed Food Industry Standards All Spiral Elevators dewatering screens are CE marked and manufactured to meet ISO 9001:2015 quality systems. Optional hygienic features include spray bars, CIP systems, and integrated drainage solutions.
Talk to Our Team:
Our experts are here to help you design the right dewatering screen for your production line. Whether you're running a high-speed salad line or a frozen vegetable plant, we'll tailor a solution that enhances your efficiency and meets food safety standards.
Contact Spiral Elevators Ltd
☎️ 0800 001 6520
📧 sales@spiralelevator.co.uk
🌐 www.spiralelevator.co.uk
⚠️ Common Mistakes on Dewater Screens
1️⃣ Incorrect Screen Media Selection
Common Applications for Dewater Screens
Precision moisture removal across industries
Spiral Elevators Ltd – Dewater Screen Maintenance
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Precision Engineered Vibrating Equipment | Made in the UK
Dewater Screen Troubleshooting Checklist
✔ Check vibration motor settings – frequency and amplitude must match specification.
✔ Inspect for visible frame cracks or stress marks around welded joints.
✔ Ensure screen is mounted on level, vibration-isolated foundation.
✔ Confirm screen media is appropriate for material (mesh size, type).
✔ Verify feed rate is within machine's rated capacity.
✔ Look for signs of corrosion, especially at corners and welds.
✔ Tighten all bolts and fasteners regularly.
✔ Monitor for unusual noise or imbalance during operation.
✔ Check for signs of overloading (material build-up, slow drainage).
✔ Review maintenance history for skipped inspections or repairs.
More Than Just Screening - Engineered for Precision & Performance
At Spiral Elevators Ltd, we design unique vibratory screeners that go beyond basic screening. Every machine reflects our specialist touch, combining advanced engineering with real-world insight to deliver superior vibration quality and industrial performance.
Our innovation lies in the precision of gravity-controlled vibration, the strategic positioning of motors, and the careful placement of springs at the true centre of mass. This results in smoother motion, better separation, and longer machine life a difference you can feel in every operation.
Proudly based in the UK, we are recognised for exceptional industrial design and delivering bespoke vibratory equipment tailored to your exact process needs.
What Makes Spiral Elevators Ltd Special Beyond the Usual Conception
If you imagine Spiral Elevators Ltd as just another equipment supplier, think again. Here’s what truly sets Spiral Elevators Ltd apart from a basic conception of a machinery company:
1. 100% In-House Design & Manufacturing (UK-Based)
Industry Applications:
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Our vibrating screens are trusted by clients across the UK and globally in industries such as:
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Food & Beverage – flour, sugar, spices, grains
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Pharmaceuticals – powders, tablets, fine granules
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Chemicals & Plastics – resins, pellets, powders
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Foundry & Metalworking – sand reclamation, metal chips
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Recycling & Waste – separation of materials for reuse
Built to Your Specification
We offer tailored solutions to meet your exact process requirements. Choose your mesh aperture, frame material, deck configuration, and more - all manufactured in-house in our Wisbech facility.
Key Features & Options
VIBRATING SCREENS
HANDLING
De-Water Vibrating Screen & Sieve
A "de-water screen" is commonly used in water treatment and industrial settings to separate solids from water. These screens are crucial in wastewater treatment as they remove debris, sediment, and other particles before water is processed or released. For example, de-watering screens made of stainless steel wedge wire are widely used in the water and wastewater industry for filtration and segregation due to their high open area and self-cleaning properties. With the help of counter-rotating vibratory motors that create a linear movement to push solids upward and forward.
Sieve Screening Methods
The process of sieve screening is a key method utilized for sorting particles by size through the use of sieves that have specific mesh openings. This approach finds broad application across various sectors like pharmaceuticals, food processing, mining, and construction to ensure quality and classify materials.
Screening Techniques
Hand-Sieving: This method involves manually shaking the sieves, which is appropriate for small sample sizes or field assessments.
Machine-Sieving: Utilizes a motor-driven shaker to ensure consistent and reproducible outcomes.
Ultrasonic Sieving: Utilizes high-frequency vibrations and is well-suited for fine particles.
Distinguishing between Sieve and Screen
Both a sieve and a screen serve the purpose of sorting particles by size, yet they vary in their use and structure. A sieve is commonly employed for discrete operations, aiming to segregate fine particles from coarser ones, typically in controlled environments like laboratories or for meticulous particle size assessment. It comprises a mesh or perforated panel that permits the passage of smaller particles while detaining larger ones. Conversely, a screen is utilized for continuous processes, integrated into production flows to eliminate clumps and oversized particles or facilitate the separation of fine particles and dust. Screens are available in circular or linear formats and find widespread application in industrial operations for managing bulk materials.
One significant distinction can be found in how they are utilized: sieves are commonly applied in laboratory settings and for precise separations, whereas screens are utilized in ongoing manufacturing operations for more strenuous activities. Furthermore, there can be differences in the construction of sieves and screens, where sieves may have finer mesh sizes and screens use thicker wires to manage larger quantities and tougher materials. These instruments play a vital role across diverse sectors such as food processing, mining, and production by upholding standards of product quality and uniformity.
Custom-Engineered for Your Application
Each vibrating screen is designed in collaboration with our customers to meet their unique performance, throughput, and environmental needs. From fine pharmaceutical powders to heavy aggregates or recycled materials, we’ve got you covered.
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