Custom Industrial Vibratory Screens Engineered in the UK
Looking for reliable, UK-built vibrating screens tailored to your process?
At Spiral Elevators Ltd, we engineer and manufacture high-performance vibratory screening machines designed for accurate separation of powders, granules, wet materials, and bulk solids. Each unit is custom-built to meet your exact requirements, ensuring efficient throughput, minimal downtime, and consistent product quality.
Whether you need fine particle classification, dewatering, or scalping - our vibratory screens are built to perform in demanding industrial environments. With advanced D3 design, durable construction, and over 5 million operational hours without replacement, our machines set the standard for reliability
Vibratory Screen Machine: Technology & Expert Advice
Key Features:
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Up to 5 screening decks for multi-grade separation
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Screening area up to 6m long x 2.4m wide
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Inclined or horizontal configurations
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Mild steel or stainless steel construction (304/316)
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Multiple drive options: OliVibras rotary motors, mechanical exciters, pneumatic or electromagnetic vibrators
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Woven wire mesh, perforated plates or polyurethane screen panels
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Open or enclosed models
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Supported by heavy-duty steel springs or anti-vibration rubber mounts
A vibratory screen machine is a high-efficiency mechanical screening device used to separate materials by particle size using vibration. Here's an overview of the technology and key advice for selecting or designing one:
🔧 Technology Overview
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Operating Principle:
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Uses vibration (linear or circular) to move material across a screen deck.
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Material is separated as smaller particles fall through screen apertures while larger particles move across and off the screen.
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Types of Vibratory Screens:
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Linear Vibrating Screens - Ideal for dry, bulk materials (e.g., sand, minerals).
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Circular Vibrating Screens - Suited for wet or slurry-based screening.
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Ultrasonic Screens - For fine, sticky, or electrostatic powders.
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High-frequency Screens - For precise sizing of fine materials.
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Drive Mechanisms:
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Electromagnetic Vibrators - Precise control, often used in fine or delicate screening.
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Unbalanced Motors - Standard option for bulk material processing.
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Exciter Drives - High-capacity applications requiring large amplitude.
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Screen Media:
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Wire Mesh - Most common, cost-effective.
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Polyurethane or Rubber - Durable, ideal for abrasive or wet materials.
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Perforated Plates - For heavy-duty applications.
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✅ Advice for Choosing the Right Vibratory Screen
Define Your Material:
Moisture content, abrasiveness, particle shape, bulk density, and flowability matter.
Example: Sticky materials may require ultrasonic or self-cleaning screens.
Determine Screening Objective:
Scalping? Grading? Dewatering?
This defines your deck number, screen opening size, and machine type.
Consider Capacity & Throughput:
Match screen size and motor power with your desired output rate.
Maintenance Access:
Choose modular designs for easy screen changes and minimal downtime.
Noise & Dust Control:
Opt for enclosed systems in sensitive or indoor environments.
Compliance & Certification:
Look for CE marking, ATEX compliance (for explosive areas), and ISO 9001 certification.
Benefits of Linear Vibratory Machines
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✅ 1. Precise Linear Motion
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Material moves in a straight, controlled path, making them ideal for accurate screening, conveying, or feeding.
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Ensures consistent material flow and separation.
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✅ 2. Versatile Applications
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Suitable for both dry and wet materials.
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Commonly used in food, chemical, mining, recycling, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries.
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✅ 3. High Throughput
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Capable of handling large volumes with continuous, uniform feed rates.
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Reduces bottlenecks and improves overall process efficiency.
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✅ 4. Low Maintenance
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Fewer moving parts compared to other systems.
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Robust design results in long service life and low downtime.
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✅ 5. Energy Efficient
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Designed for low power consumption with effective vibration control.
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Optimized motor placement reduces energy waste.
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✅ 6. Customisable Design
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Can be built with multiple decks, various screen sizes, and discharge options.
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Adaptable for scalping, grading, dewatering, or conveying.
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✅ 7. Easy Integration
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Works seamlessly with hoppers, feeders, conveyors, and packaging lines.
At Spiral Elevators Ltd, our vibratory screeners are engineered with a focus on compact design, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Each unit is built to reduce CO₂ emissions, minimise steel waste, and operate with remarkable durability. Many of our machines run 24/7, with over 5,256,000 cumulative working hours achieved without replacement, a true testament to our commitment to quality and performance.
Designed entirely in D3 technology, our screeners benefit from the most advanced engineering tools and deep industry expertise. This allows us to deliver machines that are not only powerful and reliable but also environmentally conscious and tailored for demanding industrial applications.
Whether you're screening fine powders or heavy bulk materials, our vibratory screens deliver precise separation, low maintenance, and long-term value.
Sustainable Vibratory Screening - Designed to Save Time, Energy & Resources
At Spiral Elevators Ltd, our vibratory screeners are purpose-built for sustainability and efficiency. Engineered with advanced D3 technology and decades of industry experience, each unit is designed to deliver maximum output with minimal environmental impact.
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✅ Compact & space-saving design
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✅ Energy-efficient operation for reduced CO₂ emissions
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✅ Low steel waste through smart manufacturing
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✅ Over 5,256,000 working hours without part replacement
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✅ Built to run 24/7, reducing downtime and saving you time and labour
Our equipment doesn’t just screen - it optimises your process, lowers energy use, and supports your company’s sustainability goals.
From 10K to 50K Chocolate Balls a Day
The Power of Innovation in Vibratory Design
At Spiral Elevators Ltd, we don’t just build vibratory machines - we engineer solutions.
One of our clients, a chocolate manufacturer, faced a tough challenge: how to scale from 10,000 to 50,000 chocolate balls per day in a tight production space, with high labour costs and a product that’s notoriously difficult to handle. Chocolate is sticky, temperature-sensitive, and typically unsuitable for vibrating conveyors.
But at Spiral Elevators Ltd, we never say no, we say “let’s solve it.”
We developed a bespoke vibratory spiral elevator with an integrated cooling system for upward conveying of chocolate. Then we went further, transforming a six-machine process into a single, multifunctional unit that does it all:
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✅ Cools during upward conveying
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✅ Screens for quality and consistency
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✅ Separates oversized and fine particles
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✅ Recirculates excess material
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✅ Sprinkles or finishes the product as needed
This one-of-a-kind machine replaced multiple systems, saving space, energy, and manual labour while increasing production output by 400%.
This is why Spiral Elevators Ltd is trusted for complex, custom vibrating equipment across the UK and Europe. When others say it can't be done - we build the machine that can.
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)
Unlike many others who outsource, everything is designed and built in-house in the UK. This gives Spiral Elevators Ltd full control over:
Quality
Customization
Lead times
After-sales support
🧠 2. Bespoke Engineering – Not Off-the-Shelf
Spiral Elevators Ltd specialises in bespoke vibratory machinery. Every unit is:
Tailored to exact application requirements
Adapted to industry-specific needs (pharma, foundry, food, plastics, etc.)
Designed with performance, space constraints, and future integration in mind
This isn't standard catalogue equipment - it's precision-engineered solutions.
⚙️ 3. Complete Range of Vibrating Equipment
More than just spiral elevators - Spiral Elevators Ltd designs and builds:
Vibrating Screens & Sieves
Vibrating Feeders (including Dosing & Electromagnetic Feeders)
Vibrating Compaction Tables
Vibrating Shake-outs
Hoppers & Discharge Units
Vibratory Motors
This makes it a one-stop shop for material handling and process flow systems.
📏 4. ISO 9001:2015 & CE Certified
Ensures strict quality management
All equipment is CE-marked and built to comply with UK and EU safety regulations
Suitable for ATEX zones and cleanroom environments on request.
🛠️ 5. Durable, Industrial-Grade Build
Heavy-duty frames, high-grade stainless steel, food-safe finishes, or abrasion-resistant liners
Built to last in harsh environments like foundries, chemical plants, or sand-processing facilities.
💡 6. Solution-Oriented Design Thinking
Spiral Elevators Ltd works collaboratively with clients:
Understanding your material, throughput, and process goals
Creating tailored prototypes and drawings before manufacture
Offering ongoing support, not just a machine drop-off.
🌍 7. Industry Reach & Application Expertise
Used across industries:
Food & Pharma: hygienic, gentle handling
Recycling: rugged, high-capacity solutions
Chemicals, Plastics & Minerals: precision and reliability
Foundries & Casting: robust designs with heat resistance.
📞 Direct Communication with Engineers
You're not passed through layers of sales reps - you deal with experienced engineers who understand your process, speak your language, and help shape the final solution.
Spiral Elevators Ltd isn't just a manufacturer - it's an engineering partner focused on delivering purpose-built vibrating machinery that improves your operation.
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
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Deck Configuration: Available in 1 to 5 decks for multi-grade separation
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Screening Area: Up to 6 metres long x 2.4 metres wide
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Mounting: Choose inclined or horizontal orientation
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Construction: Fabricated from mild steel or stainless steel (304/316)
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Drive Options:
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Italvibras rotary electric vibrators
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Mechanical exciters
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Pneumatic vibrators
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Electromagnetic vibrators
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Screen Media:
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Woven wire meshes
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Perforated / punched plates
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Polyurethane panels
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Frame Isolation:
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Heavy-duty steel springs
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Or anti-vibration rubber mounts
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Design Flexibility:
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Open or fully enclosed models available
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Easy integration with existing systems
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Optional covers, hoppers, and dust control systems
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.