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The Trommel screen is designed for mechanical screening of waste and has a wide range of sizes and capacities. It consists of a perforated cylindrical drum that is normally elevated at an angle at the feed end. When materials flow towards the inclined rotating drum, they go through jumping and rolling�the undersized material smaller than the screen apertures passes through the screen, while the oversized material exits at the other end of the drum. We have also developed an entire plant including Trommel, Conveyor, and Crusher for processing waste of more than 50 Tons per Day, or for use at Biomining Sites. These systems play a critical role in waste segregation and sustainable management practices. To learn more, visit our About Us or Contact page.

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FAQ

1. What is a trommel screen?

A trommel screen is a rotating drum used to separate material by size. As the drum turns, smaller material passes through the screen openings while larger material moves to a separate outlet for further processing.

Trommel screens are commonly used for screened waste, compost, soil-like material, biomining fractions, and other mixed material streams. Suitability depends on the material characteristics and the required output size.

In biomining, a trommel helps separate excavated legacy waste into size fractions so that recoverable material and residual fractions can be handled through the appropriate downstream process. The final configuration should follow a material assessment and site plan.

The right screen size and configuration depend on the waste type, required throughput, target particle size, available installation space, and the equipment that will handle material before and after screening.

Routine maintenance includes checking screen sections for wear or blockage, inspecting the drum drive and bearings, keeping the feed and discharge areas clear, and following the supplied safety and maintenance schedule.

Yes. Trommel screens are commonly placed within a processing line alongside conveyors, shredders, sorting equipment, composting systems, and collection arrangements. The layout should be designed around the project workflow.

Moisture and sticky material can affect screening performance. A site assessment should consider the feed condition, desired output, and whether upstream segregation, shredding, or other preparation is required.

Share the material type, daily volume, target output size, available space, and project location with Green Planet Solutions. The team can recommend a practical screening approach for the process you are planning.

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