The LA-K – our small-scale laboratory gravity separator
A gravity separator exploits the smallest differences in the specific weight of a product, and it is therefore possible to separate heavy kernels with high germination from light and less valuable kernels.
The precise separation of seed or grain is due to the following:
An oscillating triangular grading deck for accurate splitting of the product into heavy and light fractions.
A highly efficient air system with an integrated fan ensuring a uniform air distribution across the entire grading deck.
An outlet section with manually adjustable product guide plates.
Collecting drawers for 5 fractions of the seed/grain.
Customizable grading deck
The triangular grading deck is 1600 cm3 and consist of three layers; a top cover, lower cover, and a hole plate. The type of material and the size of the holes and wire mesh on each layer depends on the type of product being processed.
The grading deck can therefore be tailored to a large variety of seed and grain products by adjusting these layers accordingly. On the grading deck, you can also adjust:
The deck stroke length
The deck speed
The air volume
The deck inclinations lengthwise and crosswise
In other words, the LA-K has many settings and set-ups that makes it suitable for a precise separation of many different products with identical particle sizes but with differences in density.
❔ Did you know that our gravity separators are also available in larger sizes with capacities up to 18 t/h ❔
If you want more info about our gravity table separators, send us an email on info@westrup.com
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