Clay Washing and Screening Machine for Sticky Clay Ore
What is a Clay Washing and Screening Machine?
The Clay Washing and Screening Machine is a highly integrated piece of equipment designed to handle sticky, clay-rich ores. First of all, it is essentially a trommel scrubber combined with a screening unit, built into a single, compact drum. Unlike separate washing and screening plants, this integrated unit combines a 5-meter intensive washing section with a 3-meter screening section. Moreover, it processes 100 to 150 tons per hour, making it the ideal “clay ore expert” for alluvial gold and placer deposits. Therefore, it reduces your equipment footprint while maximizing operational efficiency.
Working Principle: Inside the 8-Meter Drum
The machine features a robust 1.8-meter diameter, 8-meter long drum with a dual-section design.
5-Meter Intensive Washing Section: First of all, the unique internal cutter shaft system aggressively breaks up clay lumps, turns them into slurry, and propels the material forward. Consequently, this ensures thorough cleaning without clogging.
3-Meter Efficient Screening Section: Subsequently, the material enters the screening section. The inner screen uses robust square steel bars, while the outer screen features a durable 5mm polyurethane (PU) mesh. As a result, it offers high wear resistance, excellent screening efficiency, and reliable separation of the target material.
Heavy-Duty Drive System for Reliable Performance
To ensure long-term durability in the harshest operating conditions, this clay washing and screening machine is equipped with a carefully designed drive system:
Tire-Driven Design: The entire drum rides on ten large 30-inch pneumatic tires, each with a 25cm tread width. Therefore, these tires firmly cradle and support the drum for smooth rotation.
Powerful Dual Motors: Power comes from dual 37 KW motors coupled with brand-name reducers. In addition, this setup delivers reliable and powerful torque, easily handling the most demanding clay washing applications.
| Model | Capacity (t/h) | Drum Diameter (mm) | Drum Length (mm) | Motor Power (kW) | Screen Mesh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RXT1880 | 100-150 | 1800 | 8000 | 2 × 37 | PU / Steel |
Clay Washing and Screening Machine Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the same as a trommel scrubber?
A: Yes. It is an upgraded, integrated type of trommel scrubber. However, unlike a standard scrubber, this clay washing and screening machine combines scrubbing and screening functions into one single unit. It is specifically designed for sticky clay ores.
Q: How does it prevent clogging with sticky clay?
A: The first 5 meters of the drum feature a unique cutter shaft system that breaks up clay lumps into slurry before they reach the screening section.
Q: What kind of screen mesh is used?
A: The inner screen is made of square steel bars, while the outer screen uses durable 5mm polyurethane mesh for high wear resistance.
Q: Is this machine suitable for mobile plants?
A: Yes. With its compact integrated design and tire-driven structure, it ca be easily integrated into mobile or semi-mobile processing plants.
