A trommel is a rotating drum equipped with a screen, used to separate materials by size. This machine is designed to retain the large materials while the fine materials fall trough the small openings on the drum. Explained in another way, the trommel separates the wanted material that has the desired characteristics. The trommel as a heavy-duty equipment is used in many industry sectors, like: construction, mining, solid field waste and gravel processing.
The trommel is a versatile machine, available on the market in different sizes and shapes. It can be found in different sizes and with different accessory components for increased functionality. Most trommel models that can be found on the market can be used for processing a variety of solids, particles and also mixtures. On the job sites, where setting up a portable device is possible, the trommel can be also used for handling waste and debris. Smaller trommel models are equipped with weaker motors, and therefore they are not suitable for processing high amount of materials. These machines are generally used for basic applications.
Different trommel models offer different screen features, but however, all trommels on the market come with similar configuration and specifications. What really matters is how well the machine actually sorts the material instead of how fast the material goes through the machine. The performance of the trommel depends on its ability to sort considerable percentage of fine material and the time that is needed to process the material. In order a balance of sorting and production in one operation to be achieved, some of the materials that are going to be used in the operation will have to be tested.
The loading process of the trommel depends on the size of the loader and its bucket, type of material, and the distance between the trommel from the raw materials. The feed rate of the trommel needs to be in a balance with the the ability to feed the equipment. This will maximize the efficiency of the trommel.
When looking for the right trommel on the market for your application, all the features which are mentioned in the text need to be closely considered and carefully analyzed. By having all this in mind, you can be sure that the trommel you are planning to buy will provide you the best results on the job site.
