What is a Trommel Screen?
A Trommel Screen Machine is a rotating cylindrical sieve with perforations of varying sizes used to separate materials based on particle size. As the waste material enters the drum, the rotation ensures smaller particles pass through the screen, while larger items are carried to the end of the drum for discharge.
The simple yet effective design of trommel screens allows for large-scale screening of mixed materials, making them particularly suitable for municipal solid waste, composting plants, and recycling facilities.
What is a Trommel Screen?
Applications of Trommel Screens in Solid Waste Management
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Processing
Trommel screens efficiently segregate organic and inorganic fractions, enabling the recovery of valuable resources like Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), compost, and recyclables.
Composting Plants
Trommels are used to separate fine organic materials for composting and remove larger contaminants.
Construction and Demolition Waste
Effective in separating smaller debris like sand and dust from larger items such as wood, metal, and concrete.
Mining Industry
Trommels are used to classify and separate ores and minerals based on size.
Material Recovery Facilities (MRF)
Trommel screens streamline the sorting process, ensuring better recovery of recyclables
Why MET Trommel Screens Stand Out
At Maan Enviro Technologies, our trommel screens are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and durability. Here’s why MET trommel screens are trusted across the industry:
Waste Reception
Mixed waste is delivered to the MRF and prepared for sorting.
Primary Sorting
Initial segregation using trommel screens screens and conveyors separates materials by size and type.
Advanced Sorting:
Magnetic, air density, and manual sorting are used to further classify recyclables.
Compaction & Baling
Separated materials are compressed and baled for easier storage and transport.
Resource Distribution
Sorted recyclables are then sent to manufacturers for repurposing, contributing to a circular economy.
Customizable Design
High Efficiency & Capacity
Low Maintenance
Energy Efficiency
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FAQs About Trommel Screens
Trommel screens can process a variety of materials, including municipal solid waste (MSW), compost, construction and demolition debris, mining materials, and recyclables like paper, plastic, and metals.
Trommel screens handle fresh and mixed waste more efficiently, require less maintenance, and consume less power, making them ideal for MSW applications compared to ballistic separators.
By separating waste into fine and coarse fractions, trommel screens enable better recovery of recyclables, compostable materials, and RDF, maximizing the value of waste streams.
Trommel screens have low maintenance requirements due to their shaftless design, durable build, and replaceable screen panels, ensuring minimal operational downtime.
Yes, MET offers fully customizable trommel screens, including variations in drum size, screen perforation, drive mechanisms (electric/hydraulic), and throughput capacities to suit client requirements.