Kek Centrifugal Sifters
Class Leading and Industrial Kek Centrifugal (Rotary) Sifter for Powder and Granule Processing
‘EASY CLEAN’ CANTILEVER DESIGN SIFTERS
The Cantilever design Kek Centrifugal (Rotary) Sifter is based on the tried and tested Kek Centrifugal Sifter range. The ‘Cantilever’ design offers users high standards in hygiene and ease of powder processing operation that are unprecedented.
Features include:
- High Capacity & High-Efficiency Sifting
- Gravity and Inline Pneumatic Conveying Designs
- Cantilever Shaft – No Oversize Bearing or Seal
- 30 Second Screen Changes
- 7 Model Sizes in Range
- Rates – From a Few Pounds to Over 200,000 lb/hr
- Easy Disassembly for Cleaning and Maintenance
Inline Sifter
In-line Pneumatic Conveying Applications
Industrial Kek Centrifugal (Rotary) Sifters for powder processing, can be used for direct in-line installation into pneumatic conveying lines.
Models available for both:
Typical Design Features Include:
- Heavy duty construction
- Up to 12 psi operating pressure
- Standard pipe stub connections
- Various screen media options
- Available in 3 standard sizes
• K650CP • K800CP • K1100CP - Many oversize collection options available
Typical operational benefits:
- Direct connection into conveying pipeline
- Compact design
- Can be mounted at floor level
- Easy access for cleaning and maintenance
- No need to disentrain conveying air before sifting takes place
Sifter Range
Design Options
Design Options
Industrial Kek Centrifugal (Rotary) Sifters can be customized to suit the demands of process, environment and installation requirements.
Typical optional design features include:
- Drive arrangement
- Hazardous area electrics
- Pressure rated design
- Gas inerting
- CIP capability
- Special metals and alloys for construction
- High containment machines
- Screen protection or trash traps
- High containment and dust-tight connections
Special Applications and Designs
Special Applications and Designs
Kek Centrifugal (Rotary) Sifters are ideal for the sifting and processing of Powders and Granules in gravity and inline installations with typical applications including:
Policing – Check sieving and removal of foreign contaminants
Scalping – Check sieving and removal of oversize products
Classification – Separating of two fractions at a specific screen size
Deagglomeration – Breaking of soft lumps into powders
Dedusting – Removal of ‘fines’ from feed products
Liquid Straining – Removal of excess liquid from solid product by straining through the sifter screen
Product Dressing & Conditioning – Final dressing and conditioning of powder mixes to ensure optimum end product quality.
Special Applications and Designs
In addition, Kek Centrifugal Sifters are used for these special applications.
- Recovery of Products from Packaging
- De-Agglomeration of Raisins and Other Dried Fruits
- In-Line Vacuum Conveying Centrifugal Sifters
- In-Line Positive Pressure Pneumatic Conveying Centrifugal Sifters
- Powder Paint Spray Booth Recovery
- Flour Sieving Using Kek Centrifugal Sifters
- Kek ‘Insertable’ Mini Sifter
- Extruder Protection
Typical Industry Applications include:
Food Industry
- Flour sifting
- Ingredient check sifting
- Dairy powder sifting
- Bakery mix de-lumping and final dressing
Chemical Industry
- General fine powder classification
- Nylon flock deagglomeration
- Powder deagglomeration
- Powder Paint Check Sieving
Pharmaceutical Industry
- Check sieving of bulk pharmaceuticals
- Classification of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Screen Options
Screen Options
Kek Centrifugal Sifters are available with a number of various screening media options to suit the specific application needs
- Nylon Mesh – Most popular and versatile, benefiting from high throughput rates and a wide range of mesh sizes down to 30µ
- Steel Mesh – Wide size range and beneficial where applications require metal-detectable screen media
- Wedge Wire – Heavy-duty “slotted” type metal screen for abrasive check-sieving applications
- Perforated Plate – Heavy duty metal screen for high capacity check-sieving and abrasive applications
- Special Polymers – Similar to Nylon Screens but using special polymers that can be resistant to high temperatures, corrosive products and static electricity