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Introduction to Osborn Screens

INTRODUCTION TO OSBORN SCREENS

Drive Types for Osborn Standard Screens

Screen Duty Range Drive

Obex Light to Medium Out of Balance Motors

Horizontal and Inclined
Superking Medium to Heavy Single Shaft & Vee Belts
Inclined
Twin Shaft Medium to Heavy Eliptex Vibrator
Horizontal
IFE Light to Extra Heavy Exciter Driven (Gearbox)
Horizontal and Inclined

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 Vibrating Screen Selection Guide
Number Horizontal Inclined
Screen Type of Decks Comments
(std)
Osborn Obex single Y Y Sizing, Washing & Dewatering
Screen
Osborn Superking Single N Y Single or double shaft mechanism through
Double N Y centre of side plate

Triple N Y
4 -deck N Y
Osborn Linear Single Y N Twin Shaft overhead drive
Double Y N
Triple Y N
Osborn IFE Single Y Y Exciter Driven ( Gearbox)

VIBRATING SCREEN
Double Y Y Overhead
Single Y Dewatering Screen
Single Y Banana Screen
Double Y Banana Screen
Osborn IFE Trisomat Single N Y Specialist Screen
Osborn IFE Single Y N Underwater Screen
Osborn IFE Single Y N Foundry Shake Out Screen
Osborn Single N Y Heavy Duty Vibrating Grizzly Screen
Osborn Mogensen 3 - 5 Deck N Y Sizing Equipment

Screen Bed Depth of Material

To calculate the bed depth of material the following formula is used. The allowable
depth of bed should not exceed 5 times the wire cloth opening when screening
material weighing 1.6t/m³ or 4 times the wire cloth opening when screening General Notes
material weighing 0.8t/m³
• Bed depth calculations are recommended to
Note: determine the optimum width of the screen.
For a Horizontal Screen use an average travel speed of 820 metres per hour
For an Inclined Screen use an average travel speed of 1820 metres per hour • If the bed depth is too deep, the material will not
Actual metres/hour will vary depending on material, stroke, speed and slope see the screen surface.

D = Tx C • Fine screening bed depth is very important

MxW
particularly when washing to ensure sprayed
D = Bed Depth metres
T = Tonnes per hour t/hr water penetrates the full depth of material.
C = Bulk Density t/m³
M= Speed of Travel m/hr • The first 1/3 of the screen will allow 80% of the
W= Width of Screen metres material to pass through. The balance is used to
Example take the near size material to provide a
T = 250 tph 95% efficiency.
C = 1.6 t/m³ ( aggregate)
M = 820 m/hr • Sticky, Clay like material, UG 2, Gypsum require
W = 1.8m a high frequency linear horizontal to slightly
D= 250 x 1.6 inclined screen. The Osborn Obex Screen
820 x 1.8 should be considered for light duty. For heavier
D= 400 duty, the Osborn IFE exciter drive would be
1476 the preferred screen. The width x length of
D= 0.2710 m
the required screen is calculated using our
D = 27.1 cm = 271mm
computer programme and we recommend that
you contact Osborn for assistance.

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 Osborn Obex Screen
OSBORN OBEX SCREEN

Osborn Obex Single Deck Screens

Kw each Screen mass (Kg) Screen mass (Kg)
Width x Length Motor Type
motor excl. motors incl. motors
Standard Obex Screens with 2- off 4-pole motors
600 x 1200 SPV 6.7B 0.55 240 310
600 x 1500 SPV 10.0B 1 365 459
600 x 1800 SPV 15.0B 1.2 418 492
600 x 3000 SPV 25.0B 1.75 850 1000

Standard Obex Screens with 2-off 6-pole motors

900 x 1800 SPV 27.0C 2.1 640 810
900 x 2400 SPV 27.0C 2.1 920 1196
1200 x 2400 SPV 27.0C 2.1 1047 1349
1200 x 3600 SPV 50.0C 4 1725 2105
1500 x 3600 SPV 61.0C 5.3 2225 2721
1500 x 4200 SPV 61.0C 5.3 2420 2968
1500 x 4800 SPV 80.0C 7.6 3175 4007

NOTE:
Please consult Osborn for other sizes. Double deck screens designed to specification

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 Osborn Superking Screen

OSBORN SUPERKING SCREEN

OSBORN SUPERKING SCREENS
Motor Max Screen
Width x Length Drive Type total
Kw RPM mass
SINGLE DECK
5’ x 10’ ( 1500mm x 3050mm) AW 11 11 880 2500
5’ x 12’ ( 1500mm x 3650mm) AW 11 11 880 3400
5’ x 14’ ( 1500mm x 4265mm) AW 13 15 880 3550
5’ x 16’ ( 1500mm x 4880mm) AW 16 15 850 4750
6’ X 16’ ( 1830mm x 4880mm) AW 16 18.5 850 5100
6’ X 20’ ( 1830mm x 6100mm) AW 16 22 850 5750
7’ x 20’ ( 2135mm x 6100mm) AW 16 30 830 7500
8’ x 20’ ( 2440mm x 6100mm) AW 20 30 800 8350
Drive Arrangement
8’ x 20’ Dual (2440mm x 6100mm ) 2 X AW 16 2 X 15 800 9955
8’ x 22’ ( 2440mm x 6700mm) AW 20 30 800 8500
8’ x 28’ Dual (2440mm x 8535mm) 2 X AW 16 2 X 22 800 11135
DOUBLE DECK The Osborn heavy duty SUPERKING
Screens are frequently used in primary
5’ x 10’ ( 1500mm x 3050mm) AW 11 11 880 3100
screening and scalping operations
5’ x 12’ ( 1500mm x 3650mm) AW 11 11 880 3650
and have proved to be exceptionally
5’ x 14’ ( 1500mm x 4265mm) AW 13 15 880 4550
reliable in the mining and quarrying
5’ x 16’ ( 1500mm x 4880mm) AW 16 22 850 6100
industries. Generally operating at 19°-
6’ X 16’ ( 1830mm x 4880mm) AW 16 22 830 6300
20° installation angle the SUPERKING
6’ X 20’ ( 1830mm x 6100mm) AW 16 30 830 6750 produces a maximum of 12mm stroke
6’ X 20’ ( 1830mm x 6100mm) AW 16 30 830 6750 at around 5G’s.
7’ x20’ ( 2135mm x 6100mm) AW 16 37 830 9000
7’ x 20’ Dual (2135mm x 6100mm) 2 x AW 16 2 x 15 830 9930 The SUPERKING has fully adjustable
7’ x 20’ HD ( 2135mm x 6100mm) AW 20 37 800 9850 counterweights for optimum screening
8’ X 20’ (2440mm x 6100mm) AW 20 45 800 10100 efficiency.
8’ x 20’ Dual (2440mm x 6100mm ) 2 x AW 16 2 x 22 800 11735
8’ x 24’ Dual (2400mm x 7300mm) 2 x AW 16 2 x 22 800 12435 Available in single, double, triple or 4
8’ x 29’ Dual (2400mm x 9100mm) 2 x AW 16 2 x 22 800 10400 deck configurations these screens are
TRIPLE DECK equally efficient for screening dry or
wet gravel, sand crushed stone and all
5’ x 10’ ( 1500mm x 3050mm) AW 11 11 880 4200
types of ore.
5’ x 12’ ( 1500mm x 3650mm) AW 13 15 880 4950
5’ x 14’ ( 1500mm x 4265mm) AW 16 18.5 850 5700 The drive is a self contained vibrator
5’ x 16’ ( 1500mm x 4880mm) AW 16 30 850 7450 unit complete with a heavy duty steel
6’ X 16’ ( 1830mm x 4880mm) AW 16 30 850 8200 shaft and fitted with grease lubricated
6’ X 20’ ( 1830mm x 6100mm) AW 16 30 830 8600 self-aligning spherical roller bearings.
7’ x 20’ ( 2135mm x 6100mm) AW 16 37 830 11000 The unit is completely enclosed
7’ x 20’ Dual (2135mm x 6100mm) 2 x AW 16 2 X 18.5 830 13385 and dust tight.
7’ x 20’ HD (2135mmx6100mm) AW 20 37 830 12000
8’ x 20’ Dual (2440mm x 6100mm ) 2 X AW 16 2 X 22 800 12760 To ensure that the feed material
8’ x 22’ ( 2440mm x 6700mm) AW 20 45 800 13350 spreads across the full width of the
8’ x 22’ Dual (2440mm x 6700mm ) 2 X AW 16 2 X 22 800 15150 screen deck the SUPERKING screens
FOUR DECK
are fitted with screen boxes as
standard.
6’ X16’ (1830mm x 4880mm) AW 20 37 830 9300

For sizes not listed here, please consult Osborn Other machines are supplied with a
NOTE: feed box arrangement as an option.
Where 2x drive types are shown , this indicates a twin drive mechanism timed by a toothed
belt for heavy duty applications

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 Osborn Linear Screen
Osborn Linear Screens
Screen
Motor Vibrator
Width x Length Mass
Kw Unit
SINGLE DECK Kg
5’ x12’ (1500mm x 3600mm) 11.5 LPVE 11 3090
5’ x14’ (1500mm x 4200mm) 11.5 LPVE 11 3280
5’ x16’ (1500mm x 4800mm) 11.5 LPVE 11 3650
6’ x16’ (1800mm x 4800mm) 15 LPVE 11 4200
7’ x 20’ (2100mm x 6100mm) 22 VE 13 6050
8’ x20 ‘ (2400mm x 6100mm) 30 VE 13 7500
OSBORN LINEAR SCREEN

8’ x24’ (2400mm x 7300mm) 30 VE 13 8900

DOUBLE DECK
5’ X 12’ (1500mm x 3600mm) 11.5 LPVE 11 3720
5’ x14’ (1500mm x 4200mm) 15 LPVE 11 4050
5’ x 16’ ( 1500mm x 4800mm) 15 LPVE 11 4500
6’ x16’ (1800mm x 4800mm) 15 LPVE 11 4600
7’ x20’ ( 2100mm x 6100mm) 22 VE 13 7100
8’ x 20’ ( 2400mm x 6100mm) 30 VE 13 8000
8’ x24’ (2400mm x 7300mm) 37 VE 13 9150
TRIPLE DECK
5’ x12’ (1500mm x 3600mm) 15 LPVE 11 4540
5’ x14’ (1500mm x 4200mm) 15 LPVE 11 4950
5’ x16’ (1500mm x 4800mm) 18.5 LPVE 11 5500
6’ x16’ (1800mm x 4800mm) 18.5 LPVE 11 5640
7’ x20’ ( 2100mm x 6100mm) 30 VE 13 8100

NOTE:
Please consult Osborn for other sizes

VIBRATING SHAFTS
Each tough, eccentric, vibrator shaft is precision-machined from WIDE-FACE HELICAL GEARS
1045 steel for extra-long service. Timing gears are premium-quality, single
helical design precision-cut from 4140 heat-
treated steel. Wide-faced gear teeth distribute
load much more effectively than spur gears,
promote, smooth, quiet, long-lived operation
under heavy loading

OIL FLINGER

OIL-SPLASH LUBRICATION
Through-flow, oil splash system provides superior
lubrication of gears and bearings. Large oil reservoir,
extending the entire length of vibrator housing,
dissipates heat rapidly, lowers bearing temperatures
for longer bearing service life
DOUBLE-LIP SEAL
Retains oil and prevents contaminants from
entering vibrator mechanism. Seals and seal
sleeve are easily replaceable when worn.

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Osborn IFE Linear Screen

OSBORN IFE LINEAR AND OSBORN IFE BANANA SCREEN

Osborn IFE Banana Screen

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 Osborn IFE Trisomat Screen
Trisomat Standard Sizes
Kw
WxL C D E Kg
Drive
800 x 3600 2260 4690 1500 2200 5.5
800 x 4200 2445 5260 1500 2300 5.5
800 x 4800 2630 5830 1500 2400 7.5
1000 x 4200 2445 5260 1700 2550 7.5
1000 x 4800 2630 5830 1700 2700 7.5
1000 x 5400 2815 6400 1700 2850 11
OSBORN IFE TRISOMAT SCREEN

1250 x 4800 2630 5830 1950 3000 11

1250 x 5400 2815 6400 1950 3200 11
1250 x 6000 3000 6970 1950 3400 15
1600 x 5400 2815 6400 2300 3600 15
1600 x 6000 3000 6970 2300 3800 15
2000 x 5400 2815 6400 2700 4000 15
2000 x 6000 3000 6970 2700 4200 18.5
Larger sizes on request
Mass table is based on vibrated mass only without support structure

The Osborn IFE Trisomat Screens are especially designed

for handling difficult materials. The “Flip-Flop” screening
action prevents pegging and blinding even when screening
damp sticky materials.

The Trisomat exhibits alternate tensioning and relaxing

of the screen mesh with a full circular motion at the feed
end, which induces both vertical stratification and forward
transportation in the feed producing rapid separation
and removal of fines. In the center section of the screen
deck, the “flip-flop” action occurs while at the discharge
end, a reverse elliptical motion slows the reduced flow to
encourage the separation of the near-size particles.
Drive may be mounted on the right or left

Dimensions in mm Coal & Coke Plants, Composting Plants, Steelworks, Sand

Weight: Only vibrated mass: without & Gravel Plants, Refuse Recovery Plants, Scrap Recovery
supporting structure Plants and in the Wood Industry etc, the Trisomat Screen
is highly efficient and is available from 800mm wide by
3600mm long up to the King Size Trisomat at 3000mm
wide x 9600mm long.
• Raw Coal
• Coke Fines
• Compost
• Sand & Gravel
• Wood Chips
• Steelworks Slag

Feed end Central section Discharge end

The circular motion at the feed
end assists in stratification of
even the most difficult materials
and conveying the feed material
forward.
A linear motion in the central
section of the deck area ensures
optimum contact between
material and mesh thus
improving screening efficiency.
The reverse elliptical movement
at the discharge end retards the
material and maintains a bed
depth ensuring efficient ‘near-size’
particle extraction.

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Osborn Mogensen Sizer®
Osborn IFE Foundry Shake Out Screens

OSBORN IFE FOUNDRY SHAKE OUT SCREEN AND OSBORN MOGENSEN SIZER
 Osborn Mogensen Spreader Feeder
OSBORN MOGENSEN SPREADER FEEDER

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 Screening Options
Screen Media Screen Mountings
• Wire Deck • Spring mount
• Poly Deck • “Rosta” type mount
• Punched Plate Deck with Runners • Rubber mount (Air Ride)
• Rubber

SCREENING OPTIONS & TERMINOLOGY

Screen Drivers Screen Installations
• Cardon Shaft Drive • Suspension type
• Vee Belt Drive • Floor Mounted type

Screening Terminology
The following terms are some of those typically used in
mechanical screening.
Amplitude
A measurement of the screen cloth as it vertically peaks
to its tallest height and troughs to its lowest point.
Measured in multiples of the acceleration constant
g (g-force).
Stratification
This phenomenon occurs as vibration is passed through
the bed of material causing the larger material to rise and
the finer material to descend within the bed.
Scalping
Refers to the removal of the larger size particles from the
incoming material.

Blinding G-Force
When material plugs into the open slots of the Refers to the force of acceleration on the screen.
screen cloth

Screen Media
Material defined by mesh size. It
can be made from stainless steel,
polyurethane, rubber or punched
steel plate.

Deck
A frame that holds the screen cloth
in place. Can be multiple decks.

Frequency
Measured in Hertz (Hz) or revolutions
per minute (RPM) and is the number
of times that the screen cloth peaks
and troughs within a second.

Gradation
Material grading. Also referred to
as the cut. Given a feed material
in an initial state, the material can
be defined to have a particle size
distribution. Grading is removing the
maximum and minimum material
sizes by way of mesh selection.

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 Application Data Sheet - Osborn Vibrating Screen
Osborn Engineered Products SA (PTY) LTD
APPLICATION DATA SHEET - OSBORN VIBRATING SCREEN

Customer Contact Person

Phone No. Phone No.
Fax.No. Date. Enq.No:

TYPE OF MATERIAL

DRY BULK DENSITY t/m³

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

MAX FEED SIZE (mm)

MOISTURE CONTENT %

CAPACITY tph

PARTICLE SIZE Particle % Passing

FLOWABILITY Good Fair Poor

DUTY Feeding Washing Screening Dewatering

DECK PREPARATION
APPLICABLE
PRODUCTS REQ’D Deck Cut Size Poly Wire Rubber
Top
Second
Third
Fourth

Questions
If wet screening, how much water is available and at what pressure ?

How is the Screen to be fed ?

(a) by a conveyor
(b) by a vibrating feeder

Is the feed to the screen constant ?

Is there a recycling load ?

Comments

Head Office:
PO Box 8182
Elandsfontein
1406
Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel: +27 11 820 7600
Fax: +27 11 388 1136
E-mail: osborn@osborn.co.za
www.osborn.co.za

Ref No. VS/09/Rev 1

Osborn, Designers and Manufacturers of Bulk Materials Handling Equipment and Minerals Processing Plant and Equipment

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