Sand Washing Machine

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Sand washing machine (Sand Washing Machine) is a professional equipment for “washing” impurities such as soil, stone powder, dust and so on mixed in sand. It stirs and grinds the sand in the water through an impeller or spiral, allowing impurities to flow away with the water, leaving behind clean and well-graded construction sand. The whole machine consists of four parts: washing tank, transmission, water supply and drainage, and electronic control. The core highlight is that the impeller bearing is isolated from the water, and the failure rate is low. The fineness modulus of the washed sand is stable and can be directly used in concrete, mortar or dry mixing station. It is the last quality gatekeeper of the sand making line.

Sand washing machine (Sand Washing Machine) is a professional equipment for “washing” impurities such as soil, stone powder, dust and so on mixed in sand. It stirs and grinds the sand in the water through an impeller or spiral, allowing impurities to flow away with the water, leaving behind clean and well-graded construction sand. The whole machine consists of four parts: washing tank, transmission, water supply and drainage, and electronic control. The core highlight is that the impeller bearing is isolated from the water, and the failure rate is low. The fineness modulus of the washed sand is stable and can be directly used in concrete, mortar or dry mixing station. It is the last quality gatekeeper of the sand making line.

What is a sand washing machine?

Sand washing machine is a kind of washing equipment for artificial sand and natural sand. It can be widely used in the washing of materials in sand and gravel fields, mines, building materials, water conservancy and hydropower, concrete batching plant and other industries. Sand washer machine can remove impurities covering the surface of sand and gravel, and at the same time destroy the water vapor layer covering the sand particles to facilitate dehydration and play an effective cleaning role.

Common machine types include bucket wheel type, spiral type and drum type: bucket wheel type occupies a small area, consumes low water, and is suitable for medium and fine sand; spiral type has high cleaning degree and can handle pebble sand with a lot of sticky mud; drum type combines cleaning and grading, and is mostly used in mines.

Sand Washing Machine

Spiral sand washer specifications

Model LX-515 LX-765 LX-915 LX-1115 2LX-915 2LX-1115
Screw diameter(mm) 515 765 915 1115 915 1115
Trough length(mm) 7615 7620 7650 9782 7650 9782
Max. feeding size (mm) ≤10 ≤10 ≤10 ≤10 ≤10 ≤10
Rotation speed(r/min) 38 26 21 17 21 17
Water consumption(t/h) 6-60 9-63 10-80 20-150 130-180 60-300
capacity (t/h) 5-15 20-60 30-100 40-120 60-180 80-240
Main Motor Power (kw) 5.5 11 15 18.5 2×15 2×18.5
 Dimensions(L×W×H)(mm) 8100×2345×1450 8545×2650×1870 8545×2830×2360 11830×3048×2600 8545×3870×2360 11830×4170×2600

Wheel type sand washer specification

specification 2208 2611 2914 3020
Wheel bucket diameter (mm) 2200 2600 2900 3500
Processing capacity (t/h) 15-40 20-65 50-100 120-200
Rotation speed (r/min) 1-2 1-2 0.8-1.5 0.8-1.2
Motor Power (kw) 4 5.5 7.5 11
Total weight (kg) 4300 5600 8100 8900
Dimension (mm) 3150*1910*2280 3520*2390*2690 3820*2640*3200 4420*2930*3800

 HVI impact sand maker specification

Model Maximum feeding size(mm) HVI 0815 HVI 0818 HVI 0922 HVI 0926 HVI 1032 HVI 1040 HVI 1250 HVI 1263
Sand making <30 <30 <35 <35 <40 <40 <45 <50
Sand shaping <35 <35 <40 <40 <45 <45 <50 <55
Sand making Throughput (t/h) 70-140 85-190 105-145 120-190 181-278 262-284 345-371 453-498
Sand shaping 130-230 165-283 220-330 240-380 246-356 350-440 414-540 521-585
Motor power(kw) 2×75 2×90 2×110 2×132 2×160 2×200 2×250 2×315

 

Characteristics of sand washing machine

 

①Sand washer machine processing capacity

This is an important parameter to measure the working efficiency of sand washing machine. The processing capacity of different models of sand washing machines varies greatly. For example, the processing capacity of common small sand washing machines may be around 10-30 cubic meters per hour, which is suitable for some small sand fields or construction sites with low production requirements.

Large sand washing machines can process hundreds of cubic meters per hour. For example, some large mining projects need to process a large amount of sand and gravel materials every day, so they will choose this kind of sand washing machine with powerful processing capacity to meet the needs of production progress.

②Sand washing machine feed particle size

Sand washing machines have certain requirements for the particle size of feed. Generally speaking, the upper limit of the feed particle size of ordinary sand washing machines is about tens of millimeters. For example, the feed particle size of common spiral sand washing machines is usually required to be no more than 50 mm.

If the feed particle size is too large, it may cause the internal parts of the sand washing machine to wear more severely, or even blockage, affecting normal production. However, there are also some specially designed sand washing machines that can handle materials with larger particle sizes, but this is relatively rare in the market.

sand in washing machine
sand in washing machine

③Sand washing machine motor power

The motor power is directly related to whether the sand washing machine can operate normally and the stability of its operation. Due to the limited processing capacity of small sand washing machines, the motor power is relatively small, which may be around 5-10 kilowatts. The motor equipped with it can meet the equipment’s cleaning operation for a small amount of sand and gravel materials.

In order to drive the huge cleaning system and achieve efficient production, the motor power of large sand washing machines is usually tens of kilowatts or even hundreds of kilowatts. For example, some large bucket sand washing machines may have a motor power of 55 kilowatts or higher. The powerful power ensures that the equipment can operate continuously and stably.

④Sand washing machine cleaning degree

Cleaning degree is a key indicator to measure the cleaning effect of sand washing machines. High-quality sand washing machines can effectively remove impurities such as dirt and dust on the surface of sand and gravel, so that the washed sand and gravel can reach a higher purity.

Generally speaking, for a well-designed and debugged sand washing machine, the mud content of washed sand and gravel can be controlled within 1%-3%. The specific value will vary depending on different sand washing processes and equipment quality. For example, the sand washing machine using advanced countercurrent cleaning technology often has a higher degree of cleaning than the ordinary sand washing machine.

⑤Sand washing machine water consumption

Sand washing machines need to consume a lot of water for cleaning during operation. Sand washing machines of different types and specifications have different water consumption. Usually, small sand washing machines consume about 10-20 cubic meters of water per hour, which is used to wash impurities on the surface of sand and gravel.

Large sand washing machines consume more water due to the large amount of materials they process, which may reach 50-100 cubic meters or even more per hour. In order to save water and reduce production costs, some sand washing machines are equipped with a water circulation system that can recycle and reuse the cleaning water.

⑥Sand washing machine dimensions:

The dimensions of the sand washing machine have an important impact on the installation and layout of the equipment. Small sand washing machines have a relatively compact structure and occupy a small area. For example, some small spiral sand washing machines may be 3-5 meters long, 2-3 meters wide, and 2-4 meters high, which are suitable for installation and use in small production sites with limited space.

Large sand washing machines have larger dimensions. For example, large bucket sand washing machines may be 10-15 meters long, 5-8 meters wide, and 5-10 meters high. They require a larger site space during installation and need to consider the layout coordination with other production equipment.

⑦Sand washing machine equipment weight:

Equipment weight is also an important parameter. Small sand washing machines are relatively light due to their simple structure and small size, generally around 1-3 tons, which is convenient for transportation and installation.

Large sand washing machines are heavy due to the use of a large amount of steel and complex structural design. Some large sand washing machines can weigh tens of tons or even hundreds of tons. The weight factor needs to be specially considered in the transportation, installation and infrastructure of the equipment to ensure the stable operation of the equipment.

sand washing machine for sale
sand washing machine for sale

⑧Sand washing machine cleaning method:

Common cleaning methods include spiral cleaning and bucket cleaning. The spiral sand washing machine pushes the sand and gravel forward in the water tank through the rotation of the spiral blades, and uses water flow to clean it at the same time. This cleaning method is suitable for cleaning sand and gravel of various particle sizes, with good cleaning effect and can play a certain grading role on sand and gravel.

The bucket sand washing machine picks up the sand and gravel through the rotation of the bucket, and uses water flow to wash the impurities on the surface of the sand and gravel during the rotation process. It is characterized by high cleaning efficiency and is suitable for handling large-scale sand and gravel cleaning operations. Different cleaning methods are suitable for different production needs and sand and gravel characteristics.

⑨Sand washing machine mud discharge method:

The sand washing machine will produce a lot of mud during the cleaning process. The rationality of the mud discharge method directly affects the normal operation of the equipment and the production environment. Some sand washing machines adopt natural mud discharge method, which allows the mud to flow out naturally through the slope of the water tank. This method is simple but has low mud discharge efficiency and is suitable for situations with small mud volume.

Others use mud pumps to force mud discharge, which can quickly and effectively discharge mud from the equipment, ensuring the cleaning effect and normal operation of the equipment, especially suitable for production scenarios with large amounts of mud.

⑩Sand washing machine transmission mode:

The transmission modes include belt drive, chain drive, etc. Belt drive has the advantages of smooth transmission and low noise, and is widely used in various sand washers.

For example, some small sand washers use belt drive, which can smoothly transmit the power of the motor to the various working parts of the equipment. Chain drive has the characteristics of high transmission efficiency and strong carrying capacity. It is often used in large sand washers and can adapt to large torque and load to ensure the stable operation of the equipment under high-intensity work. Different transmission methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and users can choose according to actual needs.

⑪Sand washer machine protection level:

Sand washing machines usually work in harsh industrial environments, and the protection level is crucial. Generally, the protection level of sand washing machines is IP54 and above, which means that the equipment can effectively prevent dust from entering and can prevent water from entering to a certain extent.

A higher protection level can extend the service life of the equipment and reduce equipment failures caused by dust and water intrusion. For example, sand washing machines operating in open-pit mines face dust and rain. Equipment with a good level of protection can better adapt to the environment and maintain stable operation.

Sand washer machine application cases

1. Construction Sand Production Line

Sand production line in the Philippines: jaw crusher + cone crusher + sand making machine + Red Star XS bucket wheel sand washer, with an output of 150 tons per hour. The fines content of washed sand is ≤3%, the selling price increases by 20%, and the equipment cost is recovered within three months of operation.

2. Hydropower Dam Concrete Aggregate

• Davao supporting sand and gravel system: A spiral sand washer + dewatering screen is used to desilt basalt sand, controlling the fines content to ≤0.08 mm and less than 1%, meeting the requirements of C180 high-strength dam concrete.

3. Mine Tailings Reprocessing

• Comprehensive Utilization of Tungsten Tailings in Malaysia: The LSX920 spiral sand washer recovers -5 mm fine sand, producing 300,000 tons of construction sand annually and reducing the tailings pond footprint by 50%.

Mine Tailings Reprocessing
Mine Tailings Reprocessing

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