Class Leading Kek-Gardner Centrifugal Sifter for Powders and Granules
`EASY CLEAN’ CANTILEVER DESIGN SIFTERS
The Cantilever design Kek-Gardner Centrifugal Sifter is based on the tried and tested Kek-Gardner Centrifugal Sifter range. The `Cantilever’ design offers users high standards in hygiene and ease of operation that are unprecedented.
- 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
In-line Pneumatic Conveying Applications
Kek-Gardner Centrifugal sifters 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
Kek-Gardner Centrifugal Sifter Range
| Model | Screen Area Sq. Ft. | Motor hp | Sales Data Sheet |
| Lab Sifter | 0.47 | 0.5 | DS490TS |
| Mini Sifter | 0.47 | 0.5 | DO3-416TS |
| K300C | 0.90 | 0.75 | DS478TS |
| K650C | 3.57 | 3.0 | DS529TS |
| K800C | 6.20 | 5.0 | DS574TS |
| K1100C | 11.80 | 10.0 | DS567TS |
| K1350C | 14.18 | 10.0 | DS317TS |
Design Options
Kek-Gardner Centrifugal 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
Kek-Gardner Centrifugal Sifters are ideal for the Sifting 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-Gardner Centrifugal Sifters are used for these special applications and designs – see attached Application Data Sheet
- Recovery of Products from Packaging - Application Data Sheet 1050
- De-Agglomeration of Raisins and Other Dried Fruits - Application Data Sheet 1051
- In-Line Vacuum Conveying Centrifugal Sifters - Application Data Sheet 1052
- In-Line Positive Pressure Pneumatic Conveying Centrifugal Sifters - Application Data Sheet 1053
- Powder Paint Spray Booth Recovery - Application Data Sheet 1055
- Flour Sieving Using Kek Centrifugal Sifters - Application Data Sheet 1056
- Kek-Gardner ‘Insertable’ Mini Sifter - Application Data Sheet 1060
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
Kek-Gardner 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