Vibrowest TURBOWEST Centrifugal Screener - Products and Detailed Technical Description
Vibrowest TURBOWEST Centrifugal Screener is a centrifugal-type screening machine engineered for controlled and safe sieving of powder and granular materials. It is part of the centrifugal screening product family developed by Vibrowest and is specifically designed for applications where dry particles must be separated quickly, reliably, and continuously.
Thanks to its compact and highly versatile construction, TURBOWEST can be easily integrated into a wide range of industrial plants. Its design also allows installation directly within pneumatic conveying lines, making it an efficient in-line safety screener without disrupting material flow or plant layout.
General Design and Technical Characteristics
Structure and Materials
• Construction materials: Available in AISI 304, 316L, or 316Ti stainless steel for hygienic and corrosive environments; carbon steel or painted steel body options are also available for general industrial use.
• Compact rotary design ensures easy installation even in confined spaces or existing process lines.
• Large inspection door and dedicated access points allow quick internal inspection, minimizing downtime during cleaning and maintenance.
• Compliance with international standards such as CE and UKCA, with ATEX-certified versions available for potentially explosive atmospheres.
• For food and pharmaceutical applications, special surface finishing and manufacturing procedures are available to meet hygienic and regulatory requirements.
Operating Principle - Centrifugal Screening
The TURBOWEST operates using a centrifugal screening mechanism that combines rotational motion with controlled product conveying:
Feeding
Material is fed into the screening chamber via standard feeding systems such as screw feeders, rotary valves, or dosing units, ensuring a constant and controlled product flow.
Centrifugal Action
A feed screw mounted on the central shaft conveys the product into the screening chamber. As the shaft rotates, centrifugal force is generated, pushing the product outward toward the cylindrical screen basket.
Separation Process
Rotational movement and blade-like elements mounted on the shaft guide the material along the inner surface of the screen. Fine particles pass through the screen mesh, while oversized particles are retained.
Discharge Outlets
• Fine fraction (accepted product): Material passing through the screen exits through the primary outlet nozzle and continues downstream.
• Coarse fraction / agglomerates: Oversized particles and contaminants are discharged separately through a dedicated outlet.
This process provides both efficient size separation and safety screening, ensuring that unwanted oversized particles or agglomerates are removed before reaching critical downstream equipment.
Key Technical Advantages of TURBOWEST
• Silent and vibration-free operation, achieved through balanced rotary design rather than oscillating motion.
• Fast and simple screen replacement, reducing maintenance time and increasing line availability.
• Large hinged access door enables easy cleaning and visual inspection of internal components.
• Wide range of certifications and surface finish options, including ATEX, FDA-compliant execution, IQ/OQ documentation, and GMP-oriented designs.
• High application flexibility, including seamless integration into pneumatic conveying systems and continuous production lines.
Industries and Application Areas
Vibrowest TURBOWEST centrifugal screener is a reliable solution for numerous industrial sectors:
• Food industry: Safety screening and controlled particle separation of powders and granules.
• Pharmaceutical industry: Reprocessing of powders and removal of agglomerates to ensure consistent quality.
• Chemical industry: Separation and quality control of dry chemical products.
• Recycling industry: Fine and coarse separation of granulated or dry recycled materials.
• Plastics processing: Safety screening of plastic granules and regrind materials.
• Additive and powder coating production: Separation of fine powders to protect downstream processes.
• Metal powders: Screening of metallic granules and removal of unwanted agglomerates.
Model Range and Customization
TURBOWEST centrifugal screeners are manufactured according to customer-specific process requirements, product characteristics, and plant layouts. Dimensions, materials, screen mesh sizes, inlet and outlet configurations, and certification levels can all be customized to ensure optimal performance and seamless integration into each individual production line.
With its high screening efficiency, easy maintenance, compact footprint, and broad configuration options, Vibrowest TURBOWEST centrifugal screener delivers a reliable, continuous, and efficient solution for industrial sieving and safety screening applications across multiple industries.
