Cleaning
  • Similar to trash removal; might be the second step in a two-step process
  • Using two dissimilar methods can produce results superior to repeating the same process twice
  • Remove dirt and sand before getting product wet
  • Often accomplished by air cleaner, rotary reel, scalping chain, or scalping conveyor
Positive-negative cleaner with belt feed Positive-negative cleaner with belt feed
Positive drop-thru air cleaner Positive drop-thru air cleaner
Wire mesh dirt screen Wire mesh dirt screen
Scalping shaker under construction Scalping shaker under construction
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