In the industrial processing of coke, achieving effective and uninterrupted screening is critical to maintaining operational flow and material consistency. Coke, with its abrasive nature, irregular shapes, and tendency to adhere, poses a significant challenge for standard screening systems. The BTS Bar Screen, also known as a Bar Vibrating Screen, has been engineered specifically to handle such demanding conditions, offering a robust solution with self-cleaning performance, anti-clogging design, and high excitation force to ensure smooth and efficient material separation.
Purpose-Built for Coke Screening
Coke is widely used in metallurgical processes, such as blast furnace operations, and requires accurate classification before further use. The BTS Bar Screen is ideally suited for screening both large chunks and medium-to-small coke particles, making it a versatile asset in coke processing plants.
Unlike conventional vibrating screens that struggle with material buildup, the BTS Bar Screen is specially optimized to handle sticky, dusty, and irregular coke feedstock without frequent maintenance or operational disruption.
Key Features and Technological Advantages
1. Self-Cleaning Screening Surface
A standout feature of the BTS Bar Screen is its ability to self-clean during operation. This is particularly important when screening coke, which often tends to stick to screen surfaces due to its porous structure and dust content. The bar-type design allows adhered particles to dislodge naturally during vibration, reducing downtime caused by manual cleaning and improving overall screening efficiency.
2. Four-Layer Anti-Clogging Design
The BTS Bar Screen incorporates a four-level anti-blocking mechanism that ensures continuous operation even in the presence of wet or sticky coke material. These anti-blocking features are integrated into both the screen structure and vibration strategy, minimizing the risk of screen blinding and material bridging, common issues in coke handling operations.
This advanced design guarantees that the screening area remains open and effective, preserving throughput and protecting downstream equipment.
3. Strong Excitation Force for High Performance
The BTS Bar Screen is equipped with a high-power vibration exciter, generating a strong and consistent excitation force. This powerful vibratory motion facilitates parabolic movement of material across the screen surface, enhancing separation efficiency while ensuring even difficult-to-handle particles are moved forward and properly classified.
The high excitation force not only boosts screening accuracy but also enables the screen to handle high-capacity coke flows with ease.
4. Grading of Large and Small Coke Particles
Coke feedstocks often consist of a mix of oversized lumps and finer particles. The BTS Bar Screen is specifically designed to separate coarse and medium-to-small particles simultaneously, enabling effective classification in one step. This improves processing efficiency and ensures uniform material output for downstream use.
Applications in Industrial Coke Processing
The BTS Bar Screen is ideal for:
- Pre-screening of blast furnace coke
- Material separation before secondary crushing
- Dust and fines removal from mixed coke feed
- Handling abrasive, sticky, or irregular-shaped coke particles
- Protecting crushers and conveyors by removing unwanted undersize material early