New design for GEA Scan-Vibro Sifter focuses on alternative foods

Patented v-shape sealing

The patented V-shaped seal between the sifter mesh and the sifter body has been integrated into the sifter. “It’s absolutely crucial to have a good seal, especially with the liquid beverages that we're targeting with this equipment,” explained Kasper Ege Scharff, Product Manager of vibratory equipment at GEA in Denmark. “This prevents product losses and contamination of the liquid stream.”

Redesigned product inlet

GEA has also redesigned the sifter’s inlet for better distribution of product across the whole surface of the mesh. This improves the separation process to enhance product recovery and further reduce the moisture content at the solid’s outlet.

ViwateQ surface treatment

As with all GEA stainless steel vibratory equipment, the new SRW Sifter is now available with ViwateQ treatment on all surfaces. This makes it very difficult for bacteria to adhere, so hygiene is improved, and cleaning is much easier and faster.

Other key features of this type of sifter include a CIP system for simple, automatic cleaning; and a pneumatic screen tensioner that improves screen service life and allows screens to be changed easily without tools.

GEA Scan-Vibro Sifters continue to handle a wide range of products, are highly efficient with low power consumption, are capable of 24/7 operation with long service intervals, and can comply with USDA 3-A, EHEDG and ATEX guidelines.

GEA at Anuga FoodTec, in Hall 5.1, on Stand C011-D019.

Additional information

GEA Scan-Vibro vibration technology is highly efficient and has low energy consumption. The product to be screened is fed from above onto the screen, which is vibrated by two eccentric motors. The vibration makes the product slide down an inclined stainless-steel mesh. The finer suspension drips through the mesh as filtrate, while larger particles remain above the mesh as retentate. Importantly, the screening process is very gentle. The product is only moved by gravity and vibration and is not subjected to any differential pressure. The quality of the product is preserved, while lumps or unwanted particles are reliably removed. The particles in the supernatant are finally discarded, while the filtrate is pumped away.