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1. Finished Panel Size
Flat screens without hooked edges: Simply measure the length and width of the screen in inches. Example: 48” wide and 72” long. Flat screens with hooked edges: You need to determine the screen length and its OCW (outside clamping width) or ICW (inside clamping width) in inches. You can either:
Flat screens without hooked edges: Simply measure the length and width of the screen in inches. Example: 48” wide and 72” long. Flat screens with hooked edges: You need to determine the screen length and its OCW (outside clamping width) or ICW (inside clamping width) in inches. You can either:
- Check the OEM equipment manual, or
- Measure an old screen, or
- If an old screen is not available, measure the clear width between the vibrator side plates and subtract 1-1/2” to determine the OCW.
- Overall screen box size is also helpful.
2. Screen Length and Lapped Screens
When specifying screen length, always measure along the clamping edge and be sure to indicate any screen overlap, if required. Give the overall width first, then specify the length of the hook and the amount of screen overlap you need.
Example: 60” OCW x 96” long, 96” hook allowing for 2” lap (98” total length).
Lapped ends eliminate any leakage of oversized materials where screen sections meet.
Normally, laps are 1” to 2” and are typically ordered with screens having an opening size of 1/4” or smaller.
When specifying screen length, always measure along the clamping edge and be sure to indicate any screen overlap, if required. Give the overall width first, then specify the length of the hook and the amount of screen overlap you need.
Example: 60” OCW x 96” long, 96” hook allowing for 2” lap (98” total length).
Lapped ends eliminate any leakage of oversized materials where screen sections meet.
Normally, laps are 1” to 2” and are typically ordered with screens having an opening size of 1/4” or smaller.
3. Slot Direction
When ordering screens with oblong openings, the slot direction must be specified in numerical terms. Note that Unified uses numerical terms when describing slot direction on your acknowledgments, packing slips and invoices. Also indicate the type of weave or number of shute wires (such as single shute or triple shute).
When ordering screens with oblong openings, the slot direction must be specified in numerical terms. Note that Unified uses numerical terms when describing slot direction on your acknowledgments, packing slips and invoices. Also indicate the type of weave or number of shute wires (such as single shute or triple shute).
4. Special Fabricated Screens
Some shaker screens require special fabrication to meet all OEM specifications. Check your existing screens for the following features, and note them on your order:
Some shaker screens require special fabrication to meet all OEM specifications. Check your existing screens for the following features, and note them on your order:
- One hook up, one hook down
- Four-way tensioning
- Brazed center hold-down holes, with or without reinforcing washers
- Center crowns
- Rolling for rotary screens
- Brazed laps
- Skid bars
- Welded or brazed edge wires