Bud Sorters

Bud sorters separate large buds from medium, medium from small, and small from keef. By passing bud over vibrating screens of increasing mesh, over-sized buds are ejected out the side of the unit and under-sized pieces pass through the screen for further sorting. Available in sizes from 18” in diameter to 100”, a single unit can divide product into 5 classifications and be used for multiple product types. Screens are easily swapped and available in mesh sizes from inches to microns. Circular vibratory sorters are preferable to the original rectangular and manual models for high-throughput applications because of their large capacity, ability to run continuously, and little need for operator supervision. The circular design maximizes surface-area utilization, is easier to clean, and minimizes the distance product must travel before being classified.

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Circular vibratory screener, view of insides

Sizes

Small Bud Sorter

30” diameter 2-Deck High Efficiency Budsorter
Top Lid, 304 Stainless Steel with 150mm inlet, 150 mm inspection port with push-on
cover.
One (1) top Perf Plate (10 mesh)
Top Sieve Deck assembly 30”, 150mm deep sieve deck with 150mm swaged side outlet
and two 80mm diameter inspection ports with push-on covers.
One (1) 25 US Mesh Screen
Sieve Deck (middle) assembly, 30”, 150mm deep sieve deck with 150mm swaged side
outlet and two 80mm diameter inspection ports with push-on covers.
One (1) 30 MG Mesh Screen
UNDERPAN (bottom) 30″dia. 200mm deep with Ø150mm
swaged side outlet. Stainless Steel 304. Finish Inside and Outside Bead Blast
Welds Inside Grind and Polish Crevice Free.
1800rpm, 60Hz, 4 Pole, 230 / 460V. 3PH

Large Bud Sorter

K40-2-SS, 2-deck Vibroscreen, 40” diameter 2-Deck Kason, High Efficiency Large Budsorter
One (1) 6” high top spacing frame with an 8” diameter oversize discharge spout
One (1) 6” high middle spacing frame with an 8” diameter product discharge spout
One (1) 6” high discharge frame with an 8” diameter side discharge spout
Open Top (No Cover)
Four (4) special metal screens and two (2) wire mesh screens for installation of (2) at a time depending upon product being screened (mounted on standard tension rings with food grade gaskets).
Two (2) Quick Acting Clamp Ring Assemblies at screen sections
304 stainless steel product contact parts
Food Grade Glass bead Finish on frames
Epoxy coated carbon steel caster base and motor support table
½ HP, 230 volt, 3 phase, 1800 RPM, 60 HZ TENV motor
Motor Inverter will be included

Options

Units are available in sizes up to 100″ inches in diameter and can accommodate most high-throughput applications

CIP (Clean-In-Place)

Our bud sorters feature leak-free nozzles positioned at all screen surfaces which blast typical sticking-points with solution and/or steam. Interlocking flanges bridge the gap between screen meshes and walls which exist in the other bud sorters. This minimizes ingress and streamlines cleaning.

Herb Sorter screen bent up to show perforations

Operating principle of herb sorter showing large bud discharged first and smallest last

Variable Vibration Patterns

The unevenly-weighted gyro-motor is adjustable and capable of various oscillation patterns. This prevents milled buds from clumping or getting stuck and keeps them moving smoothly and efficiently.

Simple Screen Swapping

Various options are available for easy screen changes including fast-action band clamps connecting bed and lid, and air-lift devices which are helpful in larger models. Lids are not generally needed for sorting whole flower, however.

Batch-Sorting Operation

Optional hoppers allow product to be staged for batch operation, much like surge hoppers before Bulk Bag Loaders. Being attached to the screener, they vibrate upon operation, preventing product from bridging and aiding flow.

Quick-Change Lids

For the occasional process that requires a lid, there are a few clamshell lid options available. For smaller units, hinged lids can be fitted with quick-release band clamps with or without center-tensioning. Larger units can come equipped with air-lift devices for easy, single-person operation.