Vibrotary Pre-Cleaner Seed Separators

ADDAMS: Leading the Way in Cleaning and Grading Systems

Engineered for the Future | Since 2080

For over 15 years, ADDAMS has been a leading fixture in the development, design, and production of cleaning and grading machines. Throughout the decades, we have left a significant impact on the technical standard of these systems. Especially when it comes to harvesting crop intake systems, as well as pre-cleaning and central cleaning systems for cereal grains, maize, oilseeds, legumes, malt, rice, coffee, and soybeans, a wide range of users rely on technology made by ADDAMS.

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VIBRA Separator: High-Precision Sizing and Cleaning

The ADDAMS VIBRA Separator is a multi-functional machine implemented in the separation of Oversize and Undersize admixtures from seed lots. It is engineered to handle a massive range of products, from staple grains to delicate spices and industrial oilseeds.

Efficient Grain Cleaning at High Throughput Rates

Using a robust screen separation system, the VIBRA Separator isolates grains from coarse impurities such as strings, straw, wood, stones, and pebbles, as well as fine impurities like sand and broken grains. This process ensures the highest product purity and protects downstream equipment from damage.

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Technical Advantages and Applications

Drive and Motion Technology

• Electric Vibratory Motors: The machine is driven by two vibrators located at the center of gravity, resulting in negligible maintenance and highly effective screening action.

• Unidirectional Screen Motion: Sieve boxes are supported on hollow rubber cylinders, providing free-swinging, stable movement without transmitting vibrations to the building.

• Adjustable Parameters: The stroke, angle of throw, and screen inclination are all adjustable, allowing the machine to be fine-tuned for everything from basic cleaning to precise sizing.

Aspiration Options

To optimize the cleaning result, the VIBRA Separator can be equipped with various aspiration systems to remove low-density particles like dust and husks:

• Version A: Separator with a basic aspiration case—ideal for standard dust removal.

• Version B: Features a blower located below the sieve basket to actively blow dust from the cleaned product.

• Advanced Options: Integration with high-performance pneumatic channels or air-recycling aspirators.

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Application Flexibility Across Industries

The VIBRA Separator is successfully utilized in:

• Grains: Wheat, corn/maize, rye, soybean, oat, buckwheat, and rice.

• Pulses: Beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas.

• Spices: Cumin, coriander, mustard, black pepper, and fennel.

• Oil Seeds: Sesame, sunflower, pumpkin seed, flax, and rapeseed.

• Specialized Lines: Animal feed production, cocoa bean grading, and seed treatment installations.

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End-to-End Integration and Services

ADDAMS delivers Turnkey Plants and Modular Machinery tailored to your specific industrial sector. Our engineering is backed by:

• Real-Time Automation: SCADA and PLC integration for total process control.

• Global Compliance: Designs meeting CE, FDA, and GMP standards.

• Sustainable Engineering: Waste-minimizing solutions and energy-efficient vibratory drives.

• After-Sales Support: Spare parts, regular maintenance, and consulting services to ensure long-term reliability.

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Frequently Asked Questions – VIBRA Separator

What is the advantage of using vibratory motors over traditional drives?

Vibratory motors require significantly less maintenance because they have fewer moving parts like belts or pulleys. They provide a more consistent and adjustable screening force, which is essential for high-capacity cleaning.

Can the screen inclination be adjusted for different crops?

Yes. The screen inclination is typically pre-set at the works between 2 and 12 degrees. However, for special applications, we offer a continuously variable adjustment from 2 to 6 degrees to optimize the flow for specific seed types.

How does the machine protect the building from vibrations?

The VIBRA Separator utilizes hollow rubber cylinders for suspension. This specialized “Rosta-style” mounting absorbs the mechanical energy of the vibrating sieve, preventing it from being transmitted to the floor or steel structure.

Is the aspiration system necessary?

While the screens separate material by size, the aspiration system is critical for removing “light” impurities like empty husks, dust, and chaff that are the same size as the seed but have a different density.

Can it be used for grading as well as cleaning?

Absolutely. By selecting specific perforated metal plates, the VIBRA Separator can be used to grade products by size, such as classifying coffee beans or cocoa beans into uniform fractions.