The ADDAMS Shape Spiral Separation Process is a mechanical method used in seed, grain, herb, and leaf processing to separate materials based on their shape, size, and rolling characteristics using a helical or spiral-shaped inclined surface. Addams Spiral Separators effectively remove round, smooth particles (such as stones or spherical weed seeds) from flat or irregularly shaped materials (like grains, flakes, or broken herbs).
How the ADDAMS Spiral Shape Separation Works:
- Material Feeding: A seed or herb mixture is fed onto the top of a sloped, spiral-shaped chute or trough.
- Movement Down the Spiral: As materials slide down the spiral path, they are influenced by:
- Gravity
- Centrifugal force
- Shape and rolling ability
- Round or spherical particles (e.g., stones, ball-shaped weed seeds) roll outward faster and follow the outer edge.
- Flat, flaky, or irregular particles (e.g., broken seeds, leaves) move slowly and stay near the inner edge.
Separation Channels:
- The spiral ends in multiple discharge outlets, allowing separation into different fractions.
ADDAMS Spiral Separator Key Components:
- Spiral trough (metal or polymer)
- Vibratory or gravity-based feeder
- Collection bins or diverter valves
- Optional air assist for light materials
- Benefits of the ADDAMS Spiral Separator
- Non-vibrating and low-energy mechanical separation
- No need for screens or air flow
ADDAMS Spiral Separator is Ideal for:
- Separating stones from seeds
- Removing round weed seeds from split or flaked grains
- Distinguishing round contaminants from flat herbs or leafy material
- Gentle handling of fragile leaves or spices
Typical Applications of the ADDAMS Spiral Separators:
- Shape Separation of Grains & Pulses: Lentils, beans, peas, corn
- Shape Separation of Seeds: Onion, mustard, radish, cabbage
- Shape Separation of Herbs & Tea: Dried mint, basil, lemon balm, leafy blends
- Shape Separation of Spices: Cumin, coriander, fenugreek
Applicable Industries of an ADDAMS Color Sorter Separator
- Grain Food Processing Lines.
- Pulses Food Processing Lines.
- Oil Seed Food Processing Lines.
- Grain Malt Processing Lines.
- Field Seed Processing Lines.
- Forage Seed Processing Lines.
- Grass Seeds Processing Lines.
- Vegetable Seeds Processing Lines.
- Herbs & Medicinal Processing Lines.
- Nuts Processing Lines.
