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Efficient Slurry Dewatering for Mining, Sand and Tailings

Lipu Dewatering Screens remove water from slurry and fine materials for tailings, sand recovery, coal slurry, and mineral processing. Dual-motor vibration delivers efficient dewatering and a drier discharge.

  • Capacity: 5–250 TPH
  • Feed Size: <10 mm
  • Screen Area: 1.6–10.8 m²
  • Application: Tailings, sand, coal slurry, mineral concentrates and industrial slurry

What Is a Dewatering Screen?

A dewatering screen is a vibrating screening machine used to separate water from fine solids. Wet material is fed onto the inclined screen surface, where vibration conveys solids toward the discharge end while water passes through the screen openings.

It is widely used where lower moisture content, improved material recovery, or efficient slurry handling is required. Typical applications include mineral-processing tailings, washed sand, coal slurry, quartz sand, ceramic slurry, and fine aggregate.

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How Does a Dewatering Screen Work?

The screen is driven by two vibration motors operating in synchronized opposite rotation. Their combined force creates linear vibration, moving material along the inclined screen deck.

  1. Slurry or wet material enters the feed box and is distributed across the screen surface.
  2. Vibration stratifies the material and transports solids toward the discharge end.
  3. Free water and undersize particles pass through the screen media.
  4. Retained solids form a compact material bed and discharge with reduced moisture.

The screen angle, vibration amplitude, frequency, and screen opening can be selected according to material characteristics and required dewatering performance.

Key Features

High Dewatering Efficiency

High-frequency linear vibration helps release free water quickly and improves solid-liquid separation.

Drier Discharge Material

The inclined screen surface promotes drainage and produces a more manageable solid product for stockpiling, transport, or further processing.

Stable Large-Capacity Operation

The rigid frame and dual-motor drive support continuous processing of high-flow slurry and fine materials.

Wear-Resistant Design

Screen media and contact surfaces can be selected for abrasive materials to reduce wear and extend service life.

Flexible Screen Media Selection

Polyurethane, rubber, wedge-wire, or other suitable screen panels can be configured according to particle size, abrasion level, and dewatering target.

Easy Maintenance

Modular screen panels and accessible drive components simplify routine inspection and replacement.

Main Components

A Lipu Dewatering Screen typically includes:

Dewatering screen structure showing vibration motors, feed distribution box, polyurethane screen deck, underflow chute, rubber springs and base frame.
Main components of a dewatering screen
  • Screen frame
  • Feed box
  • Screen deck and screen media
  • Dual vibration motors
  • Vibration exciter or eccentric drive system
  • Side plates and reinforcing members
  • Support springs
  • Base frame
  • Water discharge area
  • Solid-material discharge chute

Each component works together to maintain stable vibration, effective drainage, and reliable material transport.

Applications

Lipu Dewatering Screens are suitable for:

  • Tailings dewatering in mineral-processing plants
  • Sand recovery and washed sand dewatering
  • Coal slurry dewatering
  • Quartz sand processing
  • Fine aggregate washing systems
  • Mineral concentrate dewatering
  • Ceramic slurry treatment
  • Desliming and dewatering of fine industrial materials

Suitable Materials

This equipment can process wet fine materials and slurry containing:

Dewatering screen suitable materials including quartz sand, silica sand, river sand, coal slurry, tailings, mineral concentrates, fine aggregate and ceramic raw materials.
Suitable materials for efficient dewatering in sand, tailings and mineral processing
  • Quartz sand
  • Silica sand
  • River sand
  • Coal slurry
  • Iron ore tailings
  • Copper ore tailings
  • Gold-processing tailings
  • Mineral concentrates
  • Fine aggregate
  • Ceramic raw materials

Technical Specifications

ModelScreen Area (m²)Motor Power (kW)Feed Size (mm)Capacity (TPH)
DN08201.60.75 × 2<105–10
DN10202.01.1 × 2<1010–20
DN12253.02.2 × 2<1030–50
DM15304.53.0 × 2<1050–70
DN18366.53.7 × 2<1070–110
DN20408.05.5 × 2<10120–160
DN22459.915 × 2<10160–220
DN244510.818.5 × 2<10220–250

Capacity values are for reference only. Actual performance depends on feed concentration, particle-size distribution, material properties, screen media, and operating conditions.

Why Choose Lipu?

Lipu provides practical dewatering solutions for mining and aggregate operations. Our team can recommend suitable screen area, motor power, screen media, and supporting equipment based on your feed material and moisture target.

Dewatering screen dewatering wet sand on site.
Dewatering wet sand and fine aggregate at a quarry site
Dewatering screen system with pump and slurry pipes.
Dewatering slurry in an integrated sand washing system
Dewatering screen used in a sand processing plant.
Dewatering screen used in a sand processing plant
  • Application-based equipment selection
  • Durable construction for wet and abrasive duties
  • Configurable screen media and screen openings
  • Technical support for installation and commissioning
  • Spare-parts and maintenance support

FAQ

What is the main purpose of a dewatering screen?

It removes free water from slurry and wet fine materials, producing a drier solid discharge.

Can a dewatering screen recover fine sand?

Yes. It is commonly used in sand washing and sand recovery systems to retain fine particles while removing excess water.

What screen media is suitable for abrasive materials?

Polyurethane and rubber screen panels are commonly selected for abrasive mineral sands and tailings because of their wear resistance.

Can the machine handle tailings slurry?

Yes. Dewatering screens are widely used for tailings dewatering and water recovery in mineral-processing plants.

How do I select the right model?

Please provide material type, feed size, slurry concentration, required capacity, and target moisture content. Lipu will recommend a suitable configuration.

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