Watch Sand Screening Production Lines in Operation
These customer-project videos show our screening systems handling quartz sand, frac sand, silica sand and other dry granular materials under real production conditions. The footage covers controlled feeding, bucket elevating, gyratory screening, multi-size classification, conveying and product collection. Each line is configured from actual material data, required fractions, throughput and available installation space.
Sand Materials and Screening Applications
Screening requirements vary by material, particle size, target fractions and capacity. Sanyuantang configures screening equipment for quartz sand, frac sand, silica sand and other dry granular materials according to the required grading and production conditions.
Quartz Sand Screening
Quartz sand is commonly graded into several particle sizes, such as 26–40 mesh (0.5–1 mm), 16–26 mesh (1–2 mm), 8–16 mesh (2–4 mm) and coarser fractions up to 2–4 mesh (8–16 mm).
Multi-deck gyratory screens can produce several grades in one continuous process. Screen size, deck arrangement and mesh openings are configured to the feed distribution, required fractions and production capacity.
Frac Sand Screening
Frac sand grading requires tight control of the finished particle-size distribution. 20/40 mesh (0.42–0.85 mm) and 40/70 mesh (0.212–0.42 mm) are widely used proppant sizes for oil and gas fracturing applications.
Gyratory screening provides continuous separation of these target grades while controlling oversize and fines. Multi-deck configurations can also handle multiple size cuts within the same screening line, depending on the required product specification and throughput.
Silica, Ceramic and Foundry Sand Screening
Silica, ceramic and foundry sands require controlled particle-size grading with low cross-contamination between finished fractions. For dry materials, multi-deck gyratory screens can handle fine classification down to 140 mesh (about 0.106 mm) while producing several grades in one continuous process. Gentle material movement and screen-cleaning devices also help reduce particle damage and mesh blinding during continuous operation.
Ceramic sand screening focuses on controlled grading while limiting particle damage during handling and separation. The low-frequency gyratory motion provides a relatively gentle screening process and can be configured with multiple decks for different finished sizes. For production lines, the screener can be connected with feeders, bucket elevators, conveyors and storage systems for continuous material handling.
From Screening Equipment to a Complete Production Line
A sand screening line is configured as one material-handling process. Sanyuantang combines feeding, bucket elevating, gyratory screening, conveying, storage and dust collection according to the feed size, required fractions, throughput and site layout. For dry sand applications, our existing systems cover quartz sand, frac sand, silica sand and ceramic sand, with line capacities of 10–30 t/h.
Equipment sizing starts from the actual feed distribution. In a quartz sand project in Hunan, we supplied three 2040 gyratory screeners for a 36 t/h feed rate. The screens used a 10-layer arrangement, with 30, 50, 80 and 120 mesh sections for multi-size grading. This project data is used in our line design to match screening area, deck arrangement, conveying capacity and discharge layout.
Process Flow:
Feeding → Elevating → Multi-Deck Screening → Classification → Conveying → Storage / Packing
Equipment Used in Sand Screening Projects
Sanyuantang supplies more than individual screening machines. For sand processing projects, we configure feeding, elevating, screening, conveying, storage and dust-control equipment as one production system. Equipment selection is based on the material, feed size, required fractions, capacity and site layout, with each section matched to the same production duty.
Gyratory Screener
The main classification unit for quartz sand, frac sand, silica sand and other dry granular materials. A 5–10 deck configuration can separate multiple finished fractions within one continuous screening process.
Configuration: 5–10 Screen Decks
Capacity: 10-25 t/h
Screening Range: Up to 140 Mesh
Function: Fine Screening & Multi-Size Grading
Feeding Equipment
Provides a controlled and continuous feed from the hopper to the downstream conveying or screening equipment. Feed rate can be adjusted.
Type: Vibratory Feeder
Capacity: Matched to Line Throughput
Feed Rate: Adjustable
Function: Controlled & Continuous Feeding
Bucket Elevator
Bucket elevators transfer dry sand vertically between process stages. Lifting height and capacity are selected from the production-line layout and downstream equipment requirements.
Conveying Capacity: 15~600 m³/h throughput
Lifting Height: 35-40m
Function: Vertical transfer between feeding, screening and storage
Belt Conveyor
Belt conveyors connect screening, discharge, storage and packing sections. Width, length and installation angle are configured around the required throughput and site arrangement.
Conveyor belt width: 500-2000mm
Conveying length: 1 m – 40,000 mm
Maximum inclination angle: ≤28°
Function: Raw material and finished-product transfer
Storage & Dust Control
Separate silos can be provided for different finished sand grades. Enclosed transfer points and dust collection can also be integrated where required for cleaner material handling.
Silo Capacity: 50–500 t
Dust Control: Enclosed transfer / dust extraction
Function: Buffer storage, grade separation and dust control
Sand Screening Projects and Customer Sites
Sanyuantang supplies dry screening lines for quartz sand, frac sand, ceramic proppants and emery aggregates. Based on square gyratory screeners, the systems can be configured with multiple units in parallel for capacities from 10 to 160 t/h, with 4–8 particle-size grades produced in one screening process. Enclosed screening and conveying can be incorporated for dust control.
Below are selected Sanyuantang customer projects and custom sites.
High-Precision Dry Classification Line for Quartz Sand & Frac Sand
Large-Scale Aggregate Dry Classification Complete Production Line
High-Capacity Fine Screening Production Line for Sand Aggregates
Enclosed & Dust-Controlled Quartz Sand / Frac Sand Classification Line
Customizable Frac Sand Proppant Classification Production Line
Continuous High-Precision Aggregate Classification Complete Line
How We Configure a Sand Screening Project?
Sanyuantang configures each screening line based on the material, feed size, required grades, capacity and site conditions. These requirements determine the screen configuration, supporting equipment and line layout. Below is our process for a custom sand screening project.
Material Conditions
Review material type, bulk density, moisture, abrasiveness and feed particle distribution.
Screening Requirements
Confirm finished sizes, number of fractions, mesh openings and required capacity.
Equipment Configuration
Match screen model, screening area, deck count, feeding method and conveying equipment to the duty.
Production Line Layout
Plan equipment positions, material flow, discharge arrangement and available installation space.
Why Work With Sanyuantang?
PROJECT REVIEW
Discuss Your Sand Screening Project
Send your material, feed size, required fractions, capacity and available installation space. Our engineers can review the duty and recommend a suitable screening and material-handling configuration.
Project-based recommendations from screening specialists
Sand Screening Production Line FAQs
What is a sand screening production line?
A sand screening production line separates raw sand into specified particle-size fractions. Depending on the process and site layout, it may include feeding, elevating, screening, conveying, storage and dust-control equipment.
What types of sand can be processed with a gyratory screen?
Gyratory screens can process quartz sand, silica sand, frac sand, ceramic sand, foundry sand and other dry granular materials. Selection depends on material properties, particle distribution and capacity.
Why are gyratory screens used for quartz sand screening?
Gyratory screens provide high-capacity, multi-deck classification with controlled material movement across the screen surface. For quartz sand, they can separate several particle-size fractions in one pass while limiting mesh blinding and particle damage. This makes them suitable for continuous production where consistent grading and stable throughput are required.
Can one gyratory screen separate multiple particle sizes?
Yes. A multi-deck gyratory screen can separate several sand grades in one pass. For quartz sand, common fractions may include 2–4 mesh (8–16 mm), 4–8 mesh (4–8 mm), 8–16 mesh (2–4 mm), 16–26 mesh (1–2 mm), and 26–40 mesh (0.5–1 mm), with finer screening available as required.
What equipment is included in a sand screening production line?
A line can include feeders, bucket elevators, gyratory screeners, belt conveyors, storage silos and dust-control equipment. The exact scope depends on capacity, process and site conditions.
How do you select a screening system for frac sand?
Selection starts with the specified product ranges, feed distribution and required throughput. Engineers then match screen area, mesh openings, deck arrangement, feeding and conveying to those conditions.
What information is required to configure a sand screening project?
Provide the material, feed particle size, target sizes or mesh, throughput, bulk density, moisture, number of finished fractions and available installation space or plant drawing.
Can Sanyuantang supply a complete screening and conveying system?
Yes. The scope can cover a standalone screening machine or an integrated line with feeding, elevating, conveying, storage and dust-control sections, subject to confirmed project requirements.
