Pfeuffer Sortimat K3 - Selecting Sieves

Operation
Edition 1 | Operating instructions Sortimat 21 | 40
CAUTION
Dust warning
Due to the nature of the samples, visible cereal dust will be released
into the
surroundings during operation.
 Check whether inhaling large quantities might lead to irritation or illnesses of the
respiratory passages, and if so then take appropriate measures.
7.2.1 Selecting sieves
Before starting sorting, check that the correct sieves have been installed. Change the sieves, see chapter
8.2.2.
Sieve recommendations for sorting with a SORTIMAT K3 (3 sieves):
Product
Fill analysis (nominal hole width in mm)
Remarks
Top
Middle
Bottom
Brewing barley
2.8 --
2.5 --
2.2 --
Sieves for determining the boldness!
Malt
2.8 --
2.5 --
2.2 --
Use malt tray!
Barley
3.5 --
2.2 --
1.0 --
Sieve set only for fill analysis!
Wheat
3.5 --
2.0 --
1.0 --
Rye
3.5 --
1.8 --
1.0 --
Rape
3.0 (2.8) o
1.8 (2.0) o
1.0 --
2.0 o is better than 1.8 o
Peas
8.0 o
6.5 (6.0) o
3.0 o
Beans
8.0 o
6.5 (6.0) o
3.0 o
Horse beans
-
-
-
Sorting not possible!
Maize
9.0 o
6.5 o
4.75 o
Sunflower seeds
8.0 o
5.5 o
4.75 o
Sieve recommendations for sorting with a SORTIMAT K4 (4 sieves):
Product
Fill analysis (nominal hole width in mm)
Remarks
Top
2
nd
sieve
3
rd
sieve
Bottom
Brewing barley
2.8 --
2.5 --
2.2 --
2.0 --
Sieves for determining the boldness!
Sieve recommendations for sorting with a SORTIMAT K5 (5 sieves):
Product
Fill analysis (nominal hole width in mm)
Remarks
Top
2
nd
sieve
3
rd
sieve
4
th
sieve
Bottom
Brewing barley 2.8 -- 2.5 -- 2.2 -- 2.0 -- 1.8 --
Sieves for determining the
boldness!
Legend:
o = Round hole
-- = Slot hole
A dummy sieve (sheet without perforations) can be used for grouping fractions
together, for example.
You can obtain the various sieves from Pfeuffer GmbH. See chapter 11 for available
sieves.