Plansifter

Customizable equipment with adjustable pressure and centrifugal force can be used in industries with large screening capacity. High screening capacity can be achieved by using screens of different heights and using intermediate screens. In this way, the upper and lower screening areas can be adjusted, and it is possible to increase the screening area efficiency with special type screen boxes, allowing effective screening at high capacities. The tight access doors use a special pressurized compression device and the screens are covered with fully laminated material made of square, first quality solid wood. Insulation panels prevent condensation and a range of standard and custom screens are available to meet flow chart requirements.

Tanis Plansifter: Centralized Precision Sieving

Accurate Size Classification for High-Quality Grain and Seed Processing

In the grain and seed processing industry, sustaining product quality depends directly on proper size classification, efficient sieving, and flawless separation. Accurate sizing increases market value and optimizes the performance of downstream machinery.

The Tanis Plansifter is an essential classification solution for modern facilities, offering high-precision separation, modular construction, and high throughput.


Key Features of the Plansifter

  • Multi-Layer Design: 2 to 4 sieve layers in a single frame for multiple fractions.

  • High Capacity: 5–20 tons/hour per module, depending on the model.

  • Flexible Operation: Adaptable to different products with varying sieve types and openings.

  • Easy Cleaning: Large access doors with brush, ball, or air-assisted automated cleaning options.


Working Principle: Vibratory Horizontal Sieving

  1. Feeding: Product is fed from the top onto the sieve decks.

  2. Vibration: Eccentric motors provide balanced horizontal motion across the sieve surface.

  3. Classification: Products pass through sieve openings and are separated into fractions; each layer catches a specific size.

  4. Discharge: Each fraction is directed to its dedicated output channel.

This vibratory system minimizes clogging and ensures highly accurate classification.


Technical Specifications

  • Sieving Mechanism: Horizontal vibratory motion + multi-layer sieve system

  • Sieve Layers: 2–4 adjustable layers

  • Capacity: 5–20 tons/hour

  • Energy Consumption: 1.5–3.5 kW depending on the model

  • Cleaning Options: Brush, ball, or air-assisted cleaning

  • Automation Compatibility: PLC connectivity with sensor-controlled operation


Applications

The Tanis Plansifter is suitable for a wide range of agricultural and industrial products:

  • Cereals: Wheat, barley, oats, rye

  • Oilseeds: Corn, sunflower, canola

  • Pulses: Chickpeas, beans, lentils, soybeans

  • Granular Products: Feed, pellets, specialized industrial granules

  • Hybrid Seeds and Selection Groups

Common Usage Points:

  • Pre-sieving lines

  • Final quality control before packaging

  • Pre-classification before selectors or color sorters


Benefits

  • High Accuracy: Achieve homogeneous products with precise separation

  • Process Efficiency: Reduce load on downstream machines and increase line capacity

  • Flexible Operation: Fast sieve changes for product switching

  • Low Operating Cost: Energy-efficient motors and durable mechanical design


FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Which products can it handle?
    Wheat, barley, corn, lentils, chickpeas, beans, sunflower, and most granular products.

  2. What happens when the number of sieve layers increases?
    More layers allow separation into more size fractions; with 4 layers, up to 5 different size groups can be obtained.

  3. How does it prevent clogging?
    Brush, ball, or air-assisted cleaning options continuously maintain clean sieve surfaces.

  4. Can different products be processed in the same system?
    Yes. Sieves can be easily changed, allowing quick adaptation for different products.

  5. Is maintenance and cleaning easy?
    Yes. Large access doors and modular construction make daily cleaning and maintenance fast and easy.


Conclusion

The Tanis Plansifter combines precision sieving, high throughput, and low energy consumption, making it the efficiency hub of modern seed and grain processing lines.

  • Modular design enables flexible usage

  • Multi-fraction separation ensures high-quality output

  • Energy-efficient and easy to maintain

Whether for high-volume industrial production or certified seed processing, the Tanis Plansifter guarantees standardized quality and consistent performance.