What is a Shaker Screen?

Shaker Screens (also known as Hooked Screens) are constructed with a hooked edge profile on wire cloth or wire mesh panel. They provide an essential function in the sizing, sifting, and grading process in various industries such as minerals, sand, and agriculture. 

How Do Shaker Screens Work?

Shaker Screens work by vibrating the material to be screened. The vibration causes the material to move across the surface of the screen, separating one medium from another. This includes sizing larger items from smaller ones. The larger items are collected on the surface of the screen while the smaller items pass through and are collected in a separate container.

It is typically made up of several layers of mesh or wire cloth that are arranged in a series of decks, with each deck having a progressively finer mesh size. The screens are mounted on a vibrating frame that shakes the material, allowing, for example, a liquid to pass through while the solids are retained on the screen surface. 

Hookstrip Shaker Screen

Applications of Shaker Screens

Shaker Screens are used in a variety of industries, including:

• Minerals & Mining 

• Agriculture

• Waste Management

• Water Treatment

• Oil & Gas 

Shaker Screen FAQs 

How much does a shaker screen cost? 

The cost of a Shaker Screen varies depending on the mesh specification, size, and the hook materials required. 

How long can the hooks be? 

Our hook screens can be constructed in all standard widths with lengths up to 120” inches. 

Can backing meshes be added? 

Yes, an additional back layer can be added for additional stability. 

What materials are the hooks made of?

Galvanized Steel Stainless Steel

How are the hooks made? 

• Flat galvanized or stainless steel is measured and then cut accordingly.  These strips are then formed into a “U” channel over the mesh edge, pressed in place, and then finally bent to the proper hook profile.