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Proven Performance, Ease of Maintenance,
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PRODUCT BULLETIN | ROTEX® AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SCREENER

Classic Rotex
performance - quality
separations, high yield,
aggressive screen
cleaning, long-lasting.

ROTEX® Automatic
Tensioning Type-A Screener

Rotex® Screeners are designed and built to meet

your specific requirements: FREE MATERIAL ANALYSIS
Low angle, Gyratory-Reciprocating Motion gently sifts
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the material lab test results and actual field performance:
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product in one machine Engineers recommend machine size, settings
T otally enclosed with effective sealing for clean and screen openings to ensure accurate, efficient

operation separations

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D Comprehensive separation analysis

long life and continuous operation Summary report provides data to support
ROI decisions

“ Rotex screeners have proven themselves for years and years.

They are the industry standard for many applications. They are
cost-effective and give me the separations I want and need.”
Plant Manager - Recycling Industry

Over 6,000 Rotex® screeners are installed worldwide

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Compensating Clamps
Patented, self-adjusting clamps
ensure uniform sealing of cover
and screen decks
Installation Options
To find your local Rotex representative visit www.rotex.com
Features
Quick Screen Changes
Patented Quick Snap tension
clips mean rapid screen changes
and less downtime
Floor Mounted
ROTEX® Features
Longevity
Heavy duty all metal construction
to withstand harsh environments
Positive Screen Cleaning
Bouncing balls keep screen
openings clear, maintaining
efficiency and capacity.
Wide range of sizes from 9 sq ft to 110 sq ft (0.5m2 to 10m2) of

screen surface
Replaceable inner and outer seals to control dusting

Rotex reputation for quality, durability and ease of maintenance

Cost-effective construction and material options
Cable Suspended
 ROTEX® Specifications

PRODUCT BULLETIN | ROTEX® AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SCREENER

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The following specifications are for Automatic Tensioning Screeners of standard construction and range from one through five
decks. Overall dimensions may vary depending on mounting and drive head.

Automatic Normal Area Principal Dimensions

No. of Motor Shipping Weight
tensioning per Surface
Screen A B C D
Model
Surfaces
No. ft2 m2 hp kW in mm in mm in mm in mm lb kg
11A 6.7 0.6 2 1.5 86 2184 37 940 27 686 29 737 600 272
3241A 8.0 0.7 2 1.5 100 2540 39 991 33 838 35 889 1700 771
3201A 12.5 1.2 2 1.5 112 2845 40 1016 36 914 39 991 1800 816
3221A 15.6 1.4 2 1.5 110 2794 40 1016 46 1168 49 1245 1800 816
3431A 23.3 2.2 2 1.5 132 3353 41 1041 48 1219 52 1321 2100 952
341A 33.3 3.1 2 1.5 178 4521 43 1092 47 1194 54 1372 2300 1043
1 3421A
81A
35.0
50.0
3.3
4.6
2
3
1.5
2.2
139
182
3531
4623
42
54
1067
1372
67
72
1702
1829
71
75
1803
1905
2100
6500
952
2948
81A 50.0 4.6 3 2.2 174 4420 52 1321 70 1778 75 1905 4200 1905
8521A 60.0 5.6 5 3.7 225 5715 51 1295 61 1549 69 1753 5600 2540
581A 80.0 7.4 7.5 5.5 215 5461 56 1422 89 2261 89 2261 9300 4218
532A* 50.0 4.6 7.5 5.5 226 5740 55 1397 77 1956 83 2108 8900 4036
732A* 80.0 7.4 10 7.5 220 5588 65 1651 89 2261 89 2261 13000 5896
12A 5.1 0.5 0.5 0.37 83 2108 36 914 27 686 29 737 800 363
3402A 12.5 1.2 2 1.5 123 3124 45 1143 41 1041 47 1194 2000 907
3422A 15.6 1.4 2 1.5 125 3175 46 1168 52 1321 55 1397 2100 952
342A 23.3 2.2 2 1.5 148 3759 46 1168 52 1321 54 1372 2200 998
82A 33.3 3.1 3 2.2 211 5359 55 1397 56 1422 61 1549 6500 2948

2
842A 35.0 3.3 3 2.2 161 4089 54 1372 72 1829 78 1981 5400 2449
52A 50.0 4.6 7.5 5.5 222 5639 52 1321 80 2032 83 2108 8600 3900
522A 60.0 5.6 7.5 5.5 245 6223 54 1372 80 2032 83 2108 9000 4082
8522A 60.0 5.6 5 3.7 230 5842 55 1397 72 1829 72 1829 5700 2585
5722A 80.0 7.4 7.5 5.5 234 5944 54 1372 89 2261 89 2261 9500 4308
722A 80.0 7.4 10 7.5 220 5588 71 1803 89 2261 89 2261 13000 5896
72A 100.0 9.3 10 7.5 271 6883 74 1880 89 2261 89 2261 13500 6122
3423A 8.0 0.7 2 1.5 126 3200 47 1194 36 914 38 965 2100 952
3403A 12.5 1.2 2 1.5 137 3480 46 1168 42 1067 45 1143 2000 907

3
803A 23.3 2.2 3 2.2 181 4597 56 1422 56 1422 61 1549 5500 2494
83A 33.3 3.1 3 2.2 218 5537 57 1448 56 1422 61 1549 5800 2630
523A 50.0 4.6 7.5 5.5 201 5105 57 1448 80 2032 83 2108 9100 4172
723A 80.0 7.4 10 7.5 242 6147 71 1803 89 2261 89 2261 13500 6122
804A 19.2 1.8 3 2.2 176 4470 57 1448 50 1270 60 1524 4600 2086
4 54A
704A
33.3
50.0
3.1
4.6
7.5
10
5.5
7.5
238
219
6045
5563
61
72
1549
1829
60
79
1524
2007
63
88
1600
2235
7200
13500
3265
6122
5 505A 23.3 2.2 7.5 5.5 189 4801 63 1600 60 1524 63 1600 7300 3311

* Indicates two deck independently fed. Total area is 2 x nominal area per surface.