How do polyurethane stars benefit you vs steel stars for screening applications?
The DIFCO ALL-STAR Screening bucket incorporates the use of polyurethane stars. In this blog we will go into reasons as to why the ALL-STAR Screening bucket incorporates the polyurethane star, and the benefits it has when compared to other screening alternatives.
Weight
Polyurethane stars are lighter in weight when compared to steel stars. This not only streamlines maintenance and installation, but also translates into a more user-friendly operation. The reduced weight facilitates a broader screening area, enhancing efficiency by processing larger volumes of material in shorter timeframes.
Contamination
Unlike the steel star, polyurethane stars are a gentle screening application, ensuring all contaminates remain in the bucket during material processing. Materials in the bucket won’t be shredded and pulled through the screening apertures. This makes it possible to screen materials with contaminates such as glass, plastics, sods, and wood to name but a few.
Noise Reduction
Polyurethane is a much quieter screening application when compared to the steel alternative. The dampening properties of polyurethane helps reduce noise when screening material. This feature is particularly beneficial in urban environments, where noise levels are a concern. Noise reduction also enhances safety, especially when working in close proximity with colleagues, as it helps prevent hearing damage.
Hardwearing
Polyurethane stars are abrasion-resistant, making them exceptionally durable when used for screening hard materials such as construction debris, gravel, and large rocks. Polyurethane stars have amazing longevity in hard wearing environments, sparing the user frequent replacements due to wear.
Cost
Polyurethane stars offer a cost-effective initial investment compared to steel screening stars. Additionally, their maintenance costs over the product’s lifespan are lower, resulting in significant savings for the user and increased profit margins.
The incorporation of polyurethane stars in the ALL-STAR Screening bucket offers advantages in terms of weight, contamination prevention, noise reduction, and durability, making it a practical and efficient choice for screening applications, especially in environments where these features are crucial.
