Shibata Satoshi
Thailand is one of the world’s leading sugar-producing countries, and the sugar industry, which uses sugarcane as its main raw material, is an important industry in Thailand. In sugar factories, there are many processes such as sugarcane crushing, juice clarification, concentration, crystallization, centrifugation, drying, screening, and packaging. In these processes, mesh, wire mesh, and screens are used for removing foreign matter, filtering sugar juice, separating sugar crystals from molasses, and classifying particle sizes. These components play an important role in improving production efficiency and stabilizing product quality.
One of the important applications is screens for centrifuges. In the sugar manufacturing process, centrifuges are used to separate crystallized sugar from molasses. The screen allows molasses to pass through while retaining sugar crystals, so appropriate aperture accuracy is required. If the aperture is too large, it may lead to sugar loss. If it is too small, it may cause clogging or reduce processing capacity. In addition, since sugar crystals continuously contact the screen surface, abrasion resistance is also important. Furthermore, in environments where the screen comes into contact with sugar juice or cleaning water, corrosion resistance and cleanability are also key points in selecting the proper mesh.
Vibrating screens are one of the screening devices widely used in sugar manufacturing and sugar processing for particle size classification and removal of foreign matter. By vibrating the mesh surface, dried sugar can be efficiently classified by particle size, and large lumps or foreign materials can be removed. This contributes to stable product quality and reduces the risk of foreign matter contamination.
For vibrating screen mesh, not only aperture accuracy but also strength and proper tension are important. Sugar can easily harden due to humidity, which may cause adhesion or clogging on the mesh. Therefore, it is necessary to select the appropriate mesh specifications according to the sugar particle size, humidity, processing volume, and vibration conditions of the equipment. In addition, material, wire diameter, and fixing method should be carefully considered to prevent mesh damage and wear caused by vibration.
In Thailand’s sugar factories, stable equipment operation is extremely important because production is concentrated during the sugarcane harvesting season. Durability for long operating hours, abrasion resistance, clogging prevention, ease of cleaning and replacement, and hygiene suitable for food factories are all required. In particular, centrifuges and vibrating screens are directly related to product quality and yield, so selecting the appropriate mesh specifications is an important issue.
Taiyo Wire Cloth Thailand can propose various mesh products suitable for sugar manufacturing processes, including centrifuge screens, vibrating screen mesh, sieve mesh, filters for sugar juice, strainers for foreign matter removal, and mesh belts for drying and cooling processes. Since the required shape and dimensions vary depending on the equipment manufacturer and line specifications, we propose the most suitable material, aperture, and fabrication specifications after confirming drawings, actual samples, and operating conditions.
Mesh used in sugar factories is not merely a consumable part. It is an important component related to production efficiency, yield, quality, hygiene, and maintenance. Through mesh technology suitable for sugar manufacturing processes, Taiyo Wire Cloth Thailand will contribute to stable production and quality improvement in Thailand’s sugar industry. If you have any issues related to clogging, abrasion, damage, replacement frequency, or separation performance in sugar manufacturing processes, please feel free to contact Taiyo Wire Cloth Thailand.