Upgrade to the New Finex Separator for Wet or Dry Materials
QUIETER RUNNING

ENHANCED CONTROL

INCREASED CAPACITY

SUPERBLY ENGINEERED

GREATER SEPARATION EFFICIENCY

Russell Proven Technology
made even more effective through our 65 years of widespread application experience.

Building on Russell Proven
Separation Technology

Drawing on over 65 years experience of identifying and solving processing problems for customers around the world, Russell Finex has applied their expertise to Russell proven technology and produced the Finex Separator.
This separator offers you new standards of operating performance and reliability at a truly competitive price.

Vibrator Housing Optimizes Use of Power
The vibrator housing has been specifically designed to use a high mass machined casting, directly coupled to a standard electric motor.
Precision engineering using our state of the art machining centers, ensures that the rest of the components of the vibrator housing can be easily assembled by hand and thoroughly tested to meet our exacting standards.
With its out of balance weights fitted, the high mass casting operates like a giant flywheel, translating power into the screening area above, more effectively than similar separators fitted with vibratory motors.
Furthermore, this quality of engineering allows us to offer as a standard option in 60 cycle territories, the Finex Separator with an operating speed of 1800 rpm.
The design of the vibrator assembly also contributes to reduced operating costs, as expenditure will generally relate to such items as the eventual replacement of our long life bearings.
The standard motor is effectively isolated within the base of the unit from any transmitted vibration, but should the occasion arise when a replacement is required, then this can easily be done and at a fraction of the cost of a vibratory motor.
Patented Suspension Means Quieter Running Advanced Weight System Increases Control and Capacity Standard Motor Keeps Costs Low When Adapting to New Regulations Rubber Coupling - Yet Another Aid to Low Noise Levels
Rubber suspension mounts make the Finex Separator far quieter in operation than separators fitted with springs. The provision of four rubber feet on the base also contributes to a low noise level, compared to other machines where metal in direct contact with the floor may set up adverse vibrations. Russell's adjustable weight system creates a more vigorous action, raising screening efficiency. Consistent material flow is now possible over all four decks, giving greater separation accuracy. Capacity is increased to such an extent, you may now obtain in one pass a throughput equivalent to that previously requiring two passes. The Finex Separator is powered by a standard, off-the-shelf motor, rather than a more expensive vibratory unit. Where necessary, the motor can be replaced quickly and easily to conform to any new flameproof/explosion zone requirements. The motor is linked to the vibrator housing by a flexible rubber coupling, which is yet another factor in the quiet running of the Finex Separator.
Versatile and Flexible, the Finex Separator®
Offers You High Performance Screening and Separation
Wet or Dry Materials
Russell's advanced technology and widespread experience can fulfill your most demanding requirements. Sizing, scalping, check screening, dewatering and product recovery, whatever your specific needs, Russell can provide a cost-effective solution.

Multi-Decking
Depending on classification requirements, up to four screen surfaces can be mounted on one separator, providing up to five predetermined fractions in a single operation.

Compact Design
The Finex Separator fits neatly into production lines, providing considerable screening capacity without requiring excessive floor space. The modular nature of the decking contributes to sifting flexibility and the optimum use of space. The oversize discharge spouts can be moved around a machine's circumference, allowing freedom in the location of material collection points.

Ease of Operation and Maintenance
The Finex Separator has been designed for ease of operation; maintenance is simple to carry out and kept to a minimum. Since the Finex stands on four rubber feet, machines can be moved around a plant quite readily by means of a pallet or forklift truck.
Range of Sizes
The versatile Finex Separator is available in a choice of sizes to meet a wide range of capacity requirements and match the specific application needs of our customers.
Industries where Russell expertise and equipment are helping customers to increase productivity and achieve consistent product quality.

Food & Beverage
Paints/Coatings
Waste Treatment
Chemicals
Ceramics
Metallurgy
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics
Other Powders
Other Liquids

To obtain further information including case studies, visit www.russellfinex.com.
The diagram shows typical flow patterns of material over a screen from a central feed. The screening pattern obtained can be controlled and will vary as you adjust the angle by which the lower weight is in advance of the upper weight.
Mesh Deblinding Options
The Russell Vibrasonic® 2000
Mesh Deblinding System
Russell's Vibrasonic technology has revolutionized the screening of difficult dry materials. High capacity screening of difficult and sticky powders using meshes as fine as 25 microns has become the norm. Mesh blinding has been eliminated, down time cut dramatically and product specification met consistently. Furthermore, mesh life has increased from weeks to months. The Russell Vibrasonic System combines conventional vibration with ultrasonics. An ultrasonic frequency is applied to the separator mesh by an acoustically developed transducer, called the Probe. This breaks down surface tension, effectively making the stainless steel wires friction free. Without surface tension there is no mesh blinding.

Conventional Deblinding - Cleaning Discs
The action of the separator enables the cleaning discs to scrape the underside of coarse meshes, freeing any material which has lodged in the mesh apertures.
Increased Capacity at Minimal Cost
with the Russell Cascade System
There is no need to invest in more expensive, larger diameter machines to obtain higher throughput. The two-phase separation process increases mesh area significantly, compared to a standard separator of the same diameter, raising capacity by up to 70 per cent. The Cascade System is based on two screens of the same mesh size, mounted one above the other, the upper screen being slightly smaller in diameter. Material is fed to the upper screen and either passes through the mesh to be channeled to the discharge spout, or flows over the edge onto the screen below. Particles of the specified size passing through the lower screen are discharged in the normal manner. Oversize is discharged from the lower screen.
Full Research and Testing Facilities
In Russell Finex's 65 years experience, they have established the importance of the thorough evaluation of materials and equipment. Machines are made available for extended trials on customers' premises, while facilities for testing under controlled conditions are provided by state-of-the-art Test and Research Units, located at our sites in the UK, Belgium and the USA. Among other things, we evaluate the effects of changing variables such as mesh size, motor speed, degree of vibration and rate of material flow. These can all influence the performance of separation equipment. The results of every test are added to a computerized database, which incorporates information gathered by the company since its earliest days. We offer customers confidentiality in regard to specific findings.
The New Finex Separator
Delivers Increased Operating Benefits
  • GREATER ACCURACY
  • INCREASED CAPACITY
  • IMPROVED SEPARATION
  • OPTIMUM USE OF POWER
  • FULL MATERIAL CONTROL ON ALL FOUR SCREEN DECKS
  • QUIETER RUNNING
  • GREATER FLEXIBILITY
  • EASILY MANEUVERABLE
  • LOWE MAINTENANCE COSTS

The design of the Finex Separator reflects Russell's understanding and extensive experience of the requirements of the processing industries. Most importantly, Russell Finex appreciates the pressures our customers face in terms of a highly competitive business climate and, the impact legislation and environmental issues can have on day-to-day operations. In developing the Finex Separator, Russell has utilized their proven, fine mesh separation technology, to bring customers an enhanced package of operating benefits.