Sizing & Fit Guides
Getting the right screen size and fit is critical for screening performance. An improperly sized screen leads to poor separation, premature wear, and wasted material. Use these guides to measure your existing screens, size new equipment, and ensure every replacement screen fits your separator perfectly.
How to Measure Screens for Vibratory Sifters
Measuring & Fitting Replacement Screens
How to Measure a Vibratory Screener Screen
Step-by-step instructions for measuring screen diameter, frame type, mesh opening size, and wire diameter to get an exact replacement.
How to Measure for Replacement Vibratory Screens
Detailed measurement guide covering ring diameter, tension type, gasket profile, and how to identify your screen specifications from the OEM label.
How to Read Vibratory Screen Specifications
Learn to decode screen spec sheets — mesh count, wire diameter, open area percentage, material grade, and frame dimensions explained.
How to Order a Custom Vibratory Screen
What information you need to provide when ordering a screen built to your exact specifications, including tolerances and lead times.
Overview of ScreenerKing's custom screen manufacturing capabilities — any diameter, mesh, material, or frame type.
Screener Sizing & Selection
How to Size a Vibratory Screener for Peak Throughput
Calculate the right screener diameter and deck count based on your throughput requirements, material characteristics, and separation targets.
Screener Sizing: Throughput, Diameter & Deck Configuration
Engineering-level guide to sizing screeners — covers capacity calculations, safety factors, and when to go bigger.
How to Select the Right Number of Decks
When you need single-deck vs. multi-deck separation. Covers 2-deck, 3-deck, and 4+ deck configurations with application examples.
How to Choose the Right Vibratory Screener
Decision guide covering round vs. rectangular, sanitary vs. industrial, and how your material properties drive the right screener choice.
Answer a few questions about your application and get a recommended screen configuration matched to your needs.
Mesh Size Selection
How to Select the Right Screen Mesh Size
Choosing the correct mesh opening for your target particle size — covers cut points, near-size particles, and mesh-to-micron conversion.
Complete reference chart — mesh count, wire diameter, opening size in inches and microns, and open area percentage for standard woven wire cloth.
Mesh-to-Micron Conversion Calculator
Interactive calculator to convert between mesh numbers, microns, millimeters, and inches instantly.
Understanding Wire Diameter and Open Area %
How wire diameter affects open area, throughput capacity, and screen longevity — and how to balance all three.
Brand-Specific Fit Guides
ScreenerKing replacement screens are manufactured to fit these OEM separators with no modifications required:
Direct drop-in replacement screens for all Sweco round separator models.
Kason Vibroscreen Replacement Screens
Compatible replacement screens for Kason Vibroscreen separators — same fit, lower cost.
Cleveland Vibratory Replacement Screens
Drop-in screens for Cleveland Vibratory Equipment separators.
All Brand Compatibility Guides
Full list of OEM brands we make replacement screens for — Sweco, Kason, Midwestern, Elcan, Eriez, and more.
FAQs About Sizing & Fit
How do I know if a replacement screen will fit my screener?
What to check — ring diameter, tension type, gasket profile, and how ScreenerKing guarantees fit.
How do I know what mesh size to use for my material?
Matching mesh opening size to your target particle cut point for accurate separation.
Common questions about ordering, compatibility, lead times, and custom specifications.