Abstract: The machine for integral processing of fruits with a hard or soft shell disclosed herein comprises a feed hopper and at least a first receptacle having a first end for connection to said hopper and a second opposite end. The receptacle is positioned horizontally according to the longitudinal direction of the machine and comprises in its interior a central shaft positioned in accordance to the longitudinal direction of the machine and connected at one end to a rotating element.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sieve cloth and a method of connecting the sieve cloth to a sieve apparatus having an endless sieve cloth supported by a support belt which, in operation, is structured to rotate around at least two spaced-apart turning rollers. The method includes the steps of providing at least one sieve cloth sheet having an upper side, a lower side, two side portions and a first end portion and a second end portion extending between the side portions; bringing at least a portion of the sieve cloth sheet into engagement with a portion of the support belt; positioning the sieve cloth sheet against the support belt by moving the support belt around the turning rollers; bringing at least two adjoining end portions into engagement with each other until the at least one sieve cloth sheet forms an endless sieve cloth.

Abstract: A seal can have a middle portion, an upper lip, and a lower lip. The upper lip has a configuration with an upper end portion, an upper top portion, and an upper bottom portion with a void space defined in part by the upper end portion, the upper top portion, and the upper bottom portion. The lower lip can have a configuration with a lower end portion, a lower top portion, and a lower bottom portion with a void space defined in part by the lower end portion, the lower top portion, and the lower bottom portion. A middle portion connects the upper lip and the lower lip.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting screening media in a vibrating screen. The support structure is received on longitudinal beams of the vibrating screen. The support structure is formed of fixation strips having fixation parts, on which fixation parts carriers are received. The fixation strips and carriers are placed perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A screen support frame comprising, a perimeter disposed in a horizontal plane, defining a vertical direction normal to said plane, said perimeter reinforced by an arrangement of reinforcing wires, said arrangement comprising a first array of substantially parallel structural wires extending between opposing regions of the perimeter in a first horizontal plane, a second array of substantially parallel structural wires extending between opposing regions of the perimeter in a second horizontal plane, said first and second arrays of structural wires being aligned at an angle to each other and in contact with each other thus forming a plurality of contact points between structural wires of the first and second array respectively, the arrangement further comprising at least one additional structural wire, said additional structural wire extending between opposing regions of the perimeter and being positioned parallel to, and substantially vertically spaced from, a wire in the first array of structural wires, and in

Abstract: A filter screen including a frame having an upstream surface, a downstream surface opposite the upstream surface, a perimeter grating element, and a plurality of inner grating elements extending within the perimeter grating element and forming at least one opening extending from the upstream surface to the downstream surface; a filter element disposed on the upstream surface; and a tension element disposed on the downstream surface. A method of manufacturing a filter screen, the method including forming a frame having an upstream surface, a downstream surface opposite the upstream surface, a perimeter grating element, and a plurality of inner grating elements extending within the perimeter grating element and forming at least one opening extending from the upstream surface to the downstream surface; attaching a filter element to the upstream surface; and attaching a tension element to the downstream surface.

Abstract: There is provided a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker to separate solids from liquid/solid mixture and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising a plurality of intersecting elongate members (12) defining a plurality of openings (10), or cells, wherein at least one protrusion (26) in the form of an elongate rib extends partway across each opening (10).

Abstract: Mechanical separators and screening machines, and methods for flexible sieve mat screening are disclosed. In an example configuration, a flip-flow type flexible mat screening apparatus is provided with optimized relative elevation positions for adjacent pairs of first and second mat supports. In one configuration, a portion of the first mat supports is arranged at a lowered or offset position relative to adjacent second mat supports.

Abstract: A screening apparatus includes beams and screen panels forming a broad screening surface. Each panel is mounted to a pair of beams along opposite side edges to bridge between two adjacent beams. The panels are mounted to an upwardly facing edge of the beams by elongate fixing members extending in the longitudinal direction of the beams. The fixing members engage opposite side edges of the panels and include a pair of projections that extend into openings provided in the edge of the beams. Each projection is engaged by a locking clip to prevent release from the openings. The openings into which the projections extend are of greater diameter than the outside diameter of the projections providing a loose fit within the openings, to allow movement of the fixing rails and the screen panels before the projections are engaged by a locking clip.

Abstract: Vibratory separators, shale shakers, screens, and screen assemblies, and screening material with nanomaterial thereon and/or therein for strengthening, conductivity enhancement, or both, and methods of using such things. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

Abstract: A vibratory screening apparatus includes a screen module. The screen module includes: a panel frame having opposed side portions joined by opposed end portions, the end portions configured to locate the panel frame between spaced panel support rails; at least one intermediate portion extending between the opposed side portions and/or opposed end portions and dividing the panel frame into panel portions; the side portions and the at least one intermediate portion having engagement formations provided on upper surfaces thereof; and at least one pair of screen panels, the screen panels overlying respective panel portions of the panel frame and including complementary engagement formations on an underside periphery thereof for engagement with the peripheral panel engagement formations, defined by the engagement formations of the panel frame and panel support rails.

Abstract: A method of forming a shaker screen includes forming a frame, and attaching a first sealing element to at least one side of an outer perimeter of the frame, wherein the attaching comprises aligning a first mating surface of the frame to a second mating surface of the first sealing element, and wherein the first mating surface of the frame includes an extension, and the second mating surface of the first sealing element includes a groove configured to align with the extension. A system of sealing shaker screens includes a first screen and a second screen disposed adjacent the first screen, wherein a first sealing element of a first frame and a portion of the second screen interact to provide a seal between the first screen and the second screen.

Abstract: A screening module for a screening assembly includes a panel member defining a plurality of screening apertures; and a support arrangement with which the panel member is fast. The support arrangement includes a plurality of strengthening arrays arranged, in use, beneath the panel member, each strengthening array comprising a skirt portion bounding an area on a bottom surface of the panel member.

Abstract: A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a machine frame and a perforate screen panel mounted for movement relative to the machine frame during a screening operation. The screen panels are pre-tensioned mesh screen material mounted in a peripheral rim for separating various granular and particulate materials. The screen panel is slid into the side of the machine frame in a direction orthogonal to the direction particulate matter moves when the screening machine is operating. The screen panel peripheral rim has a shaped or other cross section adapted to hold a large seal member that provides a positive sealing surface for contact with the machine frame to prevent particulate matter from escaping off of the screen panel during use.

Abstract: A screen assembly having a support, the support made of composite material, and at least one layer of screening material on the support, the support having openings that are larger at the top than at the bottom (or vice versa) and/or with a base member or member extending across the bottom of the support.

Abstract: An adapter system for fixing different screening media to a vibrating screen. By way of the adapter system, different side hold downs used for different screening media may be fixed to a wall of the vibrating screen without any modifications of the wall. The adapter system includes an insert to be placed in an opening of the wall. An adapter is attached to the insert at a desired height in relation to the insert. The insert has a number of parallel grooves co-operating with parallel ribs on the adapter in order to attach the adapter to the insert.

Abstract: As indicated in the title, this description relates to an improved metal framework, including several hooks, the ends of which are interconnected with a single cable threaded behind the tensioning hooks that is subsequently covered with a layer of polyurethane or another type of synthetic material, creating a vibration classification screening mesh unit, the polyurethane and the shape of the specially prepared mould in which the tensioning hooks and the cable both covered by the polyurethane mesh act as metal elements, helping to prevent the elastic deformations of the synthetic mesh and providing a robust consistency.

Abstract: The invention provides a fastener (10) for a screen panel (20), the fastener including a base section (12) at least two outer engagement means (14) extending from opposite side zones of the base section, the two outer engagement means at least partially opposing one another; and at least one inner engagement means (16) located between the outer engagement means; the inner and outer engagement means including retaining formations (14.2, 16.2) adapted to engage a complementary receiving formation in a screen panel (20) in a snap fit configuration.

Abstract: A filter screen including a frame having an upstream surface, a downstream surface opposite the upstream surface, a perimeter grating element, and a plurality of inner grating elements extending within the perimeter grating element and forming at least one opening extending from the upstream surface to the downstream surface; a filter element disposed on the upstream surface; and a tension element disposed on the downstream surface. A method of manufacturing a filter screen, the method including forming a frame having an upstream surface, a downstream surface opposite the upstream surface, a perimeter grating element, and a plurality of inner grating elements extending within the perimeter grating element and forming at least one opening extending from the upstream surface to the downstream surface; attaching a filter element to the upstream surface; and attaching a tension element to the downstream surface.

Abstract: A vibrating screening machine for grading bulk materials and the like, with a housing and two sidewalls on which at least one screen deck is mounted on which a screen lining is retained, and a drive means to cause the screen deck to vibrate. Via a material feed, bulk material to be screened is fed and via at least one fine-grain discharge, fine-grain bulk material, and via at least one coarse-grain discharge, coarse-grain bulk material is discharged. The mounting points provided on the sidewalls for mounting at least one screen deck are aligned with a defined grid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker to separate solids from a liquid/solid mixture and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising an outer perimeter and a plurality of ribs extending between opposing regions of the perimeter, the ribs defining an upper horizontal face to which a screen is to be attached, wherein at least one rib extends downwardly from the upper face at an angle off set to vertical, and to a shaker comprising at least one such screen frame.

Abstract: In a mine screen used for separating materials, a reinforcement frame includes an elongate body shaped and dimensioned to correspond to the perimeter of the mine screen. The elongate body includes at least one circular metal bar. The elongate body may include at least one cross member extending from one side of the perimeter to another side of the perimeter, and the elongate body may be shaped as an equiangular quadrilateral or equilateral.

Abstract: A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a fixed base and a perforate screen mounted for movement relative to the base during a screening operation. The screens are pre-tensioned and mounted in a perimeter frame for separating various granular and particulate material. The frame is slid into the side of the machine in a direction parallel with two opposing bevel lips at the ends of the frame which mate in the screening machine with a complementary channel such that when the screen is raised into sealing contact in the screening machine, the bevel ends of the screen panel frame align the screen panel in the machine. The bevels on the screen panel frame provide a positive sealing surface for contact with the adjacent portions of the channel to prevent product from escaping off of the screen during use.

Abstract: A mechanism for securing screen modules to support frames, said mechanism comprising a plurality of legs for insertion into said support frame, said legs comprising a raised portion that presses against a compatible raised portion of at least one other leg inserted adjacently within the support frame, causing separation of said legs into a restraining relationship with said support frame.

Abstract: Abstract: A shaker screen for attachment to a bed of a shaker includes a screen frame having at least one mesh screen attached to the top side of the screen frame, wherein the screen frame is preferentially bowed prior to attaching the mesh screen to the screen frame.

Abstract: A screening module retaining member 10 includes a body member 12 defining a passage 16. A retaining element 14 is displaceably arranged in the passage 16. The retaining element 14 is displaceable between a first, non-retaining position in which the retaining member is accessible from a first end of the body member 12 and a second, retaining position in which the retaining element 14 is received within the passage 16 and acts on at least a part 20 of the body member 12 for retaining the body member 12 in position relative to a component of a screen deck. A locating arrangement 22 is associated with the first end of the body member 12 for locating a screening module relative to the screen deck and for inhibiting lateral movement of the screening module relative to the body member 12.

Abstract: A system for pre-processing material into groups of different sizes comprising three levels. The second level is positioned above the third level and below the first level. The first level comprising a feeding mechanism, one or more first screens coupled to ducts and having apertures, blowers and vacuum ducts, dust collectors and a diverter. The screens transport the material along the first level in a first direction while a portion is sifted away before being diverted to the second level. The second level comprising one or more second screens coupled to ducts and having apertures, blowers and vacuum ducts and a takeaway device. The screens transport the material along the second level in a second direction different than the first while a portion is sifted away before falling to the third level. The third level comprising blowers and vacuum ducts and takeaway devices for receiving a portion of the material.

Abstract: A shaker apparatus including a basket having an upstream side, a downstream side, and two side walls, at least one wedge guide and one support rail disposed on each side wall, and at least one screen assembly. The support rails and the wedge guides may be configured to engage the screen assembly. The screen assembly may have one or more layers of screen mesh mounted on a screen frame. The screen frame may include a first and a second side rail, each having an upstream end, a downstream end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A slope of the top surfaces intermediate the upstream end and the downstream end may be different than a slope of the bottom surfaces intermediate the upstream end and the downstream end.

Abstract: A screen support frame for a shale shaker includes a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, a first side disposed substantially perpendicular the first and second ends, a second side disposed opposite the first side and a plurality of transverse ribs disposed between the first end and the second end and between the first side and the second side, wherein at least one transverse rib extends downwardly below a lower plane of the screen support frame. A method of forming a screen support frame for a shale shaker includes forming a screen support frame and forming integrally a gasket along a perimeter of a lower plane of the screen support frame.

Abstract: A screening arrangement and a modular system and modular protective cover for protecting a support frame in a screening arrangement is disclosed. The modular system includes a plurality of modular protective covers mounted in side-by-side relationship. Each of the modular protective covers includes a top surface and two opposing side walls that define a recess. The modular protective cover has a male component located at a first end of the modular protective cover and a female component located at a second end of the modular protective cover. The male component of the modular protective cover is adapted to mate with the female component of an adjacent modular protective cover to provide a generally continuous protective surface along a length of a support frame.

Abstract: A retention device for use with a filter apparatus having a main frame and an intermediate frame member, and a plurality of parallel filter elements in a filter zone being spaced one from another at a selected distance and forming a filter screen known as a harp screen, is disclosed. The filter screen is mounted to the main frame. The retention device includes a clamp disposed at an intermediate portion of the filter elements for clamping at least a clamped portion of the filter elements to the intermediate frame member, with the arrangement being such that a neutral region is provided adjacent or within the clamped portion of the filter elements, the neutral region being such that the filter elements may be manipulated within that region, and their relative spacing varied, within that region, without affecting spacing between filter elements outside the neutral region.

Abstract: A conversion kit for interconnecting particulate screening panels to a support frame includes a plurality of panels, an interface and a connecting pin. A method of using the conversion kit includes the steps of providing at least two of the screening panels each defining at least one locating recess; providing an interface having at least one skirt depending therefrom and a bore therethrough; providing at least one pin defining a head and an opposing extension; attaching the head in the locating recesses to connect the screening panels together; inserting the skirt in an aperture of a support frame; and inserting the opposing extension in the bore of the skirt to attach the screening panels to the support frame for screening particulates.

Abstract: A screening panel 10 comprises a peripheral frame 12 consisting of a pair of mutually laterally spaced side members 14, 16, which are integral with a pair of mutually axially spaced end members 18, 20. The side members 14, 16 and end members 18, 20 define corners of the panel 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and 22.4 and the peripheral frame 12 where they meet. A plurality of mutually spaced ribs 15 extend across the periphery of the panel 10 to define a screening surface. The side members and end members are rectangular in cross-section, thereby defining substantially flat upper peripheral surfaces 12.1, outer peripheral surface 12.2 and lower peripheral surface 12.3 of the peripheral frame 12 and thus also the panel 10. The panel 10 includes locating recesses 24 provided at or near to the corners 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and 22.4 of the panel 10. The panel 10 also has separate securing recesses in the form of semi-circular grooves 30 formed in the lower surface 12.

Abstract: A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a machine frame and a perforate screen panel mounted for movement relative to the machine frame during a screening operation. The screen panels are pre-tensioned mesh screen material mounted in a peripheral rim for separating various granular and particulate materials. The screen panel is slid into the side of the machine frame in a direction orthogonal to the direction particulate matter moves when the screening machine is operating. The screen panel peripheral rim has a shaped or other cross section adapted to hold a large seal member that provides a positive sealing surface for contact with the machine frame to prevent particulate matter from escaping off of the screen panel during use.

Abstract: A planting board system is provided for use in performing germination testing or planting within the flat of a seed type. The planting board system includes a housing, a lower panel disposed in the housing, said lower panel having a plurality of apertures disposed within the lower panel in a predetermined, spaced apart relationship and an upper panel disposed within the housing, the upper panel at least partially overlapping the lower panel and being moveable within the housing relative to the lower panel between first and second positions.

Abstract: A screening assembly support frame includes a body member defining a longitudinal axis. The body member has a pair of parallel, spaced elongate support members with a spacer arrangement extending between the support members. An engaging formation, for engaging a screen panel of the screening assembly to be supported by the body member, is carried on each support member with the body member and the engaging formations being symmetrical about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A sieve frame of the kind generally used in a sifter where a number of such frames are superimposed in a stack, the frame comprising side walls (13) adapted to enclose a loose clothing frame through which the material is sifted, being made from a food-quality plastics material and having male and female interlocking labyrinth seals (20, 21, 22 and 23, 24, 25) at the upper and lower edges to lock the superimposed frames together and to seal against the escape of stock between the frames.

Abstract: A self-cleaning screen assembly for a vibratory separator is disclosed. The self-cleaning screen assembly includes a peripheral frame having a top mounting surface to which at least one screen cloth is affixed and a bottom mounting surface to which a flow through support screen is affixed. One or more cleaning elements are freely located between the support screen and the screen cloth. The peripheral frame includes a rigid support section, a cushioned top strain relief zone, and a cushioned bottom strain relief zone. The top strain relief zone, the bottom strain relief zone and the rigid support section may be discrete components wherein the strain relief zones are formed by strain relief pads that are located adjacent to a rigid support member. The top strain relief zone provides cushioned support to the screen cloth around the edge of the screen frame adjacent to the opening. The bottom strain relief zone provides cushioning for the support screen.

Abstract: A sieve support structure including an elongate first rail, an elongate second rail, and rigid elongate compression members pivotally connected to and extending between the first and second rails at longitudinally spaced locations therealong, wherein the rails and the compression members form a rail assembly having a predetermined shape bounding a correspondingly shaped space, the rail assembly being configured for supporting a sieve of a cleaning system in at least substantially covering relation to the space, the structure including elongate tension members extending generally diagonally through the space and having opposite end portions connected to the first and second rails and being tensioned so as to simultaneously urge the rails against the compression members so as to apply a compression force thereagainst for retaining the rail assembly in the predetermined shape in opposition to forces urging the assembly from the shape.

Abstract: A filter screen for a shale shaker includes a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, a first side disposed substantially perpendicular the first and second ends, a second side disposed opposite the first side and a plurality of transverse ribs disposed between the first side and the second side, wherein at least one transverse rib extends downwardly below a lower plane of the screen frame. A filter screen for a shale shaker includes a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, a first side disposed substantially perpendicular the first and second ends, a second side disposed opposite the first side, a plurality of transverse ribs disposed between the first side and the second side, and at least one positioning tab. A method of forming a screen frame for a shale shaker includes forming a screen frame and forming integrally a gasket along a perimeter of a lower plane of the screen frame.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a sieve bed for a sifting machine, consisting of rectangular sieve elements (10), which are attached to a support frame (1) with their edges abutting each other, the support frame being provided with mushroom-shaped mounting pins (3), each of which is provided with a head which engages in an interlocking manner in corresponding recesses (11a and 11b) of the sieve elements (10). To facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the sieve elements in a sieve bed of this type and to protect the connection from premature wear the invention proposes that the receptacle (11) for the head (4) of the mounting pin (3) be closed off at the top; that the receptacle (11) for the head (4) of the mounting pin (3) be provided at the bottom with an entrance opening for the head (4) of the mounting pin (3); and that the wall of the receptacle (11) be provided with an inward-projecting bead (12), which can be snapped under the head (4) of the mounting pin (3).

Abstract: A screen assembly for a vibratory separator includes a composite screen frame that has a rigid support section formed from a polymer material and a cushioned strain relief zone. The strain relief zone is located along the inner periphery of the rigid support section and provides support at the interface between the screen frame and the screen cloth. The strain relief zone may extend along an inner peripheral wall of the rigid support section. The rigid support section may include a flange and the strain relief zone may extend around the rigid support section to encapsulate the flange in addition to providing additional support to the screen cloth. The rigid support section and the strain relief zone may be co-formed in a molding process. Alternatively the rigid support section may be a molded member and the strain relief zone may be an extrusion to be assembled to the rigid support member. The screen cloth is affixed to the peripheral frame.

Abstract: A frame for a screen utilized in a shaker separator, the frame including: a first (2) and a second (4) longitudinal support member (2) spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the each other; one or more inner longitudinal support member (6), positioned between and substantially parallel to the outer longitudinal support members; a first (8) and a second (10) outer lateral support member (8), each being connected and substantially perpendicular to a corresponding outer longitudinal support member; a third outer lateral support member (12), connected and substantially perpendicular to the second outer longitudinal support member; a fourth outer lateral support member (14), connected and substantially perpendicular to the second outer longitudinal support member; one or more inner lateral support member (16), positioned between and substantially perpendicular to the first outer longitudinal support member and the second outer longitudinal support member and connected to the one or more inner longitudinal

Abstract: A module is provided for screening or diverting particulate material. A method for producing a module for screening or diverting particulate material is also provided. Each module comprises either a screening member having an array of sieve apertures of a predetermined size defined therein for allowing particulate material up to the predetermined size to pass through the module or a diverting member or redirecting the flow path of the particulate material. A plurality of posts removably and interlockingly supports at least one reinforcing support frame and at least one module. Each reinforcing support frame is interlockably mounted onto the posts, and is readily detachable therefrom. Each module is disposed on the interlocking posts and is mounted onto, and readily detachable from, the reinforcing support frame. Each module is further positioned on the frame such that any particulate material passing through the module passes through the frame.

Abstract: Interconnectible screen assemblies for vibratory separators or shale shakers and methods for manipulating such screen assemblies which, in certain aspects, include a first screen assembly and a second screen assembly positioning at least a portion of the first screen assembly with respect to screen assembly holding apparatus, connecting a second screen assembly to the first screen assembly, and moving the first screen assembly and the second screen assembly together with respect to the screen assembly holding apparatus.

Abstract: A vibratory separator having a basket for supporting screen assembly apparatus, the basket having an interior surface, vibrator apparatus connected to the basket to vibrate it and the screen assembly apparatus releasably secured thereto, seal apparatus connected to the screen assembly for sealing an interface with a part of the interior surface of the basket, the seal apparatus including a seal holder removably holding a seal member, the seal holder having a projection projecting into a recess of the seal.

Abstract: A vibratory separator having a basket with a first side spaced-apart from a second side, screen assembly apparatus mounted in the basket, the screen assembly apparatus having a central portion, a first screen side and a second screen side, central support apparatus connected to the basket and positioned beneath and in contact with the central portion of the screen assembly apparatus, and pressing apparatus on the first side and second side of the basket for pressing down on the first screen side and on the second screen side of the screen assembly apparatus so that the central portion of the screen assembly apparatus is higher than the first screen side and the second screen side.

Abstract: A unibody structure for a screen assembly for a vibratory separator, the unibody structure, in certain aspects having an integral body member with a portion having a plurality of spaced-apart openings in a pattern of a plurality of spaced-apart screening openings and including a pair of spaced-apart integral side members made of folded portions that form the pair of spaced-apart integral side members, a pair of spaced-apart integral end members made of folded end portions, the pair of spaced-apart integral end members each with a first end member and a second end member, the first end member configured with a shoulder support portion for sealingly abutting a screen ledge end of an adjacent screen, and the second end member configured with a ledge portion for sealingly abutting a shoulder portion of an end of an adjacent screen, and the plurality of spaced-apart openings of the integral body member defined by a plurality of spaced-apart strips, each adjacent pair of the plurality of spaced-apart strips definin

Abstract: A module is provided for screening or diverting particulate material. A method for producing a module for screening or diverting particulate material is also provided. Each module comprises either a screening member having an array of sieve apertures of a predetermined size defined therein for allowing particulate material up to the predetermined size to pass through the module or a diverting member or redirecting the flow path of the particulate material. A plurality of posts removably and interlockingly supports at least one reinforcing support frame and at least one module. Each reinforcing support frame is interlockably mounted onto the posts, and is readily detachable therefrom. Each module is disposed on the interlocking posts and is mounted onto, and readily detachable from, the reinforcing support frame. Each module is further positioned on the frame such that any particulate material passing through the module passes through the frame.

Abstract: A shale shaker for separating material, said shale shaker comprising a basket (100) for supporting a screen assembly and a collection receptacle, the basket comprising two side walls (102), an end wall (103) and an opening in the bottom of said basket (100), said basket (100) having means (109,110) to support screen assemblies for substantially covering said opening characterised in that said basket (100) further comprises separating means (104,105,106)in or on any of said walls (102,103) for separating material. Preferably, further comprising directing means for directing separated material therefrom into said collection receptacle. The invention also provides a method for separating material using the shale shaker of the invention, a basket of the shale shaker of the invention and screen assemblies used in the shale shaker of the invention.