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Material Selection Advantage Analysis in Linear Screens, Banana Screens, and Flip-Flow Screens

Jun 17,2025

In the design and manufacturing of critical screening equipment – includingLinear Screens, Banana Screens (Constant-Bed-Thickness Screens), and Flip-Flow Screens (Tensioned Screens)– the choice of structural steel directly impacts equipment performance, service life, and operational safety. This analysis examines the core distinctions and respective advantages of Q345B and Q345D steels to inform professional material selection decisions.

Q345B Advantages:Enhanced Strength and Ambient Toughness:Demonstrates superior strength and room-temperature impact toughness compared to standard carbon steels.

Increased Load Capacity and Structural Rigidity:Improves load-bearing capability while enhancing structural stiffness.

Primary Material for Core Structures:The preferred choice for main structural components in most screening equipment (e.g., screen frames, side plates, cross beams, vibrator mounting bases).

Optimal for Standard Conditions:Particularly suitable for operation in ambient temperatures or non-arctic environments.

Q345D Advantages:Exceptional Low-Temperature Toughness:Ensures reliable operation in low-temperature environments (down to -20°C), mitigating brittle fracture risks.

Optimized Strength-Toughness Balance:Maintains the high-strength characteristics of the Q345 series while providing superior toughness reserve.

Critical Material for Demanding Service:Essential for enhancing equipment durability and safety margins under severe operating conditions.

Q345D Application Scenarios:Outdoor installations in arctic regions、Equipment processing low-temperature materials

Safety-critical load-bearing components (e.g., main beams, vibration transfer structures in large screens)

Material Selection Recommendations:
For core structural elements (screen frames, vibrating beams) across all screen types:

Prioritize the Q345 seriesover standard carbon steels

Grade selection (B/D) primarily depends on minimum operating temperature

Q345D is mandatoryfor:Arctic installations

Low-temperature material processing/dewatering

Applications requiring maximum safety assurance

Critical Operational Consideration:
In northern arctic regions or when handling cold materials,investment in Q345D delivers significant safety returns and extended service life by preventing catastrophic brittle fractures and associated production losses.The fundamental safety contribution of low-temperature toughness must never be compromised by initial material cost considerations.

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