A topsoil screener can be a useful addition to any landscaping, construction or excavation project,
and is a great piece of machinery for a business to have within its arsenal. With a wide range of
topsoil screeners available on the market, it can be difficult to make the right decision about
which will be most suitable for your business and project requirements.
When choosing the right topsoil screener, there are a few things to consider before you take the
plunge. From size and specification, to the budget you have available, you need to make the right
choice in order to enhance the effectiveness of your on-site operations. Here’s our guide to topsoil
screeners to help you make the right choice.
What is topsoil?
Making up the top 2 to 12 inches of the ground, topsoil is a rich source of nutrients for plants. It
consists of broken down organic materials – from vegetation and leaves, to weeds and dead animals.
Topsoil can also be made up of other, more solidified materials, such as rocks and can sometimes
become contaminated. Topsoil is sadly not very useful in its original state, but it can become more
valuable to companies looking to capitalise on their resources if it is appropriately screened.
How does a topsoil screener work?
A topsoil screener is a powerful machine which works to separate finer particles from larger debris,
essentially separating the useful, high-quality materials from the scrap. The machine uses a vibrating
screener to sift finer particles from the larger counterparts, with some able to collect the ‘good soil’
so that it can be bagged and sold on to resellers of such materials.
What are the benefits of a topsoil screener?
As well as offering another stream of income through the distribution of screened ‘good’ soil, a
reliable topsoil screener will be considerably more useful a little closer to home. Owning a topsoil
screener will allow your business to create lawns or farming land which contain high-quality soil, free
of unwanted materials. The soil will significantly improve water-retention and plant-growing
capabilities – creating attractive spaces for land owners, buyers and investors.
What are the different types of topsoil screeners?
Vibrating screeners – Powered with electricity, vibrating screeners are generally the most versatile
and have the ability to screen a wide range of materials.
Stationary screeners – Ideal for smaller jobs, stationary screeners are both robust and durable. They
also don’t require any maintenance because there are no moving parts.
Power screeners – As the name suggests, power screeners contain a considerably more powerful
engine than most electric screeners. They generally have a greater capability for workload, with a
hydraulic vibrator, angling deck and lift axle typically fitted to most.
How our 3-Way Screeners can support your next project
Our 3-way screener and 3-way screener plus are market-leading, purpose-built machines providing
reliable solutions to businesses around the world working within construction, landscaping and
excavation projects – while also delivering a cost-effective solution for recycling waste materials.
Both screeners are incredibly versatile and come with a range of different sized mesh filters to
screen a range of material types including aggregates, sand, garden waste, topsoil and woodchip,
allowing you to have three grades of product.
If you would like to find out more about how our machinery can support your next project, then
contact our team on +44 (0) 1476 590 790 or email info@redrhinocrushers.net.
