How many tons of sand can a small sand washer process per day?

With infrastructure projects underway across the country, the sand and gravel industry faces a supply shortage. The outlook for this sector is promising, and the momentum in sand washing is also significant. Recently, many customers have inquired about small sand washers. So, how much sand can a small sand washer process in a day?

The market offers a wide variety of small sand washers. Here, we primarily introduce three types: the bucket wheel sand washer, the spiral sand washer, and the integrated sand washing and recovery machine.

1. Bucket Wheel Sand Washer

The bucket wheel sand washer employs a bucket wheel mechanism for sand washing. During operation, it minimizes the loss of medium and fine sand as well as stone powder, achieving high cleanliness, large output, low power consumption, and low water consumption, thereby fully conserving water resources. Specific parameter tables can be obtained free of charge by clicking on the website customer service.

The output of a small bucket wheel sand washer is approximately 15-40 t/h. Calculated based on an 8-hour workday, a small bucket wheel sand washer can process about 120-320 tons of sand per day.

2. Screw Sand Washer

The screw sand washer features high cleaning efficiency, rational structure, large processing capacity, low power consumption, and minimal sand loss during operation. Additionally, the transmission components of the GX series screw sand washer are completely isolated from water and sand, resulting in a significantly lower failure rate compared to conventional screw sand washers. It has virtually no wear-prone parts during operation. Specific parameter tables can be obtained free of charge by clicking on the website customer service.

The hourly output of a small spiral sand washer ranges from 5 to 15 tons. Based on the aforementioned operating hours, a small spiral sand washer can process approximately 40 to 120 tons of sand per day.

3. Fine Sand Recovery Integrated Machine

The fine sand recovery integrated machine combines sand washing, fine sand recovery, and dewatering technologies. It features a compact footprint, high product cleanliness, minimal fine sand loss, and high processing capacity. Fine particles are fully recovered, reducing sedimentation pond workload and lowering cleaning costs. Specific parameter tables can be obtained free of charge by clicking on the website customer service.

Small-scale integrated fine sand recovery units typically produce 20-60 t/h of sand, resulting in daily outputs ranging from 160-480 t.

Pricing for small-scale mountain sand washing machines is largely determined by user requirements. Significant variations exist across regions and manufacturers due to differences in production capacity, process technology, and operational philosophies. Direct-sales manufacturers generally offer more competitive pricing.

For detailed information on small sand washers, please consult OCP's website customer service! We provide users with fully functional, high-performance equipment of reliable quality. Pricing is reasonable and economical, sold at factory prices to reduce investment costs. Our professional after-sales service team promptly resolves user issues, ensuring peace of mind when purchasing and investing in OCP equipment.