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Vibratory Finishing Machine Separator

The vibratory separator is a simple yet effective tool for your vibratory finishing machine. It makes your parts or finishing media selection easier. You can also use it to separate small-sized finishing media from your components.

Inovatec Machinery’s vibratory separator is portable. It has wheels which enhance its portability. It is a crucial separating tool that experts recommend for your workshop.

Vibratory separators are not sophisticated auxiliary equipment. Its screen can be removed for replacement.

You can find these screens in either nylon or stainless steel screens.

This tool is used by mass finishing operators to separate finishing media from parts. Both finishing media and parts are poured out to this separation sieve. The finishing media falls through the screen and parts land on the sieve.

Operators can then collect and reuse finishing media because abrasives are not one-off materials.

Drawing

ModelDimensionWeightMotor
(mm)(kg)(kw)
VS351320x622x800900.125×2
VS501750x640x9001600.25×2
VS1002900x910x8805000.37×2
  • Dual-layered sieve to effectively sieve out small-size finishing media
  • Variable frequency converter to alter with your machine’s vibration amplitude
  • A separation panel with uniformly punched holes
  • Rapid and effective separation of finished parts from abrasives
  • Replaceable separating screen
  • Saves you a significant amount of time and energy
  • Useful for sieving small-size abrasives
  • Not restricted to bowl vibratory finishing machines alone. You can also customize it to fit other mass finishing machines.

Vibratory Separator — fast media and parts separation for mass finishing operations

The vibratory separator is the standard auxiliary machine for separating finishing media from parts after vibratory finishing. Without a separator, unloading a vibratory machine is a slow manual process — operators hand-sieve media from parts, or pour the mixed load into makeshift screens. The vibratory separator automates this entirely: parts and media are poured onto the sieve together; vibration moves the mix across the screen; media falls through while parts stay on top. The operator collects parts from the end of the screen and transfers media back to the finishing bowl for reuse.

Inovatec offers three standard sizes — VS35, VS50 and VS100 — covering small workshop to high-throughput production environments. The screen is removable for replacement and is available in nylon or stainless steel to match the media type and part material. A variable frequency converter adjusts vibration amplitude to suit the mix. The machine is portable on wheels.

  • Separates finishing media from parts automatically — faster unloading, less manual handling
  • Dual-layer sieve design — sieve out small-size finishing media that standard screens miss
  • Removable nylon or stainless steel screens — choose by part sensitivity and media type
  • Variable frequency converter — adjust vibration amplitude to your machine and mix
  • Portable on wheels — move between machines or workstations as needed

At a glance

Models availableVS35  /  VS50  /  VS100
Screen typesNylon or stainless steel (removable)
Sieve designDual-layer
Speed controlVariable frequency converter
PortabilityOn wheels

How the vibratory separator works

Parts and finishing media are discharged from the vibratory machine onto the separator sieve together. Vibration moves the mix across the screen surface. Media falls through the screen holes and drops into the collection area below; parts, which are larger than the screen aperture, travel across the screen to the discharge end. A dual-layer design catches small-size media that standard single-layer screens allow through.

StepWhat happens
1. DischargeParts and media pour from the finishing bowl onto the vibrating sieve
2. SeparateVibration moves the mix; media falls through the screen; parts ride across the top
3. Collect partsParts discharge at the far end of the sieve for collection and downstream processing
4. Reuse mediaSeparated media collected from below the screen, returned to the finishing bowl for reuse

Who the vibratory separator is built for

Any workshop running a vibratory finishing machine — the separator is standard auxiliary equipment for bowl vibratory machines, trough machines and centrifugal disc machines. Manual separation of media from parts is slow and inconsistent; the separator eliminates both problems and reduces operator fatigue on high-volume shifts.

Operations using small-size finishing media — small media (pins, ballcones, fine ceramic chips) is the hardest to separate from parts manually; the dual-layer sieve design specifically addresses this, separating small media that single-layer screens miss.

Facilities processing mixed part and media types — the removable screen makes it straightforward to change aperture size between runs, and the variable frequency converter adjusts vibration to match different part weights and media densities.

Model specifications

ModelDimension (mm)Weight (kg)Motor (kW)
VS351320 × 622 × 800900.125 × 2
VS501750 × 640 × 9001600.25 × 2
VS1002900 × 910 × 8805000.37 × 2

Custom configurations available on request. Contact us to confirm screen aperture size and compatibility with your media type.

Why Inovatec — a finishing partner, not just a machine seller

15+
Years in finishing equipment
Separators, dryers, magnetic separators and vibratory finishing machines from one supplier.
24h
Reply on inquiries
Technical questions answered fast so your buying decision isn’t stuck waiting.
Custom
Screen & size options
Nylon or stainless screens; non-standard apertures and sizes available on request.
60+
Countries served
Export packing and documentation handled as standard.
Free
Sample available
Contact us to arrange a media sample or application discussion before ordering.
Full
Auxiliary equipment range
Separator, dryer, magnetic separator, centrifugal dryer — complete your finishing line.

Download the specification sheet

Full specs for all three VS models in a one-page datasheet.

↓ Download Vibratory Separator Spec Sheet (PDF)

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Vibratory Separator – FAQs

1. What is the difference between nylon and stainless steel screens?
Nylon screens are lighter, quieter and gentler on parts — better for delicate or soft-surface components where metal-on-metal contact from the screen edge could mark the part. Stainless steel screens are more durable, resist chemical attack from finishing compounds better, and are easier to clean after wet finishing runs. For most industrial applications, stainless is preferred; for jewelry, electronics or soft-metal parts, nylon is safer.
2. What screen aperture size do I need?
The screen aperture should be larger than the largest media piece but smaller than the smallest part you process. If media and parts are similar in size — a common challenge with small stampings and fine media — the dual-layer design provides a second stage of separation. Contact us with your media size and part dimensions; we can confirm the correct aperture.
3. Which model size should I choose?
The VS35 suits smaller workshops or lower-throughput operations processing up to medium-sized vibratory finishing bowl loads. The VS50 is the mid-range model for standard production environments. The VS100 — at 2900 mm long and 500 kg — is for high-throughput facilities processing large volumes or continuous-discharge vibratory systems.
4. Can the separator be used with machines other than bowl vibratory finishers?
Yes. The vibratory separator works with any mass finishing machine that discharges a mixed media-and-parts load: bowl vibratory machines, trough machines, centrifugal barrel machines (when batch-discharged) and rotary drum finishers. The machine can also be customised to integrate directly into automatic discharge systems.
5. How does the variable frequency converter help?
The VFC adjusts the amplitude of the vibration to match your part weight and media density. Heavy parts and dense media need more vibration energy to move across the screen at the correct speed; light parts or fine media may need less. Getting the amplitude right improves separation efficiency and reduces the chance of parts bouncing off the screen or media not passing through cleanly.
6. Can the media be reused after separation?
Yes. Finishing media is not a single-use consumable — it is designed to be reused over many cycles. The separator collects media cleanly so it can be returned directly to the finishing bowl. Over time, media breaks down and needs replenishment; regular visual inspection of media size and condition determines when to top up or replace.
7. How is the screen replaced?
The screen is designed for easy removal without tools in most configurations. The replacement procedure is covered in the operation manual supplied with the machine. Replacement screens in nylon and stainless steel are available directly from Inovatec; contact us to confirm the correct replacement for your model.
8. Do you provide export packing and documentation?
Yes. We handle standard export packing and shipping documentation for delivery to 60+ countries. Contact us to confirm lead time and freight options for your destination.
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