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Gaofu Multi‑Deck Coconut Flakes Linear Vibrating Screen: One‑Pass Classification of Coconut Flakes into Multiple Particle Size Grades

Gaofu Multi‑Deck Coconut Flakes Linear Vibrating Screen: One‑Pass Classification of Coconut Flakes into Multiple Particle Size Grades



  • The Practical Challenge of Coconut Flake Classification: One Batch of Raw Material, Multiple Specifications – How to Complete It in One Pass?

Coconut flakes are an important raw material in the baking, dessert, filling and snack food industries. From coarse decorative flakes on bread surfaces to fine fillings in mooncakes, from medium flakes in biscuit centres to ultra‑fine powder in confectionery pastes – different end‑use applications require completely different particle sizes.


The same batch of raw material entering the production line must be simultaneously separated into coarse, medium and fine grades. However, traditional screening methods are often inefficient – a single‑deck screen can only separate material into "pass" and "fail" categories. To obtain three or four grades, multiple screens in series or repeated screening passes are required – more equipment, longer processes, larger floor space, and material facing the risk of secondary contamination and breakage during multiple transfers.


Coconut flake screening typically requires a wide mesh range from 8 to 120 mesh , with a throughput of 300 to 800 kg/hour. This means that a qualified coconut flake screening machine must operate stably across this broad particle size spectrum while maintaining high throughput – placing significant demands on both classification capability and continuous operational stability.


What coconut flake processors truly need is screening equipment that can achieve "one feed, multiple grades out."


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  • Multi‑Deck Classification Design: One Feed, Simultaneous Output of Multiple Coconut Flake Specifications

The Gaofu SZF series coconut flakes linear vibrating screen features multi‑deck screen design , supporting 1 to 5 screen decks flexibly selectable according to actual needs. Screen meshes of different apertures are arranged from top to bottom, allowing a single feed to simultaneously achieve precise classification of 2 to 6 different particle size fractions.


Taking the most typical three‑deck configuration for coconut flake screening as an example:


First deck (8‑14 mesh): Intercepts coarse coconut flakes and fibre impurities – coarse flakes are discharged from the top outlet and go directly to the coarse‑grade packaging line for bread surface decoration and biscuit fillings


Second deck (14‑30 mesh): Collects medium‑grade finished coconut flakes – discharged from the middle outlet and sent to the baking filling production line


Third deck (30‑120 mesh): Separates fine coconut flakes and ultra‑fine powder – discharged from the bottom outlet and sent to mooncake paste and confectionery filling production lines


Raw material enters from the feed port, multiple screen decks work simultaneously, and multiple product specifications are produced at the same time. Coarse, medium and fine each to their proper place, without interference. One machine completes classification that would otherwise require three single‑deck screens in series – fewer machines, less floor space, fewer material transfer points – and the overall efficiency of the production line is systematically released.


  • Linear Jumping Motion: The Physical Foundation for Efficient Classification

The Gaofu SZF series coconut flakes linear vibrating screen operates on the dual vibration motor synchronous counter‑rotation drive principle. When the two vibration motors rotate synchronously in opposite directions, the excitation forces generated by the eccentric blocks cancel each other out in the direction parallel to the motor axes, while adding together in the perpendicular direction, driving the screen box in a high‑frequency linear reciprocating motion. Under the combined action of the excitation force and the material's own gravity, the material is thrown up and moves forward in a parabolic jumping trajectory.


The value of this motion for multi‑deck coconut flake classification lies in three aspects:


First, thorough material loosening for more precise classification. Coconut flakes continuously jump forward on the screen surface, and particles of different sizes naturally stratify during the motion – large particles with greater inertia jump forward along the screen surface, while medium and small particles tend toward the mesh openings. Particles are fully dispersed during the jumping process, fibres do not concentrate and wrap, and oily material does not accumulate locally.


Second, extended screening path for more thorough passage. The material moves forward in a jumping motion along the screen surface, giving every coconut flake particle multiple opportunities to contact the screen. Screening accuracy is stable and controllable, effectively avoiding cross‑contamination between grades.


Third, high throughput matching line rhythm. The material moves forward in a jumping motion with high travel speed. A single machine comfortably meets the 300‑800 kg/h throughput requirement of coconut flake screening, confidently handling large‑scale production rhythms.


  • Practical Value of Multi‑Deck Classification: From "Segmented Operations" to "One‑Pass Completion"

After coconut flake processors adopt multi‑deck linear vibrating screens, the production line operates with three fundamental improvements:


Improvement 1: From "multiple screens in series" to "one machine completes the job." Traditionally, three single‑deck screens in series were required to complete coarse, medium and fine classification – more equipment, larger floor space, complex pipework, and more maintenance points. The multi‑deck linear vibrating screen achieves one machine, one feed, multiple grades out – fewer machines, less floor space, and reduced maintenance workload.


Improvement 2: From "multiple transfers" to "one‑pass completion." Traditionally, material was transferred multiple times between single‑deck screens – each transfer brought the risk of dust escape, material loss and cross‑contamination. The multi‑deck linear vibrating screen completes the entire process from feed to discharge in a single pass, eliminating intermediate transfers, reducing material loss, and improving product purity.


Improvement 3: From "manual intervention" to "automatic classification." Traditionally, coordination between multiple machines relied on manual operation – when to feed, when to switch, when to collect – requiring constant operator attention. The multi‑deck linear vibrating screen has all decks working simultaneously with automatic discharge; operators simply monitor the equipment running status.


  • Complementary Advantages: Beyond Just "Classification"

The value of the Gaofu SZF series coconut flakes linear vibrating screen goes beyond just "multi‑deck classification." While meeting the need for multi‑specification particle size screening, the equipment also offers a range of complementary advantages:


Anti‑blinding design – solving the high‑oil blinding problem. Coconut flakes have a fat content as high as 40% to 60% , making them prone to adhering to the screen and causing blinding. The Gaofu coconut flakes linear vibrating screen uses a unique screen mounting structure and adjustable excitation source, enhancing material jumping intensity and flowability through optimised vibration parameters, effectively reducing screen blinding.


Fully enclosed structure – controlling dust escape. The equipment has a fully enclosed frame design, with screening taking place inside a sealed chamber – no dust escape and automatic discharge. The fully enclosed design also effectively blocks external moisture, reducing the risk of secondary moisture absorption of the coconut flakes during screening.


Quick screen change design – adapting to alternating multi‑specification production. The mother‑child screen frame structure allows screen changes in just 3 to 5 minutes. Switching between different mesh sizes is convenient and efficient, greatly reducing downtime for product changeovers and adapting to alternating production of multiple coconut flake specifications.


24‑hour continuous operation – supporting large‑scale production. The combination of anti‑blinding design, fully enclosed structure and automatic discharge enables the equipment to run 24 hours continuously. For coconut flake processors requiring continuous production line operations, this means no loss of capacity and no interruption of efficiency.


Food‑grade stainless steel – ensuring food safety. Coconut flakes are used directly in food processing, so the material selection of screening equipment is directly related to food safety. Material‑contact parts of the Gaofu coconut flakes linear vibrating screen can be made of 304/316L food‑grade stainless steel , with finely polished surfaces, no hygiene dead corners, and easy to clean.


  • Application Value: From "Just Screening" to "Screening Accurately, Screening Quickly, Screening Completely"

From the perspective of actual production conditions in coconut flake processing, the Gaofu SZF series multi‑deck linear vibrating screen delivers value in four dimensions:


Accuracy value – Three decks work simultaneously to separate coarse, medium and fine in a single pass, with clear classification boundaries and no cross‑contamination between grades. Coconut flake products have uniform particle size and high purity, meeting the differentiated requirements of various end‑use applications.


Efficiency value – One machine completes three‑grade classification, replacing three single‑deck screens in series; material goes from feed to discharge in a single pass with no intermediate transfers; the equipment can run 24 hours continuously. The overall capacity of the production line is systematically released.


Quality value – Multi‑deck screens classify simultaneously, with different coconut flake specifications discharged from their respective outlets without interference. Finished coconut flakes have uniform particle size and high purity, and product pass rates are significantly improved.


Cost value – One machine replaces multiple machines in series, reducing equipment investment and floor space; the fully enclosed structure reduces material loss; the quick‑change screen design shortens downtime; the equipment has a simple structure and is easy to maintain. Total operating costs are effectively controlled.


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About Gaofu

Xinxiang Gaofu Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded back in the 1980s. With over 40 years of development, it has been certified as a National-level Specialized, Refined, Unique & Innovative Little Giant Enterprise, National Green Factory, National High-tech Enterprise, and National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise, and serves as the President Unit of China Vibration Screening Industry Association.

The company is accredited with the Henan Provincial Industrial Design Center, Henan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Intelligent On-line Screening System, and Xinxiang Municipal Engineering Technology Research Center for Fine Screening.

Gaofu has obtained more than 500 patents including invention patents, utility model patents and design patents, been awarded the Science and Technology Achievement Prize issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, and participated in drafting and formulating 4 national standards.

Gaofu's product portfolio covers multiple series and hundreds of specifications, including vibrating screening equipment, conveying equipment, coal crushing equipment, filtration equipment and automatic material handling systems.

Core products include vibrating screens, screening machines, vibratory sifters, rotary vibrating screens, ultrasonic vibrating screens, linear vibrating screens, airflow screens, gyratory screens, roller screens, dewatering screens, bar screens, vacuum feeding machines, dust-free feeding stations, bulk bag feeding stations, feeding systems, automatic powder feeding systems, automatic slag-discharging filters, leaf filters, clay filters, toothed roll crushers, coal crushers and other machinery.

These products are widely applied in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, metallurgy, construction materials, mining, thermal power, environmental protection and many other industries, winning recognition and trust from over 10,000 clients worldwide.

Gaofu products enjoy strong sales across Greater China, and are exported to more than 100 countries and regions such as Russia, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil and South Africa.

Upholding the corporate mission of Improving material quality & efficiency to fully satisfy customer demands, Gaofu maintains long-term partnerships with clients to achieve win-win development.

At present, Gaofu is an official qualified supplier for numerous Fortune Global 500 enterprises, including CNPC, Sinopec, Sinochem Holdings, China Resources Group, Sinopharm Group, COFCO, China National Building Material, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Jinchuan Group and more.

Gaofu Machinery ranks No.1 in global sales volume of vibrating screens.

In May 2024, Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned international consulting firm, issued a Market Position Verification Certificate confirming that Gaofu achieved the world's largest shipment volume of vibrating screens in the global market in 2023.

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