Why people like trommels

Trommels tumble material, which is excellent for breaking up clods and separating organics like compost and green waste. That's the same principle behind FlipScreen's rotating screen.

Where FlipScreen pulls ahead

• No separate machine: FlipScreen is an attachment, not a plant with its own engine and transport.

• No feeding: Trommels need a loader or excavator feeding the hopper; FlipScreen fills itself.

• Direct placement: Screen straight into trucks, beds or trenches rather than onto a conveyor stockpile.

• Small sites: No room needed for a drum, hopper and conveyors.

• Quick screen changes: Interchangeable screens to suit each job.

Best fits

Compost, green waste, soil blends, mulch and topsoil, especially where the job moves around or space is tight.

Common questions

Does FlipScreen work like a trommel?

Both use rotating screen action to tumble material. FlipScreen puts that action into an excavator bucket, so you don't need a separate machine.

Is a trommel better for compost?

For very large, continuous composting operations, a trommel may suit. For flexible, on-site screening, FlipScreen with a brush kit is a strong alternative.

Why FlipScreen is the best choice

Portable, versatile and built to work, FlipScreen gives you a complete screening plant on your excavator. Interchangeable screens, the brush kit for wet material and plug-and-play Smart Valve hydraulics mean one bucket covers more jobs, in more conditions, at lower cost. Talk to the FlipScreen team to find the right model for your machine.