Processing gabion rock at the work site
Gabion baskets need rock of a consistent size. FlipScreen screens gabion rock on site, producing a clean, uniform product.
Begin by identifying the fraction of gabion rock you want to recover and where each output will go. A compatible FlipScreen attachment combines collection and size separation in the carrier’s working cycle, allowing the operator to place screened material and retained oversize into separate, planned areas.
Choosing a screen for gabion rock
The selected mesh aperture determines which material passes through and which is retained. Match the screen and bucket configuration to the feed characteristics, the carrier’s capacity and the project requirements. A material trial is a practical way to assess the result before committing to a production workflow.
Choose the mesh around the required size fraction for gabion rock, taking account of moisture, abrasion and the amount of fines in the feed. Screening does not crush oversized pieces or replace washing where that is required. Verify grading and other applicable product requirements before using or supplying the screened material.
Plan your gabion rock screening setup
Provide the FlipScreen team with your carrier make and model, hydraulic specifications, expected feed size and the result you need from gabion rock. Include the material’s condition and any site restrictions so a suitable attachment and screen configuration can be assessed. Plan stockpile positions and material movements before work begins to avoid mixing the separated fractions again.
Gabion baskets need rock of a consistent size. FlipScreen screens gabion rock on site, producing a clean, uniform product.
Gabion rock
Gabion rock: screening advantages
How it works: Screen rock to remove fines and undersize for gabion filling.
The result: Uniform rock that fills baskets neatly.
Interchangeable screens: Swap screens to suit different gabion basket mesh sizes. Quick-change screens mean you're never locked into one size.
Beats shakers, grizzlies and fixed plants: Buying graded gabion rock is expensive. FlipScreen makes it from site-won rock.
Small footprint: No conveyors, hoppers or generators to squeeze on site. Just your excavator and FlipScreen working through gabion rock.
Fewer machines on site: One excavator digs, screens and stockpiles gabion rock, cutting fuel, labour and hire costs.
Smooth hydraulics: The Smart Valve manages pressures and flows automatically, protecting your machine and keeping the screen running consistently through gabion rock.
Added value: Lower material costs and better looking walls.