Glass
Crushed glass needs sizing for reuse as sand replacement and aggregate. FlipScreen grades glass cullet on site, removing oversize and contaminants.
Processing glass at the work site
Crushed glass needs sizing for reuse as sand replacement and aggregate. FlipScreen grades glass cullet on site, removing oversize and contaminants.
Begin by identifying the fraction of glass 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 glass
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 glass, 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 glass screening setup
Provide the FlipScreen team with your carrier make and model, hydraulic specifications, expected feed size and the result you need from glass. 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.
Glass: screening advantages
How it works: Screen crushed glass stockpiles to separate fines, graded product and oversize.
The result: Consistent glass sand and aggregate ready for reuse in civil works.
Interchangeable screens: Swap screens to produce sand-replacement or aggregate grades. Screens change over quickly, so one bucket can make several products.
Better than the alternatives: Abrasive glass wears shaker buckets hard. FlipScreen screens it without the vibration.
No set-up time: Couple up and start screening glass straight away, then move to the next stockpile or site the same day.
Precise placement: Screen glass exactly where you want it, whether that's a truck, a stockpile, a trench or a garden bed.
Smart Valve, plug and play: FlipScreen's Smart Valve system regulates hydraulic pressure and flow for smooth operation, so it connects straight to your excavator's auxiliary hydraulics.
The payoff: A waste stream turned into a valuable recycled product.
