What solids handling equipment uses sieves or screens to separate dry materials according to particle size?

A. Feeder
B. Extruder
C. Screener
D. Conveyor


A. Incorrect. A feeder is a piece of equipment that carries material to a processing device at a controllable and changeable rate.
B. Incorrect. An extruder is a device that forces materials through the opening in a die so it can be formed into a particular shape.
C. Correct. Screeners are pieces of equipment that use sieves or screens to separate dry materials according to particle size.
D. Incorrect. A conveyor is a mechanical device used to move material from one place to another in a continuous stream.

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