Hammer Mill Screens for Sale in South Africa | Sizes & Prices

We provide a wide range of mills — including Raymond mill, trapezoidal mill, vertical mill, ultrafine mill, and ball mill, obtained ISO9001 international quality certification, EU CE certification, and Customs Union CU-TR certification. Suitable for processing minerals such as limestone, phosphate, quicklime, kaolin, talc, barite, bentonite, calcium carbonate, dolomite, coal, gypsum, clay, carbon black, slag, cement raw materials, cement clinker, and more.

The discharge range of these mills can be adjusted to meet specific processing needs, typically from 80-400 mesh, 600-3250 mesh, and can achieve the finest particle size of up to 6000 mesh(D50).

If you are looking for a reliable grinding solution to turn stone or minerals into fine powder, please feel free to contact our online customer service.

Finding the Right Hammer Mill Screens in South Africa

Yo, if you’re in the grinding business down here in Mzansi, you know that a hammer mill is only as good as the screen you slap on it. The screen size dictates everything – from the final particle size of your maize meal to the efficiency of your entire operation. A worn-out or wrong-sized screen can mess up your throughput and cost you money in wasted energy and downtime. We’re talking about everything from small-scale farming operations to big industrial mineral processing plants needing reliable screens.

Close up view of a perforated metal hammer mill screen showing different hole sizes

Common Sizes and What They’re For

Screen sizes are usually measured in millimeters or sometimes in microns for the real fine stuff. Here’s a quick breakdown of common sizes you’ll find for sale in South Africa:

  • 1mm – 2mm: Super fine grinding. Perfect for speciality feeds or producing very fine powders.
  • 3mm – 4mm: All-rounder for fine maize meal and general livestock feed.
  • 5mm – 8mm: Coarse grinding for larger animal feeds or initial size reduction.
  • 10mm+: Used for primary crushing or breaking down larger materials before further processing.

Pro tip: Always keep a few spare screens on hand. You don’t wanna be caught with a torn screen right in the middle of harvest season when time is money, bru.

Price Considerations in the SA Market

The price of a hammer mill screen isn’t just about the piece of metal. It depends on the matrial quality (hardened steel lasts way longer, but costs more), the hole size (finer screens can be more expensive to manufacture), and the diameter of the screen itself to fit your specific mill model. You can find cheaper screens, but often they wear out quicker, leading to more frequent replacements and higher costs in the long run. It’s an investment, not just an expense.

Wide shot of an industrial grinding facility with large machinery

Beyond Basic Hammer Mills: The Need for Finer Grinding

Sometimes, a hammer mill, even with the finest screen, just won’t cut it for applications that require ultra-fine powders. This is where advanced grinding technology comes into play, especially in industries like chemicals, paints, or high-value minerals.

Recommended Solution: MW Ultrafine Grinding Mill

For operations that need to go beyond what a traditional hammer mill can offer, we highly recommend our MW Ultrafine Grinding Mill. This beast is engineered for customers who need to make super fine powder without all the hassle.

  • Input Size: 0-20 mm
  • Capacity: 0.5-25 tph
  • Fineness: Adjustable between 325-2500 meshes! That’s seriously fine.

Its got a super efficient pulse dust collector and muffler built-in, so you keep your site clean and your neighbours happy. The cage-type powder selector uses German tech for precise separation, and get this – there’s no rolling bearing or screw in the grinding chamber. No worries about bearings seizing or screws coming loose and wrecking your machine. It’s a proper, modern workhorse for high-value fine powder production.

MW Ultrafine Grinding Mill machine in an industrial setting

Another Top Tier Option: LUM Ultrafine Vertical Grinding Mill

Another stellar performer in our lineup is the LUM Ultrafine Vertical Grinding Mill. It’s a marvel of engineering that integrates grinding, grading, and transporting all in one.

  • Input Size: 0-10 mm
  • Capacity: 5-18 tph

It uses the latest Taiwanese grinding roller technology and German powder separating tech. Its unique roller shell design creates a material layer easier for more efficient grinding, giving you a higher yield of finished product in a single pass. It’s also incredibly energy-efficient, using 30%-50% less power than common grinding mills. Maintenance is a breeze with its reversible structure, allowing easy access to rollers for checking and replacement.

Wrapping Up

Whether you’re replacing a standard hammer mill screen for your farm or looking to upgrade your entire operation to produce ultrafine powders for industrial applications, getting the right equipment is crucial. For those looking to step up their game and enter the high-value fine powder market, investing in technology like our MW or LUM mills is a smart move that will pay off in superior product quality, higher efficiency, and lower operating costs down the line. Make the right choice for your business’s future.