Metal Powder Processing
Kason supplies quality screening and sifting equipment for 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing (AM) operations utilizing metal powders such as aerospace, defense, automotive, injection molding, robotics, medical devices, and more.
Kason's powder recovery system supplies high-efficiency, fine-mesh screening solutions for processing the most commonly used metal powders in 3D printing, as well as other plastics and materials utilized in Additive Manufacturing processes.
Metal Powder Recovery Equipment
Sample materials handled include:
| Stainless Steel | ABS plastic |
| Titanium | Polyester |
| Silver | Nylon |
| Aluminum | Glass-filled polyamide |
| Most other very fine and dense metal powders | Epoxy resin powder |
| Polycarbonate | Other fine plastics and plastic powders |
The Kason Advantage
- Cost-Effective: Reduced overhead and operational costs
- Efficient: reclaims powder in minutes
- Lower Material Costs: recover, reclaim, and recycle used powders
- Reliable: prevent cross-contamination and assure high-quality powders
- Reduced Labor: minimize labor costs with automated system
- Safe: protect workers and plant environment against emissions with total dust containment
- Versatile: stationary and mobile system designs
- Cleanability: easy-clean design
Standard Features and Capabilities
Kason’s high-performance 3D ReKlaimer metal powder recovery system for Additive Manufacturing (AM) is offered in custom configurations to suit any application requirement.
Our 3D printing powder reclamation systems are available in single- or multiple-deck designs. Product contact surfaces and non-contact surfaces are available in various materials of construction, including 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, carbon steel, and other metallurgy. Neoprene, silicone, Viton, or other elastomer gaskets are also offered to suit processing requirements.
- Fully customizable system to suit application-specific requirements
- Vacuum-convey used/excess powders from 3D printers, containers, drums, IBCs, and hoppers
- Factory modularized and integrated
- Compressed air vacuum conveyor
- Ultrasonic anti-blinding technology
- Static grounded system components
- Screened powders discharge to sealed container
- Compact design for low headroom areas and restricted floorspace requirements
Optional features include explosion-proof electricals and ATEX certified equipment.
Kason has recycled powders in 3D printing applications including:
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Binder Jetting
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
- Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
- Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
- Laser Metal Fusion (LMF)
- Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
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Kason's innovative powder bed sifter for reclaiming and recycling metal powders and plastic powders.
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Kason offers a wide range of sifting, mixing and blending, thermal processing, and size reduction equipment to support your bulk powder processing requirements. Our product offering includes VIBROSCREEN circular vibratory screeners and separators, CENTRI-SIFTER centrifugal sifters and separators, CROSS-FLO static sieves, and VIBRO-BED circular vibratory fluid bed processing systems.
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