In advanced manufacturing industries across Europe—ranging from battery materials and additive manufacturing to fine chemicals and specialty minerals—precision particle separation is essential. Whether you’re processing powders at scale or qualifying high-spec materials, choosing the right sieving technology directly impacts yield, product purity, and downstream performance.
Below is a list of the top-performing fine powder sieving machines available in Europe, ranked by separation precision, industry applicability, and overall efficiency. These machines are currently in use at toll processing facilities and manufacturing plants across the region and represent the best options for companies working with powders under 100 microns.
1. Hi‑Sifter Sieving Machine – Elcan Industries
Elcan Industries leads globally in ultra-fine powder classification, and their Hi‑Sifter high energy sieving machine is the benchmark for performance. Unlike traditional vibratory or ultrasonic machines, the Hi‑Sifter uses a proprietary high-energy design that enables accurate classification down to 10 µm—without mesh blinding and without the use of ultrasonics.
The Hi‑Sifter is ideal for applications where screening precision, consistency, and product purity are critical. It’s widely used in sectors such as battery material production, 3D printing powders, high-purity ceramics, and metal additive manufacturing.
Hi Sifter Key Advantages:
- Screen down to 10 microns without ultrasonics
- Zero screen mesh blinding or clogging, even with difficult powders
- Compact, stainless steel construction
- Available for toll processing in the USA and for purchase globally
2. Hi‑Sifter – st screening technologies GmbH
Located in Mühldorf, Austria, st screening technologies GmbH brings the Hi‑Sifter high-energy sieving system to European manufacturers through localized operations. This advanced system delivers precise particle classification down to 10 µm, making it a top choice for companies seeking to improve yield and consistency without relying on ultrasonics.
st screening technologies offers technical consultation, hands-on material testing, and high-throughput screening solutions to help processors meet tight particle size specifications across a variety of industries—from battery production to additive manufacturing.
Hi- Sifter Key Advantages:
- Hi‑Sifter technology available locally in Europe
- Capable of sieving fine powders to 10 µm
- Dedicated testing center in Mühldorf, Austria
- Clean, stainless steel design for high-purity materials
3. Tumbler Screening Machines – Allgaier Process Technology
Germany-based Allgaier Process Technology is well known for its Tumbler Screening Machines, which use a 3D elliptical motion to gently screen fine, dry materials. The Allgaier system is ideal for fragile or soft powders and works well in applications requiring minimal particle degradation.
While not as precise as high-energy systems like the Hi‑Sifter, Allgaier’s tumblers can screen materials down to around 20–30 µm, depending on flow properties and moisture content. They’re widely used in chemical, food, and recycling sectors for materials where gentle separation and high volume throughput are key.
Tumbler Screener Key Advantages:
- Gentle motion prevents particle breakage
- Suitable for dry powders and granulates
- Multiple deck configurations for flexible cuts
- Ideal for soft powders, food ingredients, and recycling feedstocks
4. Multi-Deck Screening Systems – SIEBTECHNIK TEMA
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA, based in Germany, offers a wide range of fine powder screening technologies including gyratory and vibratory separators. Their machines are used in lab-scale testing and high-volume production, offering reliable performance for powders in the 40–100 µm range.
While not capable of true sub-20 µm cuts, SIEBTECHNIK machines are robust, modular, and well-suited for mineral classification, salt, sugar, and general industrial powders.
Multi-Deck Screening Systems Key Advantages:
- Modular designs with multi-deck configurations
- Compact lab and industrial-scale units
- Reliable particle classification for mid-range separations
- Strong integration in chemical and minerals industries
5. Flip-Flow and Vibratory Sieves – Spaleck GmbH & Co KG
Spaleck offers flip-flow screeners and vibratory sieving systems tailored for fine separation tasks, including dust and fines recovery. Their Flip-Flow systems excel in screening moist, sticky, or irregular powders that tend to blind traditional mesh screens.
Although not typically used for sub-20 µm precision, Spaleck’s systems are well-regarded in recycling, biomass, and industrial waste processing where durability and screen de-blinding are top priorities.
Key Advantages:
- Effective screening of sticky or damp powders
- Flip-Flow mesh movement reduces blinding
- Best suited for waste streams and secondary material classification
- German-made, highly durable, modular designs
Choosing the Right Fine Powder Sieving Machine
If your operation depends on consistent particle size distribution, high recovery rates, and contamination-free output, your choice of sieving equipment matters. Traditional screeners often struggle with blinding, inconsistent throughput, and particle loss—especially under 50 microns.
Elcan Industries’ Hi‑Sifter and its availability in both North America and Europe (via st screening technologies GmbH) is a game-changing solution. This high-energy system is the only one on the market that can consistently classify powders down to 10 µm without ultrasonic assistance, offering unmatched throughput and performance.
Whether you’re evaluating machines for in-house use or considering toll processing, investing in next-generation sieving technology is the most effective way to improve product quality, reduce waste, and streamline your material handling process.
To learn more about testing your material on the Hi‑Sifter in Europe, contact st screening technologies GmbH or visit www.elcanindustries.com to connect with Elcan’s global team.