How Does the NEG (HE Improved) Exciter Handle High-Tonnage Screening?

The NEG (HE Improved) series exciter is a direct replacement for older HE models, delivering 75 kN of centrifugal force at 980 rpm. This force translates to a 16 mm amplitude on a typical 2.4 m x 6 m screen, which is sufficient for stratifying particles from 5 mm to 300 mm. The unit weighs 185 kg and mounts via a 4-bolt flange pattern with 24 mm holes. Unlike gear-driven exciters, this model uses two counter-rotating shafts with timing gears, ensuring linear motion. The oil bath lubrication system holds 4.5 liters of ISO VG 220 oil, and the bearing temperature is rated for continuous operation up to 90°C. The improved design features a 30% larger oil sump compared to the standard HE series, which reduces oil degradation in hot climates.
Typical applications include primary crushing circuits in iron ore mines, where the exciter must handle feed sizes up to 1,000 mm and throughputs of 800 t/h. In aggregate quarries, it drives screens that classify 0-40 mm crushed stone, often in dusty and wet conditions. The NEG (HE Improved) series addresses the common failure point of seal leakage: its double-lip Viton seals and grease-purged labyrinth protect the bearings from fine dust ingress. For recycling plants processing construction debris, the exciter's robust construction resists shock loads from tramp metal. Maintenance teams appreciate the external oil sight glass and magnetic drain plug, which allow quick oil condition checks without disassembly.
Compared to the standard HE series, the NEG (HE Improved) offers a 25% increase in bearing life (L10h > 100,000 hours) and a 15% reduction in vibration transmission to the screen frame. This is achieved through a stiffer housing casting and dynamically balanced shafts (G6.3 balance grade). The exciter is also available with optional temperature sensors (PT100) and vibration probes for condition monitoring. While the standard HE series is limited to 60 kN force, the NEG (HE Improved) delivers 75 kN, making it suitable for wider screens (up to 3.0 m) or higher tonnages. The mounting footprint is identical to the HE series, so no frame modification is needed for upgrades.
- 75 kN centrifugal force at 980 rpm, verified by dynamic balance test (ISO 1940-1)
- Oil bath lubrication with 4.5 L capacity and ISO VG 220 oil, extending bearing life to 100,000 hours
- Double-lip Viton seals and labyrinth protection, IP66 rated for dust and water ingress