Screen, Mix, Blend, and Aerate Compost with Just One Attachment
- Gyru-Star Team
- Mar 20
- 4 min read
Producing high-quality compost requires an efficient process of screening, mixing, and aerating, but this can often be time-consuming and require a significant investment in specialist equipment. Traditional compost processing methods typically involve multiple machines, adding to operational costs and logistical challenges. However, with a Gyru-Star screening bucket, operators can simplify and streamline their workflow by combining multiple processes into a single operation.
Unlike conventional screening equipment that crushes or shreds material, Gyru-Star screening buckets utilise True Screening® technology to ensure a non-destructive and efficient composting process. Designed to be lightweight, highly mobile, and capable of handling wet and dry material, these screening buckets provide a cost-effective solution for anyone processing compost on any scale. Whether you're managing a large-scale composting operation or processing smaller batches, a Gyru-Star screening bucket can help you increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve the quality of your final product.
How Do Gyru-Star Screening Buckets Process Compost?
Gyru-Star screening buckets are a True Screening® solution, meaning they screen material without crushing or shredding. This is made possible by flexible polyurethane stars, which are specifically engineered to flex under load.
During operation, the poly-stars rotate in an upward motion, creating a rolling action inside the bucket. This movement effectively breaks apart large clumps of compost, allowing fines to pass through the gaps between the stars while leaving oversize material behind. Unlike other screening methods, this non-destructive process preserves the integrity of the compost while improving overall consistency.
This rolling action is not only ideal for screening but also for mixing and aerating compost, making Gyru-Star screening buckets an incredibly versatile solution for compost processing.
Why Use a Screening Bucket to Process Compost?
All Your Processes, One Attachment
One of the most significant benefits of using a screening bucket for compost processing is its ability to combine multiple processes into a single operation. A Gyru-Star screening bucket simultaneously screens, mixes, blends, and aerates compost, improving efficiency and reducing processing times.
Additionally, operators can integrate this process with material loading, screening directly into stockpiles, trucks or trailers. This seamless workflow helps save both time and operational costs.
Process Compost Right Where It’s Needed
Unlike large, stationary screening plant that require material to be transported across the site for processing, screening buckets provide a mobile solution. They can be used anywhere the carrier can reach, allowing compost to be screened and processed right where it’s needed.
This mobility is particularly advantageous for composting operations that don’t have the space or infrastructure for dedicated screening equipment. By eliminating unnecessary material handling, operators can significantly cut down on transportation time and costs.
Utilise the Machinery You Already Have
Gyru-Star screening buckets are designed to work with machinery already present on-site. Available for excavators, loaders, and skid steers ranging from 1-30 tons, these screening buckets provide an efficient alternative to investing in single-purpose composting equipment.
By eliminating the need for additional machines, operators can reduce both purchase and maintenance costs while maximising the capabilities of their existing fleet.
Get a Higher Quality Product
Gyru-Star’s True Screening® technology ensures that compost is screened without being crushed or shredded, resulting in a higher-quality finished product. Impurities and non-organic materials are efficiently separated and removed rather than being broken down and mixed in, reducing contamination and producing a cleaner, more refined compost.
The flexible poly-stars are also highly effective at breaking apart large clumps of compost, particularly in wet conditions. This ensures that valuable organic material is not wasted, and that compost maintains the right consistency for optimal use.
Additionally, Gyru-Star screening buckets are designed with lubrication-free driveline and sealed bearings throughout, eliminating the risk of hydrocarbon contamination.
Keep Working in All Conditions
Unlike many screening systems that struggle with wet material, Gyru-Star screening buckets are specifically designed to perform in all weather conditions. The non-stick stainless steel floor prevents material build up, ensuring a steady flow of compost through the rotors, even in damp conditions.
This unique design allows operators to continue working in poor weather without delays, keeping production on schedule and avoiding downtime.
What Carriers Can I Use a Gyru-Star Screening Bucket With?
Gyru-Star offers the largest range of polyurethane star screening buckets on the market, with 31 models across six series designed for carriers from 1-30 tons. Each model is optimised for specific carrier weight ranges, ensuring maximum efficiency and performance.
For loaders, the L series is compatible with all compact and wheel loaders, telehandlers, tractors, and backhoe loaders from 1-9 tons. The SL series is designed specifically for skid steers and compact track loaders, ensuring compatibility with all major brands and models.
Whether you need a screening bucket for a mini excavator, a telehandler, or a large loader, Gyru-Star has a model tailored to your requirements, allowing you to transform any machine into a powerful mobile screening plant.
Conclusion
Processing compost efficiently requires the right equipment, and Gyru-Star screening buckets provide a simple yet highly effective solution. By combining screening, mixing, blending, and aerating into a single operation, these buckets save time, reduce costs, and produce a higher-quality product. Their ability to operate in any environment, from large composting sites to small urban spaces, makes them an invaluable tool for anyone involved in compost production.
If you're looking for a versatile, cost-effective solution to streamline your composting process, a Gyru-Star screening bucket is the perfect choice.
To find out more, contact your local Gyru-Star dealer or get in touch with our team.
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