--- title: Eagle Iron Works Blog | Washing & Classifying | Megan Riner description: Washing and classifying equipment updates, best practices, history and more from Eagle Iron Works. --- [![EIW Logo_4c blk.jpg](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/2835106/hubfs/EIW%20Logos/EIW%20Logo_4c%20blk.jpg?width=250&height=83&name=EIW%20Logo_4c%20blk.jpg "EIW Logo_4c blk.jpg")](http://www.eiwllc.com) - ![EIW Blog Header](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/EIW%20Blog%20Header.jpg "EIW Blog Header") ### Topics - Select a Topic ** ![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/alt=) # Megan Riner [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/EIW_how%20to%20make%20a%20sand%20screw%20more%20efficient.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/how-to-make-an-existing-sand-screw-more-efficient) ##### [How to make an existing sand screw more efficient](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/how-to-make-an-existing-sand-screw-more-efficient) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on August 18, 2022 How To Make An Existing Sand Screw More Efficient Sand screws, also called Fine Material Washers, are a tried and true method for washing, classifying and dewatering sand and other... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/how-to-make-an-existing-sand-screw-more-efficient) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/EIW_CMW%20not%20just%20for%20gravel.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/coarse-material-washers-not-just-for-gravel) ##### [Coarse Material Washers: Not Just for Gravel](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/coarse-material-washers-not-just-for-gravel) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on February 25, 2022 Coarse Material Washers are well-known in the aggregate industry for their ability to provide a light to moderate scrubbing of rock. They are mainly used in a typical gravel or limestone... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/coarse-material-washers-not-just-for-gravel) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/General%20Equipment%20header.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/general-equipment-represents-eiw-equipment-in-north-dakota) ##### [General Equipment Represents EIW Equipment in North Dakota](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/general-equipment-represents-eiw-equipment-in-north-dakota) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on April 29, 2021 Eagle Iron Works has a great network of dealers around the globe that stock, sell and service our equipment. We will spotlight a different dealer and provide information on the equipment... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/general-equipment-represents-eiw-equipment-in-north-dakota) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Improving%20Product%20Dryness%20blog%20header.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/improving-product-dryness-with-a-dewatering-screen) ##### [Improving Product Dryness with a Dewatering Screen](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/improving-product-dryness-with-a-dewatering-screen) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on April 15, 2021 Washing is often required to get aggregate material to meet product specifications for use in various construction and infrastructure projects. It removes clay, silt, crusher dust, fines... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/improving-product-dryness-with-a-dewatering-screen) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Womens%20Day%20Feature.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/women-in-the-aggregates-industry) ##### [Women In the Aggregates Industry](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/women-in-the-aggregates-industry) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on March 8, 2021 Aggregates and minerals processing has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, and it still is to this day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, women made up less... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/women-in-the-aggregates-industry) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/How%20To%20Make%20the%20Most%20of%20Your%20EIW%20Gear%20Reducer%20with%20New%20Exchange%20Program%20featured.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-eiw-gear-reducer-with-new-exchange-program) ##### [How To Make the Most of Your EIW Gear Reducer with New Exchange Program](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-eiw-gear-reducer-with-new-exchange-program) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on March 4, 2021 Eagle Iron Works classic gear reducers are known for their longevity, often outlasting the rest of the machine and, in some cases, even outlasting the site itself. [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-eiw-gear-reducer-with-new-exchange-program) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/EIW%20spotlight_KastRock%20Services%20featured.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/kastrock-services-represents-eiw-equipment-in-florida) ##### [KastRock Services represents EIW equipment in Florida](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/kastrock-services-represents-eiw-equipment-in-florida) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on January 28, 2021 Eagle Iron Works has a great network of dealers around the globe that stock, sell and service our equipment. We will spotlight a different dealer and provide information on the equipment... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/kastrock-services-represents-eiw-equipment-in-florida) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/EIW%20Portable%20Plants%20blog%20featured-2.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/portable-wash-plants-when-where-and-why-to-use-them) ##### [Portable Wash Plants: When, Where and Why to Use Them](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/portable-wash-plants-when-where-and-why-to-use-them) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on January 12, 2021 Portable sand and gravel washing plants are becoming increasingly popular due to their flexibility and mobility. They offer producers the ability to move their washing operation where and... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/portable-wash-plants-when-where-and-why-to-use-them) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/EIW%20spotlight_Maverick-1.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/dealer-spotlight_maverick-environmental-equipment) ##### [Dealer Spotlight_Maverick Environmental Equipment](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/dealer-spotlight_maverick-environmental-equipment) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on November 23, 2020 Maverick Environmental Equipment Represents EIW in Michigan Eagle Iron Works has a great network of dealers around the globe that stock, sell and service our equipment. We will spotlight a... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/dealer-spotlight_maverick-environmental-equipment) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Choices%20Webinar%20Blog%20Part%204.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-4) ##### [Industry Experts Discuss Screws, Cyclones, Sand Tanks and More_Part 4](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-4) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on September 30, 2020 This is the fourth in a series of answers to common questions about sand washing equipment. 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