--- title: Eagle Iron Works Blog | Washing & Classifying | Fine Material Washers description: Fine Material Washers | 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/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/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%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. [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-4) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Choices%20Webinar%20Blog%20Part%203.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-3) ##### [Industry Experts Discuss Screws, Cyclones, Sand Tanks and More_Part 3](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-3) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on September 23, 2020 This is the third in a series of answers to common questions about sand washing equipment. [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-3) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Choices%20Webinar%20Blog%20Part%202.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-2) ##### [Industry Experts Discuss Screws, Cyclones, Sand Tanks and More_Part 2](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-2) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on September 16, 2020 This is the second in a series of answers to common questions about sand washing equipment. [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more-part-2) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Sand%20Screws%20or%20Cyclones.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/sand-screws-and-cyclones-which-is-best-for-washing-sand) ##### [Sand Screws and Cyclones: Which is Best for Washing Sand?](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/sand-screws-and-cyclones-which-is-best-for-washing-sand) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on August 19, 2020 Sand washing has never been a one-solution-fits-all process. There are many different types of sand and many different types of sources and deposits. Likewise, there are many different... [ Continue Reading ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/sand-screws-and-cyclones-which-is-best-for-washing-sand) [![](https://info.eagleironworks.com/hubfs/EIW/Choices%20Webinar%20Blog%20Part%201.jpg) ](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more) ##### [Comparing Sand Washing Equipment: Industry Experts Discuss Screws, Cyclones, Sand Tanks and More - Part 1](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/comparing-sand-washing-equipment-industry-experts-discuss-screws-cyclones-sand-tanks-and-more) By [Megan Riner](https://info.eagleironworks.com/blog/author/megan-riner) on July 27, 2020 This is the first in a series of answers to common questions about sand washing equipment. 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