Abstract: Based on the analysis of the piano wire’s vibration characteristics, the authors estab lished the mechanical model of piano wire proba bility screen , obtained the analytic so lution of thestable forced vibration of screen wires , and developed the para meter designfor m ula of the piano wire screen . The para meter design form ula has been used in coalpreparation industry .

Key words: piano wire probability screen , dry screen , forced vibration , para meterdesign