A method for generating a screening element for screening and conveying grit material for receipt by a sanding device of a sanding apparatus of a vehicle, wherein the screening element includes a plate element having a shaft coupling installation for coupling the screening element to a shaft installation of a rotary valve of the sanding device, at least one passage opening which for passing grit material through the screening element is disposed in the plate element, and at least one lug which from the plate element extends away transversely to a main surface of the plate element, and
- wherein the method comprises:
- punching, configuring and/or laser-machining at least one passage opening in a plate element, and
- disposing at least one lug which from the plate element extends away transversely to a main surface of the plate element, so as to generate the screening element.