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Ask an Expert Jay Hazen | Chief Executive Officer | Met Pro Servicing the aggregate mining industry, Met Pro has many years of experience with attrition mills, and many units have been installed on a variety of applications. Attrition mills are designed to scrub, liberate, and break down materials with a particle-on-particle action. As a leading provider of mining solutions used by hundreds of customers across the U.S and Canada, we’ve put together the following list of questions that are asked most about attrition mills.   What is the capacity of an attrition mill cell? Each manufacturer’s machine has a given...

There are many approaches to separating minerals A density separator is designed to separate materials such as sand and other minerals into two fractions—coarse (or high sg.) and fine (or low sg). In principle, material is introduced into the top of the sizer and a rising current of water is introduced near mid-vessel . Then, based on control settings and water volume, the sand is separated and leaves the vessel via the discharge valve or overflow weirs. The separation of material is based on a principle that is referred to as hindered settling. When water is introduced through the teeter...

Cyclones are relatively simple, but there is a lot to understand to get the most out of your investment. When talking about wet processing, two types of cyclones are primarily used – the standard hydrocyclone and the dewatering cyclone. Both types can even be used in the same process plant but with different services. While both have a lot in common, each one also has its own subtle differences.  Commonalities Cylindrical feed chamber with tangential or involute inlet. Vortex finder and overflow piping. Conically shaped below the feed chamber. Discharge apex. No moving parts. Abrasion-resistant linings; rubber, urethane, or ceramic...

Processing equipment is the backbone of your business and requires constant maintenance to keep it in good working order. Unplanned downtime comes with a sizeable financial impact, and when margins are tight, no company wants to lose even a few hours on an unplanned outage. The following tips will help you maximize equipment effectiveness. Equipment upkeep needs to be on time—Each asset is an essential piece of your business operation. They are used to doing the heavy work and need regular attention. Even a small issue can create a much larger problem if not addressed on time. Efficient asset management...