Coal, Coke & Ore Physical Testing
Single Cell Flotation Machine Laboratory Mineral Processing Cell Benchtop Ore Separation Equipment
Item Number : KT-JT1
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Flotation Cell Capacity
- 0.5 L - 8 L
- Impeller Rotational Speed
- 1400 - 2590 rpm
- Feed Particle Size
- -0.2 mm (< 0.2 mm)
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Product Overview
This laboratory single cell flotation system is a specialized mineral processing unit engineered to facilitate efficient, reproducible froth flotation testing across analytical and metallurgical applications. Operating via a high-torque electric motor and V-belt transmission, the precision impeller rotates at controlled velocities to generate strong centrifugal forces and negative pressure vacuums. This suction mechanism simultaneously draws in ambient air and slurried media, producing ultrafine, highly dispersed bubbles that maximize mineral particle attachment while maintaining optimal reagent dispersion throughout the chamber.
Designed primarily for metallurgical research laboratories, mining institutes, and pilot-plant testing facilities, this flotation apparatus provides precise bench-scale separation of non-ferrous metals, ferrous ores, and non-metallic minerals such as fluorite, talc, barite, and coal. By offering multiple cell volumetric capacities and fine-tuned hydraulic agitation, the equipment allows metallurgists to accurately evaluate flotation kinetics, collector and frother dosage efficacy, and grade-recovery curves under tightly controlled experimental parameters.
Built to withstand abrasive mineral slurries and continuous benchtop duty, the unit delivers consistent hydrodynamic stability across demanding testing cycles. Its integrated engineering layout performs air induction, pulp mixing, and froth separation within a single self-contained loop, eliminating the need for external auxiliary air compressors or pulp transfer pumps while providing reliable, repeatable data required for industrial process scale-up.
Key Features
- Triple-Action Integrated Cell Engineering: Each flotation unit combines air suction, slurry intake, and froth flotation into a single self-contained circuit, eliminating the requirement for external booster pumps or auxiliary air feeding systems while simplifying process operations.
- Advanced Backward-Inclined Dual Impeller: Engineered with upper and lower backward-inclined blades, the double-action impeller establishes distinct upper and lower slurry circulation paths, ensuring complete solid-phase suspension and preventing coarse sand settlement at the bottom of the cell.
- High Air Induction with Low Energy Consumption: High-speed centrifugal impeller rotation generates powerful localized vacuums that draw abundant ambient air into the pulp stream, achieving high aeration volumes and fine bubble micro-dispersion while keeping total motor power requirements minimal.
- Automated Mechanical Froth Scraper: Features a continuous motor-driven scraper blade rotating at a fixed 30 rpm speed, enabling consistent and uniform removal of mineralized surface foam into collection launders without disturbing the underlying pulp bed.
- Intuitive Liquid Level Auto-Control: Equipped with an easy-to-adjust liquid level control mechanism and weir gate, allowing laboratory operators to precisely regulate slurry pulp height and fine-tune froth depth during active separation runs.
- Flexible Modular Horizontal Arrangement: Constructed on a sturdy horizontal platform that permits rapid circuit rearrangement and process flow modifications without requiring heavy foundations or complicated auxiliary piping setups.
- Multi-Speed Belt Drive Transmission: Utilizes stepped pulley belt drive systems to provide distinct selectable impeller rotational speeds, catering to varied mineral densities, slurry viscosities, and specific hydrodynamic turbulence requirements.
- Corrosion and Wear Resistant Construction: Built using durable materials engineered to endure highly abrasive pulp slurries and aggressive chemical reagents, extending component operational lifespans under continuous research conditions.
Applications
| Application | Description | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Ferrous Metal Beneficiation | Bench-scale separation of copper, lead, zinc, nickel, and molybdenum sulfide and oxide ores. | Enables precise determination of recovery rates, collector selectivity, and optimal pulp pH parameters. |
| Ferrous Ore Upgrading | Processing and upgrading of fine iron, manganese, and chromium ore samples through selective flotation. | Maximizes iron grade concentrates while reducing silica and phosphorus contaminants prior to pilot testing. |
| Non-Metallic Mineral Purification | Purification of industrial non-metallic minerals including fluorite, talc, quartz, barite, and feldspar. | Delivers clear separation between valuable industrial minerals and gangue minerals under controlled reagent dosages. |
| Fine Coal Cleaning & De-Ashing | Flotation separation of ultra-fine coal pulp to eliminate ash-forming minerals and pyrite sulfur content. | Improves clean coal yields while establishing accurate washability and froth kinetics data for coal processing plants. |
| Reagent Suite & Kinetic Evaluation | Testing of novel collectors, depressants, dispersants, and frothing agents across variable pulp densities. | Provides scalable, highly reproducible baseline data for developing economic and efficient metallurgical flowsheets. |
| Metallurgical Research & Scale-Up | Pilot laboratory studies performed by university departments, mining institutes, and assay laboratories. | Allows reliable bench-scale modeling that directly correlates to full-sized industrial flotation cell performance. |
Technical Specifications
| Model Item Identifier | Flotation Cell Capacity (L) | Impeller Diameter (mm) | Impeller Rotational Speed (rpm) | Scraper Speed (rpm) | Feed Grain Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT-JT1-0.5 | 0.5 | Ø 45 | 2590 / 2340 / 2130 | 30 | -0.2 (< 0.2 mm) |
| KT-JT1-0.75 | 0.75 | Ø 45 | 2590 / 2340 / 2130 | 30 | -0.2 (< 0.2 mm) |
| KT-JT1-1 | 1.0 | Ø 55 | 2100 / 1900 / 1700 | 30 | -0.2 (< 0.2 mm) |
| KT-JT1-1.5 | 1.5 | Ø 50 | 1910 / 1750 / 1590 | 30 | -0.2 (< 0.2 mm) |
| KT-JT1-3 | 3.0 | Ø 60 | 1890 / 1708 / 1544 | 30 | -0.2 (< 0.2 mm) |
| KT-JT1-8 | 8.0 | Ø 70 | 1400 | 30 | -0.2 (< 0.2 mm) |
Why Choose This Product
- Proven Hydrodynamic Efficiency: Engineered with dual-blade impeller hydraulics that prevent heavy particle settling, ensuring optimal gas dispersion and uniform mineral-bubble contact.
- Self-Sustaining Circuit Architecture: Performs self-priming air suction, pulp circulation, and froth removal within a single cell, significantly reducing bench space requirements and eliminating auxiliary feeding pumps.
- High Reproducibility & Control: Precise pulp surface level adjusters and standardized mechanical scraping speeds ensure consistent mass-balance calculations and reliable repeat test results.
- Robust & Low Maintenance: High-grade mechanical drive components and wear-resistant wet-end parts deliver long service life under abrasive metallurgical laboratory conditions.
- Comprehensive Capacity Range: Available in standardized capacities from 0.5 liters to 8 liters to support everything from micro-quantity exploratory tests to full bench-scale research.
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