Installation and maintenance - Maximizing uptime with simplicity
The main purpose of hydrocyclones is the classification of wet material. They are typically built using segmented conical sections. A segmented design allows for customization of shape and materials of construction. But there is now a unique and simpler design approach where the hydrocyclone utilizes a single component conical section.
Hydrocyclones that use a single component conical section utilize the idea of ’design simplicity.’ There are only two sets of bolts: One set that connects the conical section to the head assembly, and another set that mounts the conical section to the APEX. Both sets use the same bolt size making them easily interchangeable. Also, there is only one hand tool required for installation and maintenance compared to the requirement of multiple tools for a variety of bolts like in a segmented conical section.
And with one piece to install or replace, reducing downtime comes naturally with the need to only perform one action with the single component instead of multiple segments.
Boosting cost efficiency in classification and downstream
Installation and maintenance benefits mentioned above are driving cost efficiency as well. A lightweight material does not mean that you are sacrificing wear life. As the material is durable to handle even the most heavy-duty application needs. This will reduce the costs associated with wear part replacements. And with ease of maintenance and installation, less resources and tools are required to perform such replacement tasks.
With higher classification efficiency, downstream equipment can improve product grade and recovery while simultaneously saving costs related to replacement components from the need to process more waste material. Also, there can be larger energy savings, as the circulating load in the grinding circuit will be reduced to process the same tonnage.
