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Air Classifiers Accurate Fines Control for Engineered Sands Brochure

Air Classifiers Accurate Fines Control for Engineered Sands Brochure
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metso r Expect results Air Classifiers Accurate fines cor enoineered sands

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Quality specification engineered sands from crushed rock Evolving dry sand solutions Global growth equates to increased demand for dwindling natural sand resources. In many regions, the availability of natural sand is further impacted by a combination of increased environmental awareness, along with higher demand for land in sand-producing areas. Engineered sand solution Metso Air Classifiers give operators the ability to add significant value to the normally low value crushed rock fines by removing ultrafines to produce specification manufactured sand. This technology gives quarries the...

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• Cut point and retained ultrafines are fine-tuned to meet specifications • Separation requirements normally at 63pm, 75pm or 150pm (#230, #200 or #100) • Suitable for EN, ASTM, GOST, IS, JS and GB specifications • Amount of ultrafines retained in the product is adjustable and normally in the range of 3% to 10% The Metso Air Classifier has the ability to adjust the amount of ultrafines in the end product to meet the full range of sand requirements and regional specifications from anywhere in the world. The Metso Air Classifier is capable of processing asphalt, concrete, foundry, plaster and...

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Simplicity by design Efficient operation, accurate separation, no moving parts The Metso Gravitational Inertial (GI) Classifier is a highly versatile classifier with multiple applications in construction, mining, and industrial mineral sectors. The GI Classifier achieves high degrees of accuracy for separations from 300µm to 63µm (#50 to #230), making it ideal for precise engineered sand applications. Feed material is evenly distributed across the width of the unit before entering through an airlock The controlled curtain of material is allowed to free-fall into the chamber The system fan...

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Control cost and accuracy Low operating cost and long life The secret to the low operating costs of the Metso Air Classifier stems from its intelligent design. It eliminates the need for moving parts and reduces power draw by effectively utilizing the air movement. No Moving Parts The Metso Air Classifier contains no moving wear parts. Unlike competitor air classifiers, the only purpose of the wear liners is to protect the classifier body so no adjustment for wear is required as all the work is done by the air. Other classifiers require their customers to make frequent adjustments when...

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Engineered sand benefits Quality end products • High-value product - Consistent, monitored, quality sand - Contains no impurities (e.g., clay, salt) • Highly efficient air classification technology - Produces accurate product to spec - Minimizes waste handling • Highly adjustable separation - Accurate fine-tuning - Easily meet changes to specification • Sharp separation for mineral filler by-product - All products of classification can be sold - Mineral fillers can be high-end products Reduced environmental impact • No need for water - No wastewater discharge into rivers - No consumption of...

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All of this is backed by Metso’s extensive crushing and screening expertise, providing a complete engineered sand solution.

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Expect results It is our promise to our customers and the essence of our strategy. It is the attitude we share globally; our business is to deliver results to our customers, to help them reach their goals. Metso Minerals Industries, Inc., 2715 Pleasant Valley Road, York PA, 17402 USA, tel +1 717 849 7213, fax +1 717 849 7252, www.metso.com

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