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LIMS Wet Drum Iron Ore Brochure
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LIMS Wet Drum Iron Ore Brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Metso has been a pioneer in magnetic separation technology for over a century, producing over 5,000 magnetic drums for both dry and wet processing. Their wet low intensity magnetic separators (LIMS) are specifically designed to meet the growing demands of the iron ore processing industry, providing high capacity and performance.
Designs and Sizes
Metso's wet magnetic separators are part of the WS1200 series, featuring a 1200 mm drum diameter and lengths up to 3.6 meters. They offer two magnetic system designs and four tank styles to accommodate a wide range of magnetic ores and particle sizes.
Customers and Applications
Metso's equipment is utilized globally in large concentrator operations across various continents. Customers report high recovery rates and enhanced plant flexibility. LIMS are also applied in diverse applications such as titanomagnetite production and pyrrhotite reduction.
Aftermarket Services
Metso provides comprehensive technical field services and parts supply, with safety-certified engineers offering maintenance and improvement solutions. Genuine replacement parts ensure continued productive operation.
Magnetic Separation Theory
The process involves complex interactions due to varying magnetic susceptibility, particle size, and other factors. The magnetic force index, a product of field times gradient, is essential in selecting the appropriate magnetic system.
Tank Designs
  • CC – Concurrent: Suitable for coarse ore, featuring a feed box with serrated weir overflow and exchangeable outlet spigots.
  • CR – Counter-rotation: Designed for medium coarse ore, includes feed tubes and a spigot-less full-width weir.
  • CTC – Countercurrent: Suited for fine to medium-sized ore, with a full-width effluent overflow weir.
  • DWHG – Counter-rotation: Intended for recovery from dilute flotation tailings, featuring a high gradient magnetic assembly.
Features and Benefits
The magnetic system is the core of the separator, with high capacity and high gradient assemblies available. The drum is adjustable for optimal performance, and wear protection is provided by rubber or stainless steel linings.
Application Guidelines
Metso provides indicative guidelines for model selection and dimensions, emphasizing the necessity for laboratory and on-site testing due to the variable nature of iron ores.
Conclusion
Metso's wet low intensity magnetic separators offer advanced solutions for iron ore processing, focusing on high recovery rates, flexibility, and robust after-market support.
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metso Expect results Iron ore processing Wet low intensity magnetic separators

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Metso has been involved in magnetic separation for more than one hundred years. Metso has produced more than five thousand magnetic drums used in both dry and wet processing. Metso wet magnetic separators are continuously undergoing improvements to meet the ever-increasing demands of our customers. Metso has been and is still the leader in the development of high capacity, high performance wet low intensity magnetic separators (LIMS) for several decades. Designs and sizes Metso's wet magnetic separators are available in several sizes and tank designs in order to meet the varying requirements...

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e.g. glass sand and feldspar production. It is also commonly installed for removal of ferromagnetic matter ahead of WHIMS (Wet high intensity magnetic separators) or HGMS (High gradient magnetic separators) units. In dense media circuits LIMS is standard equipment; ask for our special brochure for dense media recovery. After market services Our greatest asset is the experience of our people which assures competent technical field services and parts supply for systems and equipment designed, manufactured and supplied by Metso. Our safety certified field service engineers have specialized experience...

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Tank design CC and CR CC - Concurrent The concurrent style of magnetic separator features: • Feed box with serrated weir overflow for even distribution of the feed slurry • Feed entry section to improve on feed pulp distribution thus ensuring full width feed to drum; • Short pick-up zone, which reduces the risk of coarse material settling on tank bottom. • Exchangeable outlet spigots in tank bottom to allow coarse material to discharge trouble free; Suited for processing of coarse ore up to 6 - 8 mm (3 mesh) and, with special arrangement, up to 15 mm (5/8 inch). The pulp density recommended for...

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Tank design CTC and DWHG CTC - Countercurrent The countercurrent style of magnetic separator features: • Feed box with serrated weir overflow for even distribution of the feed; • Feed entry section to improve on feed pulp distribution with full width feed to drum; • Medium long pick-up zone; • Full-width effluent overflow weir for pulp level control; The CTC tank design is suited for processing fine to medium sized ore up to 0,8 mm (20 mesh). The pulp density range recommended for this type of tank is 25 to 45 percent solids by weight. DWHG - Counter-rotation The DWHG style of magnetic separator...

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Wet low intensity magnetic separators

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CR feed tubes are protected by polyurethane saddles against abrasion. Features and benefits Magnetic system The heart of the magnetic separator is the magnet assembly. Metso provides basically two different assemblies: high capacity and high gradient, (HG). The high capacity assembly is the standard magnetic system. The main differences between the two magnet assemblies are pole pitch, pole sizes, and number of poles. The magnet assemblies are similar in design with both having a number of main poles and a number of intermediate cross poles for flux control and enhancement of the magnetic performance....

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Magnet positioning Direct gear motor drive Features and benefits Adjustment of magnet and drum position Feed boxes Drum drive system The magnetic drum and magnetic assembly can easily be adjusted to obtain the best process performance. The adjustment possibilities include The feed system for primary distribution of the pulp to the feed boxes that are supplied with the separators is normally not part of the equipment supply; however, Metso can optionally supply or advise on solutions for these systems. The drum on any Metso magnetic separator has a drive shaft, which can be adapted to any type...

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Adjustable concentrate overflow weir CR tank with pulp level bars Concentrate discharge and collection ­ Effluent (tailings) discharge and collection An overflow weir is provided for the magnetic concentrate discharge. This weir, manufactured of HDPE or, optionally, in polyurethane, is adjustable to obtain optimum discharge conditions. The launders for collection of the concentrate that is discharged over the weir are made of a rubber-lined combination of mild and stainless steel and are bolted to the separator tank frame. Depending on the installation situation, standard launders or, optionally,...

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Absolute guidelines for model selection and dimensions are not available due to the widely varying nature of iron ores; hence, the data shown in the table below are only indicative and, when in doubt of the properties of a specific ore, the lower feed rate should be used. Testing in a laboratory, followed by on site testing is always advisable especially when planning for larger installations. Sizing of full-size machines using only laboratory data is normally not sufficient to determine the number of magnetic separators that are required. The capacities in the table beside are indicative only...

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Wet low intensity magnetic separators

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• Metso Minerals Industries, Inc. 2715 Pleasent Valley Road, York, PA 17402, USA, Phone: +1 717 843 8671 • etso Minerals (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. M • Metso Minerals (Australia) Ltd. • Metso Minerals (India) Pvt Ltd 1th floor, DLF Building No. 10, Tower A, DLF Cyber City, Phase - III, Gurgaon - 122 002, India, Phone: +91 124 235 1541, Fax: +91 124 235 1601 • Metso Minerals (Chile) S.A. • Metso Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. Av. Independência, 2500 Éden, 18087-101 Sorocaba-SP - Brazil, Phone: +55 15 2102 1300 www.metso.com E-mail: [email protected] Metso Corporation, Fabianinkatu 9 A,...

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