Column flotation cells are an essential technology in the mining industry, primarily used for the beneficiation of mineral ores. Their vertical, cylindrical design enhances the separation of valuable minerals from ore based on differences in physicochemical properties. These cells consist of a column body, feed inlet, air sparger, wash water system, and collection zone. Air bubbles, generated by the sparger, rise through the slurry, allowing hydrophobic mineral particles to attach to the bubbles and float to the surface. The wash water system ensures a cleaner froth by removing unwanted particles, improving concentrate purity. Column flotation cells offer significant advantages, such as improved recovery rates, higher concentrate grades, and reduced operating costs, due to better particle-bubble contact and more efficient separation processes.

Column flotation cells are widely utilized for various applications in the mining industry, including the separation of base metals like copper, lead, and zinc, as well as precious metals such as gold and silver. The space-efficient vertical design requires less floor space compared to traditional mechanical flotation cells, making them ideal for mineral processing plants with limited space. With the ability to handle large volumes of slurry and offer higher recovery rates, column flotation cells are an attractive solution for processing a wide range of ores. They provide a cost-effective, high-performance option for mineral beneficiation, improving overall plant efficiency while reducing energy consumption and reagent usage.

Column Flotation Cell - Technical Selection Table

Model Column Height (m) Column Diameter (mm) Capacity (m³/h) Air Flow Rate (m³/min) Power Consumption (kW) Weight (kg)
CFC-100 4 500 5 – 10 0.5 5 2500
CFC-200 5 700 10 – 20 1.0 7.5 4000
CFC-300 6 900 20 – 30 1.5 11 5500
CFC-400 7 1100 30 – 45 2.0 15 7000
CFC-500 8 1300 45 – 60 2.5 18.5 8500
CFC-600 9 1500 60 – 80 3.0 22 10000
CFC-700 10 1700 80 – 100 3.5 30 12000
CFC-800 11 1900 100 – 120 4.0 37 14000
CFC-900 12 2100 120 – 150 4.5 45 16000
CFC-1000 13 2300 150 – 180 5.0 55 18000
CFC-1100 14 2500 180 – 210 5.5 75 20000
CFC-1200 15 2700 210 – 240 6.0 90 22000
CFC-1300 16 2900 240 – 270 6.5 110 24000
CFC-1400 17 3100 270 – 300 7.0 132 26000
CFC-1500 18 3300 300 – 350 7.5 160 28000

 

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