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FDD jig concentrator

The FDD Compound Double-Action Jig Concentrator is a heavy-duty gravity separation equipment developed for wide particle size range feed separation. Traditional diaphragm jigs rely on a single pulsation chamber, while the FDD adopts a unique compound double-action structure, in which two jigging chambers move in opposite directions simultaneously.

This counter-motion structure generates a larger stroke and stronger pulsating water flow. For applications where conventional jigs may face limitations in stratifying wide size distribution feeds, the FDD maintains stable bed stratification and separation performance.

FDD jig concentrator

Applications of FDD Jig Concentrators

Metallic Ore Beneficiation → Applied for gravity separation of metallic ores such as iron ore, manganese ore, and other heavy minerals with significant density differences.

Non-Metallic Mineral Processing → Suitable for gravity separation of non-metallic minerals including barite, fluorite, and other high-density minerals.

Waste Rejection Before Grinding → Used ahead of grinding circuits to remove low-density waste materials, improve feed grade, and reduce the load on downstream processing.

Smelting Slag Processing → Applied for recovery of valuable metal particles from various types of smelting slag through gravity separation.

Working Principle

The FDD Series Compound Double-Action Jig separates minerals based on differences in specific gravity.

During operation, the upper cone and lower cone are connected by flexible rubber diaphragms to form sealed water chambers. Driven by the operating mechanism, the cones periodically expand and contract, generating a continuous and stable pulsating water flow within the jig chamber.

The pulsation acts on the mineral bed through the screen, causing the particles to repeatedly loosen, settle, and re-stratify. Under the downward water flow, high-density particles settle faster than low-density particles and gradually concentrate in the lower portion of the bed.

As stratification progresses, fine heavy minerals pass through the screen into the lower cone and are discharged through the lower concentrate outlet. Coarse heavy minerals form a concentrate layer above the screen and are discharged through the upper concentrate outlet, while low-density gangue and waste material are removed through the tailings outlet.

Through this continuous stratification process, the machine simultaneously recovers coarse and fine heavy minerals while rejecting waste material, achieving efficient gravity pre-concentration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for FDD jig concentrator

The main difference lies in the pulsation mechanism. Conventional jigs typically generate pulsating water flow through a single diaphragm or jigging chamber, whereas the FRT Series Compound Double-Action Jig uses upper and lower cones connected by flexible rubber diaphragms to create a continuous pulsating water flow. This design is particularly suitable for the pre-concentration of coarse heavy minerals and early waste rejection before grinding.
The machine is designed to recover both coarse and fine heavy minerals. Fine heavy minerals pass through the screen into the lower cone and are discharged through the lower concentrate outlet. Coarse heavy minerals form a concentrate layer above the screen and are discharged through the upper concentrate outlet, while low-density gangue and waste material are removed separately as tailings.
Yes. Mineral density, liberation size, particle size distribution, and gangue characteristics vary significantly from one deposit to another. Laboratory or pilot-scale testing provides the most reliable basis for equipment selection, process design, and performance evaluation.

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Technical Data of FDD jig concentrator

Model Cross-Section Shape Number of Chamber Jigging Area (m²) Stroke (mm) Stroke Frequency (r/min) Capacity (t/h) Power (kW)
FDD4-2 Rectangular 2 4.5 0-80 0-170 40-50 18.5

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice due to ongoing product improvement.

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