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Spiral Separator

The FRP Spiral Separator is a continuous gravity separation unit designed for the classification and concentration of fine mineral particles. It is commonly used in roughing and pre-concentration stages, providing an efficient, power-free solution for recovering valuable heavy minerals before downstream cleaning or upgrading.

By reducing the amount of material reporting to subsequent separation stages, the spiral separator helps lower downstream processing loads while maintaining stable operation and low operating costs, improving the overall efficiency of the beneficiation circuit.

It is widely used for the recovery and concentration of chromite, cassiterite, wolframite, tantalum-niobium minerals, alluvial gold, coal, monazite, rutile, zircon, and other metallic and non-metallic minerals.

Spiral Separator

Key Benefits / Advantages

Efficient Fine Mineral Recovery

The combined effects of gravity, centrifugal force and slurry flow promote particle stratification by density within the spiral channel, enabling efficient separation and recovery of fine heavy-mineral particles.

Low Operating Cost

The separation process relies on gravity flow and hydrodynamic forces, requiring no external drive system. With no moving parts, the unit offers reliable operation, low maintenance requirements and reduced operating costs.

Effective Pre-Concentration

The spiral separator can reject low-value gangue before downstream flotation, magnetic separation or cleaning stages, reducing the processing load on subsequent equipment and improving overall beneficiation efficiency.

Efficient Fine Mineral Separation

In gravity separation processes, fine particle recovery is often limited by insufficient sensitivity of conventional equipment and the high operating cost of mechanically driven systems. These challenges can result in lower recovery rates and unstable downstream performance.

The spiral seprator addresses this by utilizing the combined effects of gravity, centrifugal force, and slurry flow to gradually stratify and separate particles based on density. This process operates continuously without external power, making it inherently stable and energy-efficient.

Its core value lies in providing effective pre-concentration of heavy minerals while minimizing operating cost and system complexity. By reducing the load on downstream processes such as flotation or magnetic separation, the spiral chute improves overall plant efficiency and process stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for Spiral Separator

A spiral separator operates based on the combined action of gravity, centrifugal force, and slurry flow. As the slurry flows downward along the spiral surface, particles gradually separate according to density and size. Heavier minerals move toward the inner part of the spiral, while lighter materials are carried outward by the flow. This continuous stratification and separation process enables effective gravity concentration of fine minerals without the need for external power.
Yes. In many gravity concentration flowsheets, the spiral separator is used for pre-concentration, followed by a shaking table for final upgrading. This arrangement allows coarse separation to be completed at low cost, while the shaking table focuses on fine and precise separation, resulting in improved recovery and better concentrate grade.

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Technical Data of Spiral Separator

Model 5LL-2000 5LL-1500 5LL-1200 5LL-900 5LL-600 5LL-400
Outside Dia (mm) 2000 1500 1200 900 600 400
Pitch (mm) 1200 900, 675 900, 720, 540 675, 540, 405 450, 360, 270 240, 180
Pitch Dia Ratio 0.6 0.48, 0.36 0.75, 0.6, 0.45 0.75, 0.6, 0.45 0.75, 0.6, 0.45 0.6, 0.45
Lateral Slope 9° 9° 9° 9° 9° 9°
Number of Installed Spiral Heads 2 2-4 2-4 2-4 2 2
Feeding Size (mm) 2-0.04 2-0.04 2-0.04 2-0.04 2-0.04 2-0.04
Feeding Density (%) 30-55 30-55 25-55 25-55 25-55 25-55
Capacity (T/H) 7-10 3-5 3-4 2-3 0.8-1.2 0.15-0.2
Length (mm) 2120 1600 1360 1060 700 460
Width (mm) 2120 1600 1360 1060 700 460
Height (mm) 5600 5300 5230 4000 2600 1500
Weight (kg) 1200 800 600 400 150 50

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

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