Benefits of Using Quality Rotating Process Equipment

The effectiveness or otherwise of your onsite rotating process equipment will have an impact on your mine’s overall operations. The right equipment can increase the tonnes per hour output which leads to a better return on investment (ROI) for your equipment capital outlay.

The following are the steps you should take to gain the best results from your rotating process equipment.

Designed and Built by Specialists

Acquiring an ‘off the shelf’ product is unlikely to deliver you the best output result. A specialist who can analyse the properties of the material such as the type and size being fed into a scrubber and trommel will ensure the right screen is used.

Robust and efficient for lower power draw

All rotating process equipment has heavy electricity requirements. The right design and materials used in the equipment can ensure the design is right for the lowest possible draw on electricity ensuring running costs are kept to a minimum.

Testing

Rotating mining equipment is required in some of the harshest and remote conditions. The cost of any kind of breakdown is huge, so it’s vital that the equipment is properly tested before commissioning.

Noise considerations

Working in the vicinity of rotating equipment can be annoying and damaging to hearing if the right safety precautions aren’t adhered to. The right design with a tyre mounted drive can reduce the operating noise.

Turn-key Modular Design

Being able to decommission and transport equipment easily will ensure high capital equipment isn't left idle.

Maintenance Requirements

All equipment needs to be maintained on a schedule if you are to avoid breakdowns. Again the right design and materials can reduce the requirements for maintaining the equipment

More information:

Does your business require processing equipment? It is best to have a chat with experts or agencies for more information on the benefits of using rotating mineral processing equipment which may benefit your business.

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