Beneficiation Equipment

Wet Drum Magnetic Separator

CAPACITY

24-160t/h

FEED SIZE

≤10mm
Application areas:Wet beneficiation of strongly magnetic minerals, including roughing, concentration, scavenging and iron removal from slurry
Applicable materials:Magnetite, strongly magnetic iron minerals, suitable roasted ores and ferromagnetic impurities in mineral slurry.

Product Overview

The Wet Drum Magnetic Separator is designed for continuous separation of strongly magnetic minerals from slurry. As the feed passes through the magnetic zone, magnetic particles are attracted to the rotating drum surface, while non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry flow and discharge separately.

The equipment is primarily used for magnetite recovery and may also be applied to suitable roasted ores and iron removal from non-metallic mineral slurry. Weakly magnetic minerals such as hematite, limonite and ilmenite require mineral testing and may need higher-intensity magnetic separation equipment.

Multiple drum diameters and lengths are available to match different dry-solids throughput, slurry concentration and process-stage requirements. Final selection should be based on mineral magnetic susceptibility, liberation size, feed grade, required concentrate grade and target recovery.

Key Advantages

Stable Permanent Magnetic Field

The permanent magnet system provides a stable magnetic field without requiring electrical excitation. The actual field strength and magnetic circuit should be selected according to the mineral’s magnetic susceptibility and separation requirements.

Continuous Wet Separation

The rotating drum continuously collects magnetic particles and transports them to the concentrate-discharge area, allowing magnetic concentrate and non-magnetic tailings to discharge separately.

Wear-Resistant Drum Surface

The non-magnetic stainless-steel drum shell can be protected with a wear-resistant covering to reduce abrasion from mineral slurry. The covering material should be selected according to feed abrasiveness and operating conditions.

Multiple Drum Sizes

Different drum diameters and lengths are available to match various throughput and process requirements. Model selection should consider dry-solids throughput rather than slurry volume alone.

Adjustable Operating Conditions

Slurry concentration, feed rate, drum speed, rinse-water flow and discharge conditions can be matched to the mineral and required separation result.

Simple Mechanical Structure

The permanent magnetic system does not require an excitation power supply. Routine maintenance mainly focuses on the drum surface, drive system, bearings, seals, tank, flushing pipes and slurry-discharge areas.

Working Principle

Working Principle of Wet Drum Magnetic Separator
Mineral slurry enters the separator tank and flows into the magnetic separation zone near the rotating drum. Strongly magnetic particles are attracted to the drum surface by the permanent magnetic field. The rotating drum carries the collected particles away from the slurry and toward the concentrate-discharge area. After the magnetic particles leave the effective magnetic zone, rinse water helps release them from the drum surface into the concentrate outlet. Non-magnetic and weakly magnetic particles remain in the slurry flow and discharge through the tailings outlet. Separation performance depends on magnetic field strength and gradient, mineral magnetic susceptibility, liberation size, feed grade, slurry concentration, feed rate, drum speed and tank configuration.

Technical Parameters

Model

Cylinder diameter

(mm)

Cylinder length

(mm)

Cylinder

field strength

(mT)

Cylinder

Rotating speed

(r/min)

Dry ore capacity

(t/h)

Feed size

(mm)

Pulp concentration

(%)

Motor power

(kw)

Total weight

(t)

length*width*height

(mm)

CTBY101810001800350-5502342-650-1020-505.55.23160*2250*1750
CTBY102410002400350-5502353-860-1020-507.56.43790*2250*1750
CTBY103010003000350-5502382-1240-1020-507.57.14460*2250*1750
CTBY121812001800350-5502058-970-1020-507.56.73380*2460*2000
CTBY122412002400350-5502071-1200-1020-50117.24190*2460*2000
CTBY123012003000350-55020103-1580-1020-50118.94770*2460*2000


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Frequently Asked Questions

A Wet Drum Magnetic Separator separates strongly magnetic minerals from non-magnetic material in slurry. Magnetic particles are attracted to the rotating drum, while non-magnetic particles discharge with the slurry flow.

It is mainly used for magnetite and other strongly magnetic minerals. It may also process suitable roasted ores and remove ferromagnetic impurities from non-metallic mineral slurry.Weakly magnetic minerals such as hematite, limonite and ilmenite require mineral testing and may need higher-intensity equipment.

The maximum feed size depends on the selected model. The recommended operating size should be determined according to mineral liberation and separation-test results.Material that is too coarse may not be fully liberated, while excessive ultrafine material may reduce separation efficiency.

The suitable slurry concentration depends on particle size, feed grade, mineral density and the required concentrate grade and recovery.Use the model specifications as the initial range and optimize the final setting through mineral testing and plant operation.

The permanent magnets do not require electrical excitation. However, the drum drive motor, reducer, pumps and control system still require electrical power.

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