Beneficiation Equipment

High-Efficiency Mining Agitation Tank

CAPACITY

0.58-45m³
Application areas:Mining agitation tanks are used for slurry suspension, flotation reagent conditioning, pH adjustment, reagent preparation and process-stream homogenization in mineral-processing plants.
Applicable materials:Ground gold, copper, lead-zinc and polymetallic ore slurries, lime slurry and flotation reagents.

Product Overview

The XINGAONAI high-efficiency mining agitation tank is designed to maintain ground mineral particles in suspension and distribute reagents evenly throughout the slurry before flotation, leaching or other beneficiation stages.

A motor and transmission system drive the impeller to generate circulating flow inside the tank. The circulation helps reduce localized solids settling, stabilize slurry concentration and improve contact between mineral particles and process reagents.

The GBJ series provides effective working volumes from 0.58 m³ to 45 m³, with motor power from 2.2 kW to 37 kW. Model selection depends on the required residence time, slurry flow rate, solids concentration, particle size, density, viscosity, chemical conditions and process duty.

The tank is intended primarily for pumpable mineral slurries and reagent-conditioning applications. Abrasive or corrosive duties require the tank material, protective lining, shaft, impeller and seal arrangement to be confirmed before manufacture.

Key Advantages

Stable Slurry Suspension

The impeller generates circulating flow that helps keep properly sized mineral particles in suspension and reduces solids accumulation at the tank bottom. Actual suspension performance depends on particle size, solids concentration, slurry density, viscosity, tank geometry and impeller speed.

High Mass Transfer Efficiency for Leaching Applications

The tank can accommodate normal process fluctuations within the design operating range. Significant changes in slurry density or solids concentration may require speed, feed-rate or model adjustments.

Energy-Efficient Drive System

The impeller geometry and rotational speed are optimized to achieve the required mixing intensity at minimum shaft power input, reducing energy consumption per tonne of slurry processed compared to oversized or poorly matched impeller designs. Variable-frequency drive (VFD) control is available as an option, allowing impeller speed to be adjusted in real time to match varying slurry density and viscosity conditions without mechanical drive changes, further reducing energy consumption during periods of reduced throughput.

Low Maintenance, Long Service Life

The upper bearing assembly uses sealed, grease-lubricated heavy-duty bearings with extended re-greasing intervals, accessible from outside the tank without draining. The impeller blades are bolted to the hub in replaceable segments, allowing individual worn blades to be swapped during scheduled maintenance without removing the entire shaft assembly. Rubber-lined tanks and rubber-coated impellers in cyanide leaching service typically achieve 5–8 years between major relining overhauls under normal operating conditions.

Working Principle

Working Principle of High-Efficiency Mining Agitation Tank
The motor drives the impeller through the transmission system, generating continuous axial and radial slurry circulation inside the tank. This flow keeps properly sized mineral particles suspended and distributes reagents evenly throughout the slurry. After the required mixing or conditioning time, the treated slurry flows through the outlet to the next beneficiation stage. Actual mixing performance depends on particle size, solids concentration, slurry density, impeller speed and residence time.

Technical Parameters

Model

Effective Volume

(m³)

Rotating Speed of Impeller

(r/min)

Diameter of Impeller

(mm)

Motor Model

Motor power

(kW)

Weight

(kg)

GBJ-1000X10000.58530240Y112M-62.2548
GBJ-1250X12501.15350240Y100L2-43820
GBJ-1500X15002.2320420Y132M2-65.51350
GBJ-2000X20005.46240560Y160M-67.53173
GBJ-2500X250011.2232560Y180L-6153939
GBJ-3000X300019.1220700Y225S-818.56676
GBJ-3500X350031248700Y225M-8227581
GBJ-4000X400045
1531000Y250M-8379560

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

A mining agitation tank keeps ground mineral particles suspended and distributes selected reagents throughout the slurry. It is commonly used before flotation, in reagent-conditioning systems and for slurry homogenization between beneficiation stages.

No. An agitation tank conditions and mixes the slurry before it enters the flotation machine. A flotation machine additionally introduces and disperses air to generate mineralized bubbles and separate minerals.

It may be used for suitable atmospheric leaching duties, but the required residence time, aeration or oxygen demand, reagent chemistry, corrosion resistance and tank configuration must be confirmed. Not every standard agitation tank is a complete leaching system.

Corrosive duty requires compatible tank material, lining, shaft, impeller and seal components. Provide the slurry pH, temperature, chloride content and chemical composition before selection.

Dense solids may settle at the bottom and increase restart torque. Follow the shutdown procedure, stop or divert feed, and inspect the tank before restarting after an extended outage. Do not restart a heavily settled tank without confirming that the impeller can rotate safely.

Inspection frequency depends on abrasiveness, corrosion, solids concentration and operating hours. Monitor vibration, noise, motor current, gearbox condition, shaft alignment and impeller wear according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

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