Small beneficiation equipment refers to compact and cost-effective machinery designed for processing small quantities of minerals or ores to improve their grade or remove impurities. These systems are ideal for small-scale mining operations, pilot plants, or laboratories. Here are some common types of small beneficiation equipment:
1. Crushing & Grinding Equipment
– Jaw Crushers (Small scale, lab-sized)
– Hammer Mills (Portable, for fine crushing)
– Ball Mills / Rod Mills (Miniature versions for testing)
– Stamp Mills (Traditional small-scale crushing)
2. Gravity Separation Equipment
– Mini Shaking Tables (For gold, tin, tungsten recovery)
– Spiral Concentrators (Small-scale models)
– Centrifugal Concentrators (Knelson/Falcon mini versions)
– Jigs (Small hydraulic/pneumatic jigs)
3. Magnetic Separation
– Dry/Wet Drum Magnetic Separators (Lab-scale)
– High-Gradient Magnetic Separators (HGMS) (Small units)
4. Flotation Equipment
– Bench-Scale Flotation Cells (1-5L capacity)
– Pilot-Scale Flotation Machines
– Agitair/Denver Mini Flotation Cells
5. Screening & Classification
– Vibrating Screens (Small portable versions)
– Hydrocyclones (Miniature for lab use)
6. Leaching & Adsorption Systems
– CIP/CIL Mini Plants (For gold/silver recovery)
– Heap Leaching Columns (Lab-scale testing)
Applications:
- Small-scale gold mining
- Mineral processing labs
- Pilot plant testing
- Artisanal mining operations
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