WHIMS – Wet High-Intensity Magnetic Separator
Product Description
The WHIMS (wet high-intensity magnetic separator) efficiently upgrades fine, weakly magnetic minerals such as hematite, limonite, ilmenite, manganese, wolframite and tantalum-niobium by wet processing. It is also used to remove iron from non-metallic minerals such as quartz and feldspar.
The separator ring rotates vertically together with the matrix, and the magnetic product moves opposite to the feed direction. It is a proven industrial technology.
How It Works
Slurry with 0–50% solids passes through matrices magnetised by the electromagnetic coil. The high-gradient field on the matrix holds magnetic particles, while the non-magnetic product exits below. As the ring turns, the matrix leaves the field and the captured particles are flushed out with wash water as a separate concentrate. A pulsation system keeps the slurry moving and improves product purity.
Applications
Upgrading iron ores such as hematite and limonite
Ilmenite, manganese, wolframite and tantalum-niobium ores
Iron removal from quartz, feldspar and other industrial minerals
Advantages
High recovery of fine, weakly magnetic minerals
Adjustable field strength
High product purity with new matrix designs
Reinforced pulsation keeps the matrix from clogging
Technical Data
Field strength: 0–24,000 gauss, adjustable
Feed solids: 0–50%
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