Reinventing Mineral Liberation
Modern ore bodies demand grinding solutions that handle declining grades (average copper ore grade dropped from 1.2% to 0.62% since 2000) and complex mineralogies. Our overflow ball mill incorporate three-stage grinding optimization:
Precision Media Loading - AI-powered charge calculation for optimal grinding media size distribution
Liner Profile Engineering - Multi-segment wave liners enhancing lift efficiency by 40%
Slurry Density Control - Real-time rheology adjustment preventing over-grinding
Operation Spotlight: Tungsten Recovery in Bolivia
San Cristóbal Minerals struggled with a refractory tungsten ore (0.3% WO3) containing problematic sulfides.
Our Φ4.2×6.5m ball mill configuration achieved:
92% liberation at 45μm vs. conventional 75% at 75μm
18% reduction in specific energy consumption (kWh/t)
Dual discharge system handling fluctuating sulfide content (4-22%)
The variable-frequency drive system allowed smooth transition between high-torque startup and precision speed control - critical for this geometallurgically complex deposit.
Maintenance Innovations Reducing TCO
Magnetic Liner Inspection - Embedded sensors detect liner wear patterns without shutdowns
Gearless Drive Option - Eliminates gear alignment issues in remote locations
Modular Shell Design - Enables partial liner replacement during shift changes
Transforming Grinding Economics
While competitors focus on mill diameter, we optimize the entire comminution circuit. Our clients report 9-15% improvement in overall recovery rates through coordinated grinding-classification control - a system-level approach that separates true mineral processing experts from equipment vendors.