Pugmill mixers are widely used in the sulfuric acid (sulfation) process that extracts lithium from spodumene ore. As demand for lithium continues to mount, pugmill mixers are a pivotal tool in bringing lithium from spodumene sources to market, making a measurable difference in consistency, safety, …
Graphite has rapidly emerged as one of the most essential materials in modern industry, largely due to its role in lithium-ion batteries, advanced materials, and high-performance industrial applications. However, producing graphite products that meet increasingly stringent specifications, whether for purity, particle size, or morphology, requires …
Rotary drum alignment is a critical factor in maintaining the long-term performance and reliability of industrial rotary equipmentโwhether it’s a dryer, kiln, cooler, or agglomerator. Misalignment is one of the most common and potentially damaging issues encountered in drum operation. And while it may begin …
The tire mounting assembly on a rotary drum, whether a dryer, cooler, kiln, or otherwise, goes far beyond a mechanical interface; it ensures proper drum shell support, minimizes wear, and safeguards the equipmentโs long-term service life.ย ย Over the past several decades, mounting technology has evolved, …
Agglomeration is emerging as a valuable complement to flotation in modern spodumene processing operations. As lithium demand drives the development of lower-grade and more complex deposits, the finer concentrate produced from flotation streams can challenge downstream calcination. The conversion of ฮฑ-spodumene to ฮฒ-spodumene requires consistent …
While countless hours go into developing a process, engineering the right equipment, and selecting the best vendors, one often-overlooked but critical aspect of a successful production line is the recycle loop, particularly when it comes to processing bulk solids. A bulk solids plant is not …
Conditioning is a term used frequently in the field of bulk solids processing to describe a wide range of material treatments, be it for a raw material, a byproduct, or a finished product. Conditioning is an important component in the processing of bulk solids, allowing …
The benefits of a preventive maintenance program are well documented – reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, improved safety, and longer equipment service life, among others. And yet, many industrial facilities continue to rely on reactive maintenance strategies for their capital equipment, exposing them to unnecessary …
As global demand for metals increases and high-grade ore sources deplete, mining companies are turning to technologies like heap leaching to efficiently recover valuable metals from low-grade ores.NAUE, a group specializing in geosynthetic liners, assesses that over 30% of copper and gold produced each year …
The flow properties of a bulk solid can have a significant impact on process efficiency and the success of the end product. And while bins, hoppers, and the like are often designed to minimize such issues, agglomeration can be a valuable tool in improving the …