Dorr-Oliver and
EIMCO sedimentation thickener and clarifier units employ principles of gravity settling and range in sizes from pilot models to as much as 600 feet in diameter. They can be used in a variety of industrial applications such as mineral concentrates and tailings, pulp mill wastes, iron and steel mills, and in cement, alumina and chemical plants.
Thickeners and Clarifiers we offer include:
- Bridge-Supported Thickeners
Beam or truss-supported units that can be used with light, medium, or heavy-duty applications with diameters available for basins from 2 to 54 m. In this design, the drive is supported by the bridge and drives the rakes with a center shaft. Underflow is removed from a discharge cone at the bottom-center of the thickener. Tanks can be in-ground, on-ground, or elevated. Available lifting devices offer additional flexibility of operation.
- Column-Supported Thickeners
Supported by a stationary center column of steel or concrete. The center column supports the drive and rake mechanisms, while the truss extending from the center pier to the tank periphery supports the walkway, power lines and feed launder. These units are suitable for basins and raking arms with diameters of up to 600 feet (180 m). Choice of drive mechanisms and feedwells are available for all our thickeners.
Both types of sedimentation equipment are offered with a number of options and accessories.
Benefits of the Dorr-Oliver and EIMCO Thickeners and Clarifiers
Specifying EIMCO and Dorr-Oliver mechanisms means you get proven sedimentaton design.
Reliability Over sixty-five years of experience in the design and manufacturing of sedimentation systems allows FLSmidth Minerals to produce mechanisms that are characteristically trouble-free in both installation and operation.
Service Should mechanical or process problems arise, an experienced service force is available to assist in their analysis and resolution. Continuity and availability of service are important considerations when selecting an equipment supplier.
Rapid Delivery With standardized designs and stock components, lead times are kept to a minimum. Delivery and start-up can be substantially expedited.