#Industry ·2026-02-04
In the field of mineral sorting, pursuing efficient, environmentally friendly, and economical solutions is the core goal of every mining enterprise. The spiral chute, as a gravity sorting equipment that integrates numerous advantages, has become an indispensable tool in modern mineral processing with its unique power-free operation mode and excellent sorting performance. 【What is a spiral chute?】 A spiral chute is a continuous operation equipment that uses the gravity, shear force of water flow, and density and friction differences of mineral particles to sort minerals as they flow down the spiral chute surface. It does not require additional power drive and relies entirely on the gravitational potential energy of the slurry to effectively separate light and heavy minerals. 【Working Principle Explained】 When the slurry is fed into the top of the spiral chute, it flows down the chute surface under the action of gravity. Due to the slope of the chute surface, the speed of water flow, and the density and size differences of mineral particles, different minerals will exhibit different movement trajectories. The heavy mineral particles with higher density will settle and slowly move inward toward the center of the spiral chute under the combined action of water flow and centrifugal force. Meanwhile, the lighter gangue or light mineral particles will be quickly flushed outward with the water flow, eventually being discharged from different discharge ports, thereby achieving the separation of concentrates and tailings. 【Outstanding Advantages of Spiral Chutes】 1. Power-Free Operation, Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly: This is the most notable feature of spiral chutes. Without requiring electric power drive, it greatly reduces operating costs, reduces carbon emissions, and aligns with the current concepts of green mines and sustainable development. 2. High Sorting Efficiency and Good Recovery Rate: It exhibits excellent sorting effects for fine-grained minerals (especially in the 0.3-0.02mm range) and significantly improves the comprehensive recovery rate of low-grade ores, effectively enhancing resource utilization. 3. Simple Structure and Small Footprint: The equipment has a compact structure, is easy to install and deploy, does not require complex auxiliary facilities, and significantly saves factory space and capital investment for infrastructure. 4. Simple Operation and Maintenance: With no moving parts, it has a very low failure rate, requires minimal daily maintenance, and has a short training period for operators, greatly reducing labor costs and downtime risks. 5. Wear-Resistant and Long Service Life: The surface of the chute is often made of high-molecular-weight composite materials or special wear-resistant linings, which effectively resist the abrasive effects of slurry and prolong the service life of the equipment. 6. Wide Adaptability and Large Processing Capacity: It can handle various types of minerals and has a considerable processing capacity for a single equipment, making it suitable for large and medium-sized mineral processing plants. 【Wide Application Fields】 Spiral chutes are widely used in the sorting of iron ores, tin ores, tungsten ores, tantalum-niobium ores, gold ores, sand ores (such as beach sands and river sands), as well as other heavy rare metals and some non-metallic minerals. It often serves as a coarse sorting, scavenging sorting, or fine sorting equipment in the mineral processing process, playing an important role. Choosing a spiral chute is choosing a smart path toward efficient, low-cost, and green mineral processing. Whether it's for new mine construction or existing line upgrades, the spiral chute can provide you with a stable and reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly mineral sorting solution, helping your mining business soar to new heights!
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