Lab Heavy Media Separator

Heavy Media Separation (HMS) is a proven density separation process widely used in the mining, mineral, and recycling industries. MPE’s Heavy Media Separation Equipment is engineered for precision beneficiation, utilizing the sink-float principle to separate particles based on their specific gravities (ranging from 2.0 to 4.5).

Modern dense media plants employ a suspension of ferrosilicon powder (relative density 6.7–7.1 with 13–16% silicon) in water, creating an artificial heavy liquid for effective separation. Particles with higher specific gravity sink, while lighter particles float, ensuring a clean and efficient separation.

Applications

• Mining & Mineral Processing: Coal, ores, oxides, sulphides, silicates, and industrial minerals

• Recycling Industry: Pre-concentration and concentration of metals and scrap materials

Key Features

• Heavy Media Drum Separator designed for particle sizes from 300 mm (12”) to 6 mm (¼”)

• Available in laboratory models for testing and industrial models for full-scale operations

• Cost-effective system with minimal media losses per ton and maximum reusability

• Rugged, customizable design built to handle high-capacity beneficiation

MPE’s Heavy Media Separation Equipment delivers reliable performance, reducing costs while maximizing recovery and efficiency in both laboratory and industrial environments.

Customs built designs are also available.