The demand from customers to provide a cyclone solution where the well-established and recognised Multotec cyclone can be retrofitted into existing 26 inch cyclone clusters has seen this leading OEM engineer design such a solution.

Richard Haydon, process manager at Multotec Process Equipment, says this flange-to-flange-fit solution will allow customers to reap the benefits of the Multotec cyclone technology in a retrofit installation. Multotec high capacity classification cyclones achieve optimal separation while offering plants low overall operating costs.

“Multotec also has a solid reputation for the on-site support of its products across the African continent and customers opting for this retrofit option will now have immediate access to the same high levels of backup that have underpinned our equipment supply across mining regions,” Haydon says.

Significantly, Multotec operates a branch network located strategically in the main mining centres in Africa and Haydon confirms that this means customers will readily have access to replacement liners and in certain centres the refurbishment of ceramic lined cyclones is available.

The Multotec Tornado 660 cyclone features an innovative inlet design which facilitates an increase in capacity. By retrofitting this ingenious Multotec cyclone to an existing cyclone cluster it may be possible to increase the capacity and at the same time reduce wear. This ensures optimum life of the liner.

This steel shelled cyclone can be equipped with the most appropriate liner for a given application thereby facilitating optimum performance and reliability. Liner operations include engineered ceramic tiles or cast replaceable rubber liners. Haydon explains that the selection of liner is dependent on the commodity, the application and customer preference.

The Multotec Tornado 660 cyclone is available in varying configurations providing a high level of flexibility. For example, it can be supplied with a different cone angle to facilitate varying cut points, and differing spigot and vortex finder sizes are available.

While the current cyclone offers a 660 mmm diameter, Multotec will be expanding the range to accommodate other common sizes.

“This will allow all customers to experience the Multotec difference in product support,” Haydon concludes.