Define duty
Document input ranges, outputs and schedule.
Evidence-led equipment selection
How to Select a Mining Disc Filter System
Select a mining disc filter using mineral type, particle size, solids concentration, throughput, cake moisture, filtrate quality and operating conditions.
Define dutyStep one
Filterability testPerformance proof
Dry-solids fluxSize basis
Filter + auxiliariesFinal scope
Selection basis
Write the Duty Before Comparing Models
State normal, design and limiting feed conditions along with measurable output criteria and the required operating schedule.
MaterialStream name, mineralogy, PSD, solids, pH, temperature and reagents.
CapacityDry-solids throughput, hours, peak duty and availability philosophy.
CakeMoisture, thickness, release and downstream transport or storage.
FiltrateClarity, valuable-solids loss, reuse point and quality constraints.
SiteElevation, climate, plot, utilities, electrical standards and access.
ProjectSchedule, documentation, inspection, installation and supply boundary.
Selection workflow1 2 3 4 5
Close the Largest Uncertainty First
Testing should represent the feed range that controls production or product quality.
Test slurry
Measure cake, flux, moisture, filtrate and release.
Choose medium
Compare cloth or ceramic against duty and maintenance.
Size and integrate
Select area, vacuum, filtrate, controls and redundancy.
Review lifecycle
Compare energy, media, labor, spares and risk.
Platform choicePG Series TP Series BY Series
Compare Filter Media Before Model Numbers
The selected platform must match both filtration behavior and the site’s operating capability.
Cloth-media vacuum disc filter
Flexible media route for suitable concentrate and tailings duties.
Review PG SeriesEnergy-focused cloth-media system
Evaluate system power where tested duty and annual hours justify it.
Review TP SeriesCeramic disc filter
Evaluate compatible fine feeds with validated plate cleaning and release.
Review BY SeriesProposal review
Compare Offers on an Equal Boundary
Check duty, filtration area, installed and operating power, vacuum and filtrate equipment, instruments, spares, documentation, exclusions and performance-test conditions.
| Question | Why it matters | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Is the feed basis identical? | Different PSD or solids can invalidate the comparison. | Approved design basis and sample/test reference. |
| Is usable area defined? | Model names alone do not show installed filtration area. | Data sheet and general arrangement. |
| Are auxiliaries included? | Vacuum, filtrate, air and controls affect performance and cost. | Scope list and utility schedule. |
| Are guarantees conditional? | Results depend on feed and operating window. | Performance schedule and test method. |
| Is lifecycle support clear? | Media, parts and maintenance influence availability. | Recommended spares and service plan. |
Continue the project path
Use the Three Core Selection Pages
Move from sample to area to commercial scope.
Practical answers
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers support project preparation; the final recommendation depends on the actual duty.
Why is representative slurry data required?
Mineral names do not define filterability. Particle-size distribution, mineralogy, clay, reagents, solids and temperature can change cake formation, permeability and release. Use filterability testing when results matter commercially.
What should be sent for a preliminary review?
Provide dry-solids throughput, feed solids, particle-size data, target cake moisture, operating schedule, elevation and available utilities through the quote request.
Can BOYUN promise cake moisture from the mineral name alone?
No. A defensible target must be tied to representative feed data, test conditions, equipment scope and an agreed operating basis.
Define the Next Engineering Step
Share the feed, throughput, operating target and site constraints. BOYUN will identify missing information and recommend testing, sizing or the appropriate equipment scope.