The BMPE Heavy Media Separator (Cross Flow Separator) is a hydraulic classifier that operates on the teeter-bed (fluidized bed) principle to efficiently separate solids based on size, shape, and density. Engineered to deliver sharp separations, it provides a low-maintenance, high-efficiency solution for gravity separation and size classification.

The BMPE Heavy Media Separator (Cross Flow Separator) uses an upward water flow to create a teeter-bed of suspended solids inside the separator, where particles settle according to their terminal settling velocities. Finer, lighter particles are elutriated into the overflow, while coarser, denser particles pass through to the underflow.

A key factor in its performance is the top-fed slurry design, which minimizes turbulence and ensures stable, repeatable separation conditions. The bed of solids behaves like a fluid, with particle interactions carefully balanced by hydrodynamic forces.

Utilizing hindered-settling principles, the CrossFlow Separator efficiently classifies, concentrates, washes, and neutralizes minerals. Its counter-current washing capability ensures optimal rinsing and contaminant removal prior to downstream processing.

• Sizing and Classification: Precise cut-point sizing for mono-density materials.
• Tailings Classification: Efficient desliming and recovery of fine mineral streams.
• Density Separation and Concentration: Upgrading minerals by separating light and heavy materials.
• Washing and Neutralization: Rinsing to remove contaminants or neutralize mineral pH.

• High Capacity: Delivers high throughput across diverse applications.
• Precise Classification: Provides sharp, highly efficient particle separation.
• Stable Feed Handling: Offers improved efficiency with fluctuating or dilute feed streams.
• Real-Time Control: Enables easy, on-line cut-point adjustments using true density measurements.
• Automated Operation: Features a fully automated discharge control system.
• Consistent Discharge: Includes a dewatering cone to maintain uniform underflow discharge characteristics.