Thickener Drive

Thickener drive are widely used to concentrate various industrial slurries, such as metal beneficiation raw ore, concentrate, and tailings slurry; coal preparation plant coal washing slurry, chemical slurry, etc.
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Description

Product Introduction

 

The Thickener Drive is a core mechanical transmission system designed to drive rake arms in industrial thickeners used in mining and mineral processing plants.

 

Technical parameters

 

Serial number

Model

Inner diameter (mm)

Depth
(mm)

Area
(m²)

The rake rack transmits speed
(r/min)

Rake speed
(mm/min)

Rake height
(mm)

Production capacity
(t/d)

Oil pump motor set

Hydraulic motor reducer

Lifting the rake hydraulic cylinder

power
(KW)

Machine weight
(kg)

1

NXZ-6

φ6000

3100

2827

2.5~5

32

350

50-100

25scy14-1B

NHM2-280

HGS-140/50-350

3

5297

2

NXZ-8

φ8000

4762

50

3~5

35

500

100-200

25 scy-132M-4

H2B100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-500

7.5

16310

3

NXZ-15

φ15000

4510

176

5~10

35

450

350-400

25scy14-1B

H2B100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-450

7.5

24181

4

NXZ-16

φ16000

4545

200

0.1~0.2

31

450

400~600

25SCY-132M2-6

HZB100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-450

5.5

28520

5

NXZ-18

φ18,000

4545

254

0.1~0.2

31

450

650~900

25SCY-132M2-6

HZB100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-450

5.5

30492

6

NXZ-24

φ24000

5343

450

0.11~0.24

31

450

1000~1500

25SCY-132M-4

HZB100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-450

7.5

38066

7

NXZ-30

φ30000

5343

706

0.11~0.24

31

450

1500~2000

25SCY-132M-4

HZB100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-450

7.5

46210

8

NXZ-45

φ45000

8033

1590

15~22

50

600

2400-3000

40SCY14-1B

H2B100-NHM2-100

HGS-140/50-600

11

77200

 

Working Principle

Motor

Gearbox (Speed Reduction / Torque Increase)

Output Shaft

Rake Mechanism

Thickener Tank Operation

This system is engineered for stable operation under fluctuating slurry density and continuous industrial duty cycles.

 

Key Features

 

  • Center-drive configuration for rake mechanism rotation
  • Gearbox-based mechanical power transmission system
  • High-torque output for slurry load conditions
  • Output shaft coupling to rake drive assembly
  • Torque arm structure for load balancing
  • Bearing-supported rotating assembly system
  • Continuous-duty mechanical drive configuration

 

Manufacturing & Quality Control

  • CNC machining of gearbox and transmission components
  • Heat treatment for wear resistance and mechanical strength
  • Precision assembly and alignment control
  • Dimensional inspection during production stages
  • Load testing and functional verification before shipment
  • Final inspection for torque stability and mechanical reliability
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FAQ

Q: What is the function of a thickener drive?

A: It provides controlled low-speed, high-torque output to drive the rake mechanism for continuous slurry sedimentation in a thickener tank.

Q: How is thickener drive torque selected?

A: Torque is determined based on thickener diameter, slurry density, solids concentration, and operating load conditions.

Q: What factors affect thickener drive selection?

A: Selection is based on process parameters including tank size, slurry rheology, torque demand, and duty cycle requirements.

Q: Can the system be customized?

A: Yes. Motor power, gearbox ratio, output torque, and structural configuration can be engineered according to project requirements.

Q: What industries use thickener drives?

A: Mining, mineral processing, coal washing, metallurgy, and industrial wastewater treatment industries.

Q: Is the system suitable for continuous operation?

A: Yes. It is designed for continuous-duty operation under variable slurry conditions and heavy-load industrial environments.

 

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