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Plate Frame Filter Press

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Product Details:

Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Usage/Application	Laboratory equipment
Phase	Single Phase
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	220V AC
Brand	Superb Technologies
Material	mild steel
Automation Grade	semi-automatic
Power	1.5 kW
Color	white & blue
Model Number	SMO-21

Pressure filters can apply a large pressure differential across the septum to give economically rapid filtration with viscous liquids or fine solids. The most common types of pressure filters are filter press. A filter press contains a set of plates designed to provide a series of chambers or compartments in which solids may collect. The plates are covered with a filter medium such as canvas cloth. Slurry is admitted to each compartment under pressure; passes through the canvas cloth and out a discharge pipe, leaving a wet cake of solids behind. Plates and frames sit horizontally in a metal rack, with cloth covering the face of each plate, and are squeezed tightly together by a screw. Slurry enters at one end of the assembly of plates and frame. It passes through a channel running lengthwise through one corner of assembly. The set up consists of 7 plates and 6 frames. Frames are covered with filter cloth. Feed is fed by gear pump at the top and filtrate collected at the bottom from each plate by operating the cock. After removing cake, washing and cleaning can be done by water provided by overhead tank. Inlet & outlet pressures are measured by pressure gauges. Rate of filtrate removals is measured by calibrated tank provided.

Experimentation:

to study the operation of filter press in the laboratory
to evaluate specific cake resistance and medium resistance

Utilities required:

Water supply
Drain
Slurry required to performing experiment

Additional Information:

Item Code: SM0-21
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Fluid Mixing Apparatus

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Automation Type	Semi-Automatic
Model Number	SMO-30
Digital Voltmeter	0-300 Volts
Phase	Single Phase
Usage/Application	Laboratory Equipment
Operating Voltage	220 V
Color	white and blue
Brand	Superb Technologies
Material	Mild Steel
Ammeter	0-5 Amps
Power	0.5 kW
Power Source	Electric
Tank Depth	450 mm
Tank Diameter	300 mm
Tank Material	Stainless Steel
Voltage	220V AC

Many processing operations depend for their success on the effective agitation and mixing of fluids. Hence it is of great importance to study these agitated vessels. Liquids are most often agitated in some kind of tank or vessel, usually cylindrical in form and with a vertical axis. Tank bottom is rounded to eliminate regions into which the fluid currents would not penetrate.In the present set-up agitation is done with the help of stirrer. A dc motor is coupled to impeller and shaft. The speed of agitator can be varied with the help of thristor controlled dc drive and power consumption is measured by digital voltmeter and digital ammeter. Four replaceable baffles are provided to prevent swirling. One propeller and one turbine are provided which are interchangeable. Drain valve is also provided at the bottom. The whole set-up is mounted on a rigid ms frame structure.

Experimentation:

To plot power number vs reynolds number for the given set of impeller with baffled/unbaffled mixing

Utilities Required:

Water supply
Drain

Technical Details:

Stirrer: stainless steel impeller with stainless steel shaft coupled to fhp dc motor and thyristor controlled dc drive
agitator: stainless steel shaft & impellers (i.E. One propeller & one turbine)
baffles: material stainless steel, 4 nos. 50mm width. (detachable)
control panel comprises of rpm measurement: digital rpm indicator, non contact type with proximity sensor
Standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus a good quality painted rigid ms structure is provided to support all the parts.

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Item Code: SMO-30
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: Wooden boxes are used.

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Rotary Sieve Shaker

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Automation Type	Semi-Automatic
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	320 V
Power	1.5 kW
Frequency	50 Hz
Usage/Application	Laboratory Equipment
Phase	Single Phase
Color	white and blue
Brand	Superb Technologies
Material	Mild Steel
Code Number	SMO-10
Current	8 Amp

The rotap sieve shaker reproduces the circular and tapping motion given to test sieves in hand sieving. The uniform, mechanical action ensures accurate and dependable test. Using the regular height 20-cm diameter sieves, one sample can be tested on a series of six sieves of different openings, all with one operation of machine. The rotap sieve shaker is simple and durably constructed and is run by a fhp motor. The running parts operate in oil. The machine is easily installed. No special foundation is required. Test sieves are supplied at extra cost. A time switch from 0 to 60 minutes is provided.

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Item Code: SMO-10
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Elutriator

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Color	white and blue
Automation Type	Semi-automatic
Voltage	220 V
Model Number	SM0-14
Usage/Application	laboratory equipment
Brand	Superb technologies
Material	Mild steel

DESCRIPTION:

An Elutriator is vertical tube through which a fluid passes upwardly at a specific velocity while a solid mixture, whose separation is desired, is fed into the top of the column. The large particles, which settle at a velocity higher than that of the rising fluid, are collected at the bottom of the column, and the smaller particles are carried out of the top of the column with the fluid. Several columns of different diameters in series may be used to bring about a further separation. The set up consists of two vertical tubes of different diameter in which water is passed at a controlled velocity. A tank with pump is provided for re-cycled water supply and flow rate is measured by Rota meter and controlled with the help of control valve.

EXPERIMENTATION:

Ø To determine the velocity of water for the separation of equal sized particles of different densities.

Ø To determine the velocity of water for separating the given solid mixture of the same density on the basis of size.

UTILITIES REQUIRED:

· Material for Feed.

Ø Water Supply and Drain.

Ø Electric Supply: Single phase, 220 V AC, 0.5 kW.

Ø Dryer.

Ø Weighing Balance.

Ø Floor Area 1.5 m x 1 m.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

Ø Elutriator Tubes : Material Stainless Steel, 2 Nos. of Tubes of Length 500 mm Each with successive Dia. 70mm, 96mm.

Ø Water Feed Tank: Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 60 Ltrs.Pump: FHP.

Ø Flow Measurement : Rota meter

Ø Solid Collectors (2 Nos.): Material PVC fixed to individual tube.Fine Dust Collector: Nylon cloth

Ø Collecting Tray (2 Nos.): Material Stainless Steel, suitable capacity.

Ø Control panel Comprises of:Standard make On/Off switch, Mains Indicator etc.

Ø Instruction Manual: An ENGLISH instruction manual will be provided along with the Apparatus

Ø A good quality painted rigid MS Structure is provided to support all the parts

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-14
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: Wooden boxes are used.

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Gyratory Sieve Shaker

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Brand	Superb Technologies
Material	Mild Steel
Automation Type	Semi-Automatic
Power Source	Electric
Color	white and blue
Voltage	220/230 V
Usage/Application	Laboratory Equipment
Frequency	50 Hz
Phase	Single Phase
Model Number	SMO-11

Gyratory type shaker is driven by fhp motor through a reduction gear suitable to carry upto 7 sieves of 15 cm or 20 cm diameter. When clamped the sieve table does not rotate but it is inclined from the vertical axis and the direction of inclination changes progressively in the clockwise direction. In addition to the gyratory motion of the shaker, there is an upward and downward movement ensuring that each square inch of the sieve is utilised. The whole mechanism runs in an oil bath. Complete with adopter for 20-cm diameter sieves.

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Item Code: SMO-11
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Laboratory Roll Crusher

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Product Details:

Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Material	mild steel
Automation Grade	Semi-Automatic
Color	white and blue
Voltage	220V AC
Model Number	SMO-02
Motor Power	2 HP
Power	2 kW
Phase	Single Phase
Application	Laboratory equipment
Floor Area	1 x 1 m
Max Feed Size	6 - 8 mm
Power Source	Electric
Speed	48-70 Rpm

The lab setup is used to crush different sample and material. Two heavy smooth faced chilled metal rolls turning on parallel horizontal axes are the working elements of the roll crusher. A hopper is provided at the top for feeding the material. Particles of feed caught between the rolls are broken in compression and drop out below. The rolls turn towards each other at the same speed. They have relatively narrow faces and are larger in diameter so that they can nip moderately large lumps. Loading bolts are provided for safety. The maximum size of the product is approximately equal to gap between the rolls & it can be adjusted by loading bolts.

Experimentation:

To determine the efficiency of the crusher for crushing a material of known working index.

Utilities Required:

Raw material for feed
set of sieves with sieve shaker for analysis

Technical Details:

Rolls: material chilled steel
Dia. 200mm, width 100mm. (approx.)
Feed hopper: suitable capacity
Control panel comprises of energy measurement: electronic energy meter
Starter: 2 hp, single phase
Mcb: for overload protection
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus
The set-up is fitted with required guards and product collection tray
The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-02
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Laboratory Ball Mill

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Brand	Superb Technologies
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	220V AC
Power	1 kW
Usage/Application	laboratory equipment
Motor Power	1 HP
Material	mild steel
Phase	Single Phase
Ball Mill Diameter	275 mm
Ball Mill Length	350 mm
Ball Mill Material	ms
Ball Mill Thickness	5 mm
Feed Size	6 mm (Approx)
Floor Area	1.5 x 1 m
Product Size	200 Mesh

We are a pioneer industry that offers Ball Mill. Supreme quality raw material sourced from our trusted vendors is used to manufacture and design the product tested out on various parameters. Our renowned clients applaud us for offering such quality-oriented product which is dispatched only after getting the quality test done by our experts. The price range that we offer is cost-effective.

Features:

Highly efficiently
Rust proof
Abrasion resistant

Experimentation:

To Study Effect Of Rpm On The Power Consumption Of A Ball Mill
To Determine The Efficiency Of A Ball Mill For Grinding A Material Of Known Wi
Utility Required:
Raw Material For Feed.
Set Of Sieves With Sieve Shaker For Analysis
Steel Balls

Technical Details:

Revolution Counter: Mechanical Type
Product Receiver: Material Stainless Steel Of Suitable Size
Control Panel Comprises Of Energy Measurement: Electronic Energy Meter
Mcb: For Overload Protection
Standard Make On/Off Switch, Mains Indicator Etc
Instruction Manual: An English Instruction Manual Will Be Provided Along
With The Apparatus
The Set-Up Is Fitted With Required Guards
The Whole Set-Up Is Well Designed And Arranged In A Good Quality Painted Structure

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-04
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Cyclone Separator Apparatus

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Power Source	Electric
Brand	Superb Technologies
Phase	Single Phase
Voltage	220 V Ac
Power	1 kW
Floor Area	2 x 1 m

A cyclone separator is a vertical cylinder with the inlet stream introduced tangentially near the top, giving the suspension a spinning rotation in the cylinder. The centrifugal force acting on the particles tends to throw them radically to the sides of the cylinder as they spiral downward to a conical bottom where they are removed. A collector is fitted at the bottom & the induced draft blower is used to create the air stream. The classified air leaves the cyclone through a pipe extended down into the cyclone & passes through blower delivery side fitted with fine screen cloth bag to avoid dust expansion in the laboratory.The setup consists of i.D. Blower connected to discharge side of cyclone separator. A flow meter with manometer is provided to measure the flow rate of air. Pressure drop in the cyclone is measured by water manometer. Solids are collected in the collector fixed at the bottom. The set-up is complete with flow control & by-pass valve.

Experimentation:

To study the performance of a given cyclone.
To study the effect of inlet gas velocity on overall efficiency.

Technical Detail:

Weighing balance.
Cyclone separator: material stainless steel, dia 100mm.
Solid discharge silo: material stainless steel, suitable capacity with discharge control valve.
Blower: id fan blower with 1 hp provided motor.
Air flow measurement: flow meter with manometer.
Solids collector: transparent pvc container fixed with cyclone.
Fine dust collector: bag of nylon cloth fixed on exit of air.
Control panel comprises of standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc.
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus.
A good quality painted rigid ms structure is provided to support all the parts.

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Laboratory Jaw Crusher

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Product Details:

Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Brand	Superb Technologies
Automation Type	Semi-Automatic
Color	white and blue
Voltage	220 V Ac
Power	3 kW
Power Source	Electric
Usage/Application	Laboratory Equipment
Phase	Single Phase
Material	Mild Steel
Jaw Size	100 x 150 mm
Feed Size	50 mm
Floor Area	1.5 x 1m
Motor Power	3 HP

Jaw crusher is designed to speed up the crushing of aggregates, ores, minerals, coke, chemicals and others similar materials. It is compact and of rugged construction for general laboratory or small pilot plant operations. The set-up contains two jaws of hard steel with one jaw stationary and other moving. The movable jaw produces blows for every revolution reducing over sizing to a minimum. A combination of forward and downward strokes with a rocking action exert pressure on the coarser materials yet permits the finished materials to pass through the jaws. A hopper is provided at the top for feeding material. The smooth jaws ensure a uniform product and easy cleaning is possible. The opening of the jaw is adjustable. The motor is coupled to the machine through triple `v' belt drive.

Experimentation:

To determine the efficiency of the crusher for crushing a material of known working index
Raw material for feed

Utilities Required:

Set of sieves with sieve shaker for analysis

Technical Details:

Feed hopper: suitable capacity
Control panel comprises of
Energy measurement: electronic energy meter
Mcb: for overload protection
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus
The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-01
Port of Dispatch: Delhi
Production Capacity: 30 units /month
Delivery Time: 10-15 days
Packaging Details: Wooden boxes are used.

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Leaf Filter

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Automation Grade	Semi-automatic
Brand	Superb Technologies
Capacity	50 Ltrs
Color	blue
Material	Mild steel
Model Number	SMO-23
Power	1 kW
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	220V AC
Floor Area	1 x 1.5 m
Phase	Single Phase
Tank Material	Stainless Steel

Leaf filters, sometimes called tank filters, they consists of flat filtering elements (leaves) supported in a shell. The leaves are circular, arc-sided, or rectangular, and they have filtering surface on both faces. The shell is a cylindrical tank the set-up consists of flat filtering elements (leaves) supported in a slurry tank. A filter leaf consists of a perforated plate over which a filter medium of woven fabric is fitted. The whole assembly is connected to a vacuum pump through a filtrate receiver. An agitator is fitted in the slurry tank. Drain valve is provided in it. The set-up is operated batch wise.

Experimentation:

To determine the specific cake resistance for the given slurry using leaf filter.

Utilities Required:

Water supply & drain
Slurry required to performing experiment

Technical Details:

Leaf filter: dia. 200mm with ss mesh & filter cloth on both sides
Agitator: stainless steel impeller with ss shaft coupled to fhp motor and reduction gear box
Filtrate receiver: stainless steel column with water level gauge
Vacuum pump: standard make coupled to fhp motor
Control panel comprises of standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus a good quality painted rigid ms structure is provided to support all the parts

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-23
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: Wooden boxes are used.

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Ribbon Mixer

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Usage/Application	laboratory equipment
Power Source	Electric
Power	1 kW
Voltage	220V AC
Automation Grade	Semi-Automatic
Phase	Single Phase
Model Number	SMO-28
Color	White & blue
Brand	Superb Technologies
Material	mild steel
Dimension	400 x 200 x 250 mm
Floor Area	1 x 1 m

A ribbon blender consists of a horizontal trough containing a central shaft and a helical ribbon agitator. Two counteracting ribbons are mounted on the same shaft, one moving the solid slowly in one direction, the other moving it quickly in other. The ribbons may be continuous or interrupted. Mixing results from the turbulence induced by the counteracting agitators, not from mere motion of solids through the trough. Some ribbon blender operates batch wise with the solids charged and mixed until satisfactory; others mix continuously, with solids fed in one end of the trough and discharged from the other. Ribbon blenders are effective mixers for thin pastes or for powders that do not flow radically. The whole assembly is fitted on rigid ms structure. The trough is unloaded through an opening in the bottom. The setup studies in principles of mixing and can be operated as batch wise or continuously.
Experimentation:

To study the working of ribbon mixer

Utilities Required:

Material for feed

Technical Details:

Mixing trough: material stainless steel.
Ribbon: material stainless steel, double helicoids type.
Cover for trough: material stainless steel.
Drive: ½ hp motor coupled to reduction gear box.
Collecting bin: 1 no. Pvc.
Control panel comprises.
Standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc.
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus.
A good quality painted rigid ms structure is provided to support all the parts.

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-28
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Rotary Vacuum Filter

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Color	White & blue
Usage/Application	laboratory equipment
Brand	Superb Technologies
Material	mild steel
Drum Diameter	250 mm
Drum Length	350 mm
Filter Drum Material	Stainless Steel
Phase	Single Phase
Power	3.5 kW
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	220V AC

The most common types of continuous vacuum filter are the rotary drum filter. A horizontal drum with a slotted face turns at less than 2 rpm in an agitated slurry trough. A filter medium, such as canvas, covers the face of drum, which is partly submerged in the liquid. Under the slotted cylindrical face of the main drum is a second, smaller drum with a solid surface. Between the two drums are radial partitions dividing the annular space into separate compartments, each connected by an internal pipe to one hole in the rotating plate of the rotary valve vacuum and air are alternately applied to each compartment as the drum rotates.The set-up consists of stainless steel drum moving in gunmetal brackets and is divided in 6 compartments, covered by a stainless steel mesh. A canvas filter is used for filtration. The whole assembly is fitted with a ss trough in which a agitator is provided. To make the unit a self-contained a slurry mixing and feed arrangement, receiver tanks, vacuum pump, control panel are provided.

Experimentation:

To study the performance of a rotary vacuum filter
To study the operation of rotary vacuum filter under vacuum
To determine the specific cake resistance and medium resistance

Utilities Required:

Water Supply
Drain
Slurry Required To Performing Experiment

Technical Details:

Mesh: material stainless steel
Filter: canvas cloth
No. Of zones: 6 nos
Drive for drum: fhp motor coupled to a reduction gear box
Trough: material stainless steel, compatible capacity
Trough agitator : material stainless steel, driven by fhp motor with reduction gearbox
Slurry tank: stainless steel, capacity 75 ltrs
Slurry pump: gear pump with ½ hp motor
Slurry tank agitator: stainless steel impeller with ss shaft coupled to fhp motor and reduction gear box
Filtrate receiver: material stainless steel, capacity 10 ltrs. (2 nos.)
Vacuum pump: liquid ring type coupled to a 1 hp motor
Piping: gi and pvc size ½
Control panel comprises of standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus
A good quality painted rigid ms structure is provided to support all the parts

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-22
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: WOODEN BOXES ARE USED.

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Sigma Mixer

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Automation Grade	Semi-Automatic
Material	mild steel
Color	white & blue
Brand	Superb Technologies
Voltage	220V AC
Power	1 kW
Power Source	Electric
Phase	Single Phase
Application	laboratory equipments
Floor Area	1 x 1 m

The universal mixing and kneading machine consists of two counter-rotating blades in a rectangular trough curved at bottom to form two longitudinal half cylinders and a saddle section. The blades are driven by gearing at either or both ends. The mixing action is a combination of bulk movement, smearing, stretching, folding, dividing and recombining as the material is pulled and squeezed against blades, saddle and sidewalls. The blades are pitched to achieve end-to-end circulation. Rotation is usually such that material is drawn down over the saddle. The blades are tangential and run at different speeds, with the advantages of faster mixing from constant change of relative position. The blade design most widely used is the sigma blade. The sigma blade mixer is capable of starting and operating with either liquids or solids or a combination of both. The sigma blade has good mixing action, readily discharges materials that do not stick to the blades, and is relatively easy to clean when sticky material are being processed. The drive is given through an electric motor coupled to a reduction gearbox. The whole assembly is fitted on rigid ms structure. The tilting mechanism is provided for discharge of product.

Experimentation:

to study the working of sigma mixer

Utilities Required:

Material for Feed

Technical Details:

Mixing Trough: material stainless steel, double u shaped
Capacity 7 - 8 kg (approx. )
Sigma blades: material stainless steel, 2 nos. Moving in opposite direction
Drive: 1 hp motor coupled to reduction gear box
Tilting arrangement: using worm & gear provided so as to tilt the container
From 0-110 degree even in running condition
Control panel comprises
Standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc
Instruction manual: an english instruction manual will be provided along with the apparatus
A good quality painted rigid ms structure is provided to support all the parts.

Additional Information:

Item Code: SMO-29
Production Capacity: 100 units/month
Delivery Time: 10-15days
Packaging Details: wooden boxes are used.

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Froth Floatation Cell

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Minimum Order Quantity	1 Unit
Brand	Superb Technologies
Automation Grade	Semi-Automatic
Color	white & blue
Model Number	SM0-16
Application	Laboratory equipment
Current	5 Amp
Frequency	50 Hz
Phase	Single Phase
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	220 V

Mixed liberated particles can be separated from each other by floatation if there is sufficient difference in their wettability. The floatation process operates by preparing a water suspension of a mixture of relatively finely sized solids. This is usually done in an agitated chamber open at the top. Fine bubbles of air are then dispersed through the agitated suspension to form a froth that rises to the top of the chamber. Particles that are radially wetted by water (hydrophilic) tend to remain in the water suspension. Those particles that are not easily wetted (hydrophobic) tend to be collected at the air bubble-water interface and rise to the surface attached to air bubbles. Thus differences in the surface chemical properties of the solids are the basis for separation. The set up consists of a agitated chamber open at the top. In the chamber, an impeller coupled to a shaft is fixed in a stationary diffuser. Low-pressure air is allowed to enter in the stationary diffuser through the air passage provided with the agitator. The collector coated mineral particles adhere to the rising bubbles and are carried to the top of the cell to be removed in the froth product.

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