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Feeding of clean
XRT source
screened material
Feeding of
screened material
NIR sensor
Color sensor
X-ray sensor
Material presentation
Individual particles need to be presented to the sensor
system. Typically, this is done using vibrating feeders
followed by a chute or fast-moving conveyor belt.
Sensor detection
Sensors are essentially divided into two different system
types:
SENSOR TYPES
With a broad portfolio of cutting-edge sensor technol- X-ray transmission (XRT)
ogies, we have the capability to offer a versatile combi- XRT technology enables materials to be recognized and
nation of solutions for a broad range of sorting tasks. separated based on their specific atomic density. This
Our full range of sensors is composed of the following makes it possible to obtain a higher purity level, regard-
technologies: less of surface moisture or dust coating. For example, this
technology can be used to detect sulfide inclusions.
Color recognition
Our color camera capabilities go beyond the visible spec- Electromagnetic sensor (EM)
trum and include infrared, ultraviolet, and other spectra. The highly sensitive EM sensor sorts materials based on
It is typically used for precise discrimination of low-grade electromagnetic properties, including conductivity and
and contaminant particles for various applications. permeability. This sensor is suitable for applications such
as sulfide ores and metal slags.
Near infrared (NIR)
Our near-infrared spectrometry sensor recognizes mate- Photometry (PM)
rials based on the specific and unique spectral proper- The PM sensor system is based on our monochromatic
ties of reflected light in the near-infrared region of the laser attenuation and photo multiplier reflectance
electromagnetic spectrum. It can be used to differentiate measurement technology. The PM sensor sorts materials
between minerals – a process that can be difficult with the based on color, structure, size, and shape differences. It
human eye or by using standard cameras. is used as a supplementary detector to complement other
sensors in order to distinguish the particles from the
background.
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5) Increase productivity
Boost concentrate production by replacing rejected waste
with higher-grade feed ore to the mill.
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