Flotation Machine

Capacity

0.2-16m ³/min

Scraper Motor Power

0.55-2.2KW

Stuctural diagram: flotation machine is made up of impeller, stator, spindle, central flues, tank, bearing body,etc. The whole structure of impeller is installed on the girder of the tank. The impeller is drived by motor through triangle tip.

Social Media

High-Efficiency Flotation Machine for Mineral Processing

Flotation machine is a novelly structured self-priming flotation machine.It has advantages of horizontal configuration,midding foam self-returning, air self-priming,etc. Besides, It also has advantage of low consumption, large inflow velocity, strong ability of inhaling pulp, low speed of impeller line, large gap between impeller and plate, tiny abrasion, long using cyclicality of wear-out parts compared with other flotation machines. The consumption is lower, inflow velocity is larger and the surface of ore solution is more steady than flotation machines. flotation machines are widely used for roughing, selecting and anti-flotating the non-ferrous metals,ferrous metals and non-metallic minerals such as copper, aluminum, zinc, nickel, molybdenum, gold, silver, sulphur, phosphorus,etc.

How Does the Froth Flotation Equipment Work?

When the electric motor drives the main spindle to rotate, the high-speed centrifugal force throws the mineral slurry out of the impeller cavity. This rapid displacement of pulp creates a powerful, continuous negative pressure (vacuum zone) inside the impeller chamber. Under the effect of this pressure differential:

Air Inhalation & Pulp Suction: Ambient air is automatically inhaled through the air admission pipe, while the mineral slurry at the bottom is simultaneously drawn into the core of the impeller through the center hole of the impeller cone.

Intensive Mixing & Dispersion: Once inside the impeller cavity, the inhaled air and incoming slurry are intensely sheared and mixed. The resulting highly aerated mixture is then expelled at high velocity through the specialized passages between the flat plate and the impeller blades.

Active Flotation Zone: Upon discharge, the micro-bubbles and a portion of the mineralized slurry rise toward the upper part of the flotation cell to participate in the actual froth flotation and separation process.

Continuous Under-Circulation (Preventing Sedimentation): Crucially, the remaining mineral slurry moves downward toward the bottom of the flotation tank. Driven by the continuous suction of the impeller, this slurry is drawn back into the impeller cavity for a second circulation loop. This powerful under-circulation of mine slurry is highly beneficial for the flotation of heavy, coarse mineral particles, keeping them actively suspended and minimizing the risk of grit or coarse sand settling at the bottom of the flotation cell.

Complete flotation separation system for mineral processing plant

Model	Effectiv e Volu me ( m ³)	Processing Capacity ( m ³/min )	Impe lle r Diameter ( mm)	Impeller Speed (r/min )	Agitatio n Motor Power ( kW)	Scraper Motor Power ( kW)	Sing le Ce ll Weight ( kg )
SF-0 .37	0.37	0.2~ 0.4	300	352~442	1 .5	0.55	648
SF-0 .7	0.7	0.3~ 1 .0	350	336~ 384	3	1.1	629
SF-1 .2	1 .2	0.6~ 1 .6	450	312	5.5	1.1	1373
SF-2	2	1 .5~ 3	550	280	11	1 .5	1879
SF-2 .8	2 .8	1 .5~ 3.5	550	280	11	1 .5	1902
SF-4	4	2 .0~4	650	235	15	1 .5	2582
SF-6	6	3~6	760	191	30	2 .2	3540
SF-8	8	4 .0~ 8	760	191	30	2 .2	4129
SF-16	16	5.0~ 16	850	169~ 193	45	1 .5	7415
SF-20	20	10~ 12	850	169~ 193	45	1 .5	9828

Model

Effectiv e Volu me ( m ³)

Processing Capacity ( m ³/min )

Impe lle r Diameter ( mm)

Impeller Speed (r/min )

Agitatio n Motor Power ( kW)

Scraper Motor Power ( kW)

Sing le Ce ll Weight ( kg )

SF-0 .37

0.37

0.2~ 0.4

300

352~442

1 .5

0.55

648

SF-0 .7

0.7

0.3~ 1 .0

350

336~ 384

1.1

629

SF-1 .2

1 .2

0.6~ 1 .6

450

312

5.5

1.1

1373

SF-2

1 .5~ 3

550

280

1 .5

1879

SF-2 .8

2 .8

1 .5~ 3.5

550

280

1 .5

1902

SF-4

2 .0~4

650

235

1 .5

2582

SF-6

3~6

760

191

2 .2

3540

SF-8

4 .0~ 8

760

191

2 .2

4129

SF-16

5.0~ 16

850

169~ 193

1 .5

7415

SF-20

10~ 12

850

169~ 193

1 .5

9828

Model	Effective Volume (m³)	Length × Width × ht (mm)	Impeller Diameter (mm)	Impeller Peripheral Speed (m/s)	Air n Volume (m³/m²·min)	Motor l	Motor r ( kW)	Processing Capacity (m³/min)	S in g le C e ll We ig ht (kg)
BF-20.15	0 . 15	550 × 550 × 600	200	6	0.9 ~ 1.05	Y112M-6	2.2	0 .06 ~ 0 . 16	270
BF-0.25	0 .25	650 × 600 × 700	250	6	0 .9 ~ 1 .05	Y100L-6	1 .5	0. 12 ~ 0.28	370
BF-0.37	0 .37	740 × 740 × 750	286	7 .2	0.9 ~ 1.05	Y90L-4	1.5	0 .2 ~ 0 .4	470
BF-0.65	0 .65	850 × 950 × 900	300	7 .35	0.9 ~ 1.10	Y132S -6	3	0 .3 ~ 0 .7	932
BF-1.2	1 .2	1050 × 1150 × 1100	450	7 .02	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y132M1-6 Y132M2-6	5.54	0 .6 ~ 1 .2	1370
BF-2.0	2	1400 × 1450 × 1120	500	7 .5	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y160M-6	7 .5	1 .0 ~ 2 .0	1750
B F-2.8	2 .8	1650 × 1650 × 1150	550	8 .06	0.9 ~ 1.10	Y180L-8	11	1 .4 ~ 3 .0	2130
BF-4.0	4	1900 × 2000 × 1200	650	8	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y200L-8	15	2 .4 ~ 4 .0	2585
BF-6.0	6	2200 × 2350 × 1300	700	7 .5	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y225 S -8	18 .5	3 .0 ~ 6 .0	3300
BF-8.0	8	2250 × 2850 × 1400	760	7 .5	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y225 M-8	22	4 .0 ~ 8 .0	4130
BF-10	10	2250 × 2850 × 1700	760	7 .52	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y225 M-8	22	5.0 ~ 10	4500
BF-16	16	2850 × 3800 × 1700	850	8 .7	0.9 ~ 1.10	Y280S -8	37	8.0 ~ 16	8320
BF-20	20	2850 × 3800 × 2000	850	8 .7	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y280M-8	45	10.0 ~ 20	8670
BF-24	24	3150 × 4150 × 2000	920	8 .7	0 .9 ~ 1 . 10	Y315S-8	55	12 .0 ~ 24	8970

Model

Effective Volume (m³)

Length × Width × ht (mm)

Impeller Diameter (mm)

Impeller Peripheral Speed (m/s)

Air n Volume (m³/m²·min)

Motor l

Motor r ( kW)

Processing Capacity (m³/min)

S in g le C e ll We ig ht (kg)

BF-20.15

0 . 15

550 × 550 × 600

200

0.9 ~ 1.05

Y112M-6

2.2

0 .06 ~ 0 . 16

270

BF-0.25

0 .25

650 × 600 × 700

250

0 .9 ~ 1 .05

Y100L-6

1 .5

0. 12 ~ 0.28

370

BF-0.37

0 .37

740 × 740 × 750

286

7 .2

0.9 ~ 1.05

Y90L-4

1.5

0 .2 ~ 0 .4

470

BF-0.65

0 .65

850 × 950 × 900

300

7 .35

0.9 ~ 1.10

Y132S -6

0 .3 ~ 0 .7

932

BF-1.2

1 .2

1050 × 1150 × 1100

450

7 .02

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y132M1-6 Y132M2-6

5.54

0 .6 ~ 1 .2

1370

BF-2.0

1400 × 1450 × 1120

500

7 .5

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y160M-6

7 .5

1 .0 ~ 2 .0

1750

B F-2.8

2 .8

1650 × 1650 × 1150

550

8 .06

0.9 ~ 1.10

Y180L-8

1 .4 ~ 3 .0

2130

BF-4.0

1900 × 2000 × 1200

650

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y200L-8

2 .4 ~ 4 .0

2585

BF-6.0

2200 × 2350 × 1300

700

7 .5

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y225 S -8

18 .5

3 .0 ~ 6 .0

3300

BF-8.0

2250 × 2850 × 1400

760

7 .5

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y225 M-8

4 .0 ~ 8 .0

4130

BF-10

2250 × 2850 × 1700

760

7 .52

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y225 M-8

5.0 ~ 10

4500

BF-16

2850 × 3800 × 1700

850

8 .7

0.9 ~ 1.10

Y280S -8

8.0 ~ 16

8320

BF-20

2850 × 3800 × 2000

850

8 .7

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y280M-8

10.0 ~ 20

8670

BF-24

3150 × 4150 × 2000

920

8 .7

0 .9 ~ 1 . 10

Y315S-8

12 .0 ~ 24

8970

Common Problems

This section is designed to address the most pressing inquiries customers may have regarding the daily operation, maintenance, product advantages, and after-sales service of our machine. Our aim is to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of our overall capabilities and enable you to make informed decisions for your projects.

Precise installation ensures the high sorting efficiency of the mineral flotation separator. Please follow these setup standards: 1.Spindle Verticality: After installing the impeller structure, verify that the main spindle is perfectly vertical. 2.Clearance & Gaps: During assembly, ensure the axial gap between the impeller and the cover plate is maintained at 3–5 mm, with a radial clearance of 11 mm. 3.Horizontal Alignment: The overflow weir board and drive shaft must remain strictly horizontal and concentric, ensuring the regulating gate operates flexibly. 4.Cell Sealing: Ensure zero leakage at the bolted joints between individual flotation cells. Secure welding can be applied upon mutual agreement. 5.Commissioning: A test run is required post-installation to monitor bearing temperature and overall mechanical operational stability. 6.Water Test Run: Once the full froth flotation equipment set is installed, a standard dry run must be conducted first, followed by a continuous 8-hour wet test with the cells filled with water before entering full production.

Before starting the ore flotation machine, complete the following safety and operational checks: 1. Fasteners & Impeller: Inspect all structural bolts and ensure the impeller is securely tightened. 2. Belts & Flexibility: Check the V-belts and verify that the impeller rotates smoothly and flexibly. 3. Lubrication Systems: Verify all lubrication points are well-serviced and inspect the unit for any potential oil leaks. 4. Slurry Circulation: Inspect the internal channels to ensure unobstructed pulp and slurry circulation. 5. Adjustment Devices: Ensure the level adjusters and froth discharge mechanisms are flexible and stable. 6. Electrical & Motor: Confirm that the motor and electrical control facilities function reliably. 7. Safety Guards: Verify that all external rotating components are equipped with secure, steady protective shields.

It depends on your daily processing capacity (TPD), ore density, and flotation time required. Zhongxin engineers will design the exact layout based on your ore test report.

The impeller and the stator are the primary wear parts. We use high-wear-resistant rubber or polyurethane to double their lifespan compared to standard cast iron.

Flotation efficiency depends on several key variables: the particle size of the milled ore, pulp density (usually maintained between 25% to 35%), reagent dosage, pH value, and air flow rate. Zhongxin's froth flotation equipment features adjustable air valves and level regulators, allowing operators to easily fine-tune these parameters for maximum mineral recovery.

Yes, absolutely. For corrosive environments—such as copper or gold flotation using acidic reagents—we offer custom flotation separators equipped with stainless steel tanks, anti-corrosive linings, and high-performance polyurethane impellers to ensure long-term durability and lower maintenance costs.

Sedimentation is a common issue that causes premature wear. Our mineral flotation machine solves this through an optimized bottom structure and a high-efficiency impeller design. This combination generates a powerful, continuous bottom slurry circulation that keeps coarse and heavy minerals suspended uniformly within the cell.

Yes, Zhongxin Heavy Industry is a full-service manufacturer. We don't just sell flotation cells; our technical engineering team provides custom-tailored beneficiation plant layouts, complete flow sheets, and equipment configuration services based on your specific mineral testing reports (TPH capacity, grade, and recovery goals).

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE & GENUINE SPARE PARTS

Zhongxin Heavy Industry provides not only high-performance equipment but also full life-cycle support solutions.

Premium OEM Spare Parts & High-Wear Components

We supply a full range of original wear parts for your flotation machine, including high-quality impellers, stators, and froth scrapers. Made from highly wear-resistant polyurethane or specialized rubber, our spare parts are engineered to withstand abrasive mineral slurries, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing the service life of your flotation cells.

Customized Mineral Processing Flow Chart Design

Zhongxin Heavy Industry provides comprehensive technical support tailored to your mining project. Our expert engineering team designs customized beneficiation flow charts and equipment layouts based on your specific mineral testing reports. We ensure our froth flotation equipment integrates seamlessly with your grinding and crushing circuits for optimal recovery rates.

Global Technical Support & On-Site Engineering Services

From initial installation and water commissioning to operator training and routine maintenance, we provide lifetime technical service for our mineral flotation separators. Our responsive global service team is always ready to assist you online or on-site, ensuring your flotation plant operates at peak efficiency with maximum productivity.

Product Inquiry

Flotation Machine

Please read our Terms and Conditions and this Policy before accessing or using our Services. If you cannot agree with this Policy or the Terms and Conditions, please do not access or use our Services. If you are located in a jurisdiction outside the European Economic Area, by using our Services, you accept the Terms and Conditions and accept our privacy practices described in this Policy.
We may modify this Policy at any time, without prior notice, and changes may apply to any Personal Information we already hold about you, as well as any new Personal Information collected after the Policy is modified. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of this Policy. We will provide you with advanced notice if we make any material changes to how we collect, use or disclose your Personal Information that impact your rights under this Policy. If you are located in a jurisdiction other than the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland (collectively “European Countries”), your continued access or use of our Services after receiving the notice of changes, constitutes your acknowledgement that you accept the updated Policy. In addition, we may provide you with real time disclosures or additional information about the Personal Information handling practices of specific parts of our Services. Such notices may supplement this Policy or provide you with additional choices about how we process your Personal Information.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access most Websites on the internet or open certain emails. Among other things, Cookies allow a Website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the Website before. Examples of information collected by Cookies include your browser type and the address of the Website from which you arrived at our Website as well as IP address and clickstream behavior (that is the pages you view and the links you click).We use the term cookie to refer to Cookies and technologies that perform a similar function to Cookies (e.g., tags, pixels, web beacons, etc.). Cookies can be read by the originating Website on each subsequent visit and by any other Website that recognizes the cookie. The Website uses Cookies in order to make the Website easier to use, to support a better user experience, including the provision of information and functionality to you, as well as to provide us with information about how the Website is used so that we can make sure it is as up to date, relevant, and error free as we can. Cookies on the Website We use Cookies to personalize your experience when you visit the Site, uniquely identify your computer for security purposes, and enable us and our third-party service providers to serve ads on our behalf across the internet.

We classify Cookies in the following categories:
● Strictly Necessary Cookies
● Performance Cookies
● Functional Cookies
● Targeting Cookies

Cookie List
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

How To Turn Off Cookies
You can choose to restrict or block Cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that certain Cookies may be set as soon as you visit the Website, but you can remove them using your browser settings. However, please be aware that restricting or blocking Cookies set on the Website may impact the functionality or performance of the Website or prevent you from using certain services provided through the Website. It will also affect our ability to update the Website to cater for user preferences and improve performance. Cookies within Mobile Applications

We only use Strictly Necessary Cookies on our mobile applications. These Cookies are critical to the functionality of our applications, so if you block or delete these Cookies you may not be able to use the application. These Cookies are not shared with any other application on your mobile device. We never use the Cookies from the mobile application to store personal information about you.

If you have questions or concerns regarding any information in this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at . You can also contact us via our customer service at our Site.

Flotation Machine

High-Efficiency Flotation Machine for Mineral Processing

High Capacity, Low Power

Independent Self-Priming

Enhanced Coarse Recovery

Flexible Level Control

Thorough Mixing Impeller

Key Features & Advantages of Zhongxin Flotation Cells

Why choose Zhongxin Heavy Industry's flotation cell for your mineral processing plant?

How Does the Froth Flotation Equipment Work?

Product Photos

Specification

RECOMMENDED CRUSHING, SCREENING AND MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

EXPLORE MORE PRODUCTION LINE SITE PROJECTS

Common Problems

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE & GENUINE SPARE PARTS

Premium OEM Spare Parts & High-Wear Components

Customized Mineral Processing Flow Chart Design

Global Technical Support & On-Site Engineering Services

Product Inquiry

Our Website

Flotation Machine

High-Efficiency Flotation Machine for Mineral Processing

High Capacity, Low Power

Independent Self-Priming

Enhanced Coarse Recovery

Flexible Level Control

Thorough Mixing Impeller

Key Features & Advantages of Zhongxin Flotation Cells

Why choose Zhongxin Heavy Industry's flotation cell for your mineral processing plant?

How Does the Froth Flotation Equipment Work?

Product Photos

Specification

RECOMMENDED CRUSHING, SCREENING AND MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

EXPLORE MORE PRODUCTION LINE SITE PROJECTS

Common Problems

Q1:Installation & Alignment of the Flotation Cell

Q2:Inspection Checklist Prior to Flotation Operation

Q3:How do I choose the right flotation cell size for my plant?

Q4:What are the main wear parts of an ore flotation machine?

Q5:What are the main factors that affect the flotation efficiency of a flotation cell?

Q6:Can your mining flotation machine handle highly corrosive or acidic ore slurries?

Q7:How do you prevent ore pulp sedimentation inside the flotation tank during operation?

Q8:Do you provide custom flow chart designs for complete mineral processing plants?

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE & GENUINE SPARE PARTS

Premium OEM Spare Parts & High-Wear Components

Customized Mineral Processing Flow Chart Design

Global Technical Support & On-Site Engineering Services

Product Inquiry

Cookies