Jun. 10, 2024
Written by Amit Jain at Derrick Corporation
In late , three five-deck Stack Sizer® wet sizing machines fitted with 850-micron Polyweb® screen panels were installed in Australia for sulfate of potash recovery. This was the first such installation of Stack Sizers for this application in Australia.
These high capacity, small footprint vibratory screening machines will produce significantly higher yields than the previous equipment used in the application, and allow recovery operations to focus on capturing as much product as possible with minimal additional work. Derrick&#;s unique Polyweb urethane screen panels on the Stack Sizer reduce near-size blinding to maintain optimum efficiency, while offering unmatched panel life. Working together with global potash producers to improve mill recovery and efficiency, Derrick continues to develop proprietary high capacity, high efficiency, robust, and reliable screening solutions for the potash industry.
Potash Screening, Saskatchewan, CanadaThe Derrick Stack Sizer replaces conventional high amplitude horizontal banana-type screens before the screening surface. Compared with the low screening efficiency of conventional screens, the Stack Sizer offers lower circulating loads, low structural maintenance costs, and reduced brine spray on the screen deck to liberate fines, thereby raising productivity and process efficiency.
In early , Derrick introduced its latest screening innovation, the SuperStack®, to the world and it soon caught the attention of the potash industry. With its eight vibrating screen decks operating in parallel, combined with a 30 to 35 per cent increase in effective screening width compared with Derrick&#;s five-deck Stack Sizer, this novel machine exceeds the Stack Sizer&#;s capacity by two-and-a-half to three times!
Screening Dead Sea PotashIn , Derrick-Africa recommended ten five-Deck Stack Sizers to a major phosphate producer to upgrade their plant but the recommendation was not considered purely on price. In early , Derrick re-attempted to enter the phosphate market by offering SuperStack screens instead of Stack Sizers. Once again, the offer was rejected due to uncertainty of the new technology.
In January , however, Derrick re-visited the producer in Cape Town and offered them four SuperStacks instead of ten five-deck Stack Sizers. They showed that the SuperStacks would result in significantly reduced infrastructure. Through cost-benefit analysis, Derrick&#;s offer won the $2.3 million tender, allowing the first SuperStack installation to proceed in Africa.
Michelle Lawrence, COO at Kropz says, &#;The four SuperStacks offer an elegant and cost-optimised solution to increasing throughput of the milling circuit and top-size presentation to the flotation circuit. We look forward to recommissioning the plant and working together with Derrick to maximise overall efficiencies.&#;
The SuperStack&#;s demonstrated safety and maintenance, environmental, and societal benefits include:
Phosphate recovery applications have opened new opportunities for both the SuperStack and Stack Sizer screens in South Africa and Florida in the United States. In Florida, five Stack Sizers have replaced Derrick Multifeed screens for a long-term (30+ years) Derrick customer. This firm concluded that the time was right to upgrade their operation to the latest proven Derrick technology.
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Related links:Through successful installations, the SuperStack is demonstrating efficiency and cost savings in the recovery of potash and phosphate. Successful installations are expected to rise as its reputation expands, making it an important element in serving the ever-expanding need for these vital agricultural products throughout the world.
Employed by Derrick Corporation for over 14 years, Amit Jain is an experienced business development professional focused on helping global mining end-users solve complex fine screening problems. Mr. Jain holds a MS in Metallurgical Engineering with specialization in mineral processing form University of Utah and an MBA from Kelley school of business.
Derrick Corporation is a family-owned and operated company with a global presence focused on pioneering fine-separation technology. Since , Derrick has manufactured innovative technologies serving the Mining and Industrial, Oil & Gas Drilling, and Civil Construction industries. Derrick offers its clients leading-edge solutions and around-the-clock, award-winning service to maximize separation efficiency. Derrick&#;s products are renowned for their rugged reliability in industries known for intensely challenging environments and ever-evolving demands.
Derrick® Corporation has pioneered the development of wet and dry fine screening solutions to serve diverse industries throughout the world for more than 70 years. Our commitment to unmatched quality, combined with vertically integrated product design and a culture of continuous improvement throughout our organisation, has led to the well-recognised long-term reliability and productivity of Derrick products.
Derrick first introduced the gold processing industry to abrasion-resistance and non-blinding polyurethane screens in the early s. Following initial contributions to advance gold processing technology, Derrick has continued to develop new, high-capacity screening equipment. Our efforts have focused on reducing operational expenditure (opex), developing new patented technologies, and minimising maintenance and footprint to reduce environmental impact &#; all of which contribute to a favourable return on investment.
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