Metso has opened a new Separation laboratory and pilot area at its Research Center in Pori, Finland, bringing expanded research and development services for its customers.
“Our new Separation laboratory in Pori encompasses our latest flotation technologies for the beneficiation of fine and ultrafine but also coarse particles. It has been expanded with a Concorde Cell laboratory unit, which can be modularized for more complex test work and R&D, and auxiliary equipment for swifter sample preparation and processing,” said Antti Rinne, vice president, Flotation, Metso.
“This will allow us to deliver high-quality test work faster and develop complete flowsheets for the flotation plants of tomorrow. With a fully integrated beneficiation and assays lab, we can handle a larger volume of testing while maintaining the highest standards.”
The latest development at the Pori Research Center is the new coarse particle flotation (CPF) cell, which introduces a novel deep-froth pneumatic design that eliminates the need for fluidized beds. It is set for launch in 2026 following industrial-scale testing.
Source: Metso