5 things to consider when buying a hammer mill. Generating less dust is one of them

A hammer mill is a piece of equipment used in mining to produce fine materials. The list includes talc and limestone for agricultural purposes, among other items.

When purchasing a machine of this type, the mining company needs to be very sure about the model to be chosen.

In this article, we will present five points that need to be evaluated. One of them is the reduction of dust in the operation, an improvement achieved by Máquinas Furlan when developing the Hammer Mill model MM80F1.

Reduced costs with wear parts and easy maintenance are other benefits of this model. Check it out.

How does a hammer mill work?

From extraction, beneficiation in a mining plant requires different stages of comminution and types of machines. One of them is hammer mills.

The mill is responsible for removing valuable ore mixed with other types of rock. It can also be used to reduce the size of the rock.

But how does a hammer mill work? Basically, it has a horizontal shaft rotating at high speed with several attached discs that serve to fix the hammers. Inside, the hammers rotate and act in an articulated manner, impacting the incoming ore. Fragmentation occurs when the hammers collide with the internal surface of the equipment.

5 decisive points when choosing a hammer mill

At Furlan, the development of the MM80F1 Hammer Mill project involved professionals from different areas. However, the objective is unique: to generate improvements in equipment that brings benefits to the customer, operators and the environment.

Customer success in mining involves, for example, reduced operating costs, increased productivity and improved working conditions. This is where the MM80F1 model came from, designed to process low-abrasive materials. Its end products are fine particles – such as gypsum, agricultural limestone, coal and talc.

Another indication is its use in mining areas.

So, we can say that the five main advantages of the MM80F1 model are associated with what a mining company should look for in a hammer mill. Check out these points.

1. Lower dust emissions

This benefit is the result of the meticulous care taken in sizing the Hammer Mills for mining. Manganese steel plates cover the structure of the Furlan equipment.

The equipment's closed air circuit reduces dust emissions. The air that circulates through the grates returns to the feed inlet. This closes the circuit. The gaps between the grates are left unobstructed, which allows for increased production.

Alongside the search for fewer equipment breakdowns, managers and operators consider dust reduction to be one of the main challenges in a mining plant.

2. Better use of hammers and grates

The MM80F1 has hammers and grates made of special Furlan alloy steel. The hammers are arranged symmetrically, which allows for better use of their wear surfaces.

And we know that, today, wear parts represent an important item in the industry's cost spreadsheet. Cost reduction has a positive impact on the profitability of industrial operations.

3. Productivity is another benefit

The Furlan team also provides personalized analysis of the client's project and objectives. This detailing may lead to, for example, a suggestion that the industry adopt two motors in the mill, which increases production capacity. The machine leaves the factory with the ideal configuration.

4. Easier maintenance

Better-used components ensure that the equipment remains in operation for longer.

The different stages of adjustment of the hammers on the rotor allow for increased durability of the components. Once natural wear is detected, the parts can be repositioned close to the grates, allowing for efficient rock processing.

Any internal changes and adjustments are carried out quickly. The opening system has a hydraulic jack and two hinged covers, which, installed independently, facilitate maintenance.

5. Longer uptime

These advances do not mean that equipment condition monitoring should be left aside.

However, following the parameters, we can believe that the best use of wearing parts and easy maintenance contribute to the greater efficiency of the MM80F1.

The MM line can also come with optional extras, such as a metal base, discharge spout, feeding system and bag filter, also supplied by Furlan.

Equipment supplier who has experience

We emphasize this issue because when a mining company invests in its assets, it must look for a supplier that has experience in the segment and that constantly improves the quality of its products.

Furlan has been in business for 61 years and is one of the leading suppliers to mining companies. Its catalog includes 150 machine models. It also has a modern Foundry that operates over 12,000 models of wear and replacement parts.

So, talk to us and find out how the MM80F1 Hammer Mill can improve your results.

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