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Industrial mineral processing

SOTECMA supplies mineral processing plants for a wide variety of industrial minerals.

The field of industrial mineral processing is broad and diverse, ranging from metallic minerals to minerals used in the construction support industry. It also includes mineral-like products such as fly ash, slags from different sources and products derived from the chemical industry, among others.

Experts in Industrial Minerals

We have extensive experience in the processing of minerals such as:

  • Gypsum, lime and cement.
  • Calcium carbonate, limestone, etc.
  • Silica sands and feldspar.
  • Special clays: sepiolite, attapulgite, bentonite, etc.
  • Metallic minerals.
  • Minerals for ceramic applications.
  • Fly ash and slags.
Equipment and Processes

The equipment and processes used in this field can vary considerably depending on the mineral to be processed, its characteristics, and the required final product in terms of both application and quality.

The main processes include:

  • Crushing.
  • Particle size classification.
  • Calcination and drying.
  • Magnetic separation.
  • Gravity separation.
  • Flotation.
  • Dosing and weighing.
  • Washing and dewatering.
  • Auxiliary handling and silo storage equipment.
  • Filtration and dust collection.

This wide range of applications is based both on SOTECMA's own technology and on collaboration with world-leading technology partners.

Our Mineral Processing Solutions

SOTECMA designs, manufactures and installs complete turnkey plants.

We also provide partial equipment supplies and modifications to existing installations to improve production, expand the range of final products, enhance product quality or relocate existing plants.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact us with no obligation.


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