and DENVER “SUB.A’
j PORE DRES are treated by flotation than
by any other single process. Nonmetalics ax
well as metallies now being commercially r
pele
and reagents.
While many types of a
« flotetion froth and cause some seperation, its necessa
40 have flotation cells with the correct fundamental pri
+e advantages, is moder-
dization and quantity
production. there is a deiinic mechanical or metal-
lurgical reason behind the construction of every part
of the Denver "Sub-A," as explained in specifica-
tions on the following pages:
atl otALL STEEL CONSTRUCTION
‘Tho tank for the-Denvar “Sub-A" Flotation Ma:
is mado of heavy stool . . . joi electric
n plates are furnished with
fanged for belting to partition channels 30
all of the plates can be changed at any
in the field fo provide either a right or left hand
Right hand machine is standard and will be
furnished unless otherwise noted.
‘The stool superstructure for mounting the shaft assem-
blies consists of a heavy structu idly
braced and arranged 0 that minimum headroom is re-
quired. Proper design positively minimizes vibration in
‘operation, and consiruction of the machine as a solf.
contained unit eliminates the necessity for any costly or
elaborate foundation.
Denver "Sub-A" Flotation Machines are also available
in wood tank construction, especialy suitable for corrosi
Circuits. These machines can be supplied with modifien.
fons s0 that they are ideal for use in special applications.
All cells are placed at a common floor, level and
due to the gravity flow principle of Denver "Sub-A” Flo-
ines almost any number of cells can be used
in ony circuit at one elevation without the necestity of
pumpt or elevators to handle the flow from one machi
40 the next. Operation and supervision is thus simplified.
For export shipments al of the items for the flotation
machine are packed, bra
steal fank so that minim
delivery of parts without damage is thus assured.
BEARINGS AND HOUSING
‘The shaff and impeller of the Denver "Sub.
supported in an enclosed ball bearing housing designed
to propery carry and maintain the rotating Both
the upper and’ the lower
friction bearings are seated in
fect alignment and protector
ease seals to provent gf
al: lubrication W only nceded about ones a
Over twonty thousand of these Htandard be
daily use on Denver "'Sub-A" Coll, giving co
service and low horsepower.
STATIONARY HOOD
The hood, which is located near the bottom of the
call, is an important part of the assembly as it serves @
umber of purposes. The vanes on this hood prevent
swiling of the pulp in the cell, producing a quist action
jon zone. The hoed also supports
the hood wearing plate.
flotation is drawn down the stationary
‘tandpipe which eliminates the expense of blowers, air-
pipes, and valves, as wel as giving direct passage of air
40 the top of the rotating impeller. The wearing plate is
bolted to the bottom of the hood and prevents the im
peller from being buried by pulp when the machine is
shut down.
{4}RECEDED DISK IMPELLERS
Conical disk impéllers and wearing plates have"bet
improved to a type termed "receded disk impellers and
diffuser wearing plates.” These ports have been-proved
in commercial installations for several years and are one
of the most important developments made in the Denver
"Sub-A" Flotation Machin
‘The receded disk impellers and diffuser wearing plates
are furnished with all machines unless otherwise specified
The advantages of these parts
2s follows:
|. Have permitted the increased speed of the jim-
peller without any incroae
in hortepower.
2. Give more aeration with an accompanying gfeafer
diffusion of
3. Athigher speeds the air is in a more finely divided
slate as the bubbles are smaller, and the added eeration
rtults in a deeper froth column,
4. Require loss operating atten
n._particularly to-
ward the end of the machine with a uniform active cell.
‘s hold at a minimum and at the same time the air
is finely dispersed throughout the pulp to that the cell
surface presenis the appearance of a smooth and quiet
blenket of froth conducive to good fletation. Molded
rubber parts are recommended due to their lighter weight,
perfect balance, and longer life.
In keeping with a long established policy, itis possible
‘0 use these parts on any Denver "Sub-A”" Flotation Ma-
chine irrespective of age without the necessity of m.
‘any major changes, thus adhering to tho Standard Denver
policy of "no yearly models but continually improving.”
CONICAL DISK IMPELLERS
The conical dick impellers and wearing plates, osu
trated, aro obtainable. for all sacs of machines, The
conicsi dik impellers and wearing plates have been used
in Denver "Sub-A" Fotation Machines for many year
but ore rapidly being replaced by the receded dit im
poles ond. difurers for general purposes. The conical
impellers are recommended for Denver Unit Flotation
Calls and applications such as the trestment of dense
pulp and coarse material. Diameters ofall impellers have
2 definite relationship fo call sane thus inning uniform
Ciretlation of the. pu.
LONG LIFE WEARING PARTS
The maintenance cost on wearing parts in many large
plants has been reduced to a minimum due to the use of
molded rubber parls, which are available for al sizes of
Denver “Sub-A" Flotation Machines in either the receded
disk oF conical disk type.
Data from large operations have shown that the life
of rubber parts is from siz to fifteen fimes longer than
the life of hard iron wearing parts. The slightly greater
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longer life. The advantages gained not only in lows
‘maintenance but also in reduction in horsepower (because
of the lower coefficient of friction when using molded
rubber impellers) make them most economical. Both re-
coded disk and conical disk wearing parts
able in special glass hard alloy iron.
INTERIOR CELL DESIGN
Cell ly into the coll and consist of four
‘cast iron side liners and a rubber bottom liner. Th
bottom liner is held down at th
‘and in the conter by mes
‘trated. The bottom liner consits of 2
pound si
firmly bonded to a steel backing 40 that it does not rip or
blister.
‘A small recirculation gate is provided near the top
of each call so that if de n of the pulp can
bbe removed from the middling zone and returned to the
impeller for retreatment. This recirculation feature influe
tences the production of high grade concentrates in some
cases. A gate is provided for this recirculation opening
so that an adjustment of the zone and amount of recireu-
lation can be varied,
IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
‘The impeller assembly, consisting of steel shaft, totally
rubber com-
‘enclosed spindle bearing, standpipe, hood, wearing plate,
‘and impeller, fits easly into the cell as a unit, Diffuser
and receded disk impellers, as ilustrated, are furnished
but conical disk impellers can be used if desired. The hood
rests on comers of the cell side liners and is provided with
keystone plug plates in front and back with recirculati
‘openings. These recirculation openings in the plug plates
can be opened, closed or bushed to smaller sizes at d
sired. The keystone plug plate can be removed to provide
{an opening to the impeller for the return of middlings or
feed, by means of a return feed pipe which i eat
placed fo fit between the hood and front or back plate
of the call. Openings are provided in the front of each
cell for the return of middiings ints any cell by gravity
cr these openings can be used to introduce feed into the
cell if desired.
ADJUSTMENT OF IMPELLER
‘Adjustment of the impeller is easly and quickly accom-
plished from the rear of the machine by means of the
threaded rod holding the end of the spindle bearing hour-
ing (se0 ilustration at left). Proper adjustment of a
clearance between impeller and wearing plate
tant, and is eatly doe by losening the bats holding the
spindle bearing housing and raising or lowering the entire
housing by means of the adjustment: provided by thie
threaded rod. After the proper clearance is secured the
housing is tightened in place. Guides on each bearing
housing keep rotation of impeller in perfect alignment
‘and make vertical adjustment easy.
{6}TYPES OF DRIVES
‘The Denver “Sub-A" was the fist flotation machine
to use the Mulf-¥-Belt Horizontal Drive, which has proved
so successful. Denver "Sub-A" (Fahronwald) Flotation
Cells have bean carefully designed to be driven either
by.a motor and V-belts or by V-belt to & main dr
In the motor driven type the impeller shafts are
by V-belts, sheaves, and vertical ball bearing
type of drive is much more economical and desirable than
2:direct motor driven unit because it makes any speed
range available and dost not require a special motor
shaft ossembly.
‘The standard drive on all flotation machines of an
even number of cell is one motor driving two cells through
Vebelt drives. Ifan odd number of coll is dered, a drive
which wil prove most economical in first cost and provid.
the greatest operating efficiency, will be furnished.
justment of belt tension ie provided for in the motor
‘mounting eee illustration at bottom of opposite page).
PADDLESHAFT DRIVE
The paddleshaft drive is taken gonorally from the last
impeller shaft by means of V-belt drive to a speed re-
ducer, which in turn drives the paddleshaft at sow speed.
‘The quick removal of the mineral froth, in the form of a
0s the recovery; quick removal of this
ry important on gold ores, and when
.de concentrate is desired, the rotating peddloe
‘can be regulated to the detired radius.
POSITIVE PULP LEVEL CONTROL
Every Denver "Sub-A" Coll is actually an individual
flotation machine with its own pulp level, controlled by
its weir overflow. Correct flotation requires this positive
pulp lovel control in each cell even though thi adjustment
‘when once made is infrequently changed. There are t
methods of regulating the pulp level
WEIR BLOCKS, as illustrated, slide easly into place at
the woir, and consist of wood slats held down by moans
of a steel wearing bar. On the smaller machines