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Rotor / Impeller
Rotor / Impeller
Suspends slurry, disperses air and creates circulation. Blade edges, passages and coverings face combined erosion, abrasion and chemical exposure.
View General Components and Suitable Materials →Metso TankCell, OK Cell and Concorde Flotation Equipment
Identify installed Metso flotation models and source FloatForce mixing-mechanism wear parts, tank protection, level-control components and drive spares.
OEM Equipment Series
Identify Spares by Cell Volume and Mixing-Mechanism Version
The label “flotation machine” alone is insufficient for matching parts. Begin with the series, effective volume, mixing-mechanism version and drawing revision, then review wear parts, drives, controls and materials.
5–630 m³TankCell Standard Volume Range
13TankCell Standard Models
0.5–38 m³OK Cell Volume Range
FloatForce+Core Mixing Mechanism
Equipment Series
Metso Flotation Equipment Identification Scope
Tank design, mixing mechanisms, level controls and spare-part interfaces differ between series. Establish the series before requesting a quotation.
| Equipment Series | Core Scope | Key Spare-Part Identification Areas |
|---|---|---|
| TankCell | 5–630 m³; e5–e630 | FloatForce/FloatForce+, bottom wear parts, drive shafts, Dart Valve and tank protection |
| Conventional OK Cell | 0.5–38 m³ | Mixing mechanisms, shafts, tank linings, air-flow and level-control spares |
| Concorde Cell | Flotation equipment for fine and complex ores | Jet/aeration systems, tank internals, valves and wear protection |
| ColumnCell | Flotation column series | Feed, bubble generation, wash-water, discharge and tank-protection parts |
| SkimAir | Flash flotation in grinding circuits | Mixing mechanisms, feed/discharge, tank wear areas and controls |
| RCS | Historical and operating mechanical-agitation series | Rotors and stators, shafts, drives, tank linings and level controls |
Models and key specifications
TankCell e Series Standard Models
The table lists the effective volume, drive type and standard installed power needed for spare-part identification.
| Standard Model | Effective Volume | Drive Type | Standard Installed Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TankCell e5 | 5 m³ | V-belt drive | 11 kW |
| TankCell e10 | 10 m³ | V-belt drive | 22 kW |
| TankCell e20 | 20 m³ | V-belt drive | 37 kW |
| TankCell e30 | 30 m³ | V-belt drive | 45 kW |
| TankCell e50 | 50 m³ | V-belt drive | 55 kW |
| TankCell e70 | 70 m³ | V-belt drive | 75 kW |
| TankCell e100 | 100 m³ | V-belt / gear drive | 110 kW |
| TankCell e130 | 130 m³ | V-belt / gear drive | 132 kW |
| TankCell e160 | 160 m³ | Gear drive | 160 kW |
| TankCell e200 | 200 m³ | Gear drive | 185 kW |
| TankCell e300 | 300 m³ | Gear drive | 250 kW |
| TankCell e500 | 500 m³ | Gear drive | 400 kW |
| TankCell e630 | 630 m³ | Gear drive | 500 kW |
Model and volume are only the first identification step. Before manufacture, verify mixing-mechanism generation, shaft interfaces, drawing, covering design, tank configuration and drawing revision.
Metso
Component Location Diagram
The numbers on the diagram correspond one to one with the rows below.
| No. | Component | Location | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flotation tank | Tank shell in upper-right unit | TankCell |
| 2 | Rotor | Central rotor inside cutaway window | TankCell FloatForce configuration |
| 3 | Stator | Stator surrounding rotor | TankCell FloatForce configuration |
| 4 | Drive motor | Drive motor above flotation cell | TankCell |
Wear parts
FloatForce Mixing Mechanisms and Tank Wear Protection
Operating conditions, candidate materials and general component links are organised by wear location. The equipment model, mixing-mechanism version and drawings determine the specific design.
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Stator / Disperser
Stator / Disperser
Directs slurry flow and stabilises bubble dispersion. Blade leading edges, the inner ring and base connections are key erosion and fatigue areas to inspect.
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Cell Bottom Wear Parts
Tank-bottom Wear Parts
Protect the area beneath the mixing mechanism and highly agitated bottom zones. Check hole patterns, segmentation, thickness, fastening and clearance to the stator base.
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Protective Tank Linings
Protective Tank Liners
Protect tank walls, bottoms and high-velocity areas against wear and corrosion. Slurry chemistry, temperature, solids concentration and failure mode determine material selection together.
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Dart Valve Wear Parts
Dart Valve Wear Parts
Level-control valve plugs, seats and flow-path parts face throttling erosion and frequent movement. Verify stroke, seals, actuator and control configuration together.
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Drive, Shaft, Level-Control and Structural Spares
Identify drive and control parts separately, checking interface dimensions, accuracy, configuration version, seal type and installed equipment scope.
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Drive, Main Shaft and Sleeves
Drive, Main Shaft & Sleeve
Includes motors, belt or gear drives, main shafts, connections and sleeves. Check power, speed, shaft diameters, fits, keyways and mixing-mechanism interfaces.
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Bearings, Housings and Seals
Bearings, Housing & Seals
Support rotating shafts and exclude slurry and moisture. Check bearing designation, clearance, housing bores, lubrication, seal combinations and upper-frame interfaces.
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Dart Valve and Actuator
Dart Valve & Actuator
Includes stems, plugs, seats, guides, actuators and connections. Check cell position, stroke, pneumatic configuration and level-control logic when matching parts.
View the General Discharge Valve Page →
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Level and Air-Control Components
Level & Air Control
Includes level sensing, control valves, air distribution, flow control and pipe fittings. Confirm instrument ranges, valve specifications, control method and site connections.
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Launders and Froth Collection Components
Launder & Froth Collection
Includes centre launders, froth guides, crowders and scrapers. Check tank diameter, supports, flow paths, corrosion-resistance requirements and connections.
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Tanks, Frames and Internal Supports
Tank, Frame & Internals
Includes tank sections, upper frames, support beams, platforms and internal connections. Verify against general arrangements, loads, interfaces, corrosion exposure and site installation conditions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What information is needed to quote TankCell or OK Cell spares?
Provide the series, effective volume or full model, serial number, mixing-mechanism version, drawing, position, current-part photographs, material and duty.
Is TankCell volume alone enough to manufacture a rotor or stator?
No. Cells of the same volume can differ in mixing-mechanism generation, shaft interfaces, stator base, covering materials and drawing revision. These require verification before manufacture.
How are materials for flotation wear parts confirmed?
Select rubber, polyurethane, ceramic, polyethylene or metal-based designs using part position, slurry chemistry, solids concentration, particle size, speed and failure mode together with the original drawing.
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