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PASTE SUPPLEMENT 2019 Flowrox reinforces filtration portfolio Flowrox, formerly known as Larox Flowsys, has more than 40 years of experience in solid/liquid separation, flow control, elastomer technology and technical textiles. The Swedish filtration company has recently strengthened its portfolio, acquiring American Spare Parts Depot and NovaTek Flowrox Filter Press Flowrox Filtration Solutions The company says its team of experienced Flowrox professionals “provides you with the whole package of services starting with a detailed analysis of the process, filtration testing, equipment selection and sizing according to the test results and practical experience.” The aim is to optimise filtration performance and deliver best possible solution. Flowrox offers full support at delivery, installation, start-up, operation and maintenance. For better process performance, Flowrox offers process analysis and filtration optimisation services. Modernisations, refurbishments, spare parts and maintenance support are also available. In all a complete service through the entire filter life cycle. The newest additions to the Flowrox’s portfolio are Flowrox Filter Press™ and Ceramic Disc Filter™. Flowrox Filter Press (FP) was engineered together with plant operators and is well appreciated especially among leading global metal production companies. “Flowrox FP presents fully automatic operation, high quality, superb performance and high availability.” Common applications for Flowrox Filter Press are zinc refinery processes, silver, gypsum and chlorine removal, polishing, wastewater streams, flue-gas desulphurisation and energy metals. Flowrox Ceramic Disc (CD) Filter is highly efficient and has the lowest energy consumption. Besides that, it requires low investment and delivers clear filtrate with a dry cake. Compared to conventional vacuum filters, it consumes approximately 90% less energy. Flowrox CD filter operates continuously with high capacity and is a cost-efficient solution for many concentrator and tailings processes. Applications for Flowrox CD filter are divided to concentrates and tailings. The concentrate applications most suitable for the Flowrox CD filter are iron, copper, zinc, gold and phosphates. Typical tailings applications are Flowrox Smart Filtration Digital Service IM iron, copper, molybdenum, phosphorus and quartz sand. Improve Process Performance with Smart Solutions™ Flowrox Smart Solutions™ are a new way to combine processes and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Remote access allows users to manage, measure and analyse processes from anywhere with a computer or any handheld device. Flowrox Malibu™ predicts failures before they occur and makes it easier to manage unplanned shutdowns. Analytics tools and Flowrox expert services help optimise processes and increase productivity. Smart Solutions systems can be integrated into any existing process equipment and control systems. Especially for filtration, Flowrox has developed a Flowrox Smart Filtration Digital Service. Smart Filtration Digital Service is a turnkey solution and can be installed on any filter. “It enables remote, real-time insight into the filtration process and helps to troubleshoot and significantly optimise production. Smart Filtration utilises existing control system and sensors and connects the filters to the Flowrox Ceramic Disc Filter Flowrox Malibu online portal. DCS (Distributed Control System) integration is not necessary, but it can be arranged upon request. Malibu also automatically generates user-defined reports which are easy to read. Data analysis provided by Smart Filtration can be used for comparing filter’s productivity, quality changes, energy consumption, production output, to determine the reasons for its waiting time, alarms and more. Flowrox “believes it is crucial to ensure reliable operations by fully understanding root causes behind production problems. We offer you long-term solutions to maximise your production uptime and lower total costs. Flowrox is headquartered in Finland and has subsidiaries in Australia, Chile, China, Republic of South Africa, Russia, Sweden and the United States. Additionally, over 230 Flowrox representatives offer local support in more than 80 countries.” Over the last 4 decades, Flowrox has installed more than 150,000 products worldwide. “Each of the installations has helped us to better understand working in heavy-duty conditions.” IM APRIL 2019 Supplement | International Mining P9