Metso has added a new solution to its flotation portfolio, the FloatForce+ mixing mechanism.
With FloatForce+, part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, Metso is aiming to introduce a plug-and-play solution that maximises metallurgical recovery, boosts pumping efficiency, and reduces energy consumption.
The goal is to help customers recover valuable materials and increase revenue.
Launched in 2006, FloatForce has been an industry standard for efficient flotation mixing mechanisms, but recent research and development breakthroughs have revealed new ways to enhance performance and sustainability.
“The FloatForce+ is designed for seamless plug-and-play installation with existing FloatForce configurations,” Metso mechanical floatation services product manager Christian Cardoso said.
“It’s also compatible with other mixing mechanisms, needing only minimal modifications for integration.”
Flotation technology has played a pivotal role in Metso’s history for over five decades. Through subsequent advancements in the company’s evolution, Metso has aimed to influence the trajectory of mechanical flotation technology and help to propel the industry forward.
“Metso’s new flotation mixing mechanism marks the latest advancement in our ongoing journey of flotation innovation and represents a major milestone in our Planet Positive initiatives,” Metso floatation vice president Antti Rinne said.
Metso’s developments in flotation cell technology enable upgrading and retrofitting of older flotation equipment for enhanced performance.
This upgrade aligns with the company’s sustainability goals by optimising manufacturing materials and integrates seamlessly with digital solutions, enabling customers to track energy consumption, recoveries, and maintenance planning.
Metso’s FloatForce+ solution will be featured at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas from September 24–26.