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rake classifier [1 record]

Record 1 1980-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
DEF

A type of mechanical classifier utilizing reciprocal rakes on an inclined plane to separate coarse from fine material contained in a water pulp, overflowing the fine material and discharging the coarse material by means of an inclined raking system.

Key term(s)
  • mechanical rake classifier

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
DEF

Classificateur hydraulique dans lequel les sables sont remontés et extraits de l'appareil à l'aide de râteaux animés d'un mouvement de va-et-vient.

Key term(s)
  • classificateur à râteau
  • classificateur mécanique à râteau

Spanish

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