Hydrocyclone Sand Washer
High-efficiency vortex hydrocyclone washing plant engineered for silt removal (<1% silt), fine sand fines recovery (-75µm to +150µm retention), and low-moisture dewatering in manufactured sand (M-Sand) and aggregate operations.
Engineered for producers selling on purity — stripping surface contaminants so your sand meets strict lab report thresholds.
Raw silica feed carries iron oxide coatings, clay films, and organic contamination that gravity washing alone leaves behind. This plant integrates mechanical attrition scrubbing ahead of classification specifically to scour surface contamination, ensuring your final output consistently meets the tighter SiO₂ and Fe₂O₃ spec limits demanded by glass, foundry, and ceramic buyers.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT99.4%+ SiO₂ Purity
Mechanical scrubbing strips iron-oxide and clay films gravity washing misses.
Tight Spec Control
Hydrocyclone classification maintains exact gradation bands on every batch.
<8% Moisture Output
Dewatering stage reduces stockpile moisture, cutting transport weight and drying fuel.
MACHINERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Throughput Capacity | 40 to 150 Tons Per Hour (t/h) |
| Hydrocyclone Diameter | 350 mm to 660 mm (Single or twin cyclone setup) |
| Classification Cut Point (d50) | 20 to 75 Microns |
| Slurry Pump Motor Power | 37 kW to 75 kW Heavy Duty Rubber Lined |
| Discharge Moisture Content | 14% to 16% Final Stackable Moisture |
| Screen Deck Acceleration | 5G to 6G Linear Motion Vibration |
| Screen Panel Aperture | 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm Slot Modular PU Panels |
INDUSTRIES THIS PLANT SERVES
Manufactured Sand (M-Sand & P-Sand) Silt Elimination
Fine Sand Fines Recovery from Aggregate Wash Effluent
Silica Sand Desilting & Clay Stripping
Quarry Tailings Dewatering & Slurry Management
Beach Sand
China Clay & Kaolin
Foundry Sand
Frac Sand & Proppant
Heavy Mineral Sands
Alluvial Gold
GOT QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS.
Q·01 How much fine sand (-75µm to +150µm) does the Hydrocyclone Washer recover?
It recovers up to 98% of fine sand particles that would otherwise wash into effluent settling ponds, increasing plant yield by 10-15%.
Q·02 Does the hydrocyclone washer help concrete sand pass IS 383 silt tests?
Yes, it consistently reduces silt and clay content to below 1.0%, ensuring compliance with strict IS 383 Zone II/III concrete sand specifications.
Q·03 What is the discharge moisture of the washed sand product?
The high-frequency linear dewatering screen delivers washed sand at 14%–16% moisture content, ready for immediate conveyor stacking and truck dispatch.
Q·04 How often do cyclone apex nozzles require replacement?
Replaceable polyurethane or high-chrome apex nozzles offer a typical operating lifespan of 12 to 18 months under continuous operation.
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"Vyom is an outstanding engineering partner for sand washing plants. Commissioning was fast, and the fines recovery efficiency exceeded our performance targets."
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