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Inclined Tube Thickener (Lamella Clarifier)

The Inclined Tube Thickener (also known as Lamella Thickener) is a high-efficiency gravity settling equipment. It uses honeycomb hexagonal inclined tubes to multiply the settling area, achieving 3-5 times higher capacity than conventional thickeners in the same footprint.

It is widely used for concentrate dewatering and tailings water recovery in Tungsten, Tin, and Rare Earth processing plants.

Working Principle: Shallow Tank Theory

Maximizing settling area by stacking inclined tubes.

Inlet & Distribution

Slurry enters from the bottom feed pipe. It is uniformly distributed into the inclined tube zone, moving upwards.

Settling in Tubes

Solid particles settle onto the bottom surface of the tube. Due to gravity and the steep angle (60°), they slide down against the water flow.

Separation

Clean water (Overflow) rises to the top and exits via the weir. Thickened sludge (Underflow) collects in the bottom hopper and is discharged.

Inclined Tube Thickener Structure

Technical Choice: Inclined Tube vs. Standard Thickener

Why choose the compact Lamella design?

Feature	Inclined Tube Thickener	Standard Thickener (NZ)
Footprint	Very Small (Vertical).	Large (Horizontal).
Settling Efficiency	High (Large effective area).	Medium.
Power Consumption	Zero (No drive motor).	Low (Rake drive needed).
Maintenance	Tube cleaning required.	Mechanical maintenance.

Core Advantages

1. Space Saving

By stacking settling surfaces (tubes), it provides a huge settling area in a tiny footprint. Ideal for indoor installation or plants with limited space.

2. Zero Energy Cost

Unlike standard thickeners with rake drives, this equipment has no moving parts. It runs entirely on gravity and hydraulic pressure.

3. High Settling Rate

The laminar flow in the tubes prevents turbulence, allowing fine particles (even slime) to settle efficiently.

Typical Applications

● Concentrate Dewatering:
Thickening Tungsten, Tin, and Gold concentrate before filtration.
● Desliming:
Removing slime from ore pulp before gravity separation (Shaking Table). Similar to a Desliming Hopper.
● Wastewater Treatment:
Clarifying industrial effluent in chemical and textile plants.
● Water Recovery:
Recycling clear water from tailings in small-scale mining plants.

Technical Parameters (TY Series)

Model	Settling Area (m²)	Dimensions (mm)	Capacity (t/d)	Application
TY-1	1.0	1700×1245×2610	50 - 150	Small / Pilot Plant
TY-5	5.0	3580×2350×3500	300 - 800	Medium Plant
TY-10	10.0	7160×2350×3500	500 - 1500	Large Production Line

Inclined Tube Pack Detail

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I clean the tubes?

A: Over time, fine sludge may stick to the tubes. You can clean them by back-flushing with water or using a high-pressure water jet from the top.

Q: Can I adjust the inclination angle?

A: The standard angle is 60 degrees, which is optimal for self-cleaning (sludge sliding down). For sticky sludge, we can customize a steeper angle.

Q: What is the material of the tubes?

A: The hexagonal honeycomb tubes are typically made of PP (Polypropylene) or PVC. They are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable.

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