ATTRITION CELLS/SCRUBBERS

ATTRITION CELLS/SCRUBBERS
McLanahan Attrition Cells are optimal for industrial (frac, glass, sports) and mineral sands
to meet turbidity and color test requirements. They are designed to scrub the surfaces of
particulates, liberate deleterious materials and break down particulates associated with
durability. Particle-on-particle attrition created by a series of rotating paddles inside the
Attrition Cells allows surface contaminants such as clays, oxides and chemicals to be
removed. A variety of configurations are available, including multiple sizes and shapes, as
well as unique adjustable internal geometry.

How It Works
Material is typically fed by Separators™, Hydrosizers™ or Dewatering Screens at a high Direct-Drive Gear Boxes
density. Operating densities vary depending on the application but are typically in the
range of 72-75% solids by weight. To maintain correct operating density, dilution water
is automatically added at rising power draw. The material enters the Attrition Cell and by
displacement passes up through the tank, being subject to high velocity axial and radial
motion to best provide particle-on-particle scrubbing action. The material overflows the
top of the Attrition Cell after the scrubbing is complete. When run in a series, the material
will enter the top, transfer between cells on the bottom where the scrubbing process is
repeated and then overflow out the top of the second unit. When run with an odd number
of units, material will enter the bottom and discharge to the second cell on the top. The
second cell will discharge on the bottom, allowing the third cell to discharge from the top.

Designed for Easy Maintenance Attrition Cell to Screw Washer Configuration

McLanahan Attrition Cells include heavy-duty direct-drive gear boxes that eliminate the
slip often associated with V-belt driven units. They feature field-replaceable natural rubber
liners, shaft protection and individually replaceable paddles, which eliminates the need for
factory rebuilds. Adjustable hubs also allow paddle sets to be reoriented within the Attrition
Cell to provide maximum scrubbing and increase the quality of the final product.

Engineered for Maximum Efficiency

McLanahan Attrition Cells are constructed to provide the most efficient performance,
producing a high shear environment in which particle-on-particle scrubbing scours
the cell’s surface and liberates deleterious materials. Attrition Cells also allow more
efficient downstream separation, such as in flotation and electrostatic/electromagnetic
separation. They can handle high plasticity clays in high shear and aggressive scrubbing Series of Attrition Cells
environments.
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Attrition Cell

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