Magotteaux Drum Ball Sorter

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Magotteaux drum ball sorter
JANUARY 2013 MARKUS

KUCKART BMC SALES
COORDINATOR
2. What is it used for?
The Magotteaux ball sorter is used to classify worn out or used grinding media according to their
diameter. The Magotteaux ball sorter is specially designed for grinding media of a cement tube mill,
balls diameter ranging typically from 17 mm to 60 mm and 60 mm to 90 mm.
There are 8 outlet chutes, dividing the fed grinding media into 6 sorted ranges of size.
The outlet chutes dispense into optional containers of 2 t capacity each or into used drums which
allows for further handling.
3. Why should it be used?

Grinding media inside a ball mill wears over the time. As a result, the initial optimum ball charge
gradation fades away as wear is taking place.
Numerous process studies have shown that an optimum ball charge gradation is crucial to maintain
the production facilities at their best production rate in terms of output and efficiency.
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It is therefore recommended to sort 1 compartment ball charge once a year and 2nd compartment
ball charge every 2-4 years.
The Magotteaux ball sorter allows achieving the necessary grinding media sorting in order to carry out
the recommended ball charge renewal. It is done in a fast and safe manner, requiring little
manpower.
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4. General description
The Magotteaux drum ball sorter consists of a ball hopper, a vibrating feeder with variable feed rate, a
drum sorting system and eight exit chutes.
The ball sorter has a drum made of seven slotted cylinders:
At the entry, one cylinder eliminates particles, scraps, cement, undersized balls … < 55 mm if drum for
the first compartment; < 16 mm if drum for the second compartment grinding media
The six others sort the grinding balls according to size.
Oversized balls do not leave the last cylinder through the slots, but through the cylinder end.
The grinding balls to be sorted are fed at the drum inlet.
An internal screw carries the balls through the drum.
Once a ball is in a cylinder where the slot size is greater than the ball diameter, it falls through one of
the slots into an exit chute below.
There are eight outlet chutes. The first one receives eliminated parts such as cement, scraps, … and
the last one receives oversized balls. The intermediate chutes receive six sorted grinding media
dimensions. Optionally, handling containers as well as automatic dischargers can be supplied to be
positioned below said chutes for ease of handling.
Automatic dischargers allow a continuous operation of the ball sorter while changing a filled container.
The grinding balls are fed into the drum by an electromagnetic vibrating feeder with adjustable feed
rate to optimize the sorting quality.
The speed of rotation can be adjusted by a frequency inverter to optimize the sorting speed and
accuracy according to the ball characteristics.
An inspection platform parallel to the drum enables personnel to clean the cylinder slots.
The exit chutes are covered with non-rebound rubber to dampen the noise and the force of the impact.
Note:
The sorting machine is not designed to remove deformed grinding media.

Highest output rates and sorting quality is achieved when using clean, cement-free balls
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5. Technical data
5.1. General information
The ball sorter allows for sorting balls of either the first or second compartment. To do so, two different
drums are available and can easily and safely be swapped.
As standard, the ball sorter is supplied with one drum - either for the first or second compartment, to
be specified upon order.
The supplementary drum is quoted as an option.
5.2. Drum for first compartment (100-60 mm)

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Sorting rate for balls with a diameter from 100 to 60 mm: approx. 6 to 10 t/h.
There are 8 outlets:
• 1 for scraps and particles < 55 mm

• 6 regular outlets: 60-70-80-80-90-90 mm
• 1 outlet for all balls > 95 mm
5.3. Drum for second compartment (60-17 mm)

Sorting rate for balls with a diameter from 60 to 17 mm: approx. 3 to 5 t/h. 1
There are 8 outlets:
• 1 for scraps and particles < 16 mm

• 6 regular outlets: 17-20-25-30-40-50 mm
• 1 outlet for all balls > 55 mm
5.4. Drums dimension

5 620 mm x Ø max. 1 100 mm
Weight: approx. 1 000 kg
5.5. Mechanical specifications
• overall length : 10 648 mm

• overall width : 2 528 mm see enclosed drawing TR-TRO/ENS-2001
• overall height : 2 760 mm
• two independent wheels for precise positioning of the ball sorter

• a total of 8 outlet chutes
• 1 feeding hopper with vibrating feeder
• total weight: approx. 6.800 kg with feeding hopper
5.6. Details of the feeding hopper
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For clean, cement-free balls
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See drawing TR-COM/TRE-2001 enclosed.
A ball hopper with an aperture of 2 500 x 2 200 mm.
The capacity of the hopper is approx. 10 t of grinding media.
An electromagnetic vibrating feeder (continuous adjustment possible) ensuring steady discharge to the
hopper (no blocking of balls) and a stable and constant feed rate of the ball loader.
A platform allowing visual inspection of the hopper load.
5.7. Painting
All exterior metallic surfaces are treated as follows:
Brushing :
Brushing quality will be according to “ST 2” standard
Primary rust-proofing – layer of 40 µm
Finish painting – layer of 40 µm
Special colors, special coating quality or additional layers on request; additional charges will apply
5.8. Electrical requirements

Main power supply to be provided by customer: 380 – 420 V AC, 50Hz, 3 Ph.
For other voltage supply, an intermediate transformer shall be installed, additional costs will apply.
In case of 60 Hz, the delivery time needs to be confirmed.
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6. Scope of Magotteaux supply
• one ball hopper
• one vibrating feeder
• one sorting machine with one rotating drum
• eight outlet chutes
• one cubicle control panel
• one operator’s manual.
• technical files (outline drawings, …)
6.1. Optional supply
• One supplementary sorting drum
• 9 containers 1 000 x 800 x 600 (680) mm, capacity 2 t each, as per enclosure
• 7 automatic discharge devices to be mounted at the end of the 7 outlet chutes which allows a
continuous operation of the machine whilst the full container(s) can be removed, emptied and
brought back again, as per enclosure
• Transformer 440-690 V AC / 400 V AC
7. Documentation
Our offer includes one documentation set in English language, handed out under electronic format
(CD).
Additional languages or hard copy documentation (paper) on request.
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9. Why should you buy a Magotteaux ball sorting machine?
9.1. Safety
The machine complies with the latest CE directive for machines. It has been designed and engineered
from the beginning with this feature in mind. Among others, the following safety features are part of the
ball sorter:
• Guardrail all along the machine

• Access to rotating drum is only possible when machine has been put into safe mode
• Easy and safe access for inspection and cleaning of the drum.
• Easy sight into the feeding hopper to check whether it needs to be refilled. No need to climb
on ladders.
• Safety relay
9.2. Efficiency and precision
• Thanks to operating principle (drum) a sharper precision in terms of ball size classes
• Drum of 5.600 mm length (eff. 5.000 mm) → increased transition time. Moreover, the drum
has been designed in such a way that more drum length is available for small grinding media
compared to large grinding media. As a matter of fact, one ton of small grinding media
represents a much higher amount of balls to be sorted than one ton of big grinding media.
• Vibrating feeder with adjustable magnetic motor allowing for high precision on throughput.
This is the basis for good sorting results and cannot be achieved by an unbalanced motor
without VSD
• Variable speed drive of the drum allowing for continuous adjustment of the rotation speed
according to grinding media condition
• Internal screw ensuring continuous flow of the grinding media to be sorted as well as a good
distribution thereof.
• High output rate
9.3. Robustness
• Tested and approved, more than 40 ball sorters sold over the last decade
• Interchangeable drum for first or second chamber grinding media
• All chutes receiving sorted grinding media are equipped with wear protection and noise
reducing coating
• Equipped with two independent heavy duty truck wheels on axle to allow moving inside the
plant, even if the ground is bumpy or with potholes
• Direct drive of the drum avoiding wear. Chain drive is not recommended especially in a dusty
area such as a cement factory.
• Feeding hopper capacity of 10 t allowing for long running periods without the need to refill the
hopper
• The optional automatic discharge devices can very easily be reopened after temporary closing
due to drum or container change
• Fits into a container simplifying transport and shipment
• Limited maintenance requirements
• 6.800 kg
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9.4. Magotteaux service
• Close follow up by your assigned Magotteaux sales engineer

• Well known Magotteaux service ensures continuous customer relationship
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18 working weeks, FCA, Seraing, Belgium, from receipt of the down payment, confirmation of the letter
of credit and clarification of all technical details.
14. General conditions

Our supplies are achieved according to the S2000 Orgalime General Conditions, in particular,
Magotteaux S.A. shall not be held responsible for any indirect losses.
The goods remain full property of the supplier until paid for in full.
Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
15. Validity of the quotation

Quotation is valid for one month after quote issue.
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16. Pictures
Heavy duty design & machinery guards at drive side left and right
Easy to change drum to switch between compartment sorting activity
Machinery guards
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Hand rails – secured access to platform – anti-clockwise rotation of the drum from that view
hopper load can be inspected from platform
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Real tires allow moving inside plant even on dirt road or through potholes
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Drive – easy to change drum
First class motors and gearboxes
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Excellent sorting quality thanks to continuous and adjustable feed (vibrating feeder) & variable speed
drive for the sorting drum itself.
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Adjustable height of the drawbar
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Wear protection and noise reducing coating on all chutes
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3. Why should it be used?

The ball sorter has a drum made of seven slotted cylinders:

The grinding balls to be sorted are fed at the drum inlet.

An internal screw carries the balls through the drum.

The sorting machine is not designed to remove deformed grinding media.

The supplementary drum is quoted as an option.

5.2. Drum for first compartment (100-60 mm)

There are 8 outlets:

• 1 for scraps and particles < 55 mm

5.3. Drum for second compartment (60-17 mm)

There are 8 outlets:

• 1 for scraps and particles < 16 mm

5.4. Drums dimension

5.5. Mechanical specifications

• overall length : 10 648 mm

• two independent wheels for precise positioning of the ball sorter

5.6. Details of the feeding hopper

A ball hopper with an aperture of 2 500 x 2 200 mm.

The capacity of the hopper is approx. 10 t of grinding media.

A platform allowing visual inspection of the hopper load.

Brushing quality will be according to “ST 2” standard

Primary rust-proofing – layer of 40 µm

Finish painting – layer of 40 µm

5.8. Electrical requirements

6.1. Optional supply

• One supplementary sorting drum

• Transformer 440-690 V AC / 400 V AC

Additional languages or hard copy documentation (paper) on request.

• Guardrail all along the machine

9.2. Efficiency and precision

• Close follow up by your assigned Magotteaux sales engineer

14. General conditions

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

15. Validity of the quotation

First class motors and gearboxes

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