CycLox

Cyclones

Installation and Cyclone segment change-out times are drastically reduced by incorporating the Joinlox rapid joints into hydrocyclone or heavy-media cyclone designs to replace traditional bolted flanges or threaded clamps.

Operating performance and efficiency of cyclone separation equipment has improved significantly in recent years with tighter cut-point precision delivering higher recoveries.  Capital cost decisions are calculated on these performance improvements, but for any fine or coarse media applications, component wear and service costs over the life of the cyclones often multiply to become far greater than the initial equipment costs.

Traditional cyclone configurations rely on bolted-flange joints or threaded clamps to secure the segment components into position.  Joinlox enabled cyclones enable rapid spigot, cone and vortex finder segments for steel, polyurethane or cast iron housings.  The time taken to unlock a Joinlox cyclone joint, replace the segment and lock into position can take less than the time taken to replace one bolt, making it ideal also for replaceable liner designs.  For larger plants operating numerous cyclones, scheduled maintenance costs and downtime over a year can be reduced by thousands of dollars.