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Mining Disc Filter Manufacturer for Concentrate & Tailings Dewatering

BOYUN designs and manufactures vacuum disc filters for mineral concentrate dewatering, mine tailings filtration and process-water recovery. Choose from standard cloth-media, energy-efficient and ceramic disc filter systems—sized around your slurry, capacity and target cake moisture.

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Since 2008 Long-term focus on solid–liquid separation equipment
100+ patents Including 36 invention patents reported by BOYUN
10 senior engineers Mineral machinery R&D and application support
ISO 9001 process Quality controls from procurement through delivery
Three technologies, one selection objective

Vacuum Disc Filters Built Around the Ore and the Duty

The right mining disc filter is determined by filterability, particle size, throughput, moisture target, energy cost and maintenance strategy. BOYUN supplies three core product families so the machine can be matched to the process instead of forcing every slurry into one design.

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BOYUN multi-disc vacuum filter for mineral slurry dewatering Cloth media

PG Series Standard Vacuum Disc Filter

A robust, continuous rotary vacuum filter for high-volume mineral slurries where proven cloth-media operation, flexible filtration area and straightforward maintenance matter.

Filtration area
5–144 m²
Listed total power
21–297.5 kW

Best starting point: filterable concentrate or tailings duties that need dependable capacity and broad operating flexibility.

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BOYUN energy-efficient vacuum disc filter for mining dewatering Reduced energy demand

TP Series Energy-Saving Vacuum Disc Filter

An optimized cloth-media disc filter that reduces avoidable vacuum losses and power demand while maintaining the continuous operation mineral plants expect.

Filtration area
6–120 m²
Listed total power
22–198 kW

Best starting point: projects where lifetime electricity cost and the efficiency of the vacuum circuit are major selection criteria.

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BOYUN ceramic vacuum disc filter used for fine mineral concentrate Cloth-free ceramic media

BY Series Ceramic Vacuum Disc Filter

Nano-porous ceramic plates use capillary action for continuous, cloth-free dewatering, with automated backwashing and ultrasonic cleaning options for fine mineral concentrates.

Filtration area
1–120 m²
Listed total power
7.55–56 kW

Best starting point: fine, valuable concentrates that prioritize low cake moisture, clear filtrate and reduced filter-cloth consumption.

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Preliminary comparison only. Final selection should be confirmed by slurry data and, when needed, filterability testing.
Selection factor Standard vacuum disc filter Energy-efficient disc filter Ceramic vacuum disc filter
Filter medium Replaceable filter cloth Low-resistance filter cloth Nano-porous ceramic plates
Datasheet range PG Series: 5–144 m²; 21–297.5 kW total power TP Series: 6–120 m²; 22–198 kW total power BY Series: 1–120 m²; 7.55–56 kW total power
Typical decision driver Capacity, flexibility and proven operation Lower power demand over the equipment life Fine-particle retention and cloth-free operation
Maintenance focus Cloth condition, vacuum seals and cake release Vacuum efficiency, controls and cloth condition Backwashing, ultrasonic cleaning and plate condition
Use only after checking Particle-size distribution, clay content, feed consistency, filtrate requirements and the realistic cake-moisture target
Mining dewatering solutions

Separate More Water. Protect More Mineral Value.

Concentrate and tailings circuits have different commercial priorities. Concentrate filtration focuses on recovery, cake handling and shipment. Tailings filtration focuses on water recovery, disposal stability and dry-stacking feasibility. BOYUN evaluates each duty separately.

A disc filter is strongest when the slurry is continuously filterable.

  • Large filtration area can be installed in a relatively compact footprint.
  • Continuous cake formation and discharge support stable plant operation.
  • Recovered filtrate can be returned to the process when its quality is suitable.
Ore-specific application experience

Disc Filtration Across Mineral Processing Duties

The same mineral can behave differently after grinding, flotation, magnetic separation or reagent conditioning. These application pages explain the process questions that should be answered before selecting filtration area, filter medium and auxiliary equipment.

Filterability test & sizing

A Defensible Disc Filter Selection Starts with Measurable Inputs

A model number alone cannot predict plant performance. BOYUN’s engineering workflow connects slurry characteristics to filtration rate, required area, vacuum demand, cake discharge and the surrounding process equipment.

1

Define the operating duty

Confirm dry-solids capacity, operating hours, moisture target, filtrate requirement and project constraints.

2

Review slurry and particle data

Assess solids concentration, P80, fine fraction, mineralogy, clay content, pH, temperature and variability.

3

Test when the result is uncertain

Use bench or pilot filterability data to validate cake formation, filtration rate, moisture and cake release.

4

Size the complete filtration system

Select filtration area and define vacuum, filtrate, air, cloth or ceramic-media, controls and discharge interfaces.

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Why Mining Teams Choose BOYUN

BOYUN is among China’s top three disc filter manufacturers, with in-house engineering, manufacturing and quality control focused on mineral dewatering equipment. Buyers can review the factory, technical credentials, testwork route and relevant installations before placing an order.

Engineering before quotation

Selection begins with process data and realistic operating targets—not only filtration area.

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Documented quality system

Verify company credentials, quality documentation and the scope of relevant certifications.

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Application evidence

Compare projects by mineral, duty, feed conditions, equipment configuration and result.

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Technical FAQ

Vacuum Disc Filter Questions from Mining Projects

Short answers to the issues that most often affect equipment choice, cake moisture and project risk.

What is a vacuum disc filter used for in mining?
A vacuum disc filter continuously separates water from mineral slurry. In concentrator plants it is commonly evaluated for concentrate dewatering before storage, transport or downstream treatment, and for tailings dewatering where water recovery and reduced wet-disposal volume are priorities.
How do I choose between a cloth and ceramic disc filter?
Cloth-media filters provide broad operating flexibility and are a proven choice for many filterable mining slurries. Ceramic filters remove the recurring cloth medium and can suit fine, valuable concentrates requiring strong particle retention. Particle size, mineralogy, cake release, cleaning, filtrate quality and lifecycle cost should be compared before selection.
What determines vacuum disc filter capacity?
Capacity depends on the dry-solids filtration rate under the actual slurry conditions, not simply disc diameter. Feed concentration, particle distribution, cake thickness, vacuum level, immersion, cycle time, cloth or plate condition and required moisture all affect the filtration area needed. See the disc filter sizing guide.
Can a disc filter achieve a specific cake moisture?
A target can be evaluated, but no responsible manufacturer should guarantee moisture from the mineral name alone. Moisture depends on pore structure, fines and clay content, conditioning, cake thickness, vacuum, drying time and air permeability. Representative filterability testing is the safest route when the target is commercially critical.
Are vacuum disc filters suitable for tailings dry stacking?
They can be suitable for filterable tailings when the resulting cake has adequate handling and stacking properties. Ultra-fine or high-clay tailings may require conditioning, pre-thickening, different filter technology or pilot testing. The full disposal and conveying system must be assessed, not just the filter.
What equipment is included around the disc filter?
Project scope may include the filter, agitator, vacuum pumps, filtrate receivers, blowback air, lubrication, process piping, valves, instrumentation, control panel, cake discharge interfaces and cleaning systems. The exact battery limits should be defined in the technical proposal.
What should I send to receive a disc filter quotation?
Send the mineral and application, dry throughput, feed solids concentration, particle size or P80, target cake moisture, operating hours, site location and any available flowsheet or laboratory report. Use the mining disc filter quote form to submit the project.

Turn Your Slurry Data into a Practical Dewatering Proposal

Tell BOYUN what you are filtering, how much dry material the plant must handle and the cake moisture you need. An application engineer will review the duty and recommend the next technical step.

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For concentrate, tailings and process-water recovery projects.