2026-08-25
A leading mineral processing laboratory in Southeast Asia faced critical challenges in their sample preparation workflow. With an increasing workload of geological and metallurgical samples, their outdated equipment could no longer meet the requirements for crushing ratio, particle size uniformity and contamination-free preparation. Manual crushing and inefficient grinding processes caused bottlenecks, delayed assay results and reduced the accuracy of downstream analysis. The laboratory needed a complete, reliable and efficient solution for ore sample preparation covering crushing, grinding and subsequent beneficiation testing.
Before the upgrade, the laboratory relied on separate, manually operated machines with inconsistent performance. Sample throughput was limited, particle size distribution varied between batches, and cross-contamination between samples was a growing concern, especially for geochemical analysis requiring high purity. The maintenance cost of aging equipment was rising steadily, while the laboratory faced increasing demand from exploration projects and ore dressing research programs.
Y&X Beijing Technology Co., Ltd. conducted a thorough analysis of the customer's workflow and provided a complete laboratory sample preparation solution tailored to their needs. The solution integrated primary crushing, fine grinding, grindability testing and flotation separation into one streamlined process:
| Stage | Equipment | Key Function |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Crushing | XPC60×100 Laboratory Jaw Crusher | Crushing rock samples from ≤50mm to 1-3mm with 20-40 kg/h capacity and low dust emission |
| Fine Grinding | XMQ Series Laboratory Conical Ball Mill | Wet grinding of crushed ores for fine particle size analysis and uniform size composition |
| Grindability Testing | XMGQ/XMGB Φ305 Work Index Ball/Rod Mill | Determining ore grinding work index (kWh/t) to guide industrial mill selection |
| Sample Separation | Laboratory Flotation Machine | Ore dressing tests, mineral separation experiments and reagent evaluation |
"The laboratory equipment from Y&X Beijing Technology has greatly improved our sample preparation efficiency and data accuracy. The team provided professional guidance throughout installation and operation, and the complete solution from crushing to flotation testing has strengthened our in-house research capability. We highly recommend their laboratory solutions."
