Mining thickener driving mainly includes:hydraulic station, worm gear reducer.

Worm gear reducer is old generation, now hydraulic station mainly replace it in most working site.

Working principle of worm gear reducer

Worm gear transmission is a transmission method that uses the meshing of a worm and a turbine to transmit power and torque. 

In the thickener, the turbine worm drive is usually driven by a reducer to rotate the rake frame, achieving mixing and concentration of materials.

Working principle of hydraulic station

Hydraulic transmission is a transmission method that uses the pressure energy of liquid to transmit power. In a hydraulic thickener, the hydraulic device pressurizes the pressure filter chamber through a compression cylinder, thereby achieving compression and filtration of materials.

Advantages of worm gear reducer

1.High transmission torque

The turbine worm drive has a large transmission ratio and transmission torque, which can meet the high-power transmission requirements of the thickener.

2.Smooth operation: 

The turbine worm drive runs smoothly with low noise, suitable for long-term continuous work.

3.Equipped with overload protection function

 Many turbine worm gear transmission devices are equipped with torque protection devices, which can automatically shut down when the load is too high, protecting the equipment from damage.Disadvantages of worm gear reducer

1.Transmission loss: 

The reducer will generate a certain amount of energy loss during the transmission process, which reduces efficiency of the system.

2.Large volume and heavy weight: 

Gearboxes are usually large and heavy, occupying a large space and increasing the volume and weight of the system.

3.High manufacturing cost: 

Especially for large and high load thickeners, the cost of reducers may be expensive.

4.Limited service life: 

The service life of the gearbox is affected by the wear and damage of the transmission components, and it is necessary to regularly inspect and replace the transmission components.

Advantages of hydraulic thickener

Easy to operate: Hydraulic transmission systems are usually equipped with comprehensive control systems, which can achieve automated operation and simplify the operation process.

High filtration efficiency: The hydraulic thickener adopts advanced tablet pressing technology, which can achieve efficient filtration and concentration.

Small footprint: The hydraulic transmission device has a compact structure and a relatively small footprint, making it suitable for small production enterprises to use.

Low maintenance cost: The hydraulic transmission system has a simple structure and is easy to maintain and upkeep.

Disadvantages of hydraulic thickener

The high precision requirements for manufacturing hydraulic components,

Usually the hydraulic thickener is bit expensive than worm gear reducer