Narrow particle size distributions are important to the performance of many materials. The SuperClone line of Hydrocyclones are unique in there ability to remove both fines and coarse particles from a powder or slurry simultaneously.

How does the SuperClone work?

The standard hydrocyclone uses centrifugal sedimentation to separate particles based on size and density. A hydrocyclone consists of a cylindrical section on top and a funnel section underneath. Both sections have outlets. Particles under pressure enter the top of the cyclone (the cylindrical section) tangentially and travel down into the funnel section. As this occurs, the larger and denser particles are forced to the outside while the smaller particles remain in the center. It is in this way that the classification is achieved. The larger, denser particles eventually leave through the outlet in the funnel, also referred to as the underflow. The finer particles are carried by a secondary vortex back up to the cylindrical section where they leave through the outlet in this chamber called the overflow. The SuperClone Hydrocyclones have an additional outlet in the cylindrical section which allows the finer particles to be separated into two size fractions. This means that much tighter cutoffs can be achieved and more material retained.