Metso is introducing a new solution to its Sense series portfolio of intelligent instruments targeted at solving specific process challenges and enabling optimisation of mineral and hydrometallurgical plant process performance.

VertiSense™, Metso says, enables real-time wear monitoring of screw liners and enhances the grinding process in Vertimill® stirred mills.

Rodrigo Rizzoli, Vice President, Stirred Mills & HPGR Services at Metso, said: “We are excited to introduce VertiSense to our Sense series portfolio of specialised instruments that provide analytical data to better understand processes. VertiSense complements the series well and gives Vertimill stirred mill users a unique tool to maximise operational efficiency through intuitive software and analytics. What VertiSense does in practice is to ensure that wear parts are being replaced at the best time, thereby reducing waste and optimising mill availability.”

The VertiSense solution, part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, is easy to install, maintain and use, the company says. It monitors liner wear rate and provides frequent reporting on the screw liners to assist plant maintenance personnel. Its wear measurement functionality facilitates the prediction of service life and spare stock planning.

Like the rest of the Sense series products, VertiSense is suited for both new and existing operations.

The Metso Sense series portfolio covers the entire minerals and hydrometallurgical process, helping customers to maximise their profitability and minimise their operating costs and environmental risks. In total, Metso’s intelligent instruments include more than 10 technologies to optimise the mining process.