Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with modular Concorde Cell™ Plant Units, a solution consisting of prefabricated and pre-installed containerised units, which, the company says, streamlines the setup process and minimises on-site installation work.

Deployment is safe and rapid, resulting in faster return on investment, Metso adds.

Tatu Miettinen, Product Manager, Flotation and Thickening at Metso, said: “Concorde Cell Plant Units feature a complete sampling and automation portfolio, along with a modular basic design that conveniently accommodates add-ins. This flexibility allows for tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of our end customers and EPCMs alike.”

Metso launched the Concorde Cell flotation technology for efficient fine and ultra-fine particle recovery for complex orebodies in 2021. This innovative and sustainable technology has set a new benchmark in high-intensity pneumatic flotation, Metso says, reducing plant operating costs and contributing to operational sustainability through minimised energy and water consumption per tonne of metal produced.

The now introduced Concorde Cell Plant Units offer a comprehensive solution encompassing test work and the complete plant unit as well as maintenance and service. The compact unit design integrates pre-designed components, such as connecting launders, pipes and pump sumps, to ensure a seamless operation and enables reduced footprint and lower plant height, which facilitates easier integration into existing facilities.

With this new approach, a shorter order-to-operation timeline can be achieved, allowing for more workshop hours and less site work and ultimately leading to a quicker return on investment, the company says.