Metso to deliver state-of-the-art filtration tech to Lloyds Metals & Energy operations
Metso says it has received an order to deliver state-of-the-art filtration technology for Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited’s’ iron ore concentrate filtration plants in Ghugus, Manikgarh and Konsari in central India in the state of Maharashtra.
Lloyds Metals & Energy is a mining and metals company with integrated operations spanning iron ore mining, sponge iron production and steelmaking. The company’s operations in Chandrapur District consist of a major sponge iron (DRI) and steel facility. The company is now expanding its plants at various locations and installing 10 fully automatic Metso Larox® FFP 3512 filters.
Priya Ranjan Prasad, Director, Projects, Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd, said: “Metso has been a trusted partner in our growth journey. Their FFP filters are reliable machines that enable optimised concentrate production at our plants.”
Vijay Dhar, Vice President, Minerals Sales, Middle East & India, Metso, added: “Lloyds Metals & Energy is one of the fastest growing steel players in India, and we are proud to be associated with them on their prestigious expansion projects as a long-term supplier. Our filters, featuring advanced membrane technology and holeless filter cloths, deliver unmatched performance in moisture reduction and filter availability. The company is already successfully operating Metso filters at their pellet plant in Konsari.”
Metso’s filtration portfolio consists of 16 filter types and comprehensive services for various mining and industrial applications, with more than 5,000 installations globally, backed by the extensive know-how of Metso’s Dewatering Technology Centre and wide service network. Metso has delivered over 300 filters in India, it says.
The fully automatic Larox FFP (fast-opening filter press) pressure filters, which are part of the Metso Plus offering, provide a reliable and optimised dewatering solution for concentrates, tailings and bulk applications, Metso says.
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