Engineered polymers that improve settling, enhance filtrate quality, reduce moisture and increase water recovery across mineral processing circuits.
FLOMIN™ TFA
Advanced Thickening, Filtration & Dewatering Agents for Mining Operations
Product Overview
What is FLOMIN™ TFA designed for?
FLOMIN™ TFA is a complete range of thickening agents, filtration aids and dewatering aids designed for solid–liquid separation across mining operations. The product line includes high‑performance flocculants, agents for inline flocculation and centrifugation, and specialized filtration aids engineered to improve cake permeability, water release and overall filtration efficiency.
In thickening circuits, FLOMIN™ TFA helps form stable flocs that enhance settling, overflow clarity and underflow density. For inline flocculation and centrifugation, the range supports the creation of stronger flocs adapted to fast‑mixing environments. In filtration applications, FLOMIN™ TFA improves cake structure by creating more permeable flocs, enhancing water flow through the cake, reducing residual moisture and decreasing solid content in the filtrate.
Beyond flocculants, the FLOMIN™ TFA portfolio also includes dedicated dewatering aids that are not flocculants. These surface‑modification agents accelerate water release, improve cake discharge and support dry stacking.
Key Benefits
Operational impact
Improved settling and higher underflow density
Faster dewatering with more permeable floc structures
Lower cake moisture and reduced filtrate solids
Enhanced performance in high‑shear inline flocculation and centrifugation
Better water recovery and cleaner recirculation loops
Reduced load on filtration equipment and more stable plant operation
Application
Where / How FLOMIN™ TFA is typically used
FLOMIN™ TFA is used throughout mining dewatering circuits—from conventional thickeners and clarifiers to inline flocculation units, pressure filters, vacuum filters and centrifuges. The range adapts to a wide variety of ores and process conditions, supporting improved settling, water recovery, cake permeability and moisture reduction.
- Thickening: improved settling, clarity and density.
- Inline flocculation: creation of stronger flocs suitable for high‑turbulence mixing.
- Filtration: formation of more permeable flocs, faster dewatering, reduced cake moisture, lower solids in filtrate.
- Centrifugation: stronger, more resilient flocs for high‑shear separation.
- Dewatering aids: non‑flocculant agents improving water release kinetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about FLOMIN™ TFA
What types of products are included in the FLOMIN™ TFA range?
The range includes high‑performance flocculation agents, products for inline flocculation and centrifugation, and specialized filtration and dewatering aids that enhance water release.
How does FLOMIN™ TFA improve filtration?
By creating more permeable flocs, FLOMIN™ TFA enhances cake porosity, accelerates water flow, reduces cake moisture and lowers the solid content of the filtrate.
Does FLOMIN™ TFA only improve thickening?
No. It also supports filtration, centrifugation, inline flocculation and provides non‑flocculant dewatering aids. The range covers the full solid–liquid separation process.
What benefits does FLOMIN™ TFA bring to water recovery?
Better settling and improved dewatering lead to higher water return to the plant, cleaner circuits and reduced freshwater consumption
How is product selection optimized?
SNF engineers evaluate ore characteristics, solid content, shear conditions, filtration equipment and required moisture targets to select the most appropriate TFA agent.
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