Mining & Mineral Processing Equipment
Our equipment is designed for mining applications such as ore recovery and mineral processing. S. Howes and Howes Filtration equipment are used in applications such as hydro met processing, Merrel crowe (gold recovery), pre-filtration for electrowinning, repulp processing, molten sulfur recovery, nickel and copper catalyst recovery, uranium recovery, lithium-ion battery minerals processing, and more. Let one of our sales engineers guide you through the mineral processing equipment selection process.
Mineral Processing Equipment
Operational Challenges in Minerals Processing
Mineral processors operate in demanding, heavy-duty environments where abrasive materials, dust generation, and variable feed characteristics can disrupt throughput and increase maintenance costs.
S. Howes designs equipment to stabilize material flow, improve particle consistency, and keep operations running reliably, which addresses the real-world challenges that impact efficiency, equipment longevity, and production uptime across modern mineral processing facilities.
Pain Points We Solve
- Inconsistent material blending or homogenization
- Excessive dust generation and material loss
- Abrasive wear causing premature equipment failure
- Material bridging, ratholing, or poor flow in hoppers and conveyors
- Inefficient screening or inaccurate particle separation
- Frequent downtime due to maintenance-heavy equipment
- Poor feed control affecting downstream processing
- Temperature or moisture variability impacting product stability
Optimize Your Mineral Processing Line
We help mineral processors achieve stable, efficient, and controlled material handling – even in high-throughput, abrasive environments.
S. Howes engineers work directly with plant managers, engineers, and operations teams to design systems tailored to:
- Material characteristics (abrasive ores, aggregates, powders, concentrates, and specialty minerals)
- Particle size distribution and separation requirements
- Batch or continuous throughput targets
- Scale-up from pilot testing to full production
- Facility layout and structural constraints
- Moisture content, dust control, and temperature considerations
Engineered for Mineral Material Processing
Heavy-Duty Conveying Systems
For abrasive powders, aggregates, concentrates, and bulk minerals.
Screw conveyors, tubular conveyors, U-trough conveyors, feeders, and custom conveying systems are engineered with wear-resistant components and heavy-duty construction.
Applications include limestone, fly ash, gypsum, sand, clays, metal concentrates, and specialty minerals.
Screening & Separating Equipment
For particle classification, material purity, and process control.
Shakers, sifters, air finishers, and custom separating systems remove overs, fines, and unwanted material while improving product consistency.
Used for aggregates, industrial minerals, fly ash classification, and specialty powders.
Size Reduction Systems
For controlled particle size and downstream efficiency.
Lump Breakers, Knife Cutters, Granulators, and Graters are built for rugged duty and precise particle control.
Ideal for deagglomeration, breaking compacted material, and preparing feedstock for blending, screening, or further processing.
Why Choose S. Howes
What Mineral Processors Need:
- Heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant construction
- Engineered internals designed for long equipment life
- Controlled material flow and consistent feed rates
- Dust-tight, enclosed conveying systems
- Custom systems for challenging bulk materials
- Reliable performance for continuous, high-capacity operation
Applications
- Limestone
- Fly ash
- Gypsum
- Clays
- Aggregates
- Sand
- Metal concentrates
- Specialty minerals
Capabilities
- Batching and feed control systems
- Bulk storage and transfer lines
- Mixers, feeders, and conveyors
- Screening and classification equipment
- Dust collection integration
- Thermal or moisture-conditioning systems
Scalable Systems From Pilot Test to Full Production
Mineral processors rely on S. Howes to support every stage of plant development, from material testing and pilot trials to full-scale production systems.
We provide lab and pilot-scale equipment to validate material flow, particle-size control, and blending performance before scaling systems to high-capacity, heavy-duty processing lines.
Our testing and validation services enable you to bring your material to S. Howes to confirm throughput performance, wear resistance, and handling characteristics before investing in production equipment, reducing risk and improving operational predictability.
Applications Across Mineral Processing
S. Howes supports a wide range of mineral and bulk material applications, including:
- Bulk mineral conveying
- Aggregate blending and conditioning
- Fly ash and fine powder handling
- Deagglomeration and lump breaking
- Particle size classification
- Moisture control and material conditioning
- Feed preparation for downstream thermal or separation processes
System Integration Capabilities
S. Howes equipment integrates seamlessly into complete mineral processing environments, including:
- Bulk storage, silos, and feed hoppers
- Screw, tubular, and feeder-based conveying lines
- Screening and particle classification systems
- Mixing and blending systems
- Dust collection and air-handling equipment
- Downstream crushing, grinding, or thermal systems
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A pigment manufacturer was having difficulty achieving a consistent feed of the pigments to a dryer.
Cooling Screw Conveyor System for Batteries
A battery manufacturer needed to replace a flexible screw conveyor system that was not performing well.
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The S. Howes Continuous Mixer (or Pug Mill) has been used to mix a variety of polymers or resins.
Li-ion Battery Minerals Processing & Recycling
A look at the supply chain of Electric Vehicle Batteries (EVB’s) and the importance of testing EVB minerals.
Mining & Minerals Processing
For processing minerals, S. Howes designs heavy-duty equipment for a variety of applications including ore recovery, mixing, conveying, sizing, screening, and heating and cooling of minerals.
Our test lab is available to assist customers in selecting the most suitable equipment for processing
minerals, including lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, and graphite for lithium-ion batteries.
FAQs for Mineral Processing Equipment
Can S. Howes equipment handle highly abrasive materials?
Yes. Our systems are engineered with heavy-duty construction and wear-resistant components designed specifically for abrasive minerals and aggregates.
How does your equipment help control dust?
We design enclosed, dust-tight conveying and screening systems that integrate with dust collection equipment to reduce material loss and improve workplace safety.
Do you provide custom solutions for unique mineral applications?
Absolutely. Every system is custom-engineered based on material behavior, particle-size goals, throughput requirements, and plant-layout constraints.
Can systems be scaled from pilot testing to full production?
Yes. We support pilot validation and full-scale implementation to ensure performance consistency and reduce operational risk.
Does S. Howes integrate with existing mineral processing lines?
Yes. Our equipment is designed to integrate with storage, crushing, screening, and downstream processing systems for seamless plant operation.
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