Ore Dryer | Iron Ore Dryer | Copper Ore Drying Machine - Single-Drum Rotary Dryer
In mining and mineral processing, after crushing, screening, washing, or flotation, ore typically contains 10%-30% moisture, with some ores reaching as high as 40%. High-moisture ore not only increases transportation costs (billed by wet metric tons) but also significantly affects the efficiency of subsequent crushing, grinding, and screening processes, leading to increased equipment wear, higher energy consumption, and even unloading difficulties due to freezing in winter.
Our Ore Single-Drum Rotary Dryer is specifically designed for drying various metallic ores (iron ore, copper ore, manganese ore, chrome ore) and non-metallic ores (bauxite, phosphate rock, barite). Utilizing rotary drum drying technology combined with wear-resistant design, powerful breaking devices, and high-efficiency dust collection systems, it rapidly reduces ore moisture from 10%-30% down to 3%-8%, significantly lowering transportation costs and improving downstream processing efficiency.
Compared with triple-pass dryers, the single-drum rotary dryer features a simpler structure, lower capital investment, and easier maintenance—making it particularly suitable for mines, concentrators, and ore processing facilities.
The Ore Dryer is widely used for the following ore types:
| Ore Category | Typical Materials | Post-Drying Applications | Value Proposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Ore | Rock gold, oxide gold, sulfide gold | Cyanidation, heap leaching, gravity separation | Reduce moisture, improve grinding efficiency, prevent gold loss |
| Iron Ore | Magnetite, hematite, limonite | Blast furnace smelting, pelletizing, sintering | Reduce moisture, improve furnace grade, save freight |
| Copper Ore | Chalcopyrite, chalcocite | Flotation, leaching, smelting | Reduce moisture, improve crushing/grinding efficiency |
| Manganese Ore | Pyrolusite, psilomelane | Ferromanganese alloys, battery materials | Dewater for transport and storage |
| Bauxite | Gibbsite, boehmite | Alumina production, refractories | Remove moisture, improve Bayer efficiency |
| Chrome Ore | Chromite | Ferrochrome alloys, refractories | Reduce moisture for smelting feed |
| Phosphate Ore | Apatite | Phosphate fertilizer | Drying for grinding and granulation |
Strong anti - overload capacity, large processing capacity, less fuel consumption, low drying cost
| product standard（m) | Capacity（t/h) | Feed moisture（%） | Final Moisture(%) | Power(KW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8*8 | 0.5-3 | 30% | 15%-1% | 3KW |
| 1*10 | 1-5 | 30% | 15%-1% | 5.5KW |
| 1.2*12 | 2-8 | 30% | 15%-1% | 11KW |
| 1.6*16 | 6-10 | 30% | 15%-1% | 15KW |
| 1.8*16 | 8-15 | 30% | 15%-1% | 18.5KW |
| 2*18 | 10-20 | 30% | 15%-1% | 22KW |
| 2.2*18 | 12-25 | 30% | 15%-1% | 30KW |
| 2.4*22 | 15-30 | 30% | 15%-1% | 45KW |
| 2.6*24 | 18-35 | 30% | 15%-1% | 55KW |
| 2.8*26 | 20-40 | 30% | 15%-1% | 75KW |
| 3*28 | 25-50 | 30% | 15%-1% | 90KW |
| 3.2*28 | 30-60 | 30% | 15%-1% | 110KW |
| 3.4*30 | 35-70 | 30% | 15%-1% | 132KW |
| 3.6*32 | 40-80 | 30% | 15%-1% | 160KW |
| 3.8*32 | 50-100 | 30% | 15%-1% | 185KW |
Designed for Ore Processing: We deeply understand the high hardness, strong abrasiveness, and uneven particle size of ores. From wear-resistant liners to large-lift-angle lifting plates, every aspect is optimized for ore.
Significantly Reduce Transportation & Processing Costs: For iron ore, reducing moisture from 15% to 5% saves approximately $4-6 per ton in transportation costs. Additionally, dry ore reduces crushing energy consumption by 15%-25% and improves grinding efficiency.
Lower Capital Investment, Short Payback Period: The single-drum rotary structure is simple and reliable, reducing equipment investment by 30%-40% compared to triple-pass dryers, with lower maintenance costs—making it the most cost-effective choice for mines and concentrators.
Global Service Network: With over 20 years of experience serving mining clients worldwide, our products have been exported to over 50 countries and regions including Australia, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, India, Russia, Indonesia, and Mongolia. We dispatch engineers for overseas installation and commissioning, providing bilingual technical support.
EPC Turnkey Capability: From material testing, process design, and equipment manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and personnel training—complete turnkey engineering services.
Reduce your ore moisture to the minimum, lower transportation costs, and improve processing efficiency! If you are struggling with high transportation costs and low crushing efficiency due to excess ore moisture, contact us today to get a drying solution tailored to your ore.
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