Laboratory Shaking Table Case Study: Efficient Gravity Separation Testing for Fine-Grained Gold Ore

Laboratory Shaking Table Case Study: Efficient Gravity Separation Testing for Fine-Grained Gold Ore

Industry: Mining / Mineral Processing Laboratory | Equipment: Y&X Laboratory Shaking Table (1100×500 mm) | Application: Gravity separation testing of fine-grained gold ore

Customer Challenge

A mineral processing laboratory supporting multiple gold exploration projects needed a reliable method to evaluate the gravity separability of fine-grained ore samples. Feed material arrived from different sites with varying characteristics — including oxidized and sulfide ores — with particle sizes below 2 mm and a significant slime fraction. The laboratory required equipment capable of delivering consistent, repeatable separation results to support ore selectivity research, grade assessment and downstream process design.

The Solution: Y&X Laboratory Shaking Table

Y&X recommended its Laboratory Shaking Table for Metallurgy Gravity Separation, one of the main equipment types for gravity concentration. The table combines a compact 1100×500 mm bed with adjustable stroke (9–17 mm), variable stroke frequency (280–460 r/min) and an inclinable bed surface (0–10°), giving operators full control over separation conditions for different ore types.

The table supports both slime (LYN) and ore sand (LYS) configurations, covering feed sizes from -0.074 mm to -2 mm — ideal for fine-grained rare metals, non-ferrous metals, precious metals and coal samples.

Technical Specifications

Implementation

Y&X supplied the shaking table with complete installation guidance and operator training, ensuring the laboratory team could start testing immediately. The compact footprint and 145 kg weight allowed quick integration into the existing laboratory layout without structural modification. The trial order was delivered within 1–3 working days, and payment terms of T/T or L/C at sight were offered for flexible procurement.

Results and Benefits

• Accurate ore selectivity assessment: reliable gravity separation testing for gold and other precious metal samples
• Repeatable test conditions: adjustable stroke, frequency and inclination support consistent grade control and process design
• Two-in-one flexibility: single unit handles both slime (LYN) and ore sand (LYS) fractions
• Economical operation: low water consumption (2–10 L/min) and 0.55 kW power draw reduce running costs
• Fast deployment: trial order delivered within 1–3 working days
• Complete after-sales support: installation guidance, operation training and spare parts supply

"The shaking table has become the core of our gravity testing workflow," said the laboratory manager. "We can now evaluate ore samples from different exploration sites under standardized conditions, which gives our process design team reliable data to work with."

Before and After

Conclusion

By integrating the Y&X laboratory shaking table into its testing workflow, the laboratory gained a dependable platform for gravity separation research and beneficiation testing. The equipment now plays a key role in evaluating ore samples, optimizing gravity circuits and supporting combined gravity–flotation process design for gold mining projects.

About Y&X Beijing Technology Co., Ltd.

Established in 2014, Y&X Beijing Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional supplier of mineral processing equipment and flotation reagents. The company provides a full range of laboratory and industrial mineral processing equipment — including crushers, ball mills, flotation machines, shaking tables and spiral classifiers — and exports to Russia, Mongolia, Chile, Australia, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Tanzania, Nigeria and other regions. All products comply with ISO 9001 quality management standards.

For technical consultation or a quotation, contact Y&X at labmachine@yxbjtech.com or visit www.labcrusher.com. View the full product details of the Laboratory Shaking Table for Metallurgy Gravity Separation.