Abstract: Device for eliminating oversize pellets from balling disks, includes a plow-like tool defined by a series of cylindrical rods that are coplanar and parallel to each other and incorporated into a horizontal plate, whose medial portion incorporates a vertical tubular arm that protrudes vertically and upwards to pass axially through and be selectively and adjustably attached to a vertical sleeve that is incorporated in a distal portion of an extensible arm, which composes a trussed structure that is adjacently attached to a balling disk and protrudes over its area of operation.

Abstract: The present invention embodies a process for extraction of nickel, cobalt, and other metals from laterite ores by heap leaching, and of the product obtained as well, characterized by the fact that it is comprised of crushing (I), agglomeration (II), stacking (III), and heap leaching (IV) stages, with this last stage being a continuous, counter-current, heap leaching system with two or more stages, comprised of two phases, one of which is composed of the ore (solute), and the other is composed of the leaching solution, or solvent, which are supplied at opposite ends of a series of stages and flow in opposite directions. Upon cessation of leaching in the last stage, its solute is removed and a new stage is introduced at the first position, formed by new ore (solute) to be leached by the solvent solution, which is introduced from the last stage, percolating or flowing though all the previous stages until it reaches the first stage, being separated if loaded with target metals (PLS).

Abstract: The process, according to the invention, comprises the following stages: (a) processing (1) of the laterite ore (O) by crushing, scrubbing, attrition, separation, and high-intensity magnetic separation; (b) Leaching (2) of the non-magnetic fraction (CN) obtained form the previous stage (a); (c) optionally, neutralization (3) of the effluent from the leaching and/or solid-liquid separation stages (4); (d) treatment of the effluents from stages (b) or (c) using an ion-exchange hybrid system (5) comprising at least one circuit for removal of impurities and at least one circuit for recovery of nickel and cobalt; (e) elution (6) of the ion-exchange resin used; (f) separation, purification, and recovery (7) of the nickel and cobalt.

Abstract: A process for the enrichment of anatase mechanical concentrates, in order to obtain synthetic rutile with low contents of rare earth and radioactive elements, comprising the steps of: calcination of the anatase concentrate; reduction of the calcined product; dry or wet low-intensity magnetic separation of the reduced product; dry, high-intensity, high-gradient magnetic separation of the non-magnetic fraction from the low-intensity separation; leaching of the high-intensity magnetic fraction; oxidation of the dried product; leaching of the quenched product; filtering of the product from the second leaching; drying of the filtered product; and dry, high-intensity, high-gradient magnetic separation of the product of the second leaching.

Abstract: A process for production of titanium concentrate with low contents of radionuclide elements from anatase mechanical concentrates. The process involves calcination in air and reduction with hydrogen or any other reducing gas, both in fluidized bed reactor or rotary kiln, low-intensity magnetic separation of the reduced product, high-intensity magnetic separation of the non-magnetic fraction resulting from the low-intensity magnetic separation, hydrochloric acid leaching of the product of high-intensity magnetic separation, filtering and dewatering of the leached product, high temperature oxidation of the dewatered material, cooling of the oxidized ore, hydrochloric acid leaching of the oxidation product in the presence of sodium fluoride, filtration and drying of the product of the second leaching and high intensity magnetic separation, the non-magnetic fraction of this final magnetic separation becoming the end product.

Abstract: THE COMBINED LEACHING PROCESS comprises a dissolution process of the soluble constituents of an ore by means of the combined execution of two or more serial leaching phases with the first phase comprising atmospheric leaching (AL) and the second one pressure leaching (HPAL). This combined process takes place when the intermediate size fraction (0.075-0.5 mm) is submitted to atmospheric leaching (AL), ensuing an effluent with a high concentration of dissolved iron and aluminum as well as high residual acidity. This said effluent is fed in the following acid pressure leaching (HPAL) phase of the fine size fraction (<0.075 mm) and at reusing free acidity, regenerating the sulfuric acid through iron and aluminum precipitation in a hydrolysis reaction, and bringing forth a considerable reduction in the addition of sulfuric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining synthetic rutile with low contents of rare earth and radioactive elements from anatase mechanical concentrates, comprising the following sequential operations: calcination (1) of the anatase concentrate in a fluidized bed or rotary kiln, at a temperature between 400° C. and 600° C., during a period of time from 15 to 60 minutes, wherein hydrated iron oxides are converted into hematite after hydration water is removed, providing a reduction in the time required for next step; reduction (2) of the calcined product, in a fluidized bed or rotary kiln, at a temperature between 400° C. and 600° C.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a material for coating iron ore pelletizing disks and drums and a constructive arrangement for pelletizing disks and drums that is comprised of a mixture of binders with ores (that may or not be ground) of the group consisting of iron, manganese or others, the inclusion of fluxes being also provided. The bottom (1) of the disk or drum (5) is coated with a cold cure coating material, vegetal oils, minerals and/or gel-forming products in order to form a bottom layer (2) that may or not be on the surface, and polyethylene plates (7) to aid in the separation of the fines from the pellets (6) can also be incorporated into the inner perimetral edge (6) of said pelletizing disk or drum (5).

Abstract: Method to increase the adherence of coating materials on ferrous materials, comprising the step of: before the reduction of iron ores and/or on the agglomerates thereof, contacting same with a dispersion containing at least a particulate material, thus forming a composite coating of at least a material that cannot be substantially hardened in the aqueous mean and at least a material that can be hardened in the aqueous mean.

Abstract: A process for the production of titanium concentrates from anatase ores with high utilization of the iron contents of the raw ore involving the steps of calcining mechanically treated ore in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate followed by dilute leachings in both alkaline and acid media. No reducing agents are employed during calcination, avoiding the iron contents of the ore to be solubilized in the leaching steps. The final concentrate, which is rich in titanium and iron and has a low content of impurities, can be used as a raw material for the production of titanium slag.

Abstract: “AN IMPROVEMENT IN A GRATE BAR FOR PELLETIZING AND SINTERING FURNACES” comprised of a single body (10) provided with a higher horizontal girder (1) of rectangular cross-section supported in its ends by I-shaped legs (2) which are provided in their higher and lower edges, respectively, with an inverted V-shaped rim (3) and a square shoe (4); under the horizontal girder (1) a sub-girder (5) of an isosceles triangle cross-section is defined, the sides of which smoothly match with the sides of the girder (1) and make out a lower apex that defines a sharp edge pointing downwards referred to escape edge 7; wherein two transverse spacers (6) of rectangular cross-section also having escape edges (11) are provided adjacent to the girder (1).

Abstract: A ‘ROLLER DEVICE FOR DISPLACEMENT OF RAILROAD SWITCHING RAILS’ comprising a basic structure (10), provided in its end with a stylized horizontally-S-shaped laminar locking rib (1), the structure (10) being centrally provided with a pair of trapezium-shaped longitudinal plates (2) parallel to each other. The ends of the shafts (4) of corresponding rollers (5) being attached to cuts (3) of the plates (2). On the opposite end of the basic structure (10), it is defined a L-shaped laminar rib (8), which is mounted on a transversal support (11) defined by a U-shaped folded plate with horizontal extends (11a).

Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for the extraction and elimination of deleterious material present in natural manganese dioxide (NMD), as well as in natural manganese dioxide obtained by such process. The process involves treating NMD with a HCl and water mixture in a reactor while stirring and heating the mixture. The heating temperature of the reactor is maintained in a predetermined range. The reactor is then fed with an amount of crushed NMD ore. A leaching reaction of said NMD ore with the HCl is produced by leaching for a period of time. Subsequently, the contents of the tank are filtered, washed and dried to recovery the concentrate of manganese dioxide substantially free of deleterious material.

Abstract: A maintenance device for flat filter head valves, comprising a metallic structure (1) having an upper flange (2), which is supported and connected by structural components (5) on a support frame (6), from which derive four supporting legs (7) having respective wheels (8) in the lower ends thereof. The device is formed as a small car (11) to be positioned over tracks (10) at the time the component to be subjected to maintenance procedures is removed, and it can be removed from the work area (T) of base structure (9) later on.

Abstract: A device for supporting tamping bench arms and for engagement with a horizontal rib provided on the arm is formed from a pair of parallel rectangular spaced apart side walls (1) interconnected by a back wall (2) and a pair of horizontal plates (4) attached to the upper and lower edges of the back wall (2) and extending from the central surface portion of the back wall approximately half the length of the side walls (1). While the device is suspended from above, the rectangular plates are slid into engagement with the horizontal rib provided on the tamping bench arms, enabling an operator to effortlessly move and manipulate the tamping bench arms.

Abstract: A machine for polishing railway vehicle wheel axles comprising a U-shaped basic structure with a cradle form, on the vertical double walls of which are arranged a pair of support rollers for the respective wheels of a railway axle. A driving assembly having a pair of support arms for abrasive belts is disposed on the intermediate horizontal wall of said cradle and said arms being selective and intermittently displaced from one side to the other between the gap defined by the vertical double walls and selective and vertically displaced upwards between the intermediate horizontal wall of the cradle. The axle to be milled is kept on a horizontal plan in view of the action of the wheels.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an improvement in the positioning system for the arm of ore transport car turning equipment which comprises a laser emitter device and a laser detection device, the first one placed on the arm of the car turning equipment, and comprising a collimator, a laser diode, a laser control circuit chip and power cable, while the detector is attached to the appropriate base at an adequate distance from the aforementioned arm.

Abstract: A split load cradle for conveyor belts comprised of two pipes (1 and 2) is disclosed. The longer pipe (1) incorporates vertical arms (3, 4 and 5) having an upper ends obliquely facing each other wherein the end rolls (11) of the load cradle (10) are pivoted. Between the shorter arm (5) and the shorter arm (4) an intermediary roll (12) is also pivoted between. The second shorter pipe (2) is just like the first longer pipe (1). Both longer and shorter pipes (1 and 2) are longitudinally split in their lower part by a narrow slot (6) and fit said pipes around and axially into another pipe (7) having a lower diameter. This arrangement is attached to the structure (8) of the conveyor belt (T).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in tooth of ore recovery buckets which comprises a single monobloc body 10 having an extreme posterior portion 1 with its upper face provided with an oblong undercut 2 provided with a pair of throughout round orthogonal holes 3 constituting the single body 10 definer of the tooth. Intermediately the single body 10 has a structural thickening 4 that extends itself downwards according to a prismatic shape providing a wedge 5 with a fluted anterior-inferior end 6. The entire surface of the upper inclined wall 7 and the lower horizontal wall 8 of this wedge 5 incorporates fluted transversal undercuts 9 parallel and spaced between themselves.

Abstract: The auxiliary support concerns an auxiliary support for vibration data collector sensor comprising a telescopic rod 1, on which forward end is attached fork 4 made from an U-shaped bent flat rod which open ends are to be fitted with part (5) provided with the center opening (5c) in which is fitted and fastened the vibration sensor (8).