Agglomerators
Westpro Agglomerators are trusted worldwide to take on the toughest challenges while delivering consistent, reliable results. From heap leaching to material handling, our Agglomerator solutions are expertly configured to fit the specific needs of your project, improve operational productivity, and, ultimately, maximize the return on your investment.
Why Westpro Agglomerators?
- Up to 400HP (298kW) high-performance drives.
- Rubber lining for wear and abrasion protection (other lining options available).
- Internal lifting bars on the drum, to gently tip the material and promote agglomeration.
- Scalable throughput rates for growing operations.
- Fully configurable with options such as additional spray bars, and fixed or adjustable drum angles.
- Seamless integration with existing equipment and/or auxiliary equipment, such as exhaust gas cleaning systems.
- Hardened steel trunnion wheels and push rollers for increased equipment longevity.
- Consistent, uniform results for optimal downstream processing.
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Applications
- Heap Leaching: Enhancing metal extraction by producing strong agglomerates with permeability.
- Pelletizing: Primarily used in the iron ore industry to form uniform pellets.
- Granulation & Briquetting: Compacting fine particles (e.g., in the coal industry and waste management) for easier handling and transport.
- Fertilizer Production: Granulating fine powders into uniform pellets for better handling and controlled release.
CHAIN DRIVE AGGLOMERATORS
Westpro’s Chain Drive Agglomerators are built for durability and efficiency, making them the most standard choice for heavy-duty ore agglomeration. Featuring a high-horsepower chain drive system, these agglomerators excel in high-tonnage applications while maintaining low maintenance costs. Engineered for long service life, the Chain Drive Agglomerator by Westpro delivers reliable performance in demanding operations, year after year.
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Robust Feed Chute
Robust feed chute with replaceable wear liners, available in a variety of material options to best match your process conditions. The configurable design offers ease-of-maintenance and optional dust seal for improved air quality for near-by operators.
Heavy-Duty Rotating Drum
Lined with abrasion-resistant rubber and fitted with internal lifting bars, this system promotes consistent agglomeration while minimizing maintenance and downtime. Our drum liners also use self-cleaning technology to prevent product build-up and caking, ensuring smooth operation and high quality results.
Precision-Engineered Spray Bars
Westpro's spray bars provide precise moisture and reagent application to the feed material inside the drum. Built from your choice of corrosion resistant and/or abrasion resistant materials, the spray bars provide an efficiency-boosting solution to your agglomeration while ensuring a maximized service life to your investment.
Discharge Chute
Westpro's abrasion-resistant discharge chute (with configurable liners) is tailored specifically per process. A standard dust hood is also included for seamless dust and fume extraction, providing cleaner air quality and safer operation.
Chain Drive System
The Chain Drive system is specifically design to handle high load capacities. This drive system ensures efficient power transmission and reliable operation during extended use in high-demand settings.
Custom-Engineered Frame
Westpro's agglomerators feature a Custom-Designed Frame, with your site in mind, this feature ensures the optimal drum slope for the desired residence time - providing consistent and effective agglomeration.
Optional:
- Integrated walkways, stairs, and guarding are available to improve accessibility, safety, and ease-of-maintenance.
Fully Automated Control System
The Fully Automated Control System delivers hands-free operation and valuable process oversight. The system includes features for operator safety, condition monitoring, and proactive maintenance.
| Model | Diameter x Length (Feet) | Tons Per Hour (Copper Leach) | Tons Per Hour (Gold Leach) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG310CD | 3′ x 10′ | 15 – 22 | 18 – 26 |
| AG416CD | 4′ x 16′ | 45 – 65 | 50 – 75 |
| AG518CD | 5′ x 18′ | 80 – 110 | 90 – 130 |
| AG622CD | 6′ x 22′ | 135 – 195 | 155 – 230 |
| AG724CD | 7′ x 24′ | 200 – 285 | 230 – 345 |
| AG830CD | 8′ x 30′ | 325 – 470 | 375 – 560 | AG930CD | 9′ x 30′ | 415 – 590 | 475 – 710 | AG1030CD | 10′ x 30′ | 510 – 730 | 585 – 875 | A1140CD | 11′ x 40′ | 825 – 1180 | 940 – 1413 | AG1233CD | 12′ x 33′ | 810 – 1156 | 925 – 1390 | AG1240CD | 12′ x 40′ | 980 – 1400 | 1120 – 1680 |
TIRE DRIVE AGGLOMERATORS
Westpro’s Tire Drive Agglomerators deliver a cost-effective and dependable solution for ore agglomeration, featuring a robust design that replaces traditional riding rings with heavy-duty rubber tires to minimize maintenance and spare parts costs. Engineered for precision, these units come equipped with a full VFD package and an optional hydraulically adjustable slope frame, allowing for precise process control and optimized residence time. Ideal for a wide range of standard tonnage applications, these systems offer the versatility and performance needed in demanding mineral processing environments. With simplified drum alignment and some of the fastest lead times in the industry, Westpro’s Tire Drive Agglomerators are a reliable, high-quality choice for projects requiring efficient, timely equipment delivery.
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Robust Feed Chute
This system features a robust feed chute with replaceable wear liners for increased equipment longevity and application versatility.
Some optional features include:
- Feed Water Inlet for optimized agglomerate formation.
- Retractable Feed Chute for simplified maintenance routines.
Heavy-Duty Rotating Drum
The Tire Drive Agglomerator includes a heavy-duty rotating drum with abrasion-resistant rubber lining to ensure maximum system longevity and continued operational excellence.
Self-Cleaning Drum Liners
Westpro's self-cleaning drum liners are specially designed to reduce product build-up and caking along the walls of the drum.
Internal Lifting Bars
The Tire Drive Agglomerator by Westpro features internal lifting bars that enhance material turnover to optimize agglomerate formation.
Configurable Spray Bars
To ensure precise agglomerant solution distribution, Westpro utilizes configurable spray bars that are tailored per specific application and drum size.
Tires & Drives
Heavy-duty rubber tires and variable speed drives ensure reliable drum-to-tire traction and precise drum rotation speed. Also included is a tire pressure monitoring system - providing actionable data for operators and further optimizing the overall efficiency of the tire drive system.
Wear-Resistant Discharge Chute
The wear-resistant discharge chute is another powerful feature of this system. With replaceable rubber liners and optional venting/exhaust cleaning system available, the discharge chute delivers the final product efficiently and reliably.
Hydraulic Lifting Cradles
A key feature are the Hydraulic Lifting Cradles. Tucked behind the drives, these lifting cradles provide safe and efficient measures for maintenance and tire replacement.
High-Strength Steel Frame
A high-strength, steel frame is utilized for safe, high-capacity operation and increased equipment longevity in harsh conditions.
An optional, yet key, feature is the Hydraulic Slope Mechanism:
- Provides operators with precise control over residence time through real-time drum angle adjustments thanks to a high-power hydraulic lift system.
Fully Automated System
With integrated safety features and real-time process monitoring, this control system gives the user full view and control over their operations.
| Model | Diameter x Length (Feet) | Tons Per Hour (Copper Leach) | Tons Per Hour (Gold Leach) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG612TD | 6′ x 12′ | 60 – 80 | 70 – 100 |
| AG816TD | 8′ x 16′ | 140 – 190 | 160 – 249 |
| AG830TD | 8′ x 30′ | 260 – 375 | 300 – 450 |
| AG930TD | 9′ x 30′ | 331 – 470 | 380 – 570 |
| AG1030TD | 10′ x 30′ | 410 – 585 | 470 – 700 |
| AG1233TD | 12′ x 33′ | 650 – 925 | 740 – 1110 |
GEAR DRIVE AGGLOMERATORS
Westpro’s Gear Drive Agglomerators are engineered for the highest-tonnage ore agglomeration applications. Featuring a heavy-duty gear transmission system, these agglomerators provide precise torque control, superior power transfer efficiency, and reduced mechanical losses compared to conventional alternatives. The enclosed drive system ensures minimal exposure to contaminants, reducing wear and extending operational lifespan. Optimized for heap leaching operations, Westpro’s agglomerators produce uniform, high-strength agglomerates, improving percolation rates and metal recovery efficiency.
Click the gold circles below for an in-depth look at some of our key features!
Robust Feed Chute
Robust feed chute with replaceable wear liners, available in a variety of material options to best match your process conditions. The configurable design offers ease-of-maintenance and optional dust seal for improved air quality for near-by operators.
Heavy-Duty Rotating Drum
Lined with abrasion-resistant rubber and fitted with internal lifting bars, this system promotes consistent agglomeration while minimizing maintenance and downtime. Our drum liners also use self-cleaning technology to prevent product build-up and caking, ensuring smooth operation and high quality results.
Precision-Engineered Spray Bars
Westpro's spray bars provide precise moisture and reagent application to the feed material inside the drum. Built from your choice of corrosion resistant and/or abrasion resistant materials, the spray bars provide an efficiency-boosting solution to your agglomeration while ensuring a maximized service life to your investment.
Discharge Chute
Westpro's abrasion-resistant discharge chute (with configurable liners) is tailored specifically per process. A standard dust hood is also included for seamless dust and fume extraction, providing cleaner air quality and safer operation.
Gear Drive System
The Gear Drive System provide the highest load capacity, hyper-effective power transmission, and unmatched reliability for demanding applications.
Custom-Engineered Frame
Westpro's agglomerators feature a Custom-Designed Frame, with your site in mind, this feature ensures the optimal drum slope for the desired residence time - providing consistent and effective agglomeration.
Optional:
- Integrated walkways, stairs, and guarding are available to improve accessibility, safety, and ease-of-maintenance.
Fully Automated Control System
The Fully Automated Control System delivers hands-free operation and valuable process oversight. The system includes features for operator safety, condition monitoring, and proactive maintenance.
| Model | Diameter x Length (Feet) | Tons Per Hour (Copper Leach) | Tons Per Hour (Gold Leach) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG1340GD | 13′ x 40′ | 920 – 1315 | 1050 – 1580 |
| AG1550GD | 15′ x 50′ | 1530 – 2190 | 1750 – 2630 |
The Westpro Advantage | AGGLOMERATORS
Heavy-Duty Projects Deserve Heavy-Duty Solutions
Built with high strength steel and abrasion resistant liners, Westpro Agglomerators take on every new project with confidence. The heavy-duty construction ensures superior durability and minimal maintenance required.
Your Process, Your Way
No two projects are alike, and your equipment shouldn’t be either. Westpro Agglomerators are fully configurable to meet your unique requirements!
Big on Performance, Small on Energy Use
Westpro Agglomerators feature energy-efficient motors and components that deliver high performance while keeping power consumption in check. This results in lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact, and uncompromised results.
Uniform Results You Can Count On
The Agglomerator is designed to produce consistent, uniform pellets/granules and give you the most optimal results, whether you’re heap leaching, material handling, or downstream processing.
Scale Up with Confidence
Whether managing fluctuating feed rates or scaling up to meet growing demands, Westpro Agglomerators deliver the high throughput rates you need at any scale.
Maintenance Made Easy
Downtime costs money – we get it. That’s why Westpro Agglomerators feature a modular design with easy-to-access parts for quick maintenance and minimal disruptions.
Seamlessly Integrated Into Your Operations
Westpro Agglomerators are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing systems and operational flow. No costly overhauls—just smooth, efficient integration.
Cleaner, Safer Work Environments
Dust control isn’t optional – it’s essential. Westpro Agglomerators come equipped with features to minimize dust generation and maintain a safer workplace.
Built for Today’s Sustainability Standards
From energy-efficient motors to advanced dust and noise control, Westpro Agglomerators help you align with environmental goals—without compromising performance.
A Smart Investment for Long-Term Value
Our Agglomerators are designed for long-term value, balancing upfront cost with reduced downtime, efficiency gains, and a solid return on investment.
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