Flotation machines IZ-5 to IZ-16
Multi-chamber mechanical flotation cells for fine ore slurry, 0 to 0.3 mm. Three sizes from 48 to 96 m³ total volume with rotor and scraper drives, compressed-air supply and IP54 electrics.
Manufacturer: VACAT sp. z o.o., Poland · Supplied and serviced by Starlight Minerals as representative

Illustration based on the manufacturer’s drawings and photographs. Catalogue photographs and drawings on request.
Where it fits
- Recovery of sulphide-hosted gold and copper concentrates after milling
- Cleaning of gravity concentrates
- Processing of fine tailings for residual values
Key figures
- Feed
- Raw slurry 0 to 0.3 mm (0.5 mm), 100 to 120 g/l solids
- Air pressure
- 0.03 MPa
- Protection
- IP54
Models
| PARAMETER | IZ-5 | IZ-12 | IZ-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Chamber volume | 6 m³ | 13 m³ | 16 m³ |
| Total volume | 48 m³ | 78 m³ | 96 m³ |
| Nominal feed flow | 350 m³/h | 500 m³/h | 650 m³/h |
| Max. feed flow | 430 m³/h | 800 m³/h | 900 m³/h |
| Nominal capacity | 25 t/h | 35 t/h | 45 t/h |
| Max. capacity | 35 t/h | 50 t/h | 65 t/h |
| Air supply | 28 m³/min | 40 m³/min | 48 m³/min |
| Rotor drive | 8 × 15 kW | 6 × 22 kW | 6 × 22 kW |
| Scraper drive | 4 × 1.5 kW | 4 × 1.5 kW | 4 × 1.5 kW |
| Structure weight | 22.5 t | 33.2 t | 44.3 t |
Our view
Flotation is the step that turns a hard-rock sulphide gold project from gravity-only recovery into a concentrate producer. We design the reagent scheme and circuit from metallurgical test work and supply the cells, blowers and launders as one package.
Who supplies what
| SCOPE | MANUFACTURER | STARLIGHT MINERALS |
|---|---|---|
| Machine and documentation | Design, manufacture, factory test, manuals, CE and ATEX documentation | Specification from your material data, quotation, contract |
| Delivery | Ex works Poland, export packing | Shipping, customs clearance and inland transport to site in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, DR Congo or Madagascar |
| Installation and commissioning | Remote support; supervisor on site for large plants | Foundations, assembly, connection, first run, operator training |
| Warranty | Manufacturer’s warranty on the machine | Diagnosis and approved warranty repairs on site |
| Maintenance and spares | OEM parts, rebuild kits | Service contracts, field repairs, wear parts fabricated in Freetown, OEM parts stocked as agreed |
Quotations are per project and include the delivery scope above. Lead times depend on manufacturing slot and shipping route.
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CONTACT
Enquire about Flotation machines IZ-5 to IZ-16
Tell us your ore, tonnage and site. We come back with a configuration, lead time and price.