A hydrocyclone mud cleaner is a static separation device that uses centrifugal force and fluid resistance to separate heavier solids from liquids. The body and wear parts are made from polyurethane for improved abrasion resistance and longer life in slurry and drilling-mud applications.
Feed enters tangentially, creating a vortex. Centrifugal forces push denser particles to the outer wall and downward to the underflow, while the cleaner liquid moves upward and exits via the overflow (vortex finder). Separation efficiency depends on feed pressure, particle size, density and concentration.
Models include FX840, FX710, FX660, FX610, FX500, FX400, FX350, FX300, FX250, FX200, FX150, FX125, FX100, FX75, FX50, FX25 and FX10 — covering a wide range of diameters and capacities to suit different applications.
Across the product range typical inlet pressures are about 0.04–0.60 MPa, capacities range roughly from 0.05 to 900 m3/h, and design cut sizes (d50) span approximately 5–350 μm depending on model and operating conditions.
Select based on required flow rate (m3/h), desired cut size (μm), available feed pressure (MPa) and slurry properties (solid concentration and particle density). If unsure, provide your feed flow, particle size distribution and pressure to the supplier for selection assistance.
Suitable for water-based and many mineral slurries, drilling muds and separation of sand/grit from liquid. Best for low-to-moderate viscosity fluids; very high-viscosity or highly compressible/foaming fluids will reduce performance.
Polyurethane offers excellent abrasion resistance, elastic resilience, impact resistance and longer wear life than many metals and rubbers. It also reduces friction and can improve erosion life in high-solid flows.
Typical wear parts include the cone/liner, vortex finder (overflow insert), spigot/underflow parts, and inlet distributors. These are commonly supplied as replacement kits.
Install vertically with a secure mounting frame, proper inlet piping to maintain the specified feed pressure, and correctly sized overflow and underflow piping. Ensure a straight, unobstructed feed line and allow access for inspection and changing wear parts.
Maintenance frequency depends on abrasive load, operating pressure and duty cycle. Inspect daily for clogging and weekly/monthly for wear. Replace polyurethane liners or vortex finders when wear reduces separation performance or creates leaks.
Higher feed pressure generally increases centrifugal force improving fine-particle separation and capacity, up to the design limits. Operating outside recommended pressure can reduce efficiency or accelerate wear, so use the model's specified inlet pressure range.
Yes. Parallel (multiple units) increases overall capacity; series (staged) configurations can achieve finer separation or multi-stage classification. Proper manifold and flow balancing are required for even distribution.
Common applications include drilling-mud cleaning, sand and grit removal, mining and mineral processing classification, HDD (horizontal directional drilling), wastewater grit removal and industrial slurry separation.
Yes. Manufacturers typically offer customization of diameters, cut sizes, inlet/outlet connections, materials and multi-unit manifolds to meet specific process requirements.
Provide your required model or process data (flow, slurry concentration, particle size distribution, and available pressure) to the supplier or sales representative. Lead time, price and shipping depend on model, quantity and any custom features — contact the vendor for a formal quote.
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