KCA Rotary Splitter

Metallurgical testwork now requires a level of accuracy inconceivable years ago. Many tests require that large amounts of coarse-crushed and fine-crushed material be blended and split. The precision of the testwork is greatly affected by the accuracy of the preparation of a representative sample. Representative sample division is a basic precondition for precision in particle-size analysis, chemical assay, metallurgical testwork, spectroscopic analysis, trace element analysis, and similar applications.

2,000 kg

Feed Capacity

8

Slots

200 L each

Drum Volume

Stainless

Material

Why Rotary Splitting

Riffle splitters introduce systematic bias on heterogeneous mixed-size samples. Rotary splitters present material to multiple bins continuously — every sub-sample sees the full range of particle sizes and densities. The result: true representative division.

KCA Rotary Splitter Model 9281 C_01 — Specifications

• Feed capacity: 2,000 kilograms
• Variable speed feed belt
• Variable speed rotating drum plate
• Eight (8) slot receiving plates
• Eight (8) drums with 55 gallon (200 liter) volumetric capacity each
• Safety fence with interlocking off-switch
• Stainless steel construction

Applications

Particle size analysis, chemical assay preparation, metallurgical testwork, spectroscopic analysis, trace element analysis, and any test that demands representative sampling of mixed-size material.

Brochure

Download the full Rotary Splitter brochure (Revision B) using the link below for full specifications, drawings, and ordering information. Contact KCA for pricing.

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📄 KCA Rotary Splitter Brochure (Rev B) ↓ PDF

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Recent KCA Projects

See this capability in action.

Selected recent projects where KCA delivered this service. All from our portfolio of 500+ engineering projects.

Camino Rojo

Zacatecas, Mexico · ORLA Mining

18,000 TPD Heap Leach · $125M EPCM

La India

Sonora, Mexico · Agnico-Eagle

17,250 TPD Heap Leach · 13-month EPCM

Soledad Mountain

Mojave, CA · Golden Queen

14,000 TPD · 600 m³/h Merrill-Crowe

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Common Questions

Frequently asked.

How long does a typical KCA testwork campaign take?

Bench-scale programs take 4–8 weeks; column leach campaigns 3–6 months depending on heap height and ore character; full bankable feasibility-level testwork can span 9–18 months. Every campaign begins with a metallurgical interview to set the scope, schedule, and budget against your project milestones.

Can KCA take a project from testwork through commissioning?

Yes — this is KCA's defining capability. Most EPCM firms outsource testwork; KCA self-performs the lab, engineering, and (in EPCM mode) construction management. The flowsheet you sign off on is designed by the same team that builds the plant. One handoff. Fewer surprises.

Where does KCA work geographically?

KCA's Reno, Nevada headquarters serves projects in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Our Chihuahua, Mexico affiliate (Kappes Cassiday del Norte) supports operations across Mexico and Central America. Our Perth, Western Australia affiliate (KCAA) serves Asia-Pacific. Over 500 projects across six continents since 1972.

What types of ore does KCA test and engineer?

Primary expertise is gold and silver — both heap leach and milling/agitated cyanide processes. We also work on copper, lithium, and base metals. The KCA lab routinely runs HPGR, gravity, flotation, cyanide, and Merrill-Crowe campaigns across all commodity classes.

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