OUTOTEC VIBRATING

COMPACTOR
The Outotec Vibrating Compactor is designed
for the forming of green anode blocks that
are used in pre-bake cells in the primary
BENEFITS
• Lower anode reject rate enabled by
aluminum industry. Featuring state-of-the- process control and monitoring
art technologies such as Outotec Densitrol • Cost savings through efficient anode
production
and Vibroplus, as well as our market-leading • Flexible, fully automatic operation
vacuum technology, it produces stable and • Diagnostics and optional remote
monitoring for fast troubleshooting and
extremely high quality anodes that meet the improved operational support
requirements of high-amperage cells. Our
technologies have a proven track record in
over 130 installations worldwide.
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THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING SOLUTION FOR PASTE PLANTS

Meeting production schedule demands is a challenge
faced by every paste plant manager in the primary
aluminum industry and requires highly reliable equip-
ment. Developed over 50 years and with 130 successful
installations worldwide, our vibrating compactor tech-
nology is the industry-leading solution for paste plants.

We offer customized solutions for new installations and

modernization services for existing equipment, as well as
spare parts supply. We can also carry out in-depth equip-
ment inspections to identify areas for improvement and
provide advice on equipment maintenance. Our services
for vibrating compactor installations are all designed
to reduce operating costs and reject rates, and improve
equipment availability.

Outotec Sliding Table Vibrating Compactor

Our sliding table vibrating compactor features two
positions: filling and forming. The anode mold slides
along and is filled with anode paste at the back, which
is then formed at the front. The compactor is designed
to make maintenance, mold changing, and pitch fume
capture as easy as possible. Rejected anode paste can
be passed through a fast-operating, stationary, and dust-
tight reversing flap, which reduces the risk of process For applications with smaller block dimensions, two or three anodes
disturbances and contamination of the surrounding area. can be produced at the same time using one vibrating table.

THE OUTOTEC VIBRATING COMPACTOR RANGE

SINGLE SLIDING TABLE VIBRATING COMPACTOR TANDEM SLIDING TABLE VIBRATING COMPACTOR

Capacity: 27 blocks/hr Capacity: 54 blocks/hr

Key feature: Stationary hopper scale Key feature: Stationary intermediate hopper and movable
hopper scale
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CUTTING-EDGE ANODE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Our vibrating compactor offering incorporates a range
of proven, leading-edge technologies that are designed
to maximize anode quality and production efficiency.
These include automation solutions based on intelligent,
programmable logic-control software.

Resilient vibrating table support

All our vibrating compactor solutions are equipped with
compressed-air inflatable rubber bellows, which act as
vibration isolators.

BENEFITS
• Significant reduction in dynamic foundation loads
means no special foundations are required
• Lower noise emissions
• Longer lifetime than rubber or steel springs
• Bellows can be individually replaced

Vacuum technology
Outotec is the market leader in the application of vacuum
technology for vibrocompacting and was the first company
to introduce the technology for vibrocompacting of green
anode blocks more than 25 years ago.
Compressed-air inflatable rubber bellows
BENEFITS
• Anode forming at higher paste temperatures
• No intermediate paste cooling required
• Improved stability through homogenous anode structure
• Reduced binder pitch level

TRIPLE SLIDING TABLE VIBRATING COMPACTOR TURNTABLE VIBRATING COMPACTOR

Capacity: 75 blocks/hr Capacity: 32 blocks/hr

Key feature: Stationary intermediate hopper and two Key feature: Stationary hopper scale
movable hopper scales
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Outotec Densitrol for on-line density control Outotec Vibroplus
The Outotec Densitrol system is based on continuous The patented Outotec Vibroplus system for pre-stressing
anode height detection during the vibrating process. The of the cover weight optimizes the energy efficiency of
system uses data from the hopper scale control to ensure the compacting process and increases anode density.
that the optimum paste weight for each individual anode Compressed-air inflatable rubber bellows are used
is fed to the mold box. to synchronize the motion of the cover weight and the
vibrating table in opposite directions.
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
• Less variation in anode height and density
• Lower anode reject rate • More efficient use of energy in compacting process
• Shorter vibrating time • Increased apparent anode density
• Reduced vibrating time
• Compacting energy can be fine tuned by varying the
air pressure

Outotec provides leading technologies and services for the sustainable use of Earth’s natural resources. As the global leader in minerals
and metals processing technology, we have developed many breakthrough technologies over the decades for our customers in metals
and mining industry. We also provide innovative solutions for industrial water treatment, the utilization of alternative energy sources and
the chemical industry. Outotec shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.outotec.com

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