The Rubber Apex Fish Tail is a functional rubber component used to correct and optimize the discharge from a hydro-cyclone. The application advantages include:
Core function: Forces the Formation of “Roping” Discharge
The flexible rubber edge of the rubber apex fish tail can slightly deform according to the slurry’s flow rate and density, exerting a gentle “gathering” effect on the discharged material. This helps converge thin slurry, which is prone to “fish-tailing,” into an ideal, continuous “roping” discharge.Reduces Swinging and Fluctuations of the discharge
Even when operational conditions vary slightly, the physical constraint of the rubber apex fish tail minimizes intense lateral swinging of the underflow. This results in more stable discharge and reduces impact on downstream equipment.Extends the Service Life of the Apex
In certain applications, it also provides a degree of protection by preventing high-speed, high-density slurry from directly eroding the more expensive inner wall of the metal apex.Improves Classification Efficiency of the hydro-cyclone
By stabilizing the discharge pattern, it ensures the underflow density remains within a high and optimal range. This means fewer fine particles incorrectly report to the underflow (avoiding fine particle carry-over that occurs during “fish-tailing”), thereby enhancing the overall classification accuracy of the hydro-cyclone.
