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Matrix Tower
™

For 75% Organic Recovery from
Electrolyte without Air Injection

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Increase your copper solvent extraction
efficiency while lowering cost. Consider
SpinTek!
The SpinTek Matrix™ tower is specifically designed
to provide excellent organic recovery of up to 75%
from the electrolyte stream without air injection.
The organic is recovered in a concentrated form and
is automatically discharged from the Matrix™ to an
organic recovery tank. This is a pressurized system
which eliminates the need for repumping electrolyte.
The Matrix™ also greatly reduces SX filter
backwash water by as much as 70% by dramatically
extending SX filter run lengths.
The Matrix™ systems are free standing, selfcontained units available in a variety of standard
sizes with individual unit flow rates of up to 3,300
gpm (750 M3/hr). Multiple units can provide for
much higher flow rates. All vessels, media, piping,
instruments and controls are provided for a
completely automatic and operational system.

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Controls and Instruments
The Matrix™ works automatically without the need
for a controller. The electrolyte enters the top of the

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vessel, moves through the plates, the recovered
organic moves to the top of the vessel and the
electrolyte exits at the bottom of the vessel. The only
moving part of the system is the organic recovery
valve that opens and closes when a preset level of
recovered organic is being discharged from the unit.
Standard instrumentation includes two stainless
steel pressure gauges with seals. An organic
recovery switch of 316L SS is also standard.

Piping and Valves
Manual isolation valves for the Matrix™ are 316L
SS butterfly. The organic recovery valve is a 316
SS butterfly with an air operator. Two 316 SS
sample valves are included for monitoring the
system’s performance and a 316 SS safety pressure
relief valve provides system protection.
Piping is manufactured of 316 SS or HDPE
fusion welded and can be heat traced to prevent
crystallization.
Matrix Plates
The matrix plates are fabricated of PVC and
perform excellent coalescing and recovery of the
organic. There are no moving parts in the

Matrix Tower
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KEY BENEFITS

• Easily recovered organic
• Increased run lengths of SX
filters
• Single unit flow rates to 3,300
gpm (750 m3/hr)
• Up to 75% organic removal
• No need for air to coalesce
organic
• Reduced backwash volume
from SX filters
• No need to repressurize
electrolyte