FLSmidth is set to strengthen its digital pumps, cyclones and valves offering with the acquisition of German sensor technology company Tipco Tudeshki Industrial Process Control GmbH.
Aachen-based Tipco’s sensor technology can measure the particle size distribution of different mass flows, which offers strong applications across FLSmidth’s Mining portfolio.
FLSmidth will initially apply the technology to its hydrocyclones portfolio. The combination of FLSmidth’s KREBS hydrocyclones, offering high-efficiency and cost-effective classification solutions, with Tipco’s sensor technology will further strengthen FLSmidth’s pumps, cyclones and valves (PCV) solutions to mining customers.
Over time, FLSmidth will look to extend the use of the technology to other parts of the Mining portfolio, including additional potential applications within the grinding circuit.
“This acquisition marks an important addition to our PCV offerings and highlights our strategic focus on digital solutions across the Mining flowsheet,” said Pat Turner, PCV Business Line president at FLSmidth. “The optimisation of the grinding circuit plays a crucial part in maximising productivity and operational efficiency of the overall processing plant, and the addition of Tipco’s ground-breaking sensor technology will further strengthen our offerings within this area.”
