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Collected on 7 July 2026
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What this means
The document describes the Mintek CyLas instrument, an online laser-based device that measures a hydrocyclone’s underflow discharge angle to assess and improve classification performance. It explains how the CyLas operates, its low-maintenance, non-contact design, installation options (standalone or integrated with MillStar), and how CyLas data can be used to detect roping, warn operators, and drive control actions. It covers installation details, display options, and the practical use of discharge angle trends to monitor wear, choking, and cluster-wide decision making.
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industrial monitoring instrumentOngoing
The Mintek CyLas
Mintek makes available an online laser-based instrument that measures a hydrocyclone’s underflow flare discharge angle. It can operate as a standalone device or be integrated with a control system to support roping detection, operator warnings, trend monitoring and cyclone control.
- Who it is for
- mineral processing plants and operators of hydrocyclone circuits
- How to act on it
- Use the CyLas as a standalone device with an industrially rated touch panel, or integrate it with the Mintek MillStar control system through the plant’s PLC or DCS network.
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The CyLas is an on-line instrument for measuring a hydrocyclone’s underflow flare discharge angle.
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Key Takeaways
- product: Mintek CyLas
- measurement: hydrocyclone underflow discharge angle
- technology: laser-based, non-contact
- installations: standalone with industrial touch panel or integrated with Mintek MillStar/PLC-DCS
- uses: roping detection, operator warning, trend analysis, cyclone wear, choking
- application: hydrocyclone clusters, control of discharge angle
- benefit: low maintenance, integrated cleaning system
- context: monitoring and control in mineral processing circuits