Metso Launches Upgraded Larox® PF 60 Filter and Expands Machining Capacity in Finland

Metso Launches Upgraded Larox® PF 60 Filter and Expands Machining Capacity in Finland

(IN BRIEF) Metso has unveiled an upgraded version of its Larox® PF 60 pressure filter, designed to improve safety, efficiency, and dewatering capacity for the mining and process industries. The new filter reduces water and oil usage by up to 90% and 75%, respectively, and cuts electric power consumption by 25%. Alongside this, Metso opened a new machining unit at its Filtration Technology Center in Finland, increasing manufacturing capacity and ensuring high-quality, sustainable production. Both innovations align with Metso’s Planet Positive initiative and will be showcased at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 11-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso has introduced the latest version of its Larox® PF 60 series pressure filter, along with a new state-of-the-art machining unit at its Filtration Technology Center in Lappeenranta, Finland. The upgraded pressure filter features advancements in safety, efficiency, and dewatering capacity, catering to the mining and process industries. The fully automated filter is designed to reduce water and oil consumption by up to 90% and 75%, respectively, and cuts electric power usage by 25%, positioning it as a key component of Metso’s Planet Positive portfolio.

The new machining unit will boost production capacity and quality, supporting Metso’s ambition to deliver advanced, sustainable filtration solutions. Metso’s Filtration Technology Center, which also houses a globally unique Dewatering Technology Center, will leverage the new unit for manufacturing high-quality filter components with enhanced safety and environmental standards.

Metso will also showcase the Larox® PF 60 filter at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, alongside other industry-leading mineral processing technologies.

Metso at MINExpo 2024

Metso will highlight its industry-leading minerals processing technologies and pit-to-port aftermarket solutions at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024, in Las Vegas. The upgraded Larox® PF 60 series pressure filter and large tailings filters will also be presented there. You can find the complete list of topics and presentation schedule on our website.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial

Media Contacts:

Jussi Venäläinen
Vice President, Filtration, Metso
tel. +358 20 529 211
email: jussi.venalainen(at)metso.com

Tero Tiainen
Director, Filters Manufacturing, Metso
tel. +358 40 6517542
email: tero.tiainen(at)metso.com

Helena Marjaranta
Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Corporation
tel. +358 20 484 3212
email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com

SOURCE: Metso

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