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Operations and metallurgical teams in copper refineries know the daily challenges: maintaining cathode quality, managing energy use, and keeping the plant running safely, all while under pressure to improve performance.

Mipac’s advanced tankhouse instrumentation helps tackle these challenges with precision-engineered tools built specifically for electrorefining and electrowinning.

ShortMeter® — Hand-held short circuit locator

ShortMeter® simplifies the detection of shorts and dead plates in copper electrorefining. Using magnetic field sensing, it enables operators to rapidly identify problem areas that would otherwise erode current efficiency and production quality.

Key features:

  • Hand-held, lightweight design for extended use in harsh tankhouse environments
  • Visual LED display showing the severity and exact location of shorts
  • Adjustable calibration for consistent detection across teams
  • Cost-effective alternative to infrared cameras, with minimal maintenance

Why it matters:

Quick detection improves safety, boosts current efficiency, and reduces scrap rates.

CellView® — Wireless cell voltage monitoring

CellView® gives teams continuous, real-time insights into cell performance across the entire tankhouse. By monitoring voltage and optionally temperature, it enables smarter, faster interventions to keep the process running optimally.

Key features:

  • Wireless, scalable system easily installed across hundreds of cells
  • Continuous voltage monitoring with long battery life (5–10 years)
  • Customisable operator interface for live and historical data analysis
  • Seamless integration with plant systems and data historians

Why it matters:

Early fault detection reduces downtime, cuts operational costs, and maximises current efficiency.

Copper Monitor® — Automated copper concentration control

Copper Monitor® automates the measurement of copper levels in electrolyte, eliminating the need for manual sampling and helping operators maintain tighter process control.

Key features:

  • Continuous online measurement using optical analysers
  • Automatic self-cleaning and calibration for low maintenance
  • Integration with control systems for automated process adjustments
  • Rugged, weatherproof design built for corrosive environments

Why it matters:

Stable copper concentrations enhance product quality, improve safety, and lower operational costs.

Mipac’s instrumentation delivers rugged, accurate, and integrated solutions — giving tankhouse teams the tools they need to push performance to the next level.

Ready to take your tankhouse performance further?

Mipac’s instrumentation solutions are engineered for the real-world challenges of copper refineries — delivering the precision, control, and insights that operations and metallurgical teams need to optimise efficiency, safety, and cathode quality.

You can download the full brochure at the top of this page to explore detailed specifications, integration options, and real-world success stories.

Contact us today to learn how Mipac Instrumentation products can help you improve tankhouse efficiency, enhance cathode quality, and reduce operational risks.

https://www.mipac.com.au/contact-us/